I would like to add my welcome, I am new here as well and I wish I would have found this site before buying a "Screamin Eagle"!!! I have only had mine since mid September (it is an 09 as well, but it is an Ultra) and have had no problems with it, But... after reading on this board since then I am almost afraid to take off on a trip on it due to Motor problems mentioned. My old 02 Ultra was as reliable as I have ever had and I got tired of wrenching on the old Shovelhead all the time. I certainly don't want something I can't depend on for the long haul!!! at any rate, Welcome aboard from Minnesota!!! For now I am one happy camper (Except for the weather).