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[Ceej]

I know some will like some of the CVO Ultra paints, the anniversary model is promising, but honestly I am very dissapointed in the MOCO on this matter. The other three CVO models feature some really sweet, really technical, and really CVO worthy paints and designs. They even have an Ultra anniversary model non CVO bike available - though the CVO paint blows that one away. The other added features are very nice, maybe its the 3rd year in a row thing, but it just feels like a half azzed attempt to throw together yet another E-Glide CVO - 5th year in a row now!

Sad, This would have been the perfect year for a SERG, they have this whole BS 105 anniversary thing to milk and a saturated CVO E-glide customer base. Incorporate the new SERK front and rear wheel/swing arm setup - throw on the the 17/18" wheels - the new Springer AC, no tour pack, radical paint with detachable pillion. Go after some of the Street Glide hype.  Meanwhile 4 years of CVO E-glide customers would start drooling at the thought of the upcoming 2009 SESG or SEEG.

[Gecko]

Dang!  The '08 SERK has a six gallon tank, ABS, and looks better to boot (not to mention hopefully having the engine sorted out a little more).  Oh well, serves me right for thinking the days of not buying a first year were over.

[REGGAB]

Me too Henry. I'm looking at 2012 or 2013. Do we have any scoop on what they'll be like yet? What is your inside guy saying? Mine is keeping pretty quiet on anything past 2010.

Dunno, haven't spoken with him lately.  Haven't really cared much since the design is going away from user sustainment and maintainability and heading the way of Lexus where users will have to go to the stealer for an oil change.  Next thing you know, the engine is going to have to come out of the frame just to change the oil filter.  That's pure speculation of course, but I'm sure we'll all agree that manufacturers these days are designing "return to dealer for service" into everything they're marketing.  That cuts into my maintenance time with my scooter in the garage, which is something I very much enjoy as a stress relief.  I believe 2006 was the last year of the user sustainable and maintainable bike.  And the paint for 2008...........

[REGGAB]

From examining the 2008 Tech Specs for the Touring models posted elsewhere, it seems like a major setback to the aftermarket.
New brakes (pads, rotors, lines, master cylinder), new top mount battery, ECM with throttle and cruise, new ECM location, new grips, new tank, new seat mounting, consoles, wheels (bearings for ABS).
The new aftermarket catalogs will be loaded with "except '08".  It's good marketing for HD.

Good catch........which means the Fatbook will eventually get fatter. 

[Chief]

Dunno, haven't spoken with him lately.  Haven't really cared much since the design is going away from user sustainment and maintainability and heading the way of Lexus where users will have to go to the stealer for an oil change.  Next thing you know, the engine is going to have to come out of the frame just to change the oil filter.  That's pure speculation of course, but I'm sure we'll all agree that manufacturers these days are designing "return to dealer for service" into everything they're marketing.  That cuts into my maintenance time with my scooter in the garage, which is something I very much enjoy as a stress relief.  I believe 2006 was the last year of the user sustainable and maintainable bike.  And the paint for 2008...........

I hear ya, but I've got tools, and dammit, I'm gonna use 'em!

[HawgDoc]

hdfatboy, no change to the trans/5th gear... the sound will be the same as '06. 

oh, and it's 40 watts per channel... 160 total. 

and the clock in the speedo is for non-radio models.
you do get a 'remaining miles to empty' feature added to the LCD screen in the speedo.

Hawg

[SOKOOLJ]

DISAPOINTED...NO '08 SEEG!!!

[Hoist!]

Some more info I found. Good summary of changes for '08.

Some info on Touring models not obvious on the HD website...

- All wiring inside handlebars

- New electronic throttle control, eliminates throttle cables

- New electronic throttle plate control (not serviceable)

- New ECM
- located under the seat
- controls the cruise function (cruise control module eliminated)

- Battery terminals top mounted (About time!)

- Frame changes
- Redesigned front motor mount to limit travel
- Redesigned battery tray and horn bracket integrated with the frame
- Front stabilizer link relocated (redesigned front cylinder head to
accommodate)

- Brembo® brakes
- 300mm semi-floating rotors
- new brake pad material
- brake lines, hand levers and foot levers are all new
- bleed screw incorporated into the banjo bolt on front calipers
- calipers not rebuildable

- ABS
- factory option on all FL touring models
- module behind right side cover
- requires 'Digital technician II' to bleed
- wheel spacer is sensor and directional
- ABS bearings are directional
- magnetic parts tray will adversely affect ABS wheel bearings

- Redesigned fuse block
- all fuse under left side cover
- data link relocated to under left side cover

- New Isolated Drive System, smoothes varying loads to drive train

- Six gallon fuel tank
- New pump module and fuel level sender
- crossover now located in rear of tank (crossover line eliminated)
- special tool needed to service fuel pump
- tank has tab at rear to engage the seat

- Redesigned tank consoles
- mic/headset connector faces rider
- low profile, with redesigned fuel door

- New seats
- injection molded base
- restyled upholstery
- new tank tab slides into seat
- wire harness trough under seat/tank

- Adjustable 'Willie Wings' wind deflectors (similar to Freedom Wings)
- standard on Ultra
- will not retro fit prior years

All HDs will have hollow axles with new torque specs

Hoist!

[SOKOOLJ]

Hey Howie,

 You must have been up late last ight, huh? Thanks for doing your homework and sharing it with us.

[Hoist!]

Hey Howie,

 You must have been up late last ight, huh? Thanks for doing your homework and sharing it with us.

Sorry SKJ! Can't take all the credit. Copied and pasted from somewhere else! I just found it for us! Hoist!

[SOKOOLJ]

Well, I guess I still owe you a cold beverage, for your efforts. BTW, I hope you are keeping count, cause I have not been doing so well with the #'s.

[bobaroni]

Is the new throttle wired internally in the handlebar like the heated grips?
 

 56997-07
HEATED HAND GRIPS
IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.

Fits '96-later XL, Dyna®, Softail®, VRSC™ and '96-'07 Touring models. Not compatible with internally wired handlebars. MSRP US $249.95

 
 
 
Based on this statement I'd expect to see that NO grips will be compatable whatsoever.