CardRN66
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02-09-2005, 04:44 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Flanders, NJ
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Welcome. I have a buddy who bought a 2004 Electraglide Standard last spring. Resonable MSRP for a dresser. Only drawback is he could get it in any color as long as it was black. I believe that has changed for '05, and they now offer a choice of colors. The motor is all polished aluminum, so it's up to you as to how much chrome you want to add. The only thing he did so far was add a radio. All in all, it's a nice bike for the $$, and has a lot of potential for you to add as much or as little accessories as you want.
02-09-2005, 12:52 PM
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I have a friend that has one....it depends on how much you want to spend for upgrades. My friend added a chopped tor pack, stereo system, lot's of chrome. Now he says he should have went ahead and got a classic, or ultra for the money he has tied up in it.
The E-Glide Standard is a good value if you leave it like it is.....
FBR
The E-Glide Standard is a good value if you leave it like it is.....
FBR
02-09-2005, 01:05 PM
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FatBoyRider, thanks for the advice. I like the Standard the way it is right now. But I'm sure the longer I own it, I will want it to change. I am kind of on a budget right now. All I really would like to change to start with is exaust. Any recommendation? Thanks again.
02-09-2005, 01:37 PM
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If your on a budget you can just put a set of slip on's on it. I recommend Vance & Hines...but that's a personal opinion. I'm sure there are some other good choices. I've heard good things about Wild Pigs also, you can get them on EBay for a good price, also if I were you I would get one with a carb, lot easier to set up, and rejet for the pipes....of course that's another of my worthless opinions 
That new "Black Cherry Pearl" paint is the cat's ***...I love that color.
FBR
That new "Black Cherry Pearl" paint is the cat's ***...I love that color.
FBR
02-10-2005, 04:48 AM
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As FBR said, a carb will be easier to set up if you change your pipes and or air filter. Plus you'll save $400.00 by not getting EFI (that's about what you'll wind up paying for a pair of V&H slip-ons) If you go the EFI route, you'll have to get the fuel injection schedule re-mapped. Don't know what the dealer or an independent shop will hit you to do that, but I'm sure it's going to be between $100 and $200. I have EFI on my Road King and I really like it. It's just a pain when you make changes to the engine. Once you're done though, it's great. Or, to qoute FBR, the cat's ***!
02-10-2005, 06:34 AM
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Location: Tomah, WI
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I agree with junkyard, if you have EFI then and you make any changes to the exhaust or engine then you have to get the EFI remapped or it just won't run right. For carb bikes, especialy baggers, a CV carb is the best bet. They don't get very fussy if you make a lot of elevation changes.
By the way, welcome to bikerforums.
By the way, welcome to bikerforums.
02-10-2005, 06:51 AM
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I think the law states that a E-glide std must be bought in bad-*** black only. Throw on some Samson fishtail slip-ons, roll up your t-shirt sleeves, light a grit and hit the road. Get some old-school pin striping or air-brushing along the way somewhere ;-)
02-14-2005, 02:08 PM
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Just had my exhaust replaced. Mechanic said I also neede a better flowing air cleaner. I had also requested that but the dealership forgot to put it on the list. The other guys are correct, if you've got FI, then you'll need a re-map of the electronics to make it work right.
02-14-2005, 08:41 PM
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Thanks Natural, I need all the help I can get.. Two heads are better than one as they say... I am going to look at a couple of bikes tommorrow... Can't decide between the Black or Black cherry pearl Electaglide Standard. Got to see the color in person before I can decide....Thanks again...
02-15-2005, 04:47 AM
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Gotta see the black cherry
Plain 'ol black is definately a classic color for any motorcycle, but I've seen the black cherry at my local dealer, and it won me over. Very sharp color, and not like every other pre '05 E-Glide standard out there. It all boils down to what you like. Happy shopping!
02-15-2005, 06:03 PM
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Wanted to say thanks to all who have helped me make up my mind..As of today Feb 15th 2005. My birthday by the way. I ordered my first Harley Davidson ElectraGlide Standard Black Cherry Pearl. With Carbs, not EFI. Arrival date should be around April the first. Just in time for good summer weather and beach cruzin...
02-16-2005, 11:50 AM
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B-day
Congrats on the B-day... and hell spoilin yerself with such an extravgent present is really what makes the b-day speical... ride hard, ride well, and always be aware of the people around ya,,, cuz they aren't aware of you!
Chessie
Chessie
02-17-2005, 05:19 PM
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Thanks Junkyard.. Keep me apost of any good idea's to improve my bike. I am already planning on changing my pipes to true duals.. I got a guy who will rejet my carb and put on a more efficiant air filter.... Thanks again
02-17-2005, 05:24 PM
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Thanks all
Thanks again all, Fatboy, I guess I will get to see it in the sunlight now...Man I can't belive it is finally going to happen....I will keep yall updated. PS let me know if any of yall ever come to the pensacola area for bike events... Thanks again...
