2009 Police Electra Glide Classic « Better Motorcycling

2009 Police Electra Glide Classic

01/01/2009 · Leave a Comment

Our Department just received the 2009 Electra Glide.

It is currently at the dealership getting lights and sirens installed. We opted to transfer our L.E.D. package from our older trade-in but ran into a snag.

The tour pack needs an adaptor since the 2009 frame is wider. So $100 later and waiting for a back-ordered part should put us behind schedule by several weeks.

Meanwhile, I am becoming acquainted with the owner’s manual. Which by the way, is important to do. I recommend picking up the owner’s manual right away and read it before taking delivery.

We opted for the ABS and the security system with fob. Once I have sufficient time on the wheel I’ll write a review of those extras.

No pictures yet, but coming soon.

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