08,then 09, what now?

[feelergaugephil]

This has probably been asked a dozen times, so forgivness needed if so..........

Bought the 08 (new) loved it, rode it for 3 years, (K/N air filter, 2 Brothers slip on) 32K perfect miles. (ABS)
Sold the 08 and bought an 09 at a steal, Im only at under 8k miles now, again....K/N and 2 Bros and HID lights, this model is ABS and fave color....Black....
So........... thinking of getting a newer model maybe 12 or newer (NOT NEW,,, lose too much $$$)

So what do I gain/lose??   heated grips!!! I live in Louisiana.....stupid hot most of the time....lol
Is there a power decrease??  (my riding style tends to be close to red line in OD....... now and then)
Any input would be very appriciated... Phil.

[martin_14]

So what do I gain/lose??   heated grips!!! I live in Louisiana.....stupid hot most of the time....lol
Is there a power decrease??  (my riding style tends to be close to red line in OD....... now and then)
Any input would be very appriciated... Phil.

Of course there's gonna be a power decrease if you go from a black bike to some other color! Basic knowledge 
"close to red line in OD"? This bike does 60 mph at 3000 rpm in OD. So, 10500 (red line) would be 210 mph. The air you've got in Louisiana must pose no aerodynamic resistance, and still provide that 21% oxygen for the combustion.

[Conniesaki]

08, 09 ... 10!

[Gumby]

Find a smokin deal on a newer BLACK one and buy it. Then ride it like ya stole it. 

I bet a few people are going probably going to tell you the linked brakes on the newer ones suck. I love mine. I guess it is probably how you ride.

[seagiant]

Hi,
     I paid $12,100 a few weeks ago and saw it as a deal as it had two years of warranty and I bought three more so good to 2018! I'm glad that I got the 2nd Generation. Nothing wrong with the 1st (you should know!) but I only had 1900 miles on my 2012 so it was really LNIB and still had the warning stickers on it! It was in my favorite color too!

[Son of Pappy]

I rode a black bike all last week.  Nothing fast about it...

[ZG]

I rode a black bike all last week.  Nothing fast about it...

cause it had chrome all over it...       

[seagiant]

Hi,
     Did it go ..put..put...put!

[gPink]

That's a nice looking....bobber.

[Rhino]

That's a nice looking....bobber.

+1 

[Boomer]

Why? You have the bike how ya like it, why replace it with another one?
If you need something to work on buy a project bike.
Is there anything specific about the 09 that would be fixed in a 10-13?

[VirginiaJim]

• Heat management
• Heated grips
• Traction control
• Locking glove box
• I'm sure there's others

Cons - color choices and they're slower

[mike]

I had a 09 & have a 12 now. Unless the engine heat is too much for you or you really just like the looks of the gen2 14. I'd keep the 09. You won't gain that much by getting the newer one. Ktrac is nice but the linked brakes are meh.... It's one of the things I would change if I could. The seat / tank area is cooler on the newer bike & it does have heated grips (but you can add those). For the money you'd spend on buying the newer bike you could add heated grips & buy a lot of tires & gas. Just my $.02.

[maxtog]

• Heat management
• Heated grips
• Traction control
• Locking glove box
• I'm sure there's others

I will help you

Better looking fairings
Better heat managing fairings
Closed areas behind fairings (instead of open)
Locking side glovebox
Heated grips with variable control
Better mirror placement
Larger windshield
Windshield position memory
Computer control from handlebar
Much better dashboard white backlighting
More computer options
Heat shield on midpipe
Single-tone seat
Linked brakes (which are good or bad or neutral)
ABS and traction control standard (not optional)
ECO fuel mode
Passive spare fob
Improved oil pan drain position
Slightly changed muffler

[VirginiaJim]

Thanks, Max! 

[gPink]

I will help you

Better looking fairings----NO
Better heat managing fairings----Maybe(subjective)
Closed areas behind fairings (instead of open)---?
Locking side glovebox----When it works
Heated grips with variable control---No ability to change to a more comfortable grip
Better mirror placement----Yes
Larger windshield----Yes
Windshield position memory----08/09 stays where you put it
Computer control from handlebar----unneeded IMHO
Much better dashboard white backlighting----- No problem with 08
More computer options----To do what?
Heat shield on midpipe-----Mid pipe poorly located
Single-tone seat-----Still uncomfortable but looks better
Linked brakes (which are good or bad or neutral)----Poorly executed
ABS and traction control standard (not optional)----Need operator control
ECO fuel mode---yes
Passive spare fob----Two active FOBs
Improved oil pan drain position---Yes
Slightly changed muffler--- Still a potato launcher

[maxtog]

gPink, you can rationalize any way that makes you feel better

I won't argue the points (because believe me, I can!)

[gPink]

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    verb: rationalize; 3rd person present: rationalizes; past tense: rationalized; past participle: rationalized; gerund or present participle: rationalizing; verb: rationalise; 3rd person present: rationalises; past tense: rationalised; past participle: rationalised; gerund or present participle: rationalising
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[ZG]

I had a 09 & have a 12 now. Unless the engine heat is too much for you or you really just like the looks of the gen2 14. I'd keep the 09. You won't gain that much by getting the newer one. Ktrac is nice but the linked brakes are meh.... It's one of the things I would change if I could. The seat / tank area is cooler on the newer bike & it does have heated grips (but you can add those). For the money you'd spend on buying the newer bike you could add heated grips & buy a lot of tires & gas. Just my $.02.

 

[feelergaugephil]

THX Max, your post/reply was very informative, exactly what I asked for.