2009 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic

This is the ultimate Touring model, perfect for cruising colorful Colorado’s scenic highways. Touring features include electronic cruise control, vented fairing lowers and adjustable fairing wind deflectors, 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon with passenger sound system, luggage liners, and CB radio/intercom are all standard equipment. The easy to adjust redesigned Tour-Pak rack has no pierced holes in the tubes for attachment and along with the saddlebag it’s capacity is increased by five pounds. Other new features for the 2009 model include mid-frame air deflectors that project radiant engine heat away from the rider, shorty dual antennas that will clear a seven-foot garage door, and a brighter, long-lasting LED rear fender tip light.

MSRP $18,999

FLHTC Electra Glide® Classic features:

• Rubber mounted 1584cc Twin Cam 96® engine with ESPFI
• 6-speed Cruise Drive™ transmission
• Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
• Brembo triple-disc brake system with ABS
• Six-gallon fuel tank
• Electronic Throttle Control
• NEW 2-1-2 exhaust system
• NEW engine isolation system
• NEW Isolated Drive System
• NEW frame and swingarm
• NEW Tour-Pak rack
• NEW 28-spoke cast aluminum wheels, 17-inch front/16-inch rear
• NEW Dunlop D407 Multi-Tread 180/65-16 rear tire/white strip
• NEW Dunlop D407 130/80-17 front tire/white stripe
• NEW shorty antennas
• NEW LED rear fender tip light
• Bat-wing, fork-mounted fairing
• Full instrumentation
• 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon
• CB radio and intercom system
• Clear-lens reflector-optics auxiliary lamps
• Locking GTX saddlebags
• Adjustable King Tour-Pak with passenger backrest
• Custom-fit soft luggage liners
• Tour-Pak mounted tail/stop light
• One-piece, two-up Electra Glide comfort-stitch touring saddle
• Vented lower fairings with integrated storage compartments
• Adjustable fairing wind deflectors
• NEW mid-frame air deflectors
• Cruise control
• Optional Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced wheels
• Optional Smart Security System

Specifications

Dimensions
Length 98.63 in. (2505.20 mm)
Overall Width 38 in. (965.20 mm)
Overall Height 61 in. (1549.40 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2: 27.30 in. (693.42 mm)
• Unladen: 30.70 in. (779.78 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.10 in. (129.54 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.25°
Trail 6.69 in. (169.93 mm)
Wheelbase 63.54 in. (1613.92 mm)

Tires(Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias narrow whitewall):
• Front – D407F NW 130/80B17 65H
• Rear – D407 NW 180/65B16 81H
Fuel Capacity 6 gal. (22.71 L) (warning light at approximately 1 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4 qts. (3.79 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Primary Chain
Case Capacity11 1.40 qts. (1.32 L)

Weight
• As Shipped 852 lbs. (386.46 kg)
• In Running Order 889 lbs. (403.24 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1360 lbs. (616.89 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 500 lbs. (226.80 kg)
• Rear 927 lbs. (420.48 kg)

Engine
Engine Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96™
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.75 in. x 4.38 in. (95.25 mm x 111.25 mm)
Displacement 96 cu. in. (1573.16 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Fiberglass, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
• 1st 9.593 9.593 9.593
• 2nd 6.650 6.650 6.650
• 3rd 4.938 4.938 4.938
• 4th 4.000 4.000 4.000
• 5th 3.407 3.407 3.407
• 6th 2.875 2.875 2.875

Chassis
Frame Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.30 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping
Rear Shocks Air-adjustable

Wheels
(Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum option): Black, 28-spoke Cast Aluminum
• Front 17 in. x 3 in. (431.80 mm x 76.20 mm)
• Rear 16 in. x 5 in. (406.40 mm x 127 mm)

Brakes
• Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
• Rotor Type Patented, fixed rotors
(diameter x width):
• Front (dual) 11.81 in. x .20 in. (299.97 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (299.97 mm x 7.11 mm)
• Anti-Lock Braking System (option) Available

Suspension Travel
• Front Wheel 4.60 in. (116.84 mm)
• Rear Wheel 3 in. (76.20 mm)
Engineered for Sidecar Use Available

Performance
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349):
• North America 92.60 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (125.57 NM @ 3500 rpm)

Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 33°
• Left 31°

Fuel Economy
(EPA urban/highway test) 35/54 mpg (6.72/4.36 L/100 km)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-phase, 50-amp system (585W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 650W max power @ 13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Auxiliary Lamps Two @ 35W each (except where prohibited by law)
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps: High beam, running lights, front fender running lights, directional light bar, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, cruise control, speakers, accessory, security system6 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, ABS (optional)

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