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Pleased with the quality, disapointed with the heat issue

After owning a Victory and dealing with the noisey transmission that's common to all Victorys I must say that the Ultra Classic is a breath of fresh air, very hot fresh air, but still a great machine. The rider heat shields should be standard rather than the $75 option from the parts department. Har...ley but a great deal of thought into their bike I just wish they would have addressed the heat issue before the 09 model year. It's the best ride I have every had all the way around and think it's well worth the money if you are a serious long distance 2-up rider. Read Full Review

SO GOOOOOOD !!!

I got my new ultra from Tripps in Amarillo. I had a oil cooler, stage 2 kit, rush pipes and some special chrome installed before it was delivered in Feb they did not mark up the price at all. I now have 12280 miles on it as of today. The dealership has met my every need. This bike puts a smile o...n my face every time I ride it. The power and ride and dependability make it a fun all day ride. The things I think are not quite up to par is 1. about 40-42 mgp disapoints me but most of the time thats at above 70 mph. 2.The heat gets really noticable so I do not slow down much and HD fixed that in 09. 3. When I fill the tank I get splashes little all the time it is filling and that did not happen on my old classic. It is a really strong machine. Read Full Review

2008 Ultra

After many years on Yamaha Ventures this is my first HD and it is truly a pleasure to ride. Much lower center of gravity much easier to handle. The riding position, comfort, reliability, and value retention make this the best bike I have ever owned. Read Full Review

Great Machine

This is number 4 for HD owned, but first Geezer Guide and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I did have the motor up graded to 103 ci something I think HD should offer as an optian rather then have an extra box of parts laying around. The bike handles great even in side winds up to 45 mph. In the ...worste conditions this bike feels stable. Even with the larger engine I am still getting 48 mpg no matter what the speed. My wife and myself put 14000 miles on in the year we have had it and always look forward to putting more miles on it. Both rider and passenger ride is super. Read Full Review

Great touring bike.

Purchased bike used with 350 miles on it. Paid $20,000. I was going to buy new from dealer, but the dealer wanted $1000 set-up fee on top of the suggested retail price. New from the dealer would have been $26,000 that included tax. The bike is great touring, but not for $26K.

So, I love every...thing about the Ultra. If you are looking for a HD tour, thats the bike. It has everything you need. It is heavy, but it helps on windy days or going over bridges.
2 pet peves. first, the heat from the engine (air cooled), takes time to get used to. Though its ok on cool days.
Second, the radio, cb, cd, am, fm, intercom works supurb, but you need to read the instruction manual many timnes to get it to operate properly. Sometimes fustrating. Intercom is awsome and voice operating. No need to puch any buttons.
The 2008 has the 6 gallon tank, bremb brakes & 6-speed transmittion.
One thing about the Ultra Classic is the 20 year look. HD hasn't changed the look, but its a Harley and thats what you get.
I am not inlove with thewhite wall tires, (looks old fashion), but thats fixablewhen I get the second set, which will be the Screaming Eagle blackwalls.

Good luck and safe riding. Read Full Review