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2008 Ultra, Fantastic

I have owned 7 Goldwings, and 5 Ultras. The 2008 Ultra is the best of them all. Fantastic handeling, and a real comfort. Love the six speed. I am fairly tall and the low center of gravity gives me the feeling of being in the bike instead of on top of it. Cornering is a blast. Read Full Review

22K Miles... Love it!

Well I have put 22K miles on my '08 Ultra and I am loving it! I ride it all the time and people stop me and comment on how awesome the bike is. It stands out and leads the pack every time. I pull the tour pack off and slip on a 4" dark windscreen and bingo, it's an Ultra Street Glide... hey, 2 ...bikes for the price of 1! Read Full Review

Very nice

I am new to riding, I have only rode for 3 years this is my third bike, and my second geezer glide. I cant beleave the power difference between the 88ci and the 96ci. I will never own anything but a harley. My wife feels that the back seat is more comfy than any other bike. Great bike feels well mad...e its for sure nicer than a wing. Read Full Review

The best yet

Having owned several bikes, a mixture of sport & tourer I find this bike probably the best yet.

I attended the Euro festival in St Tropez in May 2010, taking the ferry from Hull to Zebrugge, then riding straight down to St Tropez. Unfortunately France had it's worst weather for 40 years at this... time of year. Heavy rain and snow, meant slow travelling and frequent stops. I was getting concerned that the electrics on the bike would soon give in to the terrible weather conditions, however there was no such problem, tempratures dropped to 1' and the rain/sleet was bitterly cold. Even when the bike was left out overnight in these conditions it would start first time in the morning and run all day without a hiccup. The ride back was a lot better NO RAIN and some sunshine. This gave me the chance to really test the bike. Keeping at a steady 70mph I would get well in excess of 300 mile to the tank, however taking the speed up to 85/90 mph it dropped quite significantly. The handling at all speeds was effortless and confident. Having road pegs fitted gave a multitude of ride positions which meant longer hours actually riding and not stretching aching limbs. I can't say enough about this bike, other than, I won't be selling it and I will be going to St Tropez in 2011. Read Full Review

Best Ever, Except For The Heat

Love this bike. I ride my Ultra all over Texas (457 miles one day) on vacation or day trips with my brothers... she's a pleasure to ride. This bike handles great, I actually scraped one of the floor boards with my wife on the back one day. It startled both of us!



But, the engine does run hot, and... is hard to re-start after a quick gas stop while on the road. My friends look at me like there's a problem. But she always starts and finishes in style. Read Full Review