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2009 Harley Ultra Classic

This is my first Harley after years of riding a Honda VTX 1800. If you want to talk about a top heavy bike ride the VTX. Undrstanding the two are totally two different bikes there is no comparison. I could not be happier with the 09 Ultra Classic. This is a tryue touring bike and unlike any Hond...a product the plastic is at a minimum. The ride is smooth and although the Ultra does not have the power the VTX has it certainly has enough to get you where you need to be. The Ultra is one good looking motorcycle and it only took a short while to get use to the feel. The Ultra handles like a dream. Most of all it is fun and it is all about the ride isn't it? Read Full Review

Perfect

I sold my Willie G wide glide and just purchased a 09 Ultra Classic. I had reservations, the thought of owning a geezer glide creeped me out. I looked hard at the street glide and ultra for months and landed on the Ultra. The Ultra offer more for the dollar and I cn always get a quick release for th...e tour pack and bam, street glide clone. I will say that this is a heavy bike and the center of gravity is higher than my old lowered wide glide but the bike rides like a dream. The Harley Engineers did this right. The only comment I can make is the 5th gear whine but I can live with that. If you have the means to own one of these I strongly state that you will not be dissapointed.

Ride on.
Bruce
Clermont FLorida Read Full Review

deuce to ultra

I've been riding a 2007 Softail Deuce for over a year now. I decided to keep the Deuce to run around town and to the beach, however long trips kill my rear.

I just purchased a 2009 Ultra Classic and after getting used to the weight, it can't be beat. Just got back from a 750 mile trip this July 4th... and feeling no pain. Didn't know if I would like a windshield, but it's night and day compared to the Deuce. When it's chilly I can get away with a long sleeve T-shirt. Power, comfort and looks are the best. My son traded his '99 Elect-Glide Standard for an '09 Street Glide and is real happy with the switch. The storage with the hard bags and Tour Pak are great, I'm prepared for any type of weather. I couldn't be happier. Way to go Harley! Read Full Review

Vibration

Bought an 09 ultra last sept (my third Harley)

Shortly after purchase a vibration started in my foot boards.I find this really annoying but it is much worse on the back .After 40 km my wifes feet are numb and swollen ,even the tour pac vibrates and her back gets sore.

Harley has made a couple of... attempts to fix this and are now suggesting a stage 1 upgrade , They have not yet confirmed who will be paying fot this Read Full Review

Grey Beard in training

Now 40 I have ridden HD's since I was 19 Sporsters, Heritage Softail, Heritage Springer Softail, and a couple of old bar hopping Shovel's along the way. I Put 100K on my first Heritage and then put 55K on the Heritage Springer. My friend all said I was to young at 40 to buy a Geezzer Glide. But I di...dn't listen and bought a 2009 Ultra Classic I should have done this years ago!!! Wow what a Motorcycle. Yea its a Harley Mini Van so what it's got it ALL! My wife who owns her own bike now rides with me again. Not to sure if this is a pro or con? Over all the best Harley I have owned to date..... Read Full Review