Appreciate the advice, but I've got a combined 80K miles on my previous 4 bikes, all had heel/toe shifting. So, I probably don't need much practice That said, the toe shifter on the Harley fits my small-ish feet pretty well, and I'd like to be able to move my foot around on the floor board.

 

Yeah, I know, except on the Garmin, it was intuitive enough I could figure it out without the manual.

 

Heel shifter on my 15 was off before I left the dealership. Just takes up too much of the floor board room. It is in the saddlebag in case I lose the toe shifter.

 

Good write up on your first 5000 miles Harley experience.

Back in 2004, I went from a GoldWing to a Harley. In my first few weeks, I though I had made the biggest mistake ever. Now, 3 Harleys later (2004, 2011 and nor 2014 Ultra Limited), I am having the time of my life.

BoomBox - takes a little to understand it. Now it does all that I need. I use the flippers when riding, very helpful. I also use the mi to "say my commands: and the system makes those changes.

I the brake pedal by using a Kuy pedal - makes it much easier to apply the rear brake. I am also a light guy, so, some accessories have been added including saddlebag lights, lighted switch pack as well as a few chrome accessories.

Purchased the bike in Sept 2013 - have not had any heal toe issues. Mine goes in and out very easy. I think some guys try to stomp too hard and that may be causing the issue.

Like others here, I am very happy with my bike

 

don't give a ****, I have been riding Harleys for 54 years now. Yes I had others no fun.

 

Good review, like you I came from a Yamaha 1300 mine was a Tourer. One big differance is the low rpm range, you can lug the Harley down where as the Yamaha had to keep rpms up and the 6 gear is far superior to the 5 speed. I was always looking for another gear on the super slabs.

 

... but you SAID the unit "couldn't do it" unless you "hadn't figured it out yet".... Just pointing out - it CAN do it; you just haven't figured it out yet.

Note - you're Garmin can't also play AM/FM/SiriusXM/WB/USB, and can't display oil pressure, time, outside air temp... My point being, they're different devices; one dedicated to ONLY do nav, the other a multi-purpose device.

 

Nice review enjoy your ride.

 

My 2016 Ultra Limited is my first HD. (Owned that is, I have rented before). I went from a 1999 Honda cruiser to this heavy weight tourer. After 17-yrs on the Honda, those long rides back to upstate NY from Rolling Thunder were starting to beat me up at 59-years old.
So for my 60th, I bought a used 2016 last Sept with 3700 miles for $19,400.
I just this morning scheduled my 10k service. I love the fact you can customize the BeeJeezus outta the bike for comfort. (My wallet, not so much) I do like the weight on the interstate. Not so much in gravel parking lots. The GPS is not an intuitive device.
Less head buffeting, more ways to block cold wind with adjustable wind deflectors and fairing vents.
I'm very happy I bought my "bucket list" bike. The only "regret" is I didn't find a smoking deal on a low version for my 30" inseam. Oh, that and I really dislike that the seat puts my "package" on the gas tank. That may be a Mean City Cycles call.

Oh and finding this forum has been of outstanding value!

 

Only thing I noticed in your write up is you will only get 8-9K out of tires. If you keep them at or slightly above recommended pressure you will get way more out of them.

I had 14k on my stock rear when I changed it to the American Elite, which is a great tire by the way. I could have gone another 1-2K before it NEEDED replacement. There are others on here who have gotten close to 20K out of the stock Dunlops