New Ultra Glide Owner
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 780
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From: Utah
I also went from a Heritage to an Ultra, but mine is a Road Glide Ultra. As others have said, the first thing you notice is how top heavy it is compared to the Heritage. The Heritage feels like a 250 dirt bike in comparison.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,602
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From: Bellevue, NE
It's only top heavy when you're trying in vain to stop it from falling over! Seriously though, you're going to love the comfort and you'll be pleasantly surprised by how well it handles at all speeds.
Stage II
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2
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From: Texas
Congrats.
Best decision you ever made. I went from an '09 Softail Deluxe to a '15 Ultra Limited. Night and day. The Ultra is amazing, you are going to love it. I can't believe it took me this long to trade up. As far as the radio goes, I never thought I would like having one on the bike. I WAS WRONG. I love it. Cruisin down the road with some '80s rock kickin is the best. The radio is perfect for me. Good luck with yours.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Florida
Everything mkguitar said was 100% correct. Took the words right outta my mouth!
Trade off? The Ultra will be more comfortable for long trips, but the Heritage is SO much better looking. I don't care for fairings & tour pacs; IMHO they ruin the classic lines of the bike. If I gotta take more than my saddlbags can hold, I'm takin' 4 wheels.
Cruisin down the road with some '80s rock kickin is the best.
80s rock is too wimpy. Flock of Seagulls & Thompson Twins--sheesh! If you GOTTA have music, Floyd, Dead,Who,Cream or Zep is better!
Trade off? The Ultra will be more comfortable for long trips, but the Heritage is SO much better looking. I don't care for fairings & tour pacs; IMHO they ruin the classic lines of the bike. If I gotta take more than my saddlbags can hold, I'm takin' 4 wheels.
Cruisin down the road with some '80s rock kickin is the best.
80s rock is too wimpy. Flock of Seagulls & Thompson Twins--sheesh! If you GOTTA have music, Floyd, Dead,Who,Cream or Zep is better!
Last edited by dickey; Jan 31, 2015 at 01:35 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 397
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From: Tucson
Best decision you ever made. I went from an '09 Softail Deluxe to a '15 Ultra Limited. Night and day. The Ultra is amazing, you are going to love it. I can't believe it took me this long to trade up. As far as the radio goes, I never thought I would like having one on the bike. I WAS WRONG. I love it. Cruisin down the road with some '80s rock kickin is the best. The radio is perfect for me. Good luck with yours.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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Maybe to YOU it is. I would take a Road King over a Heritage any day.
Last edited by YPD485; Feb 1, 2015 at 01:48 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: AMERICA
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From: Des moines IA
Fortunate for me, I don't know you.If I ever see you out and about, please don't introduce yourself.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 756
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From: Virginia
This is true so don't let the weight worry you. I'm a small guy and didn't drop mine until I was in my 60's and 5 years of riding an Ultra at the end of a 500 mile day. Dropped it while making a Uturn in the middle of the highway after noticing my riding partner had dropped from Veiw in my mirror. So my advice to anyone at the end of the day, stop before you get to tired. Congratulations on the purchase, I also went from a Heritage to the Ultra. 2003 Heritage to 2006 Ultra.