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So I have a chance to buy a 2012 ultra. at a good price. So I'm doing some research and stop at the local dealer today. Start talking with a sales guy and he tells me how great the 2014 and 15 bikes are compared to the earlier years.
Well call me skeptic with it coming from a sales guy hoping to get some honest thoughts on if the new bikes are that much better. Thank you for your thoughts.
Ozzy
Welcome to the Forum from the great Mid-west. To me, they're just marginally better, if that, than the previous models. They have their good points and bad. Try the "Search Function" here to look further about your question(s).
Welcome from NorCal. I agree, do your research. Go to the HD website & check out the newer models. You can find out just about anything you need on the web.
I guess you will have to compare them your self. I had 21000 miles on a 2010 Road King. Sold it in March just bought 2015 Road King more power, less dive when braking,better bars just fits me better.
A lot of guys that I ride with now and then get a bit jealous of the factory sound system on my 14 and the fact that I can get into my bags at stop lights (and while riding it may have happened now and again (tested to 85mph))
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