Hi All
New in here and i'm from regional Western Australia.

Its been on my mind for many years now to pick up an 03 Anniversary Ultra classic as I read somewhere they had a forged crank and are considered pretty good, here in OZ they are still getting up to $18000.00.

I'm probably only 2 months away from actually buying my 1st HD.

I rode a company 1989 FXRP for about 4-5years and loved it, cant see any of those around.

I thought about importing one from the US but the aussie $$$ is pretty shitty ATM.

As I do more searching I see some 08 anniversary Ultra's available in my budget that are quite appealing( are they as good as say 2010 (2009 Build))

The 2010 Ultra's are fetching similar $$$$

I quite like the prospect of something unique or is younger a better option and are Anniversary models likely to retain value longer than say a 2010 IYHO.

Welcome views
Cheers
Kappy

 

02 was last year of forged crank. 08 is kinda bastard year,09 got new frame, bigger rear tire, lower gearing, upgraded shocks. i would hold out for an 09 or newer unless u get a hell of deal on the 08.

 

in the states the only ones who think the anniversary years are worth more are those trying to sell them.

 

I like my '08 and for me it's been very reliable.

 

..... go newer, 'specially if it's similar $

 

I wouldn't hesitate on the 08 at all. I have 140 K miles on mine with no issues.

 

Every 03 is an anniversary model, it's not like it was a limited production run. There's nothing particularly special about them.

 

The 08 as I understand is a limited production only 7000 I believe.
So in some circles may have more value.

Cheers
Kappy

 

Selecting an Anniversary model is a very personal choice IMHO. I bought a new '03 Dyna and owned it for several years, although the time came when it had to go. I didn't enjoy any benefit in sale price, except it was a bit more appealing than an older version! So if you choose an '08 do so because you want that bike with all it's Anniversary features. Those include a 6 US gallon tank (first year to get it), which in your neck of the woods may be a good thing!

 

I think they make Roo bars for Ultras. LOL