2017 Ultra Limited
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From: Peoria, AZ
2017 Ultra Limited
Question for all of you. I am trying to convince my wife that we need to purchase the Ultra Limited over a TriGlide. 10 years ago we used to ride a kawasaki Vulcan limited and she loved to ride, fast forward and a few pounds heavier and I don't think she thinks I can handle two up on the bike. Anyone have any suggestions on convincing her. I did a demo last week and really loved the Ultra Limited. Also, any feed back on the Limited would be great.
Greg
Greg
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The decision here is yours.
What it boils down to is how much do you want your wife to ride with you?
If she has no confidence the experience will be miserable for both of you. If that's ok with you, go for the Ultra. If you want her to ride with you and enjoy the experience go with the trike.
My wife and I ride a lot and mostly together. We have an older Ultra and togeather we are very close to the weight limit. It can be a bear sometimes. I have taken a great deal of time and effort taking classes and practicing low speed mannuvering and stopping to make and keep her comfortable. BUT, as soon as either of us starts to feel anything but confident, I'm trading for a trike. Riding together is more important to me than how many wheels we rife on.
Good luck with your decision.
What it boils down to is how much do you want your wife to ride with you?
If she has no confidence the experience will be miserable for both of you. If that's ok with you, go for the Ultra. If you want her to ride with you and enjoy the experience go with the trike.
My wife and I ride a lot and mostly together. We have an older Ultra and togeather we are very close to the weight limit. It can be a bear sometimes. I have taken a great deal of time and effort taking classes and practicing low speed mannuvering and stopping to make and keep her comfortable. BUT, as soon as either of us starts to feel anything but confident, I'm trading for a trike. Riding together is more important to me than how many wheels we rife on.
Good luck with your decision.
Cruiser
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From: Washington
I would recommend setting up another demo on the Ultra and take her with you. If you are calm and cool with her on the back, she will recognize it. Plus the Ultra is extremely comfortable for the passenger which she will appreciate!
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I have a 17 Limited and love it. My wife rides with me 95% of the time. My knees are so bad I think a trike is in my future and I'm in my early 50s.Of course it will be an addition and not a replacement. I have been scootin for over 35 years so I can never give it up completely, wife or not.
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From: Detroit
^^this^^
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The decision here is yours.
What it boils down to is how much do you want your wife to ride with you?
If she has no confidence the experience will be miserable for both of you. If that's ok with you, go for the Ultra. If you want her to ride with you and enjoy the experience go with the trike.
My wife and I ride a lot and mostly together. We have an older Ultra and togeather we are very close to the weight limit. It can be a bear sometimes. I have taken a great deal of time and effort taking classes and practicing low speed mannuvering and stopping to make and keep her comfortable. BUT, as soon as either of us starts to feel anything but confident, I'm trading for a trike. Riding together is more important to me than how many wheels we rife on.
Good luck with your decision.
What it boils down to is how much do you want your wife to ride with you?
If she has no confidence the experience will be miserable for both of you. If that's ok with you, go for the Ultra. If you want her to ride with you and enjoy the experience go with the trike.
My wife and I ride a lot and mostly together. We have an older Ultra and togeather we are very close to the weight limit. It can be a bear sometimes. I have taken a great deal of time and effort taking classes and practicing low speed mannuvering and stopping to make and keep her comfortable. BUT, as soon as either of us starts to feel anything but confident, I'm trading for a trike. Riding together is more important to me than how many wheels we rife on.
Good luck with your decision.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: nw Ark
OP, how about some more information.
Ten years ago you rode, why did you stop then?
How is your health, especially back and knees?
How many pounds are a few?
Have you ever owned a trike, or even ridden one?
Sure, none of my business but you are asking for advice.
You think maybe she thinks wait you lost me.
Ten years ago you rode, why did you stop then?
How is your health, especially back and knees?
How many pounds are a few?
Have you ever owned a trike, or even ridden one?
Sure, none of my business but you are asking for advice.
You think maybe she thinks wait you lost me.
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I guess YOU could guess and guess and guess ... BUT as others have mentioned ... Demo ride or rental and your questions would/should be answered
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Instead of trying to second guess what you think your wife thinks, why not just ask her?
If she has does have concerns, deal with them.
Or just tell her that the Tri Glide costs thousands more than the Ultra Limited.
If she has does have concerns, deal with them.
Or just tell her that the Tri Glide costs thousands more than the Ultra Limited.
