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Jul 26, 2023 | 03:48 AM

#11

eighteight

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Originally Posted by ozzy49938

I . Am I better off just sticking with the ultra?

Yes.

Jul 26, 2023 | 03:58 AM

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hamah

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For sure the Ultra is the Big Comfy Couch. I suppose you could modify a SG to get almost the same level of comfort. You need to decide what is more important to you and your SO...comfort or a cooler/lower ride.

Jul 26, 2023 | 03:59 AM

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kojak

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Originally Posted by eighteight

Yes.

short and to the point, lol! Agreed.

Jul 26, 2023 | 05:15 AM

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Notgrownup

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Throw some cash at good 12” Ohlins or Pro Action shocks it will be better but not as good as a 13” shock. If you can Handle the ultra I would personally stick with it.

Jul 26, 2023 | 07:44 AM

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uncle kebo

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I went from a RG Ultra to a RG Special. We're not doing week long trips and didn't need the tour pack. The RGS is a crisper ride for the day trips out of the box BUT there are things you must do for 2-up riding. I know its not a Street Glide but its close.
* The stock seat BLOWS for comfort and forces you too close to the tank. I switched to a Tall Boy seat, added an HD docking fit back rest and have done long weekends comfortably
* The stock wind screen was changed to HD's replacement 1 size larger

IMO, the bike is now perfect. My other big suggestion is change the rear shocks (we all know that so forgive me for being Capt Obvious). I went with Legends and best investment ever.

Ride safe!

Jul 26, 2023 | 08:56 AM

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mrhammer2u

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Originally Posted by ozzy49938

I am looking at going from an ultra to a SG. My research says this is not a good idea if you do a lot of two up riding. Which i do. Does anyone have some suggestions for making it a smooth ride. The ole lady enjoys riding, and I would like to keep her comfortable. Am I better off just sticking with the ultra? Was also thinking maybe a low as I am shorter. The I read a lot on losing suspension with the ultra low. They are discontinued so must ne a reason. Looking for everyone's thoughts.

Thanks

Isn't an Ultra just a SG with all the accoutrements to make it a better 2 up tourer than a SG? So the question is, why are you looking to go backwards and dump money into a SG to make it like an Ultra?

Jul 26, 2023 | 09:53 AM

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ozzy49938

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Lower to the ground and easier to balance. Getting old with bad knees.

Jul 26, 2023 | 10:32 AM

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M Oclaf

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Originally Posted by Notgrownup

Throw some cash at good 12” Ohlins or Pro Action shocks it will be better but not as good as a 13” shock. If you can Handle the ultra I would personally stick with it.

Pro-Action does 13” shocks if you want them. They ask. I went with 12” as they are PA’s, best shock out there,

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Jul 26, 2023 | 11:28 AM

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mrhammer2u

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Originally Posted by ozzy49938

Lower to the ground and easier to balance. Getting old with bad knees.

You can buy or modify your seat and lower the shock to a quality 12 as others have suggested. But I have the feeling you just want something new. Nothing wrong with that!