New Ultra 105th Ann
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New Ultra 105th Ann
Here's my new bike. It's the 2008 105th Anniversary Edition Ultra Classic. I've only had it about 48 hours and due to work I've only got 180 miles on it. My impressions:
1) throttle by wire: responsive and a little different, but you get used to it after about 50 miles at the most;
2) ABS works great...kicked in on a quick stop and pulse of pedal and hand control not bad or so unusual that it causes you to "let go"; and Brembo brakes are a lot better than regular stock in older bikes
3) CopperTop color much better looking outside in real sunlight...I like it a lot;
4) IDS can't really tell much difference from my '05...bike is smooth;
5) Six gallon tank is great and it just doesn't look odd or "too big", it's a nice fit;
6) Heat is not bad at all...but you've got 96" about 4 inches from your crotch so there is what a reasonable person would expect imho;
7) Front forks feels light when turning compared to my '05 and it feels like it bottoms out on small pot holes so I'm replacing the fork oil w/SE fork oil at the 1K service;
8) Fifth gear whine is hard to hear and not a problem;
9) Sixth gear is great...at about 2,900rpm it's doing a smooth 80;
10) Air wings are much better than the Kuryakan brand I had on my '05...these new ones direct a lot more air towards you (nice in our 97 degree fall weather!);
11) Radio w/direct connector to my XM Roady II and my iPod work great;
12) Seat is comfortable for me so far...I miss my leather seat, but it won't fit on the '08;
13) Height...you sit about half inch higher, but not enough for me to install the shorter shocks and front springs;
14) Handling...just great, like my '05 ...very smooth...less vibrations...must be that IDS and/or the motor mount on top of the front head?;
15) imho, I was having second thoughts about getting the bike due to some of the "things" we read on this forum, but this is my fourth bike since 2004 ('04 BMW RT; '05 BMW LT, '05 Ultra) and I must say that it is a very nice bike and worth getting one, esp. w/ABS.
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1) throttle by wire: responsive and a little different, but you get used to it after about 50 miles at the most;
2) ABS works great...kicked in on a quick stop and pulse of pedal and hand control not bad or so unusual that it causes you to "let go"; and Brembo brakes are a lot better than regular stock in older bikes
3) CopperTop color much better looking outside in real sunlight...I like it a lot;
4) IDS can't really tell much difference from my '05...bike is smooth;
5) Six gallon tank is great and it just doesn't look odd or "too big", it's a nice fit;
6) Heat is not bad at all...but you've got 96" about 4 inches from your crotch so there is what a reasonable person would expect imho;
7) Front forks feels light when turning compared to my '05 and it feels like it bottoms out on small pot holes so I'm replacing the fork oil w/SE fork oil at the 1K service;
8) Fifth gear whine is hard to hear and not a problem;
9) Sixth gear is great...at about 2,900rpm it's doing a smooth 80;
10) Air wings are much better than the Kuryakan brand I had on my '05...these new ones direct a lot more air towards you (nice in our 97 degree fall weather!);
11) Radio w/direct connector to my XM Roady II and my iPod work great;
12) Seat is comfortable for me so far...I miss my leather seat, but it won't fit on the '08;
13) Height...you sit about half inch higher, but not enough for me to install the shorter shocks and front springs;
14) Handling...just great, like my '05 ...very smooth...less vibrations...must be that IDS and/or the motor mount on top of the front head?;
15) imho, I was having second thoughts about getting the bike due to some of the "things" we read on this forum, but this is my fourth bike since 2004 ('04 BMW RT; '05 BMW LT, '05 Ultra) and I must say that it is a very nice bike and worth getting one, esp. w/ABS.
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RE: New Ultra 105th Ann
I'm glad you like your new ride. I didn't think I would like the copper and black based on the website but it really looks good in the real world. Ride safe.
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RE: New Ultra 105th Ann
Congratulations. You will really enjoy the Ultra.
I have a Vivid Black (with no pinstripes or tank badges and streetglide fenders) paint set thatI was going to put on mine. Went to a bike show over the weekend and saw an 08 Aniversary Softail Classic in the copper / blackcolors all done up with wheels and other modifications. It really stood out from the crowd.I am now having second thoughts. That softail was a sharp looking bike. The color combination is growing on me also.
I had an 07 Ultra and loved it but got the 08 for the ABS and larger tank. Love the 08 even more. I can't wait for the 110" kit in October.
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That color is starting to grow on me.
That color is starting to grow on me.
I had an 07 Ultra and loved it but got the 08 for the ABS and larger tank. Love the 08 even more. I can't wait for the 110" kit in October.
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