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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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I am in the preliminary stages of buying another bike. I have a Sportster now, but I am considering buying bike number 2. I am looking at a touring bike either a RK or a Streetglide. I like the idea of having a stereo on the bike. Do you use your stereo alot? Do you wish you had purchased something different? Do you like being able to take off the windshield?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Bought a UC last June. It was my first full dresser. Couldn't think about going back to anything else, too spoiled with all the comforts and storage.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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I would buy my Street Glide over again in a heartbeat! Yes I use the stereo/cd player all the time. Always said who needs tunes on a bike? Now I would not buy one without.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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I had a Wide-Glide and then bought my FLHTC. I wouldn't go back for nothing. The stereo is great when you are on a long haul. I don't use it much around town. The windshield can be removed but with all the heights you could go to why remove it, just change the height to fit the ride.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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the stereo is a must have. espically on long trips.cd player is great.

if i had it to over again.....you bet your *** id buy my ultra again!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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I use my stereo, sirius radio, ipod every time I ride. I would buy the Road King all over again. Even though I got some bucks tied up in detachable stuff that may be standard on an Ultra, I can strip my bike down or dress it fully in less than 10 minutes. It's like having three different bikes in one, very versatile. See more pics in my gallery/

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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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I sometimes think of moving from my Ultra to a softail custom or wide glide. The Ultra is nice, but it's heavy and I have a bad knee.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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I've had both the RK and my current ride the SG. I like both of them just wanted more wind protection and the stero is also nice to have. My first Harley was a XLCH 1200. I wish I would have kept it, it was a blast in town! I've found that since I've had a bagger its hard tolive with out the storage space.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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Bigdaddy, that is one nice bike
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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Why don't you try a SG first. They are a little easier to handle plus you can add the pack if needed.
 
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