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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Is it written somewhere that an Ultra is a RUB bike whereas an EGC is not? I've seen a lot of "experienced" bikers on both but more new leather on Ultra's. I wanted an EGS but figured it cheaper in the long run to take stuff off than add it on so I bought an Ultra.

Let me rephrase the question: Are there EGC riders out there that wouldn't ride an Ultra?
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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i am not a RUB, I am very poor. I am in the navy. I have 0 money. I managed to get an Ultra, and add a 103 build.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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You wanna see new leather, check out the Streetglide.
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i am not a RUB, I am very poor. I am in the navy. I have 0 money. I managed to get an Ultra, and add a 103 build.
How do you like the 103"? My dealer has them installed for $1900.00. They got a special deal.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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I raise beef cattle and crops. I ride mine from field to field sometimes, other times I'll have cow poop on my boots. Don't think that makes me a rub or for that matter someone you would wanna rub!
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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You wanna see new leather, check out the Streetglide.
Gary D.
You got a point there!
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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rub deez
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Let's see now, a bagger is an old man's bike,the Ultra is a RUB bike, andSportster is a girl's bike. Where do y'all come up with this stuff?
 
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mmmmm! my bike is neither a ultra or a classic,but shares alot of the same looks/parts, would that make me a RUBiker I'm unsure because my leathers are not new.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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I am pulling 105hp and 115lbs, it's running like raped ape. i built my with cams for the low end. i dont run fast but i run hard, i wanted something to get me up to speed fast. now i'm not saying it wont go fast but i get off the line quick as s**t!
 
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