looking at a 2007 ultra
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Cruiser
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From: West Bend
looking at a 2007 ultra
Looking at a 2007 ultra classic it has 5853 miles all stock only iso grips he wants $18850
First is that a good price? And second I heard the 07 have a few issues anything I should be worried about?
Thought I would ask the experts
First is that a good price? And second I heard the 07 have a few issues anything I should be worried about?
Thought I would ask the experts
Stage III
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RE: looking at a 2007 ultra
My 07 ultra is a real pile Its been to the dealer somany times and never has gotten fixed It has no low power even with all the mods i have done It runs really hot my oil temp pegs at 350 and when it does the bike will not go over 70 and man does your legs burn mine has 5000miles on it Hope this helps Jerry by the way i only pain 18000 new fully loaded
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From: Bellevue, NE
RE: looking at a 2007 ultra
The price seems high, although I haven't checked the book. Most '07 owners are very happy, some have had issues. I changed the pipes and fuel management right away and never really rode it stock so I neverexperienced the heat issues until I got stuck in downtown Sturgis traffic. I suspect everyone's bike was warm that night! I have added IDS, money well spent in my opinion. Get him down to 17K and buy it if you like it!
6th Gear
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From: TX
RE: looking at a 2007 ultra
My 07 is awesome!
I added Vance & Hines true duals, HD race tuner kit,stage I air cleaner kit...
I bought it stock and added the extras at my 1k-mile check. BIG difference and it runs great.
I had the similar heat issues, but with synthetic oil, heat shields and true dual exhaust its nowhere near ashot unless you are sitting in traffic and its 95 degrees, but then it doesnât matter what bike you ride its still hot.
You can also consider oil cooler if you really need to drop the temp, but I wouldnt recommend that as an immediate purchase.
I agree the price is a bit on the high side unless there are alot of extras. I would offer 17k; you can also have it checked by your local dealer if you are that serious about the purchase. I checked NADA and the low retail is 15,170 and high retail is 19,760. So 17k out right is reasonable.
Any other questions on this 07 Ultra just ask....
Good luck and ride safe!
I added Vance & Hines true duals, HD race tuner kit,stage I air cleaner kit...
I bought it stock and added the extras at my 1k-mile check. BIG difference and it runs great.
I had the similar heat issues, but with synthetic oil, heat shields and true dual exhaust its nowhere near ashot unless you are sitting in traffic and its 95 degrees, but then it doesnât matter what bike you ride its still hot.
You can also consider oil cooler if you really need to drop the temp, but I wouldnt recommend that as an immediate purchase.
I agree the price is a bit on the high side unless there are alot of extras. I would offer 17k; you can also have it checked by your local dealer if you are that serious about the purchase. I checked NADA and the low retail is 15,170 and high retail is 19,760. So 17k out right is reasonable.
Any other questions on this 07 Ultra just ask....
Good luck and ride safe!
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Road Warrior
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RE: looking at a 2007 ultra
As others suggested, price is a little on the high side.
Don't listen to the nay-sayers. While the 07's do have some things that need to be tweeked a bit to get them running in the sweet spot, they're absolutely great bikes. For not much more than what this guy is asking for his 07 you could probably get into a brand new 08 that has most of those "tweeks" already applied, or at least adjustments made at the factory that elminate the need for them entirely.
Good luck with your decision.
Don't listen to the nay-sayers. While the 07's do have some things that need to be tweeked a bit to get them running in the sweet spot, they're absolutely great bikes. For not much more than what this guy is asking for his 07 you could probably get into a brand new 08 that has most of those "tweeks" already applied, or at least adjustments made at the factory that elminate the need for them entirely.
Good luck with your decision.
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Tourer
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RE: looking at a 2007 ultra
I have a late '07 build.
Other than first service and IDS install, the bike has not been in the shop for repair. (knock on wood)
I upgraded a few things (see below sig) and the bike is great.
I have excellent power.
I paid around $19,500 for mine new.
For what it's worth, I think I would go with the '07 over a new '08.
The aftermarket has not caught up with the '08 yet especially in the fuel management area.
The '08s look like great bikes though.
I have done all of the upgrades (except IDS and I wish I would have done that) myself.
The upgrades are easy on this bike. I even did the cams myself with no previous experience.
See https://www.hdforums.com/m_2825599/tm.htm
I also think $17,000 would be a fair offer.
Good luck.
Other than first service and IDS install, the bike has not been in the shop for repair. (knock on wood)
I upgraded a few things (see below sig) and the bike is great.
I have excellent power.
I paid around $19,500 for mine new.
For what it's worth, I think I would go with the '07 over a new '08.
The aftermarket has not caught up with the '08 yet especially in the fuel management area.
The '08s look like great bikes though.
I have done all of the upgrades (except IDS and I wish I would have done that) myself.
The upgrades are easy on this bike. I even did the cams myself with no previous experience.
See https://www.hdforums.com/m_2825599/tm.htm
I also think $17,000 would be a fair offer.
Good luck.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: South Florida
RE: looking at a 2007 ultra
Just bought a used 07 for 17.5 with 7K miles, it's box stock and runs great so far (no long trips yet) Maybe I'm missing something, but seams to be much nicer ride than the Heritage I just sold.