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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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I have an 06 Ultra Classic and thinking about buying an 08. Could you 08 owners give me some input? Are you happy with yours?
Thanks in Advance
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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I've only had mine for 5 weeks now, but have put more than 1500 miles on it and I'm loving it so far. Ain't nothing about it I don't like.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Mine started as a Classic, but it's now almost an Ultra and I love it. The Brenbo brakes, ABS, and 6 gallon tank made it an easy decision for me.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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I can't believe I waited to get the Ultra as long as I did. I got my 08 Labor Day 07 and now have 8600 miles on it. No problems wexcept one - I can't ride it as much as I want because of needing sleep and the job!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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I've had mine since last August. Best motorcycle I've ever owned. Smooth as silk, the fly by wire throttle is awesome. I am yet to find anything about this bike that I don't like.

You won't be disappointed if you pull the trigger!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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I got my 08 ultra last Oct. and I have about 4500 miles on the bike. I love my bike but there is a few issues. First there is a bit of a heat problem on the right side and bothers my leg. The second problem is there seems to be a little bit of hesitation taking off from a stop after the bike warms up. That being said , I really enjoy riding this motorcycle.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Something wrong with the 06 ?

Jack
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Absolutely love mine!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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The '06 and '07 models were NFG IMO. '05's were the last m.y. of the decent 88's. I'm liking what I am seeing with these new '08's. Time will tell. If you cna afford the '08 - do it.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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As to Fit, Finish andOperationally...its the best bike I have owned. I have been riding most of the last 40 years, so that includes probably about 12 different bikes.

As far as comfort and handling...still the best bike I have owned. I would have to think hard to come up with a complaint at this point.

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