2006 Ultra or wait for the 2007??
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Road Captain
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2006 Ultra or wait for the 2007??
I currently own a FLSTCI and love it. However, for longer rides, I really want to add an Ultra to the "stable". I've been toying with the idea of getting an 03 in the silver and black paint scheme, and have even bid on one or two on Ebay. Didn't work out as they were asking for a little too $$$, IMHO. I'll still continue to hunt, but will probably end up buying new..
My question is now, should I go ahead and bit the bullet on an 06, or since I am over half way to the 07's, wait to see what changes they make (if any) and grab one of them 07's or get a "deal" on a left over 06(if there is such a thing) 06 in late summer/early fall. I am favoring the Cobalt Blue/Silver color combo, but need to see it in person.
Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated.
BTW, I have several dealers that are pretty decent around my neck of the woods, so dealers will not be a problenm
My question is now, should I go ahead and bit the bullet on an 06, or since I am over half way to the 07's, wait to see what changes they make (if any) and grab one of them 07's or get a "deal" on a left over 06(if there is such a thing) 06 in late summer/early fall. I am favoring the Cobalt Blue/Silver color combo, but need to see it in person.
Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated.
BTW, I have several dealers that are pretty decent around my neck of the woods, so dealers will not be a problenm
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RE: 2006 Ultra or wait for the 2007??
I've been to two dealers ih the pittsburgh area and they both will give me $2000 off msrp on touring models (any touring models) It kinda has me wondering why. I think I'll wait till 07 (do some research and see what changes they did to the dynas vrs the rest of the lineup and why they kept it so quiet). I'm not just talking about the 6 speed transmission, check the engine internals.
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RE: 2006 Ultra or wait for the 2007??
I'd wait -- if you can hang out till July/August- - It might be worth the wait..if there isn't much difference between the 07 and 06, you may still find an 06 deal somewhere - -
It'll be interesting to see the changes - I'm also waiting to see if I pull the trigger on an 07 Ultra as well, but only if there are significant improvements like HP increase and 6 speed tranny --if not, I'm content with my Electra Glide Standard..
It'll be interesting to see the changes - I'm also waiting to see if I pull the trigger on an 07 Ultra as well, but only if there are significant improvements like HP increase and 6 speed tranny --if not, I'm content with my Electra Glide Standard..
Road Captain
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RE: 2006 Ultra or wait for the 2007??
Wait for the 07. HD doesn't say much about the new year until the dealers convention. The 95's and 6 speed are around the corner. If not 07 maybe 08. If dealers are discounting off MSRP on the 06s that might be because to 95/6 will be the standard in 07. It's just speculation but then you've got a nice ride and in a few months we wil know. 07's will be out in July. You should be able to order on now or as soon as you dealer gets information on their allocation.
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RE: 2006 Ultra or wait for the 2007??
If I had a dealer that was doing 2k off MSRP then I would be thinking real hard about buying now. I looked a lot and could not find a dealer willing to do anything less then MSRP, and as it looks right now, I will be buy an 06 SG this week.
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I've been to two dealers ih the pittsburgh area and they both will give me $2000 off msrp on touring models (any touring models) It kinda has me wondering why. I think I'll wait till 07 (do some research and see what changes they did to the dynas vrs the rest of the lineup and why they kept it so quiet). I'm not just talking about the 6 speed transmission, check the engine internals.
I've been to two dealers ih the pittsburgh area and they both will give me $2000 off msrp on touring models (any touring models) It kinda has me wondering why. I think I'll wait till 07 (do some research and see what changes they did to the dynas vrs the rest of the lineup and why they kept it so quiet). I'm not just talking about the 6 speed transmission, check the engine internals.
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RE: 2006 Ultra or wait for the 2007??
ORIGINAL: g money
I've been to two dealers ih the pittsburgh area and they both will give me $2000 off msrp on touring models (any touring models) It kinda has me wondering why. I think I'll wait till 07 (do some research and see what changes they did to the dynas vrs the rest of the lineup and why they kept it so quiet). I'm not just talking about the 6 speed transmission, check the engine internals.
I've been to two dealers ih the pittsburgh area and they both will give me $2000 off msrp on touring models (any touring models) It kinda has me wondering why. I think I'll wait till 07 (do some research and see what changes they did to the dynas vrs the rest of the lineup and why they kept it so quiet). I'm not just talking about the 6 speed transmission, check the engine internals.
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From: North Carolina
RE: 2006 Ultra or wait for the 2007??
There are a couple of not so desireable cam plate changes to the 2006 dyna that may be incorporated
in the 2007 touring models. You may want to take that into consideration also. Instead of bearings supporting
the cams, they are supported by bushings on the cam plate side. I don't think this will do much for longevity but
time will tell.
in the 2007 touring models. You may want to take that into consideration also. Instead of bearings supporting
the cams, they are supported by bushings on the cam plate side. I don't think this will do much for longevity but
time will tell.
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RE: 2006 Ultra or wait for the 2007??
This question usually comes up every year and there is NO right or Wrong answer. I am in the same boat, buy now or wait another 6 months. We all want the Best and Latest, however this,at best, is always a ONE YEAR DEAL. When Major changes are in the WORKS on a particular Model, I don't want to buy the FIRST year out. There is always a "GET THE BUGS OUT" year or 2 needed for this. Buy the LAST year of a Model make over and you get the Best of a design. Take the DYNA in 06.... A major Make-Over and look at the BUGS..... bearings, etc. RECALL...... I'm not sure NEW DESIGN and MAKE-OVER is GOOD especially the First year or 2 that it comes out. So, what's the Answer... It's an indivual choice........ I'm thinking right NOW [may change later] to buy 06. The 06 year APPEARS to be the END or Near END of an Harley Design. The 06 is a old design, with only the EPA problems [which can be CURED with MODS and SERT or PC111]. If 07 comes with 6 speed, water-cooled, Major design changes and other so called GOOD STUFF, then I will be THRILLED to death that I went with 06. I'll just ride the 06 for 3 or 4 years THEN buy a NEW Harley after the DE-BUG
years are over. This is just MY point of view and its all comes down to the BIKER and WHAT DO "YOU" WANT?....... hdman
years are over. This is just MY point of view and its all comes down to the BIKER and WHAT DO "YOU" WANT?....... hdman