New FLHTP!
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New FLHTP!
I just purchased a brand new '08 FLHTP a couple of days ago. Since then, I 've been able to put about 200 miles on it. I have to say I absolutely love this bike. The air cushion seat is unbelieveable! It takes the bumps right out of the road, and my a$$ and back feels so much better after a long ride. I took it on a long country road with lots of twisties andit feels very nimble, unlike any other Harley I've owned. Not sure if the run-flat tires have anything to do with that. But, I also have a Road King and noticed that when the twowere parked side-by-side, the FLHTP seemed to sit lower. Well, I measured, and sure enough the FLHTP is 1" lower. I think one of the things I like best about the bike is the hockey puck bags. If I'm sitting at a light and I need something from one of the bags, I just twist around and I can get it with one hand! But the best part about the FLHTP is the 103" motor. It feels very good, lots of torque, even though I haven't really twisted on the throttle too much yet. And, it just looks bad-a$$...vivid black with the 100th anniversary police bikebadge on the front fender. I am really happy I decided to buy it. I started to have second thoughts shortly before I took delivery but I am so glad I went ahead with it. And every where I go, people seem to notice it much more than my other bikes. I've been getting waves from cagers even! One sweet ride. Sorry, no pics yet.
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RE: New FLHTP!
JDRED,
I don't know how to ask this exactly, but how much was your FLHTP compared to say the Road King, or Ultra Classic. I mean, if you want to post the exact price, that's what I'm looking for, but if you want to just say more than a certain bike or less that a certain, that would be great. I'm pretty close to getting an Ultra Classic, but I've heard the police model is cheaper and it comes with the larger engine and a few other extras like a higher output alternator. Also, it being an inch lower is nice as I'm not the tallest guy around. Enjoy the bike and safe riding!
Curtis
I don't know how to ask this exactly, but how much was your FLHTP compared to say the Road King, or Ultra Classic. I mean, if you want to post the exact price, that's what I'm looking for, but if you want to just say more than a certain bike or less that a certain, that would be great. I'm pretty close to getting an Ultra Classic, but I've heard the police model is cheaper and it comes with the larger engine and a few other extras like a higher output alternator. Also, it being an inch lower is nice as I'm not the tallest guy around. Enjoy the bike and safe riding!
Curtis
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RE: New FLHTP!
clayguy: It's the police version of the Electra Glide Standard, the P in the FLHTP standing for Police.
jdredfire: Congratulations! You've got yourself an awesome bike there! So where's the pics?
jdredfire: Congratulations! You've got yourself an awesome bike there! So where's the pics?
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JDRED,
I don't know how to ask this exactly, but how much was your FLHTP compared to say the Road King, or Ultra Classic. I mean, if you want to post the exact price, that's what I'm looking for, but if you want to just say more than a certain bike or less that a certain, that would be great. I'm pretty close to getting an Ultra Classic, but I've heard the police model is cheaper and it comes with the larger engine and a few other extras like a higher output alternator. Also, it being an inch lower is nice as I'm not the tallest guy around. Enjoy the bike and safe riding!
Curtis
JDRED,
I don't know how to ask this exactly, but how much was your FLHTP compared to say the Road King, or Ultra Classic. I mean, if you want to post the exact price, that's what I'm looking for, but if you want to just say more than a certain bike or less that a certain, that would be great. I'm pretty close to getting an Ultra Classic, but I've heard the police model is cheaper and it comes with the larger engine and a few other extras like a higher output alternator. Also, it being an inch lower is nice as I'm not the tallest guy around. Enjoy the bike and safe riding!
Curtis
