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Old May 16, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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These are the basic differences and the reasons I picked the Classic


Cruise control.............................It is nice but you can add it for under $300 if you really think you need it.
tour pak brake/turn lights............Prefer the cleaner look of the tour pack on the Classic
rear speakers.............................Up for debate, My sound system sounds just fine
intercom.....................................Dont really care
fairing lowers..............................Prefer to use soft lowers can be taken off and put on out on the road when you have those huge temp swings.
luggage liners.............................Dont really care
CB.............................................Wou ld never use it

Plus I like the decal on the tank of the Classic vs the big badge on the Ultra
You copied my thoughts exactly.
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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ORIGINAL: Uncle Scrooge

ORIGINAL: FLHT

These are the basic differences and the reasons I picked the Classic


Cruise control.............................It is nice but you can add it for under $300 if you really think you need it.
tour pak brake/turn lights............Prefer the cleaner look of the tour pack on the Classic
rear speakers.............................Up for debate, My sound system sounds just fine
intercom.....................................Dont really care
fairing lowers..............................Prefer to use soft lowers can be taken off and put on out on the road when you have those huge temp swings.
luggage liners.............................Dont really care
CB.............................................Wou ld never use it

Plus I like the decal on the tank of the Classic vs the big badge on the Ultra
You copied my thoughts exactly.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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If someone is going to spend 15k plus for an Electra Glide......spending 2-3k more for the Ultra is nothing. I meet so many people that bought Classics trying to save money....and most say they should have bought the Ultra.
Actually, I spent 15K for a Classic because I could not afford 3K more for the Ultra. However, I can spend an extra thousand and bolt the parts I want on.

Guess it depends on the year.
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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I prefer the Classic but the Ultra has a better resale.
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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If you are going to make the change ... go for it all, you will not be upset....The bigger and the more bells & whistles the better.
 
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