2008 ultra
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RE: 2008 ultra
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did you take a test ride on one before you bought it? did you rent one for a day? thanks
did you take a test ride on one before you bought it? did you rent one for a day? thanks
FWIW, I've ridden quite a few other bikes including heavy touring models...
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RE: 2008 ultra
rented a classic for a week and toured the florida keys (we live in ohio, and it was february.) came home and bought an 08 uc... still have the dyna, but she hasnt seen ANY road time since the ultra purchase. it is just so dern comfortable. 
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RE: 2008 ultra
Test rode the 08 Streetglide before I decided I had to have it. After riding the 08 demo bikes I was concerned about the throttle lag on the demo bikes with the TBW, my 08 had no throttle lag. I have had a problem with the TBW last week, the connections to the throttle by wire were not connected securely, problem solved by the dealer.
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From: Northeast Wisconsin
RE: 2008 ultra
Rented a Road Glide and Ultra Classic before purchasing. Very happy with the Ultra. Can't beat renting, gives you plenty of time with the bike and it was free with my purchase, dealer took all the rental charges off the price of the bike.
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RE: 2008 ultra
Went to "Demo Days" got to ride 3 of the bikes I was interested in. Bought an Ultra.... mainly for the wife as she wanted a comfy ride with a big back seat and rest. If it had been my decision, and I was riding solo, it would have been the Road Glide. \\; Awesome bikes.
Now that I have the Ultra, I'm glad I made that choice as I love it. \\; Best bike I've ever owned.
Watch the dealers for the Demo Days. \\; All you need is a valid license and a helmet. \\; They even have loaner helmets, but I prefer my own. :-)
Now that I have the Ultra, I'm glad I made that choice as I love it. \\; Best bike I've ever owned.
Watch the dealers for the Demo Days. \\; All you need is a valid license and a helmet. \\; They even have loaner helmets, but I prefer my own. :-)
