ultra question...
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: St George, UT
RE: ultra question...
Well, mine is stock as far as the basic Ultra is concerned. No Stage I or oil cooler, no PCIII, stuff like that. But the dealer did add a chromed front forks kit, chrome handlebar grips and switches/housing, the Tour Pak and saddlebar LED wings before I bought it. So far I've only added the Wings collection doo dads and mirrors, midframe heat deflectors, and J&\\;M shorty antennas. Oh, and the isolated drive system too.
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I am completely satisfied with the way the \\;Ultra runs. I guess I got lucky because I've no heat issues, no pinging, no noisy trans (though the lifters are bit clicky). Everything works as it should, I get 42-45 mpg and it is comfortable on the long ride.
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But then, I am retired and don't have a lot of money left either. I might buy a tour pak organizer and adjustable wind deflectors, but that's about it.
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I am completely satisfied with the way the \\;Ultra runs. I guess I got lucky because I've no heat issues, no pinging, no noisy trans (though the lifters are bit clicky). Everything works as it should, I get 42-45 mpg and it is comfortable on the long ride.
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But then, I am retired and don't have a lot of money left either. I might buy a tour pak organizer and adjustable wind deflectors, but that's about it.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: People's Republic of Boulder Colorado
RE: ultra question...
Hey a99myata,
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I asked this same question a while back and, like you, got essentially no meaningful answers. \\; I can say that all 6 H-D's I've owned were either factory stock from the get-go and kept that way or I spent extra money to return the used ones to that condition. \\; Every one was reliable and a pleasure to ride. \\; As for "making it yours", that huge initial cash outlay and your name on the title should be enough, don't you think?? \\; If it ain't the way you like it as-is, then just don't get it.
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Just buy it &\\; ride it. \\; When it comes time to sell it or trade it in, all that bling, and all those mods and options are \\;worthless anyway and usually actually lower the value of the bike. \\; Also, all that bolt-on stuff is not covered by standard insurance in case of a total loss.
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It seems to me that the rarest and most "individual" bikes are the ones that are just left alone and injoyed.
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Wishing you the best and stay safe.
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John
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I asked this same question a while back and, like you, got essentially no meaningful answers. \\; I can say that all 6 H-D's I've owned were either factory stock from the get-go and kept that way or I spent extra money to return the used ones to that condition. \\; Every one was reliable and a pleasure to ride. \\; As for "making it yours", that huge initial cash outlay and your name on the title should be enough, don't you think?? \\; If it ain't the way you like it as-is, then just don't get it.
 \\;
Just buy it &\\; ride it. \\; When it comes time to sell it or trade it in, all that bling, and all those mods and options are \\;worthless anyway and usually actually lower the value of the bike. \\; Also, all that bolt-on stuff is not covered by standard insurance in case of a total loss.
 \\;
It seems to me that the rarest and most "individual" bikes are the ones that are just left alone and injoyed.
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Wishing you the best and stay safe.
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John
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 554
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From: Oxford, Mississippi
RE: ultra question...
I installed a HD 9 1/2 inch windshield, luggage rack, chrome fender skirt, footpegs, passenger floorboard covers, Kury. adjustable passenger pegs, altered the airbox, changed mirrors, added chrome cupholder, shifter pegs and brake pedal pad, HD adjustable fairing wings, chrome windshield molding, IED's, K&\\;N air filter, HD oil cooler, visors on lights, skull covers on fendertip lamps, skull grips, rider backrest, leather windshield pouches, skull gas tank fuel door, push-button fuel door release, Soos floorboard extenders, Radio Shack siren added to security system, FF front fender badge and dash emblem, chrome instrument bezels and radio bezel, and I'm sure some other things I can't think of right now. \\; Getting ready to install a Bad Boy air horn as soon as I have time.
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 350
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From: El Paso, TX
RE: ultra question...
Got mine about 2 weeksago alread done the stage1 download with se aircleaner and V&\\;H ovals slip-on, and getting the detachable tourpack this weekend.....have fun with whatever you do!!
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