classic vs ultra classic
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Pickwick Lake Tn.
Ultra 2008
We bought our first HD at the end of June. We chose the Ultra, I've waited a long time for a Harley and it will have to last well into our bagger years 
We've put about 6000 miles on it so far and love it. The lowers when closed are warm, the intercom is very helpful in traffic, the separate controls for the radio/cd is a must have when one of you is deafer
than the other. Ride both then go buy the Ultra. Good luck Kris
We've put about 6000 miles on it so far and love it. The lowers when closed are warm, the intercom is very helpful in traffic, the separate controls for the radio/cd is a must have when one of you is deafer
than the other. Ride both then go buy the Ultra. Good luck Kris
Yeah I am seeing that too. Almost as if the general opinion, among Ultra owners anyway, is the Classic is a sub-par version of the Ultra. All it is is some rear speakers, fairing lowers, cb and tour pak lights. Nothing that drastic. Had several people on here tell me I would regret getting a Classic instead of an Ultra. Can't really see why.
And the comment if you ride 1-up get the Classic, if 2-up get the Ultra makes no sense to me.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: East Alton, IL
I bought a Classic and added the Ultra parts that I wanted. I ended up with the bike I wanted. I don't like the black framed Tour-Pak lights on the Ultra, the metal tank badge, or the paint scheme on the Ultra front fairing. I now have everything else that makes it an Ultra.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 949
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From: Louisville, KY
the only thing i'm envious about is my friends screaming eagle ultra......other than that....i like my classic.
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Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Long Beach,Wa.
Yeah I am seeing that too. Almost as if the general opinion, among Ultra owners anyway, is the Classic is a sub-par version of the Ultra. All it is is some rear speakers, fairing lowers, cb and tour pak lights. Nothing that drastic. Had several people on here tell me I would regret getting a Classic instead of an Ultra. Can't really see why.
And the comment if you ride 1-up get the Classic, if 2-up get the Ultra makes no sense to me.
And the comment if you ride 1-up get the Classic, if 2-up get the Ultra makes no sense to me.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 102
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From: Chattanooga, TN
Put a classic on order 2 weeks ago. If I toured 2 up most of the time, I would have gotten an Ultra. Around town, solo, I wanted a SG. Settled on a Classic with detach stuff. The truth is cars/boats/airplanes/bikes; a man needs a different one for each day of the week.