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Dec 29, 2008 | 09:47 PM

RDKingRider

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From: Heart of Missouri

First Ultra Ride

Well a few days ago I let you all know how strange it felt to take the RoadKing on our final ride to pick up the new Ultra. The RoadKing is a awesome bike and each curve I couldn't help but think, I didn't want to trade him. But today I will tell you that I now understand why there is such a passion for the Ultras. I love to ride, have for many years, from a kid, a know it all teenager, a young father, and now a ol geezer. LOL I had test rode a 08 Ultra last year and honestly, didn't like it, maybe cause I knew it wasn't mine and didn't give it a chance. With sunny skies and mid 50 temperatures I took out. I played around the neighborhood for a few blocks with braking, stopping, and slow riding. Awesome handling in all areas. Before I knew it I was 75 miles from home having rode mostly the back winding roads. Easy, Smooth, kinda like good wiskey. Ok time to hit I-70 back home. Oh let me tell you how proud I am to be a ol geezer. The Ultra is as smooth as is powerful. I know that with this Ultra my riding seasons will now be extended by having the fairing, enjoyed having music, even thou I honestly didn't listen to it much. I wanted to hear the roar of the motor, the pipes. I am still smiling as I type this, cause honestly I got that deep down feeling in the gut today, been a long time. So today, tonight, I am ok with not being a RoadKing Rider.

P.S. My wish list grew a little longer today, so unfortunatley new and bigger still didn't cure my chrome and accessory addiction.

Dec 29, 2008 | 10:04 PM

myred55

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From: Central CA

Glad you made the right discision. I love my 09 Ultra, best bike I ever had.

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Dec 29, 2008 | 10:11 PM

Conehead

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From: Arkansas

Sheesh don't let the secret out! I finally got out today myself these are really fun bikes to ride. Throw away your 09 wishbook or it will get expensive real quick.

Dec 29, 2008 | 10:18 PM

goodbirds

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From: St George, UT

I'm riding my second Ultra. Awesome motorcycling. The 96 motor is just the right combination for a great ride. I've ridden baggers all my life, but starting with the 02 Ultra, I've really enjoyed riding these bikes more than any other.

Dec 29, 2008 | 10:24 PM

JAXHOG

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From: Jacksonville Florida

First Bagger

I have a new 09 Ultra also which is my first Bagger and I love it also. I am never never going back to a Softail. See ya in Daytona.

Dec 29, 2008 | 10:34 PM

Bluesssman

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From: Reno, Nevada

Your wish list will keep growing and growing and you will have such a great time adding all of the new parts.

Dec 29, 2008 | 10:40 PM

Maggie

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From: Seattle

Ultra Classic

I tried to make my 07 Street Glide into the bike I wanted and gave up and broke down and bought an 09 Ultra Classic. It has everything that I was trying to make my Street Glide to be. The top box, lowers, windshield, seat, cruise control, and now I am not sure why I bought that model. After a couple of thousand dollars and still not where I wanted to be, and realizing that I will never have ABS brakes, I gave in and bought the 09 Ultra. Now I have ABS, Cruise, windshield heighth, lowers and a top box. It is heavier, but all worth it. Also, the engine wobble is taken care of with the new frame. This bike rocks!!!!!!!!!