Picking up new Ultra tomorrow
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,600
Likes: 2
From: Windsor, CO
Congrats on the purchase. This will be the longest night you've had in a long time. I picked mine up a couple weeks ago ... and wouldn't you know it we've had snow three times already.
Anyway ... below is a pic of my new Ultra with Rider's Adjustable backrest. This is the first accessory I added. The backrest is easy to adjust (though you do have to reach under the mid-frame air deflector to adjust it) and it can make a really big difference on the road.
As for ride, you won't be disappointed. I moved from a Heritage to the Ultra and didn't realize it would be that big of a difference. It's taken me awhile to get used to the shake at idle (about like a paint mixer), but at 900 RPM and above the motor smooths right out. At highway speeds the Ultra is a dream, and the cruise control is fantastic.
The Tour-Pak mounted luggage rack with LED light was the 2nd item I added. I've not used it yet, other than to be sparkly, but it will get lots of use on my upcoming trip across country in early May.
The 3rd item I added (just last week) was the SOOS floorboard extensions. Both SOOS and Harley Goodies are good products, and I had Harley Goodies on my Heritage. But I went with SOOS this time and they are a quality product. Like the backrest, the floorboard extenders make the ride that much more comfortable. I can get my whole size 12W boot on the floorboards now, and that means much more room to move around while riding.
The UPS guy just dropped off a set of Kury Longhorns with Dually ISO pegs ... but it's gotten really cold again so I'll wait until probably Monday to mount them. I was a little worried about the size/shape of the Dually ISO pegs but after getting them I'm really glad I did.
Post some pics and update us after you get the bike. And welcome to the insane asylum.
Anyway ... below is a pic of my new Ultra with Rider's Adjustable backrest. This is the first accessory I added. The backrest is easy to adjust (though you do have to reach under the mid-frame air deflector to adjust it) and it can make a really big difference on the road.
As for ride, you won't be disappointed. I moved from a Heritage to the Ultra and didn't realize it would be that big of a difference. It's taken me awhile to get used to the shake at idle (about like a paint mixer), but at 900 RPM and above the motor smooths right out. At highway speeds the Ultra is a dream, and the cruise control is fantastic.
The Tour-Pak mounted luggage rack with LED light was the 2nd item I added. I've not used it yet, other than to be sparkly, but it will get lots of use on my upcoming trip across country in early May.
The 3rd item I added (just last week) was the SOOS floorboard extensions. Both SOOS and Harley Goodies are good products, and I had Harley Goodies on my Heritage. But I went with SOOS this time and they are a quality product. Like the backrest, the floorboard extenders make the ride that much more comfortable. I can get my whole size 12W boot on the floorboards now, and that means much more room to move around while riding.
The UPS guy just dropped off a set of Kury Longhorns with Dually ISO pegs ... but it's gotten really cold again so I'll wait until probably Monday to mount them. I was a little worried about the size/shape of the Dually ISO pegs but after getting them I'm really glad I did.
Post some pics and update us after you get the bike. And welcome to the insane asylum.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 687
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From: Wisconsin
My first "New" bike in a long, long time, I just hope it lives up to the hype. The bike is vivid black, with security and ABS. Only thing I'm adding right now is a drivers back rest. I'm sure I'll be asking some of the same ol' questions about mufflers, fuel paks and air cleaners, just remember I'm new to the Harley EFI systems, so just be patient with me.
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,614
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From: Toms River, NJ
I see by your ID "1340" that you most likely like myself ie EVO. I sold my 1998 EVO Ultra for my new 2009 Ultra. Its like going from a model A to the space shuttle. You will be very happy. I only have 550 miles on mine but to date I have no issuses and only good things to report. Welcome to the 09 club.....its growing everyday
