09 Ultra or 10 SG ???????

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Sep 30, 2009 | 02:18 PM

#31

JFL Live

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Between those two bikes I'd pick the 09 Ultra Classic. It has wires in the tour pack for the lights making it harder to remove. I never plan on taking mine off anyway. I got the adjustable back rest which is a God send on long rides. I don't know much about the SG but the Ultra is 889 pounds and has a higher center of gravity than what I was used to. It was a hand full at first but after 5000 miles it's no problem now. The Ultra also has a compact drivers area. I'm only 5'9" so it fits me perfect. It might be tight for taller riders. It has the CD player, radio, CB and the built in intercom system none of which I use, but I might some day. I think if I were riding solo most of the time I'd go with a Road King Classic.

Oct 1, 2009 | 01:41 AM

#32

mike5511

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Ultra...........(especially if you are gonna tour/travel at all, or ride two up very much)

The SG looks better, the Heritage Classic looks even better, the Softail Custom looks better than all of them, IMO. But the Ultra is the most practical/comfortable if you are going to go anywhere on one.

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Oct 1, 2009 | 04:28 PM

#33

IzzoQuazzo

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Practical? A car is practical, not a motorcycle. Buy the bike that turns you on. Buy the Streetglide.

Oct 1, 2009 | 04:57 PM

#34

BravoSarah

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I had the exact same problem...and it's a great problem to have. ha ha.

I was looking at the '09 Ultra all summer and then a denim black '10 SG rolled into the showroom

OMG it was stunning!

..but for almost the same price I bought the Ultra, there are too many goodies to give up and besides like someone said earlier, you date the hot chick, but you marry the comfy chick!

Honestly tho you really can't go wrong with either bike. <---that prolly doesn't help much doest it! Ha ha

Good luck

Oct 1, 2009 | 07:22 PM

#35

Da Butcher

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Originally Posted by IzzoQuazzo

Get the SG or you'll be second guessing yourself every time you see one. You can always add the tourpak if you think you need it.

Hmm, let's see, only 1K difference for the Ultra? And you "can always add the tourpak if you think you need it"? Not anywhere near that 1K you won't. This is a no brainer, go for the Ultra and get the detach kit. WAY cheaper in the short AND long run. You try putting an Ultra style TourPak on an SG and you'll be spending way over 2 grand just for the big items. Never mind the little stuff like wiring, docking hardware and what not. And let's not forget the shocks on the SG suck should you decide to put all that crap on in addition to an actual passenger. Not to mention the lowers, CB, cruise control, saddlebag guards, heat shields,...........................

This is just so easy, go buy that Ultra now, have them throw in that detach kit or at least give you a nice price break on it and never look back! THAT'S what you'll be second guessing.

Oct 2, 2009 | 09:31 PM

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moggsy

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If you take the tourpak off the Ultra the seat would look pretty chunky i would think. Do many of you Ultra riders have a more streamline seat when you do this ?

What type of shocks have you used to lower the back end ?

Oct 3, 2009 | 02:29 AM

#37

emwolb

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i have a streetglide, and like it a lot. the rear suspension is an inch shorter travel, so the bumps can tend to get very annoying, but if you find someone with a similar year ultra or classic or roadking you can swap shocks with them, as the trend nowadays is to lower the bikes. or get the regular electraglide stock shocks to replace the short ones. i like the streetglide cause it's harleys cool version of the electraglide line. talk with them at the harley dealer and see if they'll meet you halfway between, and either drop the price on the 2010 streetglide by 500 bucks. remember that the 09 ultra has already depreciated by a years worth of value. good luck with your choice. and yes, they're the same stereo, although the ultra has a pair under the tourpack for rear speakers that the streetglide does not.