............ If ya do get the Ultra, you will NOT be disapointed!
Why a touring bike?
If you are on the fence about a touring bike, give the Road King a serious look. When I got mine it was between the King and a few various softails. The fact that the Road King comes equipped for the long haul, but can easily be stripped down for a run around town
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Another thought.
If you start to talk to a salesman, make sure you ask for a rental certificate or a comp if you buy.
Local dealer here will comp the rental fee if you buy a bike within so many days.
In addition, if you put your bike in for service they do 1/2 price rentals. Great way to ride a bunch of different bike.
And for the record, the touring class isn't "better" than a Wide Glide. Just different. Wide Glide is truly a classic ride.
If you start to talk to a salesman, make sure you ask for a rental certificate or a comp if you buy.
Local dealer here will comp the rental fee if you buy a bike within so many days.
In addition, if you put your bike in for service they do 1/2 price rentals. Great way to ride a bunch of different bike.
And for the record, the touring class isn't "better" than a Wide Glide. Just different. Wide Glide is truly a classic ride.
Last edited by Toypuller; Oct 19, 2009 at 09:44 AM.
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Similar experience as you, had a softail took time off , went to buy ,was on the fence between a Dyna and a Bagger ,demoed both, the Dyna is way sporty'er than a Bagger that was it for me I bought the Bagger! If I wanted something sporty I'd have gotten a Buell and gone really sporty.
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+1 I could not have said it any better
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dude im 21 and have a SG, why? because its a dream to drive around town or the long haul, crusin thru town with the tunes on is great! and the bags is great...
plus you can add a tour pack detachable and have more comfort and convience when needed
go with a tourer and you wont regret it
plus you can add a tour pack detachable and have more comfort and convience when needed
go with a tourer and you wont regret it
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Considering these 2 bikes are the same minus a few options they have the same ride for the both of you. I got a electra glide and added the lower fairings for a fraction of the cost. I also put a detach kit on the tour pak so I can remove when riding solo around town.
Either way you can't go wrong.