Ultra or Classic
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 201
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From: Tampa FL
I went with the Classic becuase living in Florida I just didn't think I really had a need for the lowers and I really was indifferent about the CB and rear speaker thing. The only thing I wish I had that neither comes stock with is the abililty to easily remove the Tour Pack. I should have negotiated the price of the quick disconnect kit into the price of the bike.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
I purchased an 09 Ultra over the Classic because of the wraparound seat for my wife plus the speakers in the rear for her also. The lowers, the cb for me but I can say that those lights may save your life because they are very visible...just my 2 cents............
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,462
Likes: 121
From: Northern Illinois
Go with a Road King. Nobody needs all that crap hung on a bike to get somewhere. 
From a closet Ultra lover.
And I agree those extra lights just might save your *** one day.
From a closet Ultra lover.
And I agree those extra lights just might save your *** one day.
Last edited by dswansbiker; Feb 7, 2010 at 03:21 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 450
Likes: 1
From: INDIANAPOLIS
I SECOND THAT.....
IT'S ALWAYS EASIER TO TAKE OFF THAN TO PUT ON.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 732
Likes: 1
From: Columbus , OH
I have a classic.
The only thing the ultra had that I wanted over the classic was the lower fairings. I got them for $250 on ebay. I converted my rear turn signals into running/brake lights for the extra lights. Love the clean look of the TP too and the quick disconnect is awesome.
The only thing the ultra had that I wanted over the classic was the lower fairings. I got them for $250 on ebay. I converted my rear turn signals into running/brake lights for the extra lights. Love the clean look of the TP too and the quick disconnect is awesome.
Novice
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Go for the EGC
I bought the classic, did not need the lower fairings (being 6' 3") and to me the cb is a joke. I got ABS and cruise on it. Made my tour pak removable, so now i get a street glide look, when i go on the long trips or two up slap the tour pak back on. For the $$$$ the Classic is the best out there.
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 85
Likes: 2
From: Kansas City
What wrap around seat are you referring to? The seats are the same.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 117
Likes: 2
From: Barberton OH
Ultra all the way, and if you can swing it - get a Limited. When I was looking last September I thought I wanted an Ultra until the salesdude showed me a limited.
Can never have too many lights in the back.
Can never have too many lights in the back.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
Had Both, like the Classic better. Little more room in the tourpac, didnt need rear speakers, intercom, or the CB. Mine came wth ABS and Cruise and I added the lowers.....nice to have in 20* weather. Plus the Classic is 25# lighter, so you can pack that much more.