CB - Useful or dead weight?
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Agreed. Just like the intercom......most of the time it isn't used....but in those instances where I have a passenger that likes to yak, it's great to have.
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From: Jayhawk Country
Thanks for the replies. I agree that the lowers and speakers are nice additions. I am finding that if I am willing to drive a few extra miles (75-100) I can get a 2010 Ultra for just a little more than the price of a 2011 Classic- assuming that the new ones don't go up too much.
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From: Lockport Township, IL
I never used the CB or intercom. I gave the headset to a guy that wanted it. It was brand new - still in the box. I never even use the radio or CD player. I'm thinking of ripping the whole radio out to make a place to stash a few cigars and a small flask of Captain Morgan. I still do love the Ultra though. I just wish the cigar lighter was fatter so I could get some of my big fat stogies in it. Who came up with that tiny little cigar lighter idea???
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From: Charleston, SC
I just bought 1600 bucks of CB stuff for my bike and the wifes bike...today.
I like having speakers in my helmet and being able to talk to her and others while on the road. Tossed around the idea of the G4 Scala units awhile and finally decided on the Harley stuff. I used to have an Ultra and it just worked so well.
lp
I like having speakers in my helmet and being able to talk to her and others while on the road. Tossed around the idea of the G4 Scala units awhile and finally decided on the Harley stuff. I used to have an Ultra and it just worked so well.
lp
Road Master
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From: ONT
Depending whom I'm riding with I use mine. Sometimes I have it on when I'm riding alone just listening for reports of cops or other road hazards. I believe I've saved quite a few tickets because of it. If you don't have it you can't use it. If you have one you have the option not to use it.
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From: The Burgh
I am looking at 2010 year-end bikes and notice that there are a lot more leftover Ultras than Classics. I am trying to rationalize the Ultra but I am not sure if the extra money is worth it. I want the cruise control so that is not an issue, but I wonder if the CB is worthwhile.
This being said, there are more important features than CB and Intercom that differentiate the Ultra from the Classic. Cruise, rear speakers and lower fairings are the most important, IMO. Lights on the TourPak are nice too.
Last edited by frenchbiker; Jul 15, 2010 at 10:57 AM.
Road Warrior
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From: Central Florida, USA
CB is pretty useful if you're cruising and in some part of the country that your cell phone has little or no reception in and you need assistance. There's usually someone around (especially truckers and the police) that monitor CB frequencies and can get you the help you need w/o as much delay. I rarely actually use it, but it's nice to know it is there.
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6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Texas
I just bought 1600 bucks of CB stuff for my bike and the wifes bike...today.
I like having speakers in my helmet and being able to talk to her and others while on the road. Tossed around the idea of the G4 Scala units awhile and finally decided on the Harley stuff. I used to have an Ultra and it just worked so well.
lp
I like having speakers in my helmet and being able to talk to her and others while on the road. Tossed around the idea of the G4 Scala units awhile and finally decided on the Harley stuff. I used to have an Ultra and it just worked so well.
lp
I will never get the money back and in hindsight I really should have gone with the Ultra. But we are happy now and that counts in my book.
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From: Charleston, SC
lp