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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Saw the colors for 11 early so bought a 10 limited. New is new right? One of the cool things about Harley is the classic looks always.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 06:35 AM
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I sure am glad I kept my 06 that doesn't have all those wonderful "improvements" and the problems associated with them.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BBStacker
LMFAO. Now you know why they say the fantasy is almost always better than the real deal.

I was hoping for a hybrid or hydrogen power.
How `bout adding on fuel line magnets and a hydrogen generator? LOL
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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I am disappointed in those that are disappointed in the 2011's.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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Every bike they have made is disappointing read the posts People Bit#$ then go out and buy another, they Run like crap until you put money in them, seats are crap until you put money in them, hot until you put money in them, Transmission whine until you put money in them, Stereo is crap until you put money in them

on and on, there crap, If it wasn't for the name no one would buy them but no one has the guts to admit it
 
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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There is the Ultra Limited,several nice extras well worth the money if you want those things.I don't think you can call the Ultra the flagship tourer anymore,that would be the limited.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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Sounds to me like some of you are looking for luxuries that are found in..oh lets say a limo...or maybe your house...what was the original excuse for getting on our bikes? To get away for awhile?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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I think my Ultra Limited is the best bike Harley has ever made! I've put 25,000 miles on it in 6 months already. I use it for what it was made for! I love that bike!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cirhere2
Every bike they have made is disappointing read the posts People Bit#$ then go out and buy another, they Run like crap until you put money in them, seats are crap until you put money in them, hot until you put money in them, Transmission whine until you put money in them, Stereo is crap until you put money in them

on and on, there crap, If it wasn't for the name no one would buy them but no one has the guts to admit it
Just curious, if you don't like it why do you have one. Perhaps another make would be more suitable? I don't have any of these problems and my bike is stock, I like it!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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I sprang for the 2011 Limited and I love it. A huge difference in handling and ride feel over the 03. I only have 250 miles on it this week but so far I only have one complaint. Well maybe two. The first one is that the heat coming off the right side behind the lower is considerable compared to the 03 Ultra. The only other complaint is about the windshield and that is the next thing I am changing out. The stock 12" windshield top is right in my line of sight but I knew that going in.
There are some things I will change but they may not be the same ones you wanted so I vote for keeping a lot of the bling personal choice.
As far as the colors go they are completely different in person over what they appear to be online. Overall I am very happy with the new machines.
 
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