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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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I just looked at the Harley site, the 2011 Ultra does not even have any changes to even talk about besides some new colors.
What a disappointment, I will be keeping mine.

All their money and research people and this is ALL they could come up with, someone needs to retire.
 

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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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What exactly would you change on an Ultra?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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After all the changes that were made in 08 & 09, don't expect to see any major changes for a couple years.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Dawson
What exactly would you change on an Ultra?
Bluetooth, not as an option
Wide screen built in color GPS
Wireless intercom headphones
Oil cooler stock

to name a few
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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A bit surprised no 103" motor on the flagship tourer. Yet it's standard on the new Road Glide Ultra.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rockhard69
I just looked at the Harley site, the 2011 Ultra does not even have any changes to even talk about besides some new colors.
What a disappointment, I will be keeping mine.

All their money and research people and this is ALL they could come up with, someone needs to retire.
What kind of changes where you expecting? Compared to your 2007 Ultra, the 2009 Ultra is a very different bike so there was no reason for HD to change it again in 2010 and 2011.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by nvsteve
A bit surprised no 103" motor on the flagship tourer. Yet it's standard on the new Road Glide Ultra.
Actually, there is. It's called the Ultra Limited.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Default new standard features for the 2011 Ultra

. . heads up display; gyroscope; automatic giant flashing yellow lites in fog and rain; electropnuematic center stand; backround music that plays the theme from "easyrider"; built in radar detector; ice maker in trunk; expresso machine with auto refill in "included" cup holder at handlebars . . hmmm. . .that should do it for now . .
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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I didn't figure there would be a lot of changes on the 2011 Ultra. I wanted a Flame Blue Pearl Ultra. Since it wasn't a 2011 color I bought a 2010 a few weeks ago. No changes kinda worked out for me.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Len
. . heads up display; gyroscope; automatic giant flashing yellow lites in fog and rain; electropnuematic center stand; backround music that plays the theme from "easyrider"; built in radar detector; ice maker in trunk; expresso machine with auto refill in "included" cup holder at handlebars . . hmmm. . .that should do it for now . .
That there is funny...electropnuematic center stand...lol




Really some people are never happy. Thats why they have a 5 lb. parts and accessory catalog!
 
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