How long do you plan to keep the bike?
Banned
Joined: May 2010
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From: Dirty Jersey
Ditto. Although I gotta say that new Street Glide looks good. I went to the dealer to buy a bulb and was like: WTF? You guys are killing me. The new SG is fantastic. In Black ice or whatever the hell its called. Looks black. Looks purple. Looks different in the sun. I buy this bike its all you guys fault!! Lol! A beautiful bike. Although the RG looks better. I always loved the look of the FLT. I can't believe I'm thinking of doing this. But you only live once and Im on the tail end of living. We will see.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: San Angelo, TX
Keeper
After a few years on budget rides I spent a couple years on a Valkyrie and then a couple more on a Venture before trading UP to my "blue Caddi". I've had it for 8 months and still get that indescribable feeling every time I throw my leg over and roll on the throttle. I'm 51 and I can see myself easily riding this one well into retirement and may even trike it when I reach that stage of my riding career.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Keene, CA
I'm at the top of the ladder at this point. Funny - when my wife moved up to her Street Glide in December, the dealer asked me what it would take to get me on a new one. I told him "Road Glide Ultra, with a 103 and Merlot/Cherry paint". Well, the Merlot didn't look right without the Cherry (when parked next to each other), so I went Vivid Black.
Every move I've made was a serious upgrade: '04 Dyna Wide Glide to '06 Road King, to '07 Road Glide, to '11 Road Glide Ultra. The RGU is by far the best HD I've ever ridden, and should last me until I'm ready for a trike. For me, it's the perfect Harley. Unless it gets totalled or stolen, it may well be my last motorcycle.
Every move I've made was a serious upgrade: '04 Dyna Wide Glide to '06 Road King, to '07 Road Glide, to '11 Road Glide Ultra. The RGU is by far the best HD I've ever ridden, and should last me until I'm ready for a trike. For me, it's the perfect Harley. Unless it gets totalled or stolen, it may well be my last motorcycle.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Just east of the 'bama line, GA.
If I can get over my financial situation at the moment and get my mind made up on the cams, etc. , I hope this will last another 10 years plus.
I'll just keep making small improvements with paint, motorwork, etc.
I'll just keep making small improvements with paint, motorwork, etc.
That's what I'm thinking. I'd love to have a hotrod Wide Glide.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 233
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From: Arizona
Nice job making the classic into an Ultra - what faring did you go with...just curious? Looks like an 09 correct?
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It's a 08 and I went with a HD fairing, I knew I'd never need to remove it. Best thing I ever did for the bike.
Last edited by JonnyD; Sep 23, 2010 at 02:36 AM.
