98 ultra or 2010 classic ?
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98 ultra or 2010 classic ?
I have the choice of a 1998 Ultra Classic with 26K miles and it is as new !! The color is one I have not seen much Dark Green w/Black but the bike looks like a brand new penny he wants $8500 FIRM. OR I can get at a dealer a 2010 Classic with 410 miles and it is new Blue , very nice for the price of $17500 plus tax. It is the end of the year Dealer sale , I do not know if that is a good price or not. I like to keep things cheap if you know what I mean LOL!! But I am stumped at what to do ? Let me hear some feed back and I could get pushed either way? The blue is at a dealer and has the warrantee too. ??? HELP !
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honestly i would go new if you can afford it... i just bought an 06 electra glide classic and have had a few problems and really wished i had the warranty... think about this, with the 98 ultra you get a smaller motor i believe the 85ci and a 5spd tranny where as with the 2010 you get the 96ci motor and a 6spd tranny..... i personally would go for new 2010.... looks can be deceiving, atleast mine were on my scoot... but in the end you are a grown human being, you are the best judge of what you should do. if anything get a close friends opinion.... good luck post pics when you get either one, or if you get both... 
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If it was me,if there was any way possible of getting the 2010,that is the way I'd go.These bikes have come a long way in the last 12 yrs.But it all boils down to your individual situation and what you can afford.
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I own both (a 98 Ultra and a 11 Limited) and both have EFI.
I use the 98 for solo and daily commuter bike.
The Limited is for 2 up riding (wife took a 17 year hiatius from riding).
The 98 is great for around town and short runs (500 miles or less) and for running solo
98 has an 80 CI motor with 5 speed - gets around 45 MPG and is iron clad reliable.
98 is OLD SCHOOL. You will need to know how to fix it or pay shop time. Not a bike for someone who isn't a wrench. Other bikes will out run it but remember, "a group of bikes can only go as fast as the slowest bike". I can remember when pans and shovels were considered 'slow' with only 74 CI compared to the 80 CI Evo.
11 - Great bike, more motor, 6 speed, could ride it 700+ miles a day (but then I'm used to that). So far reliable with just under 3K miles on it. It runs HOT!!!!
Bottom line - the EVO will be here forever, the twin cam, until I get another bike. I work on my own bikes, new bikes costs a lot in special tools which I no longer want to invest in, My 2 up bike will always have a warrenty so I don't have to worry about it.
I like the old bikes. How many do you see on a weekend? Everyone is riding new stuff.
I use the 98 for solo and daily commuter bike.
The Limited is for 2 up riding (wife took a 17 year hiatius from riding).
The 98 is great for around town and short runs (500 miles or less) and for running solo
98 has an 80 CI motor with 5 speed - gets around 45 MPG and is iron clad reliable.
98 is OLD SCHOOL. You will need to know how to fix it or pay shop time. Not a bike for someone who isn't a wrench. Other bikes will out run it but remember, "a group of bikes can only go as fast as the slowest bike". I can remember when pans and shovels were considered 'slow' with only 74 CI compared to the 80 CI Evo.
11 - Great bike, more motor, 6 speed, could ride it 700+ miles a day (but then I'm used to that). So far reliable with just under 3K miles on it. It runs HOT!!!!
Bottom line - the EVO will be here forever, the twin cam, until I get another bike. I work on my own bikes, new bikes costs a lot in special tools which I no longer want to invest in, My 2 up bike will always have a warrenty so I don't have to worry about it.
I like the old bikes. How many do you see on a weekend? Everyone is riding new stuff.
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Well the 98 has F.I. , and I am not a speedy guy do not need to run fast. But if I did I could bring it to a shop and do some cam's and valve work ? How much could that go for on a EVO ? Hey the bike will always be worth $7K so not much to lose and a lot to gain and if I do the engine work who knows how much I will like it? I think I might be leaning?
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Well the 98 has F.I. , and I am not a speedy guy do not need to run fast. But if I did I could bring it to a shop and do some cam's and valve work ? How much could that go for on a EVO ? Hey the bike will always be worth $7K so not much to lose and a lot to gain and if I do the engine work who knows how much I will like it? I think I might be leaning?
