Buying 2011 FLHTCU ??????????
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
I demo'd a Limited today and it was very good! I can't tell that much difference between the 96 and 103. I'm sure the 103 has a bit more legs. Regardless, the Limited is a good deal in that it has most of the options we would want. Compared to dumping big money into a CVO version, the Limited is a good value.
I demo'd a Limited today and it was very good! I can't tell that much difference between the 96 and 103. I'm sure the 103 has a bit more legs. Regardless, the Limited is a good deal in that it has most of the options we would want. Compared to dumping big money into a CVO version, the Limited is a good value.
Road Master
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From: Waynesboro, Va
I believe I would go with the Limited mainly for the 103 motor, but that's just me and I am not buying one right now. Gotta talk to the missus and bring her over to my side of thinking. Now there's a tough sell...
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From: North Cental Iowa
I think Lady Deluxe is trying to point out the value in possibly going with a Limited. For about $1500 you're getting a 103 engine upgrade, chrome contrast wheels, & heated grips to name a few, pretty good upgrades for the buck. If you're not interested in any of that then just go with the Ultra, evidently she thought the upgrades were worth the $1500.
Road Master
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From: Rocky Hill, CT.
Once you do that there will be no looking back or any regrets whatsoever.
Road Master
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From: Rocky Hill, CT.
I demo'd a Limited today and it was very good! I can't tell that much difference between the 96 and 103. I'm sure the 103 has a bit more legs. Regardless, the Limited is a good deal in that it has most of the options we would want. Compared to dumping big money into a CVO version, the Limited is a good value.
Road Master
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From: Rocky Hill, CT.
Lots of torque and will bounce the needle off 100 miles per hour any time I ask although I rarely ask.
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Tourer
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From: Piedmont,SC
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I would hope he is talking about the motor. I wish now I would have known about the Limited, I would have bought one instead of my ultra. For the 103 only.
Tourer
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From: Deep River ON
I guess I am going to be the only nay-sayer but here goes. I will not trade my 2003 EG for a 2011 or other. The new bikes are heavier, which may or may not be an issue for me. The hit I would take on the trade in is simply not worth it. Like you I have not had any trouble with my 2003 so I dont feel any pressing need that would warrant the trade in hit. Depending on where you live you might get value out of the 6 speed, but where i live there would be only limited value. I have done some work on the bike so it now stops well, handles better and goes pretty well. I am still seeing heat issues on this forum although those complaints do seem to be down. Finally, and this has to be speculation although others on this forum have made similar comments, the years with the fewest quality issues appear to be from about 2002 to about 2005. I agree there are some very nice things about the 2011, specifically the ABS and the wider rear tire that I like. But no-where near enough to make me change. My thoughts anyway