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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Looking at getting a RG Ultra. I ride solo 90% of the time if not more. Wife is not into riding anymore. I don't really like riding 2 up anyway and a 2-3 hr morning weekend ride gives me my fill. Not to mention I like to crank the throttle especially in the back road twisties....and she's a wimp and will start punching me.

I just like having a trunk to stow stuff helmet, jacket...etc. And I just assume always leave it on.

Anyone else ride solo most of the time with a trunk? I'm hoping there's more of us out there.
 

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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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I ride solo about 95% of the time and just love being on the ultra with storage space and comfort. Wife rides maybe 3 or 4 times a year, but go solo most of the time.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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I ride solo 95% of the time but I keep my passenger seat and tour pack on.
I love the convenience of a tour pack.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by BadPiggy
I ride solo 95% of the time but I keep my passenger seat and tour pack on.
I love the convenience of a tour pack.
Likewise here!

But I can also take out the Duece when I want the "cool bike". Just kidding - they're both cool in their own way.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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Likewise here!

But I can also take out the Duece when I want the "cool bike". Just kidding - they're both cool in their own way.
I hear ya. I have a '98 Honda CBR1100XX for days when I'm really running "late".

It's funny but I've always thought the "coolest" looking Harleys were the touring bikes....specifically the Ultra and RK Classic.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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Solo 100% of the time. The tour pack is removable, add the passenger seat and back rest in 5 minutes I could ride two up if I wanted.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Solo 90% of the time here. I just like being able to stow what I need.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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storage is a good thing...leave it on all the time.
 
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Originally Posted by skater69
Anyone else ride solo most of the time with a trunk?
........... oh, absolutely !
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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I've put 38,000 miles on in just under3 years and I think my wife has been on the back for about 1000 miles. She works and I am retired and I just like to ride and love all the features of the Ultra.

Tim
 
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