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Oct 10, 2006 | 11:21 PM

#41

Mac57

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From: North Jersey

RE: Electra Glide Classic

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ORIGINAL: 2005UltraNC

Agree, Ultra worth the few $$ extra. Those Classic folks probably wish they went with the Ultra.

Gotta admit the Ultra has it all, but it has a little too much for me. I just happen to like the cleaner look of the Classic. I wanted a good two-up bike with the tour pack, saddle bags, and cruise (had that installed). I didn't really care about a stereo but it came with the bike. The Classic does everything I want without all the bells and whistles. Me and the wife are perfectly happy. BTW. We did rent an Ultra a year or so ago. That was the bike that convinced me that a Glide was the best way to go.

Oct 11, 2006 | 01:16 AM

#42

Johnny Law

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From: NW FL

RE: Electra Glide Classic

Ultra Classic. Has everything you need. Great ride. I was suprised how much I and the Mrs. like it. Now the Road King gets left at the house.
JL

Oct 11, 2006 | 01:24 AM

#43

rideon

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From: British Columbia

RE: Electra Glide Classic

Had a 05 classic traded it for a 06 ultra. Ultra has it all for a paltry few dollars, metal tank and fender badges instead of plastic, rear speakers to fill in the ugly space on the tour pac that looks like its missing something. The ultra also has cruise, cb, intercoms, fairing lowers (great for cold and rain), liners for saddle bags and tour pac, lights in tour pac, and to top off the whole package and the very best part of the bike two antennas. How can you go wrong with two antennas?

Oct 11, 2006 | 10:51 AM

#44

QT Hush

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From: SouthEast Michigan

RE: Electra Glide Classic

Ultra Classics do have it all, which happens to be too much for me. I love my Classic. It's tank, fenders badges are steel. When did Harley- Davidson start using plastic? I have absolutely no use for an intercom or cb. I think that the lower fairings on the Ultra completely destroy the look of the motorcycle, and the tour pack looks cluttered with all the stuff it has on it. My saddle bags and tour pack are lined, it has cruise control, although it isn't electronic, I don't care because I have only used it a couple of times, and took the antenna off right away because I don't listen to the radio when I ride. What this comes down to is personal tastes, and I have just stated mine. By no means whatsoever do I mean to put anyone who chooses an Ultra Classic down, this is just my opinion and what I prefer on a motorcycle. An Ultra Classic is no better or worse than a Classic, and vice- versa, they have different features, that's all.

Oct 11, 2006 | 11:04 AM

#45

Law Dawg

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From: Rep of Maryland (currently serving in Afghanistan)

RE: Electra Glide Classic

Only way to go.....comfort

Oct 11, 2006 | 11:21 AM

#46

MrMcCool

Tourer

Joined: Oct 2005

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From: Trussville, Al

RE: Electra Glide Classic

Spoken like a man that has a firm grip. If you know what I mean. *wink* *wink*

Wife happy = ALL around her happy.

Wife happy = no need for firm grip.

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ORIGINAL: bountyhunter

Always get what YOU want....don't let a woman talk ya into anything!

Oct 11, 2006 | 11:25 AM

#47

BOARGAURD

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From: Fort Worth, Texas

RE: Electra Glide Classic

If momma anit happy, aint nobody happy.

Oct 11, 2006 | 04:59 PM

#48

Wally

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From: Ontario, Canada

RE: Electra Glide Classic

If I was to do it again, I'd buy another used Ultra. The price difference between a used Classic and a used Ultra used is probably not as much as the difference new.
Yesterday I rode on a clear cold day, about 6 degrees above freezing. The lowers worked great, not to mention the extra storage. The are also a big advantage in the rain.
I like the electronic cruise control, use it all the time to help from getting tickets. It's nice that I can crank her up while passing then just let it settle back down to the speed I was at before I passed.
Lights on the tour pac are a safety advantage, ever little bit helps.
I never use the intercom or the cb, but, for what I paid for my bike I can honestly say I didn't pay for them either.