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Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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Not many Ultra Classic owners trade down to a Road King...I think the opposite is true, Road King owners trade up to Ultra Classic more often than not. That should answer the question. Why buy something you will most likely trade to get the features you originally wanted in the first place.
You're right. I love my RK CVO, but if it is ever traded, it will be for an ultra. Not necessarily for me, but to keep my passenger happy & touring with me more often!
But right now, I've got a pretty good setup. I have the detachable tourpack (never use it unless its a road trip), and some nice handlebar speakers for tunes. Most of the time I run the windscreen, but there are many days when I absolutely love having full wind in my face! You just can't do that with a permanent fairing!
And I like the clean look, without bumpers or fender lights.
Last edited by Ghosteh; Mar 20, 2011 at 01:17 PM.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 175
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From: Delaware
Well fellas I bought a 2011 Root beer Limited. Love the ride. Colors different. Never thought I would like a brown bike. I thought i was set on the black and blue. But something kept drawing me back to the Root beer. Now it just needs to warm up some! Have the bike but now cant afford all of the cold weather gear! 
ps tried to take a pic but forgot to put the memory card in the camera. Maybe tomorrow. Pictues dont capture the color well though
and Im in Delaware for who asked
ps tried to take a pic but forgot to put the memory card in the camera. Maybe tomorrow. Pictues dont capture the color well though
and Im in Delaware for who asked
Last edited by ErikElvis; Mar 29, 2011 at 03:15 PM.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Jayhawk Country
Well fellas I bought a 2011 Root beer Limited. Love the ride. Colors different. Never thought I would like a brown bike. I thought i was set on the black and blue. But something kept drawing me back to the Root beer. Now it just needs to warm up some! Have the bike but now cant afford all of the cold weather gear!
ps tried to take a pic but forgot to put the memory card in the camera. Maybe tomorrow. Pictues dont capture the color well though
and Im in Delaware for who asked
ps tried to take a pic but forgot to put the memory card in the camera. Maybe tomorrow. Pictues dont capture the color well though
and Im in Delaware for who asked
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,258
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From: Jackson, Ohio
I was trying to sway my wife towards a new Road Glide Ultra and she kept pushing me to a new Root Beer Limited. We left empty handed since I really want to try a fuggly.
The Root Beer color looks great though!
The Root Beer color looks great though!
Supporter
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Altoona, Pa.
Wouldnt give up my stereo, cruise, fairing and all the goodies for anything. I am sort of a gadget guy and like the stuff on my Ultra. But if you do go for the RK, they say you wont iss what ya never had. Just never try a Ultra for a ride though.
As to the payment difference. I know most of the world is a "I want it now" bunch, but I ya take a bit more time and put some money back for the down payment, you could even end up with a payment less than the RK on a Ultra or EGC. Just my three cents.
As to the payment difference. I know most of the world is a "I want it now" bunch, but I ya take a bit more time and put some money back for the down payment, you could even end up with a payment less than the RK on a Ultra or EGC. Just my three cents.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: 46th State, USA
Also keep in mind that you will not get factory cruise control unless you buy a Road King Classic. There's really no fair comparison between a Road King and an Ultra Limited.
You really need that Ultra Limited.
You really need that Ultra Limited.
Last edited by shortride; Mar 29, 2011 at 06:29 PM.
