07 Ultra
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 24,653
Likes: 9,113
From: Snow Hill, NC
58000 miles on mine...I have had a few issues but it was fixed...COmpensator, starter, main primary shaft bearing. I ride my bike pretty hard...Slowed down a bit now... I would get on it tomorrow and ride it across the country...Frame om the 09 and up is a bit different...Drove one and wasn't gonna take a hit on the trade just for the frame...With the cams and power commander this bike goes now...You can have just as much trouble on other years also....**** HAPPENS.
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 767
Likes: 53
From: San Antonio, TX
30000 on mine, no problems, did find starter bolts weren't tighten to the new torque values... otherwise have not had a problem at all on this bike. Rode her 6300 miles on one trip and she was wanting more... Running Amsoil in motor and primary, Mobil 1 75w90 gear oil in tranny... If the price is right I'd buy her and ride with confidence... treat her right and she'll treat you right...
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,916
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio, Texas
Bought my '07 with 30K on it, have over 40K now and have had no issues. Yes the tranny whines but after reading this is normal, I dismissed it. I have had to put on a tire, brakes, battery and replaced the "y" pipe because it cracked, but other than that, she runs great. The only complaint I really have is the gearing but I am used to that so it's fine.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,142
Likes: 2,971
From: WACO
I bought my 2007 Ultra as a salvage bike with 5,000 miles on it. It was running but needed cosmetics. It has 20,000 miles on it now. I did put a Screaming Eagle Compensator on it. It made a world of difference and was well worth the money. I can not hear any 5th gear whine. No problems. I love it.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 669
Likes: 16
From: Princeton, Texas
My 07 FLHTC has 24K on it and the only issue is the starter, easy and quick fix. I would rather have straight cut gears (stronger) vs helical cut. Redline shockproof heavy is the way to go to correct and smoother shifting. Smaller tires = cheaper price to replace in my opinion. My handles just fine. My 2 cents. Enjoy it ...
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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 1
From: Lakeland Florida
Close to 34K on mine, primary bearings went out around 16K and Compensator went out around 22K. Replaced comp. with SE Comp. Did a stage 1 upgrade to eliminate the pinging at higher altitudes.
No problems lately and plan on keeping her for a long time.
No problems lately and plan on keeping her for a long time.
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