07 Ultra
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07 Ultra
Looking at buying an 07 Ultra Classic. Any thing I should be made aware of or to look out for? It's had the service done at the dealer, only has 3,000 mi. on it. I believe that's the first year for the 6 speed and EFI, would that be any problem? Thanks, Dave
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I got rid of mine at 88,000kms (Canada eh!)
I had starter issues with mine, apparently the starter isn't strong enough and burns out after a while being it's the same starter that was used on the 88cu.
Fifth gear whine because of the way the gear is cut. (non issue)
All in all a good year, for me anyway.
I had starter issues with mine, apparently the starter isn't strong enough and burns out after a while being it's the same starter that was used on the 88cu.
Fifth gear whine because of the way the gear is cut. (non issue)
All in all a good year, for me anyway.
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Wow... been away from the forum for a while - that 2007 tranny thread has 263 pages and 2629 posts, 201,615 hits! un-freakin-believable... Is that the biggest thread ever?
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I've got over 30k trouble free miles on mine and love it.
Yeah I had a problem with the starter occasionally not firing over, but it was just loose bolts. No biggie and a 5 minute fix.
5th gear whines, but it's got straight cut gears. It'll whine no matter what you do. I've not had the first problem.
If the price is right and the bike checks out, I'd say buy it, ride it, and be happy.
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Yeah I had a problem with the starter occasionally not firing over, but it was just loose bolts. No biggie and a 5 minute fix.
5th gear whines, but it's got straight cut gears. It'll whine no matter what you do. I've not had the first problem.
If the price is right and the bike checks out, I'd say buy it, ride it, and be happy.
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I bought an 07 Ultra in January with 14,000 miles on it and it also has a Stage 1 kit. I have put 3000 miles on it so far with no issues. I traded an 08 Yamaha RSV and love the Harley handling much better than the RSV. With that being said, I wish I had done more research before buying an 07. I went to it blind, and did not know that major changes had been made on the 09 and up Ultras or I would have probably spent a little more money and got the newer model. Suspension upgrade, 6 gal gas tank, Brembo brakes just to name a few. 09 and up has wider rear tire. Do a side by side before you buy.
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yeah i was too harsh... cujo you're right...if it's on the market now it prob has already had all the mods it needed to correct things....
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Yea the wife and I put about 1200 mi on a friends 09 last summer and we loved it!
!! Being the motor head I am I already know about the 5th gear whine, I don't mind that kind!!! The starter issue won't be a problem as I plan on doin' the work my self. Thanks for the heads up!! I'll miss the up grades from the 09 but if the price is right I can over look that! This will be another bargaining point for me!
!! Being the motor head I am I already know about the 5th gear whine, I don't mind that kind!!! The starter issue won't be a problem as I plan on doin' the work my self. Thanks for the heads up!! I'll miss the up grades from the 09 but if the price is right I can over look that! This will be another bargaining point for me!
