2011 Ultra Classic vs limited
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,183
Likes: 1
From: Las Vegas
I bought mine used @ $21K ($23k out the door) and it only had 5,800 miles. The dealer wanted close to $30k out the door for a new one, "F" that... I think I made out pretty good overall.
Advanced
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: NC
I vote for the FLTRU - you won't get the chrome bag guards or the heated grips and titanium gauges, but you get the 103/oil cooler/auto compression releases/ABS and it's priced in between the Ultra Classic and Ultra Limited.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 7
From: Wisconsin
The Limited is a great "get on it and ride" bike. If you leave your bike pretty stock, the Limited is your ticket as it does have pretty much everything on it.
However I knew I was going to do a FM 107 kit, which to me means the added expense of the 103" engine was pointless. The FM 107 kit costs the same whether you're converting a 103 or a 96.
I knew I wanted chrome wheels, but I want the CVO wheels not chrome Limited wheels. The extra cost for the Limited wheels didn't make much sense to me when I knew I was buying CVO wheels in a year.
My Ultra has ABS/Security and the bag liners which are important to me same as the Limited so there the bikes were equal.
With all this said the only thing the Limited brought to me of value was the factory installed tour pak rack as I don't really care either way about the oil cooler and heated grips (I put the HD Aleron grips on my bike). For me, and what I wanted to do with my bike I didn't see spending the extra $1000 on the Limited.
For some the Limited is a smoking deal, no doubt. In my case, not so much, so I went with the Ultra. Again, I think if you like the Limited equipment then its great, but if you want custom engine, wheels, ect..you might want to think about what your end goals are.
Do I like Limiteds? Heck yah! It the Cadillac DeVille of the HD world, I just wanted a custom Seville. Either way, they're both sweet ride.
Congrats on whatever bike you get...and post up some pics when you get it home.
Last edited by equandt; Dec 14, 2011 at 12:06 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 7
From: Wisconsin
AND..its a Fugly!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 8,039
Likes: 1,305
From: Jayhawk Country
Been there, traded my 2010 EGC in on a 2011 Limited a year later. Should have bought the Limited the first time around.
Advanced
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: NC
I somehow KNEW that was gonna stir up some hate and discontent!
...But you're right, if you get the FLTRU, you get the added bonus of it being a "Fugly" (capital F!)
It's win-win.
...But you're right, if you get the FLTRU, you get the added bonus of it being a "Fugly" (capital F!)
It's win-win.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 186
Likes: 7
From: Beamsville Ont
My 2 cents - the differences were worth it to me. Looked at buying an 11 Ultra or the FLHTK - really not that much difference in price for what you get. So traded in my 05 Ultra on an 11 FLHTK, don't regret it a bit.