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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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I have recently purchased a (what I thought) was an Ultra Classic. On my tag receipt it states that it is a FLHTC. It's my understanding that this is a classic. I have looked at my nephews bike (which is an Ultra) and it has everything on it that his does rear speakers, tourpak, adjustable lower vents, etc. What am I missing?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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Sounds like an Ultra, you could have a dealer run your VIN and see if it is or someone upgraded a Classic. I would guess it's an issue with your DMV clerk. If it has the options you like what does it matter?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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I believe the pinstripping is different, and the Ultra has the tank badges while the Classic has tank decals also.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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check your front fender. One says Classic the other Ultra Classic
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Do you have a CB? as far as I know the ULTRA is the only one that came stock with a CB
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Maybe 5 characters is the limit they have for model names.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Try the HD VIN decoder.

http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vin/harley.asp

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Also the Ultra has lights in the tour pak. The Classic has none.
 
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If it is a 2 tone color the paint scheme is different on the ultra and classic.The pinstripe layout is also different.
 
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If it is the one in your avatar then it is an Ultra Classic!!
 
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