New 2012 FLHTK!
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 892
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From: Northern NY
Nice choice for a new ride!! Yes, changing the head pipes and doing a complete stage 1 makes a huge difference with the heat. I had a '10 Ultra with the 96" engine which I traded for the '11 with the 103" engine. The 96 remained stock and I went thru the "break-in" period experiencing a lot of heat on the legs. Wasn't bad after a few thousand miles but until then it was downright uncomfortable. The '11 was equipped with a stage 1 right off the showroom floor and I never experienced the extreme heat associated with my '10. I went with a SE high flo element to fit the stock breather, a PC-V fuel management system, V&H power duals for header pipes and finished off with V&H monster ovals.
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Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 78
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From: Dandridge,TN
I traded in my 2005 Ultra for a 2012 Ultra Classic Limited. Ember red sunglow/Merlot sunglow. I've been through a few used bikes but this is my first NEW one.
WOW what a difference. The new frame rides smooth. Going from a 88 to a 103 is pretty nice too.
Only a few hours old and I took care of that riding in the rain thing already..
WOW what a difference. The new frame rides smooth. Going from a 88 to a 103 is pretty nice too.
Only a few hours old and I took care of that riding in the rain thing already..
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 290
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From: Ventura, CA
I went from a 92 FXR to the 2012 Limited. What a difference. Hope you kept an extra 5K handy for upgrades. Stage 1, 4" Jackpots, cam, 500W J&M speakers and amp, seat mods and heaters from MCC.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Waverly Hall,Ga
To op...nice ride you got there...
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 473
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From: Grays Creek, NC
. I took it out this afternoon and looked at it for the first time in the sun. WOW... the merlot sunglow has a LOT of flake in it. I didn't know it had any flake in it, I never saw that color in the sun before.I tried taking some pics but wasn't able to get the flake to pop right, pics just look dark red.