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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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Default New 2012 FLHTK!

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..
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Congrats on that great bike,now how about some pics?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Sweet! I'm soon going from an '02RK 88" to a '12SG 103". I noticed a much tighter ride, but didn't have enough saddle time / road to really check out the 103". Soon enough. Soon enough. Enjoy . . .
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 06:01 AM
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Congratulations on your new ride.Best of luck with it.You are really gonna appreciate that new frame when your pushing it hard through the turns.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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Congrats on the new ride. I bought a new 11, back in June. Now, do yourself a HUGE favor, and put some Vance & Hines Power Duals (or something) on it, and get rid of that heat!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Geezr Glidr
Congrats on the new ride. I bought a new 11, back in June. Now, do yourself a HUGE favor, and put some Vance & Hines Power Duals (or something) on it, and get rid of that heat!
Does upgrading the exhaust help it run cooler?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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Congrats on the new ride...you're going to love it!

Let's post some pictures and take a look at her!

Ride safe...

Steve
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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Congrats on the new bike....even though you posted after midnite you're probably already up looking at it again....I know I would be
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jay-s
Does upgrading the exhaust help it run cooler?
Sure did for me.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jay-s
Does upgrading the exhaust help it run cooler?
Actually jay, it's not the exhaust as much as it is the catalytic converter that makes all the heat. As soon as I got those Vance & Hines Power Duals put on mine & got rid of that cat by doing it, the heat was back to what I call "normal."
 
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