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Went and did it - new Ultra in the garage

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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Smile Went and did it - new Ultra in the garage

While I don't post much, and joined a few months ago, I've gotten a lot of good info on these forums, and wanted to share my new found happiness. After pretty much agonizing over buying a new bike all winter, had a 2002 Road King that I owned since new, I went out this past Saturday and decided to buy a 2012 Electra Glide Ultra. Rode in on Saturday morning with the Road King, and at noon, brought the new bike home!

I must say, I LOVED the RK, but this new bike, well, I just can't get the grin off my face. Put 300 miles on it over the weekend just riding with my daughter, and 5 days later, still no buyers remorse, LOL.

I'd never really ridden an Electra Glide before, and really can't believe just how nimble the thing is. (My wife and daughter are also REAL happy with the comfort on the back seat, LOL).

Anway, just wanted to share and say thanks, to those on this forum, and the forums, for all the help, even if you didn't know it, over the past months!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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I know what you mean....I traded an 01 heritage in on an 09 ultra last fall and also have NO REGRETS...The whole family loves the upgrade in comfort..
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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No good without pix. Congratulations on your new ride!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BigGdawg
No good without pix. Congratulations on your new ride!
LOL, thanks. As far as pics. It's black, nothing extra. Check Harley web site.

Really though, I need to take a few decent ones, but have been out riding too much!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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Congrats on the new ride.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Congrats on the new bike,you will LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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Congrats. Pics??????????
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Congrats!
 
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Congrats man. Now get it out o' the garage and on the road.
 
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