2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From: etowah TN
Bought mine back in the spring and love it. Been riding since I was a kid but this is my first Harley .Added a few things to it gonna have the stage 1 and new exhaust added in a couple of months . Been very pleased with the bike it's my favorite one I've owned.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,138
Likes: 457
From: Littleton CO
Bought my 2012 Limited a month ago. It was "Used" with 3900 miles on it. Before he traded it back in on a 2013 he added....V&H true duals and mufflers, SE AC, download, upgraded heated grips, chrome switch covers, adjustable back rest, chrome levers, and J&M amp and speakers. I got $3k worth of extras and bought it for under book value. I love it. I had a 05 Ultra prior and plum wore it out with 78k miles on it. I love the 103 and 6 speed.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 585
Likes: 59
From: Near St. Louis, Mo.
Here's my 2 cents
I bought a 2012 Ultra Classic. Saved about 2300. They are now 103 cu. in. So with the limited you get. Heated grips, ABS, Security, Chrome wheels, trunk rack, cigar lighter in trunk, no front bumper, and no chrome saddle bag guards on side. So here's what I did. I made this all part of the deal. I added trunk rack. Made them put on a guard loop for the saddle bags and I removed the front bumper. So as far as mine is concerned it's pretty much a
limited. Would have like to have the ABS and chrome wheels. But 2300 come on. And from what I've read, I didn't want the security. Could have cared less about heated grips. I then added V&H power duals, 4" Rineharts, and stage one air cleaner. Went with power commander 5 from Fuel Moto. Did that for less then the 2300 dollars extra for the Limited. Plus I liked the paint scheme of the Ultra Classic better. Just my 2 cents.
limited. Would have like to have the ABS and chrome wheels. But 2300 come on. And from what I've read, I didn't want the security. Could have cared less about heated grips. I then added V&H power duals, 4" Rineharts, and stage one air cleaner. Went with power commander 5 from Fuel Moto. Did that for less then the 2300 dollars extra for the Limited. Plus I liked the paint scheme of the Ultra Classic better. Just my 2 cents.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 5,282
Likes: 2
From: Northwestern Nevada
Bought my 2011 in September 2010 and was not sure it would be right for me. I love this bike and would not trade it for anything else.
A few suggestions for the purchase so warranty covers it:
1) Stage 1 (upgraded intake, catalytic converter-less exhaust, and download) and
2) cams if you want,
Anytime after purchase:
1) BAL taillight
2) LED lights all around for better visibility
3) highway pegs
4) better seat and rider backrest
5) replace the ambient air temp with oil temp gage (IMHO)
Then ride it and add crap you like when you like.
A few suggestions for the purchase so warranty covers it:
1) Stage 1 (upgraded intake, catalytic converter-less exhaust, and download) and
2) cams if you want,
Anytime after purchase:
1) BAL taillight
2) LED lights all around for better visibility
3) highway pegs
4) better seat and rider backrest
5) replace the ambient air temp with oil temp gage (IMHO)
Then ride it and add crap you like when you like.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 565
Likes: 2
From: Palmyra Missouri
I bought a 2012 Ultra Classic. Saved about 2300. They are now 103 cu. in. So with the limited you get. Heated grips, ABS, Security, Chrome wheels, trunk rack, cigar lighter in trunk, no front bumper, and no chrome saddle bag guards on side. So here's what I did. I made this all part of the deal. I added trunk rack. Made them put on a guard loop for the saddle bags and I removed the front bumper. So as far as mine is concerned it's pretty much a
limited. Would have like to have the ABS and chrome wheels. But 2300 come on. And from what I've read, I didn't want the security. Could have cared less about heated grips. I then added V&H power duals, 4" Rineharts, and stage one air cleaner. Went with power commander 5 from Fuel Moto. Did that for less then the 2300 dollars extra for the Limited. Plus I liked the paint scheme of the Ultra Classic better. Just my 2 cents.
limited. Would have like to have the ABS and chrome wheels. But 2300 come on. And from what I've read, I didn't want the security. Could have cared less about heated grips. I then added V&H power duals, 4" Rineharts, and stage one air cleaner. Went with power commander 5 from Fuel Moto. Did that for less then the 2300 dollars extra for the Limited. Plus I liked the paint scheme of the Ultra Classic better. Just my 2 cents.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,640
Likes: 9
From: Staten island NY
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Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 5,282
Likes: 2
From: Northwestern Nevada
Well looks like I'm gonna be the only one that says he should've bought the Road King. Now don't get me wrong the Ultra is a fine machine but I miss the open feeling of the Road King on a warm summer day. I have spent way to much on mine to trade it in so I will run it for a few years.
The Mods are Fuel moto 2-1-2 pipe, Supertrapp fatshots, TW222 cam Power Vision are the engine mods.
Detachable tour pak, Fosgate amp and speakers all the way around ( find myself riding with the radio off most of the time)
Don't get me wrong this is a great bike but the fixed fairing and Tour Pak add a lot of weight and some of the fun in motorcycling for ME. If I could start over I would get a Road King with leather bags, far less to clean if you are a clean freak like me and way lighter.
The Mods are Fuel moto 2-1-2 pipe, Supertrapp fatshots, TW222 cam Power Vision are the engine mods.
Detachable tour pak, Fosgate amp and speakers all the way around ( find myself riding with the radio off most of the time)
Don't get me wrong this is a great bike but the fixed fairing and Tour Pak add a lot of weight and some of the fun in motorcycling for ME. If I could start over I would get a Road King with leather bags, far less to clean if you are a clean freak like me and way lighter.
Nothing like a faring to surprise you the first hail/thunder storm where (as long a visibility and cold don't get to be the issue) you actually keep trucking along till ya happen on a place to wait it out without hail/rain smacking you like bullets.