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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mtgriz
So, which Harley do you ride?
Right now a Dyna Convertible, which so far is the best bike I've ever owned out of about 12 of various brands, including 5 H-D's.

I might be getting a '13 Ultra or RK, though.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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The reason I got the limited in 2011 was because of the 103 motor.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Pioneer74
Yep. Another thing I forgot. The saddlebag liners. I haven't used mine yet. Still in the plastic.

Saddlebag liners are very useful on the road. Wife has one I get the other. Bags carry in and out of hotels just great. I've never used my TourPak liner.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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I think both the Ultra Classic and the Ultra Limited are great bikes. I just like the look,and the added features of the Limited more.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Saddlebag liners and tour pak liners are standard with the Ultra Classics.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jpooch00
Right now a Dyna Convertible, which so far is the best bike I've ever owned out of about 12 of various brands, including 5 H-D's.

I might be getting a '13 Ultra or RK, though.
Nice bike....you'll like an Ultra too if you go that route. If I'd ordered an Ultra I'd have gone for ABS, chrome wheels, heated grips and luggage rack anyway so the Limited was not a tough choice. Put 10K on it since 6/5 and can report it's a beast...great bike.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by stew292
With the 2011 you got the lugguage that went inside the saddle and tourpac. Don't know if thats true for 2012
Those came standard in my Ultra Classic.

Got the ABS on the bike and Security came standard if you had the ABS.

One thing you lose with the Limited is the saddlebag rails. To some, that's not a problem. I happen to like the look.
 
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I went with the Ultra last year. For me it was a good decison since I am upgrading to a 107 and like the looks. Only thing I regret is not getting the ABS option.
 
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Originally Posted by Pioneer74
Clashes with the clean white light from the LED gauge. Gonna send it out to Iron Cross over the winter to make it match.
What/who is Iron Cross?
 
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What/who is Iron Cross?
www.ironcrossaudio.com/
 
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