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Jan 1, 2013 | 06:20 PM

#21

JD HD

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From: Maryland

The Limited is a better looking bike and I wanted the security system.

Jan 1, 2013 | 06:28 PM

#22

rnothog

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From: Arizona

Preferred the color scheme - Ember Red SunGlo and Merlot - and where each was applied on the Ultra. Specifically, I much preferred the Ember Red SunGlo on the lowers. Mine has ABS and security, as well, and was already equipped with the Removable Tour Pak option and they threw in a standard removable backrest and highway pegs, plus a healthy discount from MSRP.

Bought right at the end of the model year. Had my choice of the Ultra, and Limiteds in Ember/Merlot, Silver/Black or Black, and both Blue and Red Road Glide Ultras. I can always add a luggage rack and heated grips pretty inexpensively. Chrome wheels are nice, but here in AZ I don't really worry about cleaning them too much!

My previous Harley was a 2006 FLHXI. I ended up adding passing lamps, and went for a bit more suspension and cargo capacity this time.

Jan 1, 2013 | 07:19 PM

#23

stro1965

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From: Bellevue, NE

I went with the Ultra. I don't like the Limited paint jobs. The only thing the Limited has that I prefer over my Ultra is the chrome wheels. I like my bag guards too.

Jan 1, 2013 | 07:20 PM

#24

ddblb1

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From: Temperance,Michigan

Cleaner Look, ABS and Chrome wheels- The chrome wheels are much easier to take of.

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Jan 1, 2013 | 08:04 PM

#25

kenbo800

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From: Mt. Vernon WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD HD

The Limited is a better looking bike and I wanted the security system.

Jan 1, 2013 | 08:04 PM

#26

Blue Duck

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Joined: Jun 2009

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From: Douglasville, Ga

All of the above.

Jan 1, 2013 | 08:21 PM

#27

Pioneer74

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From: Michigan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Duck

All of the above.

Thats the color combo I wanted. I love your bike.

Jan 1, 2013 | 09:03 PM

#28

springer 03

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From: Land of 10,000 lakes

Here's a couple of renderings done on the Harley website.

Thinking of black forks or chrome forks. Detachable tour pack and probably a ton of other ****.

Last edited by springer 03; Jan 1, 2013 at 09:07 PM.

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Jan 1, 2013 | 09:10 PM

#29

springer 03

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From: Land of 10,000 lakes

Dealer wants $1800 more for the limited vs the Ultra with ABS and security. Upgraded gauges, heated grips, trunk rack, upgraded wheels standard on the limited