2006 Ultra Classic
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04-17-2013, 12:04 PM
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I've ridden several of the new touring bikes and it ain't that big of a selling/buying point. Particularly when that bike's about as 'new' as it gets. If he was to buy that bike for $11K it'd be $10K under a 2013 Ultra - more than enough for me to suffer through with that archaic frame.
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04-17-2013, 12:54 PM
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Your're getting good advice here.
Yes, the miles are crazy low, BUT sitting isn't good for bikes either.
Bottom line, when the 2014's come out in a few months, that will be an eight-year-old bike. Period. Price is too high.
You've also received good advice about the 2009+ frame. Whether or not you can tell any difference, the general consensus is that it was an improvement and that holds the price of the 2008-older bikes down a little.
Just my thoughts.
Yes, the miles are crazy low, BUT sitting isn't good for bikes either.
Bottom line, when the 2014's come out in a few months, that will be an eight-year-old bike. Period. Price is too high.
You've also received good advice about the 2009+ frame. Whether or not you can tell any difference, the general consensus is that it was an improvement and that holds the price of the 2008-older bikes down a little.
Just my thoughts.
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04-18-2013, 11:57 AM
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04-18-2013, 05:40 PM
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04-18-2013, 06:13 PM
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04-18-2013, 06:26 PM
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if you are shorter like me, 5'8" the newer frames are a bit tall. I have an 06 with 55k on the ticker and its a great fit for me. my dad has a 10 and I have to stretch to get the kickstand up from the down posistion. the new frames are a little bit taller. I cant say much on the price, mine was $12500 out the door with 50K on her. when comparing price it should be compared to the same model, JMO. personally I would shoot for an even $14k maybe offer lower.
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04-19-2013, 12:22 AM
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I currently have an '06 Ultra just like the one you're looking at.It's a wonderful bike with a bulletproof engine/transmission and with only 750 Mi.
on the clock you should have many years of fun.The fluid change is not a problem either and you could ask the seller to change the tires too.I paid for mine $14,500 in '09 and the bike had 1,500 Mi.
on the clock you should have many years of fun.The fluid change is not a problem either and you could ask the seller to change the tires too.I paid for mine $14,500 in '09 and the bike had 1,500 Mi.
#30
04-19-2013, 05:23 AM
12000,order e threes off internet,220 let indy replace 100,I would not ride on them tires 70 mph down no rode,change fluids 100,ride the **** outa it,o6 had no problems even had the better flowing heads,oh by the way sos pad and plenty of water will fix that heat shield right up
Last edited by bundy43; 04-19-2013 at 05:26 AM.