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Brought it home one month ago today. What can I say? I love this bike. 1400 miles in one month. It eats up the miles. I haven't noticed any heat problems or noise from the transmission as others have. I look for excuses to ride it. I am going cross county this summer and I can hardly wait.I havea lot in mind to customize it and give it astripped down"Street Glide look" but I have been so busy riding itI haven't had the time to do anything yet.I still ridethe Road King everyday but I have a feeling this is going to be the ride of choice for all the longer trips. Itis always great when something exceeds your expectations. The Ultra definitely has.
I have a few complaints about my 07 Ultra. It has about 5000 miles on it, and the rear tire appearrs to be about 1//2 way worn. Also, on cold mornings it has frost on the seat and windshield. Should I complain to the MOCO? Otherwise it has been a joy to own....
Both of those bikes look great. But that Road King is absolutely STUNNING, particularly the front end treatment. But I would imagine that larger fairing is fantastic on a long trip!
Fast Eddie, what do you think about the seating position of the RK vs the UC. I'm thinking of getting a UC (and keeping the RK too) and I plan to take one for a test drive or rent one for a weekend this summer to see how I like it. When I have sat on theUC's at the dealer it seems like the handlebars are much closer...maybe it is just due to the fairing that it makes it seem closer. When I first bought my RK my arms were completely straight, stretched out with the stock handlebars - of course with the RKII wild ones that is not the case anymore. What is your feeling as far as UC comfort compared to the RK?
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