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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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Easy, I would have gone with the Road King instead of the Ultra. There really is truth to the saying " Less is Moore".
 
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 05:43 PM
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Well I'm the second owner of mine. A couple used bikes I looked at were loaded up. Mine didn't have an extra chrome washer from stock. I learned quickly how HD accessories and pipes can add up fast................and expensive
 
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CBud
I wouldn't have had children.
Wow, pretty harsh! I hope they don't read this forum.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 06:50 PM
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I would have not spent the money on my touring pack, four point dock, and sissy bar. I should have spent the money on wheels instead! The reason I say this is becouse the wife would have wanted the comfort items immediately either way but the wheels I have yet to get!!!!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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I am amazed at how many folks here on the forum made a comment about regretting having a vivid black bike.

It damn looks great with chrome, very classy!



Oh yeah, no regrets what so ever, mine has everything that I want on it. Except for racking up too many miles!


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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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I should have kept my Street Glide best bike of all
 
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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I would not have done anything different with my 12' Ultra Limited except I would have sent my seat to RDL day one instead of having it modded and end up buying 2 aftermarket seats before getting it right. No regret with vivid black color either. I do wish I didn't wait so long to try another brand of touring bike. It opened up a whole new world. My Ultra Limited is a great bike but it is "Limited" in many ways.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 10:50 PM
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Very happy with my RK. I got everything I wanted put on on day 1. The Sporty on the other hand, well, I have it to where I want it now.

Originally Posted by Highwayman-Al
Red too hard to see the red lights...
I got the LED tail lights and turn/running lights. They're pretty bright in full sun IMO.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 10:53 PM
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14 inch apes instead of the 12.5s and not happy with the look of mini beast horn.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Ben E
14 inch apes instead of the 12.5s and not happy with the look of mini beast horn.
You know...I'm not either. the design is great but the thing is huge! Also not please with the performance. Mine isn't that loud...
 
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