It didn't take long for this new member to see the value of this forum and realize it's a well-designed, masterfully maintained website. The best thing of all is the members clearly show the same care for each other in the forum that they do on the road!

I ride a '94 FLHTCU ElectraGlide that I bought new. I "settled for it" back then because you just couldn't find the bike I really wanted, a Road King. Didn't take long to appreciate the merits of the Ultra though. It's a keeper.

I just returned in October from a long autumn road trip to Denver to see the aspen. Long road trips are what I use "Ol Paint" (lic. plate) for, and I commute on a "no deposit - no return" 2002 Concours KAWA "Bungah" (lic. plate). The ElectraGlide turned over 97,000 clicks during the trip.

It's an amazing machine, with a rear cylinder exhaust valve as the only problem in all those miles. Favorite feature is the intercom because my wife passenger and I can share thoughts during long trips. Least appreciated feature is the Tour Pack on the back, but I installed a Road King quick-disconnect set-up about 10 years back and can remove the big box and add a Pera tan leather solo seat whenever I get tired of looking at it. I installed an oil cooler after a trip to Crater Lake this summer, and man! what a difference it makes!

Unfortunately, the last day of the trip this fall, after riding through rain, wind sleat and snow for 2 weeks, I dumped the bike (first crash on this bike) on a sandy back road in sunny, clear, dry Joshua Tree Natl Park, CA. So, now I'm learning how hard it is to find e-Bay straight parts (engine guard, front fender and outer fairing) for an old 1994 machine.

The accident was interesting. The bike landed on top of me, and my foot was pinned as I lay on my stomach. I remember realizing I was pinned and reached up to hit the kill switch. I'd only seen a few cars in the park that morning. So it was very lucky for me that an elderly couple happened by, saw a distressed rider beneath his Harley, and stopped to help. They lifted the bike enough for me to pull myself out and helped me put the shiny side up, and they were gone like that!

Again, I've got to say "it's an amazing machine." The only damage is a bent engine guard, tweeked engine guard mount on the frame, scrapped fairing, and a smooth 5-inch dent in the front fender where it kissed the lower fairing. The bike started right up and carried me home to San Diego.
Harley Davidson knows how to engineer a reliable motorcycle! (And I'm a lucky dude to ride one!)

Happy motoring (and keep the shiny side up) Kent

 

Welcome aboard. You are right, there are a lot of knowledgeable people on here that don't hesitate to help. It's a good place to hang out.

 

Welcome KENT, from Vancouver B.C. CANADA

 

Welcome to the forum. Have fun, Ride Safe

 

Welcome from VA.

 

Welcome to the forum from Alabama

 

Welcome from Norway! Glad it went ok.

 

Great place to hang the helmet when you are not riding. Welcome to HDF From New York

 

Welcome from Illinois!! Sounds look you have taken some great rides on a great bike that has taken care of you . Sorry to hear about the mishap, but it could have been worse and glad no injuries, other than minor ones on the bike. Lots of great people and info on here, enjoy and welcome again. Great to have you join us.

 

Welcome aboard the Forum!