Traded Softail for a 2014 Ultra Limited

2454 Views 23 Replies 16 Participants Last post by scspartan, Aug 22, 2014

Royorb1

Discussion Starter · Aug 18, 2014

Well I finally made the decision that I wanted to get the Ultra Limited. I really liked the 2007 softail but I really wanted to enjoy the motorcycle with my wife and daughter and the softail just didn't cut it for that purpose. After doing some intensive test riding I found the Ultra Limited to be one fantastic bike and my family loves it. Am going back to the dealer to have air put in the shock and show me how to get the headset working. I installed it in my helmet, hooked it up to the bike, switched the menu from speaker to headset but couldn't get any sound thru the headphones. The bike drives like a dream. I will get some pics up today. I bought the vivid black but my idea is to do some custom paint to surpass the CVO paint which is nice and also to update motor, intake and exhaust over winter. I really at this point like the power of the bike. It is very quiet compared to my softail but it really doesn't matter. It is a beautiful bike.

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goose2

· #2 · Aug 18, 2014

congrats on the new ride. You will love it as I also love mine.

bud

· #3 · Aug 18, 2014

Good move !

Hi, Your going to really enjoy your new bike . Watch for those Cagers .

Royorb1

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 18, 2014

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Thanks for the comments, I found out i just didn't push the plug in enough on the helmet, so now the headset works and they pumped up the shocks a bit for me. I have to buy the pump this weekend. Pretty easy to do. To all the ultra guys that told me they love there ultras and wouldn't look back from them, I now understand you. I really liked the softail and it's a great bike but this bike can do it all.

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lambo

· #5 · Aug 18, 2014

Congrats on the new ride...welcome to the forum from New Hampshire

dcj64

· #6 · Aug 18, 2014

Nice Bike!! Thanks for the pics, it looks just like my RK minus the tour pack and fairing!!!

Miles Tequillya

· #7 · Aug 18, 2014

Yes...I love mine as well... Congrats and I hope you have 10s of thousands of carefree enjoyable miles with your family...

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TmikeX

· #8 · Aug 19, 2014

Great choice. Congrats!

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2stangs8689

· #9 · Aug 19, 2014

Congrats!!!

D&D

· #10 · Aug 19, 2014

Congrats.

SCSteve

· #11 · Aug 19, 2014

Nice ride!

Royorb1

Discussion Starter · #12 · Aug 20, 2014

Thanks for all the compliments. Just took some pics at after doing a quick clean/polish.

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Royorb1

Discussion Starter · #13 · Aug 20, 2014

A few more pics

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City Chicken

· #14 · Aug 20, 2014

If the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC ever decides to include a single HD model as an archetype in the Museum of American History, I firmly believe it should be an Electra Glide in vivid black.

Royorb1

Discussion Starter · #15 · Aug 20, 2014

City Chicken said:
If the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC ever decides to include a single HD model as an archetype in the Museum of American History, I firmly believe it should be an Electra Glide in vivid black.

Thanks Brother, I feel very lucky to have the chance to take care of this thing.

rangemaster728

· #16 · Aug 21, 2014

Welcome to Bagger nirvana...lol. I picked my '14 FLHTK up in mid-June after a lot of thinking...
You will enjoy it immensely...it's the best-handling 'Glide I've ever owned, and the wife loves it as well (bonus).

Oh, sure, you'll be modding it soon...antennas, seat, windhield, intake, mufflers, remap...whatever....that's just part of the fun and making it yours.

Ride safe!

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JMG822

· #17 · Aug 21, 2014

Congrats! I also traded a softail (2012 Heritage) in on a new Ultra Limited. It is what you say a great ride!

Royorb1

Discussion Starter · #18 · Aug 21, 2014

JMG822 said:
Congrats! I also traded a softail (2012 Heritage) in on a new Ultra Limited. It is what you say a great ride!

Thanks for your info, I called Fuel Moto and talked to them about the kit you put on your bike and I think it is exactly what I want. A great exhaust note and performance air intake and the mapping device. The best part is I can install it. Did you use the map they sent you originally with no problem?

Chief Illiniwek

· #19 · Aug 21, 2014

You don't need to drop $50 on the pump. Just turn down the push on your air compressor (a lot) and give it a tiny puff at a time. You can check the pressure with a traditional air pressure gauge.

Good luck.

HoustonRonnie

· #20 · Aug 21, 2014

Welcome to Geezer Glide Central! I bought my '14 Limited in June as well. I did the Sturgis thing on it this year and loved every minute of it. I'm a short-legged, fat f*ck, so I'm changing out the seat to lower it a bit and save my aching A$$. As a side note, you forgot to take pictures from underneath.

Again, welcome. Nice ride.

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