mechanicjesus Posted May 16, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2009 Last Saturday I traded the Venture in on an 09 Harley Ultra with ABS. Got a deal I could not pass up. For those of you that love to bash Harley and think ABS is not needed with proper skills I say go ride an 09 and try out the ABS I think you will be quite surprised at how well the bike handles and just how fast it can be stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofapilot Posted May 16, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 16, 2009 I have ABS on my 08 and LOVE IT ! and Fuel Injection and plays MP3s and has weather radio and has a 6 speed transmission just getting this in before the bashers get started here,.,., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BluesLover Posted May 16, 2009 Share #3 Posted May 16, 2009 All I can day is Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstarjac Posted May 16, 2009 Share #4 Posted May 16, 2009 Congrats! Wanna race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted May 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted May 16, 2009 I won't bash HD. I had an 2000 Ultra that was a very nice machine and very comfortable. The problem was electrical and a very poor dealer. Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted May 16, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 16, 2009 After you ride it for a while report back on your gas mileage. I bet it is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G7mag Posted May 16, 2009 Share #7 Posted May 16, 2009 That's great! It doesn't matter what brand you ride as long as your ride'in with the wind in your face. Sometimes we all need to take a step back and remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted May 16, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 16, 2009 That's great! It doesn't matter what brand you ride as long as your ride'in with the wind in your face. Sometimes we all need to take a step back and remember that. I can't see much difference (visually) between a Venture and an Ultra but then I really don't care what anybody rides. Just ride, enjoy and try to be safe btw - congrats on your new ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted May 16, 2009 Share #9 Posted May 16, 2009 Last Saturday I traded the Venture in on an 09 Harley Ultra with ABS. Got a deal I could not pass up. For those of you that love to bash Harley and think ABS is not needed with proper skills I say go ride an 09 and try out the ABS I think you will be quite surprised at how well the bike handles and just how fast it can be stopped. Good for you! Hope you have miles and miles of smiles.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted May 16, 2009 Share #10 Posted May 16, 2009 Nina & I were seriously looking at the '09 Ultra last Oct/Nov. Test rode it 3 times and really liked it. The '09 is smooth, has lots of power, comfortable, and is very nimble. Unfortunately we just couldn't afford it so we bought the '06 Midnight Venture. We're very happy with the Venture but to be honest, if I had the bucks, I'd be riding that '09 Ultra. As other's have said, it ain't what you ride that matters as long as you're out there with the wind in your face. Having said that, it's still ok to poke fun as long as it's in jest and not outright bashing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted May 16, 2009 Share #11 Posted May 16, 2009 Still a good looking bike, and a beautiful color. You're always welcome in this group of misfits..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted May 16, 2009 Share #12 Posted May 16, 2009 Harley has made a lot of nice changes over the past few years. Some major but not so noticeable changes on the '09 models. I like the color of yours also but my favorite was the solid pearl white that the had in '08. Doesn't matter though, I won't be buying one anytime soon. Hope it brings you many miles of smiles. That's what it's all about regardless of the brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod Posted May 16, 2009 Share #13 Posted May 16, 2009 I love that color. A very nice ride, but I prefer the Road Glide. Have many mile of smiles and ride safe. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50btripn Posted May 16, 2009 Share #14 Posted May 16, 2009 No HD bashing here...but,I'm with SilvrT...the RSMV was almost 5K cheaper than the Ultra I wanted, plus I find the Venture to have more leg room, I can stretch out better than on an Ultra. Congrats on the new bike!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronhenry4 Posted May 16, 2009 Share #15 Posted May 16, 2009 Great looking scoot!! almost the same color as my 07 RSV i do like the ultra rode harleys for years but now "IM A METRIC MADMAN" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted May 16, 2009 Share #16 Posted May 16, 2009 Harley has definitely improved over the years. The new Ultras are supposed to handle good. As far as gas mileage, the Harley will smoke the Venture gas mileage wise, that slow revving V-twin makes all it's power on the low end. A co-worker has an 07 or 08 model and he let me ride it. There's just not enough room for me on one. I was seriously cramped up on it. If it fits ya, then good on ya!! The aftermarket support for HD is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuthDaddy17 Posted May 16, 2009 Share #17 Posted May 16, 2009 I have never bashed H.D.'s unless you consider paying 1/3 more for a product because of the Name-Badge on it is bashing. The H.D. owners who go out and purchase an entire wardrobe of logo appearel, bandannas, even trucks just because it says Harley Davidson on it or all of a sudden don't seem to have the ability to pick their hand up to wave or seem to have a sudden desire to hang out at bike nights every night of the week....them, yes I bash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMIKE Posted May 16, 2009 Share #18 Posted May 16, 2009 Glad for you. I hope you have many happy miles on the new bike. That wider back tire on the new ones really looks a lot better to me. Always glad to see someone with a new bike. Con grats to you. Great looking bike. I am surprized they were willing to deal on thier bikes. I have yet to find a Harley dealership (out of the 3 I tired) that is not an ******* and thinks the Harleys are Gods gift to man, then try to nickel and dime you to death plus the straight MSRP. I can just imagine trying to get service from them if I happen to have a problem. Not to mention last week going through that Riders Edge safety class (put on by Harley)last week and they treated us all like sub humans since none of us owned a Harley. That was the final straw for me. If I had not paid $300 each for my son and me, I would have walked out training complete or not. All that gave me a pretty bad taste in my mouth about the whole line of bikes and the dealers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted May 16, 2009 Share #19 Posted May 16, 2009 Congrats on the new HD she is a beauty! Hope you enjoy the new ride and have many trouble free miles. Let the chroming begin. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogmaster Posted May 16, 2009 Share #20 Posted May 16, 2009 Glad for you. I hope you have many happy miles on the new bike. That wider back tire on the new ones really looks a lot better to me. Always glad to see someone with a new bike. Con grats to you. Great looking bike. I am surprized they were willing to deal on thier bikes. I have yet to find a Harley dealership (out of the 3 I tired) that is not an ******* and thinks the Harleys are Gods gift to man, then try to nickel and dime you to death plus the straight MSRP. I can just imagine trying to get service from them if I happen to have a problem. Not to mention last week going through that Riders Edge safety class (put on by Harley)last week and they treated us all like sub humans since none of us owned a Harley. That was the final straw for me. If I had not paid $300 each for my son and me, I would have walked out training complete or not. All that gave me a pretty bad taste in my mouth about the whole line of bikes and the dealers. Yepper another HD Stealer rip-off. Should have done the MSF Course $25.00 per person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sttenor Posted May 16, 2009 Share #21 Posted May 16, 2009 Beautiful color. Several of my riding buddies have them. You'll love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoyinMS Posted May 16, 2009 Share #22 Posted May 16, 2009 Yepper another HD Stealer rip-off. Should have done the MSF Course $25.00 per person MSF is priced differently in each state. It's $200 for the beginners here in Mississippi. $100 in Louisiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediddy Posted May 16, 2009 Share #23 Posted May 16, 2009 It amzes me that if you quote any facts about harley you are bashing. Now that you have the ultra go to the harely tech talk web site and sign up. But be prepared, you've never heard harley bashing like you will hear from other harley riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyHorse Posted May 16, 2009 Share #24 Posted May 16, 2009 The ABS is nice to have on wet roads. Your mileage should be close to 45-50 mpg after she broken in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeman Posted May 16, 2009 Share #25 Posted May 16, 2009 i got the o6 Vinture for about 5/ 6 K less. i try the o9 ultra nice to much bucks my brothers got HD 2004 RG 2007 S- tail i had about 4 HD over the years new ones 63 CH/ 66 /CH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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