GlennTuc Posted January 20, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 20, 2011 Venture owner. While my 08 RSV was in the shop getting the ignition switch replaced, I traded it on a 2007 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic. My Uncle, who is a huge HD fan, talked me into going by the local HD dealership and ride one. So I did. And I was hooked. I wasn't even thinking about a HD. A GW, yes, but a HD, no. But I'm glad I did. The handling was superb, the ergonomics are great and it feels like a very well built machine. Fuel injection is great. Switch on and press the start button. And guess what, it has a CD player. My RSV had 1 mile on the odometer when I bought it and had nearly 40,000 when I traded. I enjoyed every mile I put on it and plan on doing the same with this HD. I don't plan on abandoning this web site though. I enjoy the forum, met too many good people and plan on making some more "meet and eats". Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted January 20, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 20, 2011 Congrats on the HD Curious tho why you'd go for an '07 when there have been so many good changes done starting with the '09's. Perhaps the one you bought has had several upgrades? ...and, where are those PICs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scarylarry Posted January 20, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 20, 2011 Your close enough to Tenn. so I won't say anything... No really if you like the ride that is all that matters, if I was to get a HD that is the only one I would get.. So enjoyed it, you have a class bike IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted January 20, 2011 Share #4 Posted January 20, 2011 Keep below web site.... handy..... http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-11684/Sorbents/Oil-Dri-QuickSorb-Pail-20lb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TearlessTom Posted January 20, 2011 Share #5 Posted January 20, 2011 Can't fault you for that. I had a 06 Street Glide that I was pretty impressed with except for that dang vibration of the soft mounted motor. It was plenty smooth at speeds but around 1800 rpm it would rattle your fillings. Other than that I loved the bike. As you said, very well made, comfortable and handles the road as good as any I have ever ridden. I will probable own another but it will be a solid mount balanced motor. if I could have put the balanced motor in the soft mount it would be as smooth as silk. don't know why that is not an option for those of us who like it smooth. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted January 20, 2011 Share #6 Posted January 20, 2011 Enjoy the new bike Glenn, and it's good to hear that you'll stick around. Looking forward to seeing the pics of the new scoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted January 20, 2011 Share #7 Posted January 20, 2011 Well... What I want to know is, did you make the entire transformation to HD? Did you buy a HD leather Jacket? You'll know, especially when you can't pass a HD store without stopping and buying something. My brother-in-law drives me CRAZY with this on our trips. I told him it's like a CULT or something... Although I do like those HD maps he carries around. They show the best routes. Anyway, Good luck with your new ride. Hopefully you got a good price out of your 08 RSV. I know you'll like the electra glide Ultra classic, another of my friends that went out west had one and would never part with it.... although he did say the next year they reouted one of the exhausts or something to keep the rear cylinder from getting to hot??? Remember to Wave to other bikers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted January 20, 2011 Share #8 Posted January 20, 2011 Well the glides have gotten better and better over he years . Just remember to up that thief insurance. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsstar Posted January 20, 2011 Share #9 Posted January 20, 2011 OK, you know the rules--where are the pics ????????? Why do we have to keep reminding these people !!!!! Congrats and enjoy !!!! :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted January 20, 2011 Share #10 Posted January 20, 2011 I don't blame you Glenn as I'll likely do the same when the job situation settles with the wife. I've loved my 04 RSV but I'm starting to see more problems with it although most of it is minor. I've really come to like the Victory but HD hs come a long ways as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted January 20, 2011 Share #11 Posted January 20, 2011 Keep below web site.... handy..... http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-11684/Sorbents/Oil-Dri-QuickSorb-Pail-20lb Eck, Eck , Eck .....That was mean and cruel:big-grin-emoticon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediddy Posted January 20, 2011 Share #12 Posted January 20, 2011 I like the ultra classic and it will probably be my next bike but I don't want a model before 09. I ride two up with my wife and the heat is so bad a passenger can't stand the heat on anything before 09. A friend of mine bought an 08 screamin eagle ultra and only kept it one year because the heat so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted January 21, 2011 Share #13 Posted January 21, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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