Ultra Limited vs Ultra Classic - Is It Worth the Extra $$$?
#31
It's about Twin Cooled (H2o) or air cooled. If that means nothing, then just pick the nicest color with the accessories you want.
I did NOT want water cooled, but did like most of the other "Limited" upgrades. I bought an Ultra (Air Cooled) and added a CB, Tour Pak rack, Tour Pak 12 volt outlet and the upgraded 6.5 Boom with GPS.
And the Ultra comes with lower fairings, and has since at least 2005. My 2005 Electra Glide Classic did NOT come with lowers, and neither did the Electra Glide Standard. I don't think you can get a new Electra Glide without lowers
I did NOT want water cooled, but did like most of the other "Limited" upgrades. I bought an Ultra (Air Cooled) and added a CB, Tour Pak rack, Tour Pak 12 volt outlet and the upgraded 6.5 Boom with GPS.
And the Ultra comes with lower fairings, and has since at least 2005. My 2005 Electra Glide Classic did NOT come with lowers, and neither did the Electra Glide Standard. I don't think you can get a new Electra Glide without lowers
Thanks for the correction.
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#34
Do a search to see the different options the limited offers compared to the ultra, only YOU know what kind of riding you will be doing, and all of the extra bells/whistles you think might enthuse you, no one can make that choice but YOU. I went with the limited and I don't even use the CB but I wanted the heated grips. Good luck brother.
#35
I had a 2013 Limited and loved it until I crashed! When it was time for a new one I looked at the 2105 Limited versus the UC and decided on the UC. If I wanted a water cooled bike I would buy a Gold Wing. Plus I like having the option of removing the lower fairings in the hot summer time for more air flow over mine and wifes' legs. My Ultra Classic came with the 6.5 Boom audio system. All I needed to purchase extra were the heated grips which I fell in love with on my 2013. Painted inner fairings are nice but not necessary. As far as the difference in the wheels go, sure, chrome would be easier to maintain and may be prettier. Again, not a necessity. The luggage rack is available on E-Bay for far less than what the dealer will charge you. But ultimately you have to decide for yourself. Good luck!
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#40
TRUE: the twin cooled system used on the Limited utilizes the same air cooled motor installed on the classic. The difference is simply adding water cooling around the exhaust valve, the hottest point in the motor. Controlling that heat allowed the MoCo to increase the compression ratio. It's a win, win. Look, feel, sound of a air cooled motor with a simple and effective small water cooling system to deal with your engines hottest point, located in a area that is difficult to cool with air alone. The twin cooled system is the primary reason I bought the Limited.