Play it safe or pay the premium? Pre-Rushmore vs. Rushmore
#62
04-07-2016 | 06:37 PM
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From: Lake Ariel
Had the '12 Limited and loved it then got the '14 limited and was night and day. I just picked up the '16 limited CVO and cant believe the difference again..
#63
06-24-2020 | 11:51 AM
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From: Haughton, Louisiana
Liberator, I have a 2014 Rushmore Ultra Classic I bought new. Now has 60,000 miles. Only problem I had with the M/C was the
water pump went out on a trip to Laconia, NH. about 500 miles from home in Louisiana. Made the trip anyway with no problems.
Actually would not have known I had a problem except for a light that stayed on. This has been the best M/C I have ever owned. Being
66 years old and having motorcycles since I was 7 years old I have gone through a lot of motorcycles. HD been the only ride since 1972.
I have done a lot of work and additions to this machine since I have had it but it was because I wanted to. Changed suspension to drop
2". Added a Yelvington reverse (never will be without a reverse again since this add on). Added a Recluse clutch last year just to name a
few add on. I plan to go to Sturgis this year then east to Laconia. This will be an additional 7,000 miles and next summer I plan to go from
NW Louisiana to Alaska. That is how dependable this bike is. I know this bike inside out and do all servicing myself.
water pump went out on a trip to Laconia, NH. about 500 miles from home in Louisiana. Made the trip anyway with no problems.
Actually would not have known I had a problem except for a light that stayed on. This has been the best M/C I have ever owned. Being
66 years old and having motorcycles since I was 7 years old I have gone through a lot of motorcycles. HD been the only ride since 1972.
I have done a lot of work and additions to this machine since I have had it but it was because I wanted to. Changed suspension to drop
2". Added a Yelvington reverse (never will be without a reverse again since this add on). Added a Recluse clutch last year just to name a
few add on. I plan to go to Sturgis this year then east to Laconia. This will be an additional 7,000 miles and next summer I plan to go from
NW Louisiana to Alaska. That is how dependable this bike is. I know this bike inside out and do all servicing myself.
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#64
06-24-2020 | 12:00 PM
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Liberator, I have a 2014 Rushmore Ultra Classic I bought new. Now has 60,000 miles. Only problem I had with the M/C was the
water pump went out on a trip to Laconia, NH. about 500 miles from home in Louisiana. Made the trip anyway with no problems.
Actually would not have known I had a problem except for a light that stayed on. This has been the best M/C I have ever owned. Being
66 years old and having motorcycles since I was 7 years old I have gone through a lot of motorcycles. HD been the only ride since 1972.
I have done a lot of work and additions to this machine since I have had it but it was because I wanted to. Changed suspension to drop
2". Added a Yelvington reverse (never will be without a reverse again since this add on). Added a Recluse clutch last year just to name a
few add on. I plan to go to Sturgis this year then east to Laconia. This will be an additional 7,000 miles and next summer I plan to go from
NW Louisiana to Alaska. That is how dependable this bike is. I know this bike inside out and do all servicing myself.
water pump went out on a trip to Laconia, NH. about 500 miles from home in Louisiana. Made the trip anyway with no problems.
Actually would not have known I had a problem except for a light that stayed on. This has been the best M/C I have ever owned. Being
66 years old and having motorcycles since I was 7 years old I have gone through a lot of motorcycles. HD been the only ride since 1972.
I have done a lot of work and additions to this machine since I have had it but it was because I wanted to. Changed suspension to drop
2". Added a Yelvington reverse (never will be without a reverse again since this add on). Added a Recluse clutch last year just to name a
few add on. I plan to go to Sturgis this year then east to Laconia. This will be an additional 7,000 miles and next summer I plan to go from
NW Louisiana to Alaska. That is how dependable this bike is. I know this bike inside out and do all servicing myself.
This thread is over four years old. I hope he's decided by now.
#66
06-25-2020 | 09:57 AM
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#67
06-30-2020 | 02:04 PM
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From: Seiling Okla
thought i'd ask the rushmore guys for advice. Was looking last year at an ultra classic (that never happened, but close). Now i'm looking again and i've got a couple in my sights. 2012 ultra classic (11k miles) and a 2014 rushmore ultra classic (3700 miles).
So...there's about a $7k difference between these bikes and i'm also worried about any first year major model changes of the rushmores.
Really love opinions from anyone who's had experience with both pre-rushmore and rushmore ultra classics.
So...there's about a $7k difference between these bikes and i'm also worried about any first year major model changes of the rushmores.
Really love opinions from anyone who's had experience with both pre-rushmore and rushmore ultra classics.
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