2017 Ultra Limited (FLHTK) vs 2017 Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU)
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01-10-2017 | 10:57 AM
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OP, you will be happy with either. Can't go wrong. The Ultra is just the more classic look that earned it the nickname "Geezer-glide". BTW, I love mine. It eats miles like crazy also. Just being sentimental, (for me) part of riding HD is the nostalgic roots. This is why I opted for the classic look and features.
Hey now... I resemble that!
Hey now... I resemble that!
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01-10-2017 | 11:38 AM
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01-10-2017 | 11:59 AM
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01-10-2017 | 12:21 PM
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01-10-2017 | 12:29 PM
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01-10-2017 | 07:29 PM
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I had a 14 limited and a 16 RGU. They are both equally good bikes. The road glide is a little better at highway speeds but not so much that you don't feel safe with the batwing. I like the looks of the batwing in stock form and to me you need to add a higher bar for the RG to look good. 75% of the people will say they like the looks of the batwing better but the shark is putting a dent in there sales as we speak. They are the same bike but quite different. If you know what I am saying. Ride them both and see the difference. Mite not be worth the money to trade.
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01-11-2017 | 07:51 AM
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As OP, I'd like to say thanks to all that responded......
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01-11-2017 | 11:46 AM
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The only way to really know is ride them. Wife and I used one of the dealers RG while one of our bikes was in for bake pads. They had a Group from out of town with one of the groups bikes broke down . They ask if I would mine letting the shop get to him first.
Of course I had no problem. They tossed me a set of keys , said take the blue one and we will call you and Sue when we get yours done. It turned out to be a RG. We rode a good bit. When We got back my wife as what model is this again. Long story couple weeks latter Fathers day She purchased me a 2007 RG. We have been on RG and RGU's every sense.
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Of course I had no problem. They tossed me a set of keys , said take the blue one and we will call you and Sue when we get yours done. It turned out to be a RG. We rode a good bit. When We got back my wife as what model is this again. Long story couple weeks latter Fathers day She purchased me a 2007 RG. We have been on RG and RGU's every sense.
100_2097 by bob smith, on Flickr