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2017 Ultra Limited (FLHTK) vs 2017 Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU)

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Old 01-07-2017 | 10:58 AM
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Default 2017 Ultra Limited (FLHTK) vs 2017 Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU)

Can someone tell me what the difference(s) is/are between these (see post title) baggers. I was told by the sales rep that the difference was the fairing (batwing and shark-nose). I was thinking that the frames would be different. Thanks for the help brothers.
 
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Old 01-07-2017 | 11:02 AM
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I believe the salesperson was right
 
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Old 01-07-2017 | 11:05 AM
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all harley touring uses same frame the limited comes with painted inner fairing, the batwing fairing that moves with the bars. chrome contrast wheels, and heated grips. The road glide ultra fairing has the sharknose non moving fairing doesnt have painted inner fairing,chrome contrast wheels, or heated grips.
 
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Old 01-07-2017 | 11:27 AM
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You need to sit on the two, your riding position is a bit different from one to the other. Mostly due to the bars and their positioning.
 
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Old 01-07-2017 | 11:29 AM
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Faring an a few parts they hang on . And of course the RGU is a better touring bike.
Frame is the same as all touring bikes.
 
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Old 01-07-2017 | 11:31 AM
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If You go To; http://www.harley-davidson.com/conte...n_US/home.html
Select motorcycles and touring.You can compare features side by side.
 
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Old 01-07-2017 | 11:42 AM
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Oh I forgot the road glide ultra comes with chubby mini apes.
 
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I have one of each they are mechanically the same. The difference is from the neck forward. Yes the wheels and some other pieces are different also. But the Road Glide eats miles like you'll never believe. Something about that stationary Fairing
 
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Old 01-10-2017 | 01:28 AM
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its a proven scientific fact that you look 10 years older on ultra limited than you do on the road glide ultra.
 
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Old 01-10-2017 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by UltraSteveUSAF
I have one of each they are mechanically the same. The difference is from the neck forward. Yes the wheels and some other pieces are different also. But the Road Glide eats miles like you'll never believe. Something about that stationary Fairing
thanks everyone for the replies. Yeah, UltraSteveUSAF, that's (eating miles etc.) what I've been hearing also. I wonder how much I'd lose on a trade.
 


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