' 07 or ' 08 Ultra
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12-31-2007, 08:31 AM
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RE: ' 07 or ' 08 Ultra
ORIGINAL: thehueg
I am looking to buy an Ultra Classic and a dealer is offering a leftover ' 07 (new) Ultra for $2,000 less than the equivalent ' 08. Are the new Brembo brakes, and drive-line fix he told me about along with throttle by wire worth the extra $2,000 or should is the ' 07 basically the same bike as the ' 08?
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I am looking to buy an Ultra Classic and a dealer is offering a leftover ' 07 (new) Ultra for $2,000 less than the equivalent ' 08. Are the new Brembo brakes, and drive-line fix he told me about along with throttle by wire worth the extra $2,000 or should is the ' 07 basically the same bike as the ' 08?
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I'm with the rest though, buy the 08 ......... the ABS is a definite plus .... you might not need it but if you do, you'll be glad you had it.
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12-31-2007, 08:53 AM
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12-31-2007, 10:48 AM
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RE: ' 07 or ' 08 Ultra
ORIGINAL: sanaga
one thing i complaint about 08...it is the throttle lag on ride by wire system.....the 08 throttledelay made me nervous..
one thing i complaint about 08...it is the throttle lag on ride by wire system.....the 08 throttledelay made me nervous..
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???? First I've heard of this! This would kill my low speed handling ......... clutch/throttle/rear brake. (ahem) Is the MoCo aware of this?
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12-31-2007, 02:11 PM
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12-31-2007, 02:22 PM
RE: ' 07 or ' 08 Ultra
I just traded my 04 FatBoy (totally tricked out) for the 08 Ultra. I was real nervous about the change, but I can say that now I KNOW I made the right choice. The 08 Ultra is the best stock bike I have EVER been on. As for the throttle lag, I have NO lag at all. If anything I think the throttle response on my 08 is better than my fatboy ever was. Just MHO
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12-31-2007, 02:58 PM
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RE: ' 07 or ' 08 Ultra
[quoteWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???? First I've heard of this! This would kill my low speed handling ......... clutch/throttle/rear brake. (ahem) Is the MoCo aware of this?][/quote]
Mine used to drive me crazy. My brain is adjusting to the timing. I don't notice it as much anymore. I think they all do it but some don't notice it because of the way they ride. T.
Mine used to drive me crazy. My brain is adjusting to the timing. I don't notice it as much anymore. I think they all do it but some don't notice it because of the way they ride. T.
