Guest tx2sturgis Posted July 21, 2013 #101 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) I'll tell you this. That $1,000.00 in accessories didn't go far. I picked up the backrest, saddlebag guards, luggage rach and highway pegs. They gave me a 15% discount on all of that and I still blew through $700.00 And you haven't even paid the 'harley tax' yet... HD...it stands for Hundreds of Dollars...everytime you walk in the dealer... (which corner of this place is mine?) Edited July 21, 2013 by tx2sturgis
Trader Posted July 21, 2013 #102 Posted July 21, 2013 Congrats on the new ride Don! One problem IT DOESN'T HAVE A CASSETTE DECK!!!!!! somehow I now feel as if I need a shower:whistling:
Freebird Posted July 21, 2013 Author #103 Posted July 21, 2013 Well, was busy installing stuff today but I did manage to get about a hundred miles in. Here are some pics of the new backrest, highway pegs and luggage rack.
Guest Posted July 21, 2013 #104 Posted July 21, 2013 That would be my choice or the Victory Cross tour. Like the color combo too. Good luck!! (so, whos taking bets on when the 99 goes up for sale?)
KICKSHOT Posted July 21, 2013 #105 Posted July 21, 2013 Nice bike! I was looking at the 2013 Road Glide before I opted for the used Electra Glide. The 103 ci engines are really nice. Wish I had one in mine. Enjoy! kickshot
Yammer Dan Posted July 21, 2013 #106 Posted July 21, 2013 HEY!! I thought I had rights to this corner!! Can Hardley turn around in here. Hardley any room. Start a Hardly site?? It would Hardley get used as not very many Hardley's. It would Hardley be a place to hang out as there would Hardly be any body there!!!!
Guest tx2sturgis Posted July 21, 2013 #107 Posted July 21, 2013 HEY!! I thought I had rights to this corner!! Can Hardley turn around in here. Hardley any room. Start a Hardly site?? It would Hardley get used as not very many Hardley's. It would Hardley be a place to hang out as there would Hardly be any body there!!!! We cant HARDLEY HEARRRR YOU!!!!!!!
Guest tx2sturgis Posted July 21, 2013 #108 Posted July 21, 2013 One of the big advantages to owning an FL is the huge amount of aftermarket goodies. And speaking of goodies...Don, check these out... I bought a set of these for my ElectraGlide and would never go back to the factory snap-on covers in the lower fairing: http://eglidegoodies.com/id320.html I prefer the non-locking ones, you can actually use the box while riding. But you can mix and match when ordering. Enjoy!
86er Posted July 21, 2013 #109 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) VERY nice ride, Don! I know you're going to like it. I ride with a buddy that has an '02 Road Glide Ultra (he had to do that part himself, now HD offers it! Go figure!) He also added the 103 kit with diamond cut heads. Now that's purty! But any time I have trouble keeping up on my 1st Gen................ I just unplug 2 spark plugs! Edited July 21, 2013 by 86er
SilvrT Posted July 21, 2013 #110 Posted July 21, 2013 Not sure what they are replacing them with, but definitely not happy with the 103". Victory Cross
SilvrT Posted July 21, 2013 #111 Posted July 21, 2013 Maybe Don and Eileen are hitting all the local Harley dealers picking up clothing? nahhhhhhh... they've discovered "bar hopping"
billmac Posted July 22, 2013 #112 Posted July 22, 2013 Don't forget the Harley boots, it's getting deep in here.
BuckShot Posted July 22, 2013 #113 Posted July 22, 2013 Running out of time if I want to ride it to Galena. Have to get a hitch ordered and here very quickly and get it installed and the lights lights hooked up for the trailer. Have to get intercom cable lowers order and get them here in time. In addition to that, have to leave tomorrow morning for meetings in the Charleston, WV area and won't be back home until probably Thursday. If everything doesn't fall perfectly into place, you will probably see me on the RSV in Galena. Don, I ordered my hitch and wireing harness from Kuryakyn. All electical connections are plug and play for the Harley. Sierra Electronics had my lower cords to me in 3 days, but they were for the J & M headsets. You will love how the saddlebags come off to work on things. Just remember to keep those bags locked when not near the bike. To easy to steal. I added a trunk light to mine and it was plug and play also. Harley really thought things thru about adding accessories and directions are easy to follow.
BuckShot Posted July 22, 2013 #114 Posted July 22, 2013 All the kidding aside Don.... let us know what your thoughts/comparisons are between the new ride and your 99 RSV. Fit/finish, quality of chrome, ride/handling comparison, mileage... once you get used to the HD. Will be interesting for you to ride the HD for a while then take the Venture for a ride. Think that way you'll notice differences in ergonomics and handling. On my 86 VR I'll get around 40- 42 mpg day trippen 2 lanes at 60 mph. On my 09 Ultra w/stage 1 kit, I'll get 45- 47 mpg ...I can't complain about that.
AKRefugee Posted July 22, 2013 #115 Posted July 22, 2013 Congrats on The new ride Don but it will be strange having you at the back of the group trying to catch up when we go to dinner on Friday night next year. Glad to know you will be keeping the Venture. Now we will not have to worry about how you will get to the HD shop to get replacement parts. Now we know you have a trailer to pull behind that thing but the real question is when you will you get the trailer to put it on. I mean we would like to see you at the meets that would be a long distance ride for that thing. You know, the ones that are more than 100 miles away. Finally, you will now be able to save money with that thing. Now you will not have to spend the money on AAA RV package to get the 100 mile tow coverage. You now will not have to worry about being that far away from home on that thing.
Freebird Posted July 22, 2013 Author #116 Posted July 22, 2013 I already have some initial thoughts and comparisons between the two. Some positives and some negatives. I'll have more by the time we get back from Galena I'm sure. I'll probably start another thread and post some comparisons. and YES...I DO anticipate making it all the way to Galena and back home with no issues. That being said, the last Harley I bought was a 1986 FXRD in 1998. It only had about 15,000 miles on it. I flew from Dallas, TX to pick it up and ride it home from Tulsa, OK. It was a one owner and very well maintained....really looked like a new bike. No major problems on the ride back to Dallas EXCEPT the horn fell off. Vibration had finally cracked the bracket.
Rick Haywood Posted July 22, 2013 #117 Posted July 22, 2013 Don, If you wanted a Knock Off of the Venture why didn't you buy another Venture
Wade 2000 Posted July 22, 2013 #118 Posted July 22, 2013 All ribbing aside, what was the deciding factor or factors that made you decide on a HD Roadglide Ultra? I'm looking to buy probably next spring and am tossing up between that one and the Vic CCT. I'm sure a lot of thought went into your decision so just curios of what put the HD at the top of the list.
Aussie Annie Posted July 22, 2013 #119 Posted July 22, 2013 Better go check out http://www.eglidegoodies.com
star4772 Posted July 22, 2013 #120 Posted July 22, 2013 OK...I'll go ahead and own up to it. REMEMBER though...you can't kick me out because I still have my RSV. So...without further ado....here it is. Parts department was closed by the time I got the deal wrapped up but they are open tomorrow and I'll be going first thing to pick up the drivers backrest, highway pegs and whatever else I decide I need right now. 2013 Harley Davidson Road Glide Ultra. NICE NICE NICE Good choice.
Eddie Posted July 22, 2013 #121 Posted July 22, 2013 Very cool Don, Well I guess I can come back and help you with all the comments about the RGU. Love hearing all the the things people have to say about things they know nothing about..
Yammer Dan Posted July 23, 2013 #122 Posted July 23, 2013 Yeah the removable bags came out in 83. :duck:Oh that Was another thing 1st Gens were ahead of everybody with. It is going to be fun!!!:clap2:
cecdoo Posted July 23, 2013 #123 Posted July 23, 2013 :ice_congrats-vi6886on the new ride, look forward to seeing it. Ya really gave us the shaft tho, can you imagine all the BS I am gonna have to hear from my Harley friends, the owner of the "VentureRiders" site bought a new Harley.:bawling: Hey, I'll get over it, enjoy the new toy:thumbsup: Banana Boy!!
motorcycletom Posted July 23, 2013 #124 Posted July 23, 2013 Congrats on the new ride. I ride with a lot of Harley's it doesn't matter what you ride as long as you ride safe.
dacheedah Posted July 23, 2013 #125 Posted July 23, 2013 Lookie here, I got an e-mail today Bike Bandit will save you up to 49% on Harley Parts
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