The Ultra Rants and Raves

There are about 900 miles on the Ultra so I've had a little time to form an opinion or two. I will adjust this document as time goes by.


My Dislikes

1. The lowers have storage compartments with snap on covers. Harley should supply a better alternative than that. There are aftermarket covers that lock.
2. Sound quality with the headsets is not good at all. This is for radio or CD, the intercom quality is great.
3. The kick stand scrapes the road when you make sharp left turns. Scared the hell out of me the first time.
4. Why did Harley not finish the pipe covers? The exhaust pipe is uncovered near the right rider footboard.
   
5. There is a small amount of buffeting at 55 MPH and above.

My Likes

1. The looks of the machine. Chrome and black engine treatment. Truly a work of art.
   
2. The stereo when played through the speakers. Outstanding performance even at highway speeds.
3. The acceleration is more than adequate for such a heavy machine.
4. Some have said the braking is lacking. After several intentional panic stops on a back road: she stops damn quick!
5. The ride quality is awesome. Soaks up the bumps very well.

What I Added

1. Chrome windshield trim
2. Luggage Rack
3. Saddlebag chrome rails
4. Kuryakyn Switchblade highway "pegs"
5. Kuryakyn flag holder
6. Exhaust heat shield (see what I dislike)
7. Split vision mirrors