The HATE and LOVE of my Harley Davidson Ultra Limited

Hey, guys, welcome back to my YouTube channel, where today, I'm taking you on an exhilarating journey through the evolution of my beloved Harley Davidson Ultra Limited after three years of ownership. Get ready for an in-depth look at my motorcycle's transformation, including all the remarkable modifications that have made it truly unique.

🏍️ **Getting to Know My Ultra Limited**

We'll begin by revisiting the basics of the Ultra Limited, the bike that captured my heart from day one. From its powerful engine to its legendary design, we'll explore its iconic features that set the stage for this incredible transformation.

💕 **The Love Affair**

I'll share the moments of pure joy and exhilaration I've experienced on my Ultra Limited, but this time, with a twist. You'll witness how these unforgettable moments have been amplified and enhanced by the remarkable upgrades I've made over the years.

🔧 **The Transformations**

Now, let's dive into the heart of this video – the modifications! First, the upgraded windscreen provides enhanced aerodynamics and improved comfort during those long rides. I'll take you through the selection process and why this particular windscreen won my heart.

Next on the list are the Custom Dynamics lighting upgrades. I showcase the stunning illumination enhancements that make my bike safer on the road and give it an extra dose of style and personality.

We can't forget the Mustang Super Deluxe tour seat, a game-changer regarding rider comfort. I'll share how this custom seat has transformed my riding experience, making every journey pleasurable.

Suspension matters, and with Legends suspension upgrades, my Ultra Limited now easily glides over rough roads. We'll discuss how these changes have elevated the bike's handling and overall performance.

Lastly, the Advanblack products – the icing on the cake! I'll walk you through adding Advanblack components that have given my bike that distinctive look.

Throughout the video, I'll provide a deep dive into the details of each modification. You'll learn about the installation process, the benefits, and the impact these upgrades have had on my overall riding experience.

🔍 **In-Depth Analysis**

I'll offer an in-depth analysis of how these modifications have transformed my Ultra Limited's performance on the open road, its handling in various conditions, and its overall aesthetics.

🔧 **Maintenance and Upgrades**

We'll also touch on the maintenance required to keep these upgrades performing at their best. After making these transformative changes, I'll share tips and insights on keeping your motorcycle in peak condition.

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Bry

[les]

I was young when I bought my first Electraglide. It was a used Electraglide Standard and I spent a ton personalizing the bike, stage 1 with Cobra exhaust, Badlander seat, blacked out forks, 3" blacked out windscreen, diamond plate themed Harley grips and floorboards, inner faring mounted mirrors, detachable passanger backrest/luggage rack... When I was done with it, it looked like the Street Glide before they made the Street Glide. That bike got a lot of attention. It was a great bike until I hit a deer with it. Thank God for watching over me, I picked the bike up and rode it home without a scratch on me. The swing arm was bent, so I bought a new bike. I customized my second Electra Glide Ultra with blacked out everything, bought the detachable tour pak kit, had a custom embroiderd Badlander seat made. Beautiful bike, but I had to sell it when I lost my job. I'm on my third Electra Glide now. I bought a used Ultra Limited. Now that I'm too old to look cool, I'm not customizing this one, I'm just enjoying the hell out of riding it I wanted a Road Glide way back when they were the Tour Glide and everyone thought they were ugly. Now everyone appreciates how cool they look and the used marked is over priced (in my opinion). I've had several metric bikes and Harleys over my 50 years of riding and I love them all, but the Electra Glide is one of the most nimble tourning bikes I've ridden. Harley has been making it for years and they have the geometry nailed! Ride safe Bry.

[GoodGuysCarry]

I wouldn’t even think about buying a new one… but even buying a used one from a dealer is a stretch. I bought a “Like new” Ultra Classic from an individual for half the price of a new one… and it already had several upgrades! The dealers really turn me off w their $32, 000 price tag but then it’s up around $37, 000 out the door! Nah, I’ll pass! All that said, I do love my Ultra Classic!

[robertjones]

I bought a 2017 Ultra Limited for 17, 000 in 2019 with 6, 000 miles on it, I ride it a lot around town and on the highway with the liquid cooled heads you can ride all year long here in Texas. Best Harley I have ever owned period and I have owned a bunch of them. I still have my 1986 FXST which I can never part with after 30 years of ownership. And also no wind noise is great with a half shell helmet or no helmet at all on the ultra limited.

[kenarsenault]

I have a 2016 Ultra Limited. Best purchase was Super Shox. I believe I got them 1" lower. It completely changed the way the bike handles. Love them. Always looking to make good upgrades

[adrianbest]

Just pre-ordered soundstream reserve v2 to add wireless apple carplay among other features to refresh my 14 UL. Interested in tour pack removal as well. But then I need a new seat… Adds up quick.

[wingandhog]

The Ultra Limited is a beautiful bike. You can’t go wrong with that machine provided you maintain it. I own an older Electra Glide Standard which is hardly standard anymore. She also is Stage 1 and 2. I also own a Honda GoldWing GL1800. When folks ask me what I like about both, I have to say that I liken my Harley to an old 60’s and 70’s muscle car that just sinks in low, growls and turns heads. I liken the Wing to a sexy Ferrari that’s sleek, fast and nimble. Maybe I will do a comparison video now that I’m thinking about it.
Edit: on a side point, I have owned many bikes, including six Harley’s, only one was bought new. There is no need to spend a fortune on a motorcycle when used ones can be bought for pennies on the dollar. I bought my GoldWing last year for a third of the cost of a new ($30k+)one and it hardly had any miles on it for a Wing and was totally babied. To me, she was a steal. Audio sounds great! Good topic, good video. ✊🏼

[jefflynch]

Loved the video… good content and the audio is excellent. I ride a 2012 ElectraGlide Classic and have had it for 4 years. Love it. The touring platform of bikes is so good.

[robynjones]

I got the same bike in a 2017 year model absolutely love it. Did the same thing you did made it a street glide type bike with quick connect tour pack, pipes, handle bars changed out. Great video Thanks

[williambrown]

I agree with your assessment. They are simply glorious touring motorcycles. I have a 2013 Ultra Limited I purchased for $19, 000 in 2015 with only 2, 000 miles on it. It now has over 106, 000 miles. It looks and rides even better than when I bought it. For some reason, the engines sort of "settle in" with time and just get smoother with more miles.

I do have to disagree a bit with the air shocks assessment. I've noticed that many people complain about the air shocks, but few of those people actually adjust them properly. The manual gives good directions on how to adjust them. Most people don't realize that for them to work properly, you NEED TO adjust them whenever your total load changes significantly. This includes going from 1 up to 2 up riding. It's very quick and easy to do. You can go from a sporty, high-tension. very responsive ride to plush Cadillac-style comfort by changing the air pressure on the rear shocks.


I have my original seat and original air shocks. which remain very comfortable. I had to replace some of the covering on the seat since I ride in all weather and eventually developed a hole in the covering. The actual foam and seat and original. And it's so reliable that I've taken it on 5, 000 miles trips several times with no issues.


As for the comfort, I've done 900+ mile trips in a single day when I simply had to get somewhere in one day. Despite that, I have never tried to enter the official "iron butt" certification because I don't think it's even fair to call it an "Iron Butt" on an Ultra-Limited. You can have a "Marshmallow Butt" and still do that in extreme comfort on an Ultra Limited. In fact, what I really wanted to do after my last 900+ one day trip was to keep on riding! I was disappointed that I'd reach my destination and had to stop. You just don't get tired on this bike.


I even eat and drink on the bike while I'm riding. I only stop to refill the tank after every 200-240 miles. When I carry a passenger (who is almost always my daughter), she always falls asleep on the back seat after the first 200 miles. (She's 17 years old. I did not carry her for long distances on the bike when she was much younger.) It's just that comfortable. And it's also rock solid in high winds and in pouring rain. I've even ridden it safely through snow on the road, as long as there was no ice on the ground.


Regarding the GPS, my back is the last year without a GPS included in the bike. (It's also the last year the CB radio was standard, which I love and use on long trips.) To get around the GPS issue, Garmin used to make a Harley-specific GPS. I have one on my bike, attached high on the dash. It's a phenomenal GPS unit, and it's as indestructible as the bike. I keep it mounted at all times, even through heavy rain and snow, and it never fails. I'm very disappointed that Garmin no longer makes or supports the device, so updates are no longer available. It's extremely useful, with dealerships already dialed in with one-button navigation to the nearest dealership. You play music through it, and even attach pictures of locations to your stops. And it saves your routes indefinitely. I'm pretty sure it's better than the new ones included on the bike.


I also mount my iPhone on the handlebars with the Quadlock Pro. Your phone will be FINE as long as you have the vibration dampener. Your phone will NOT be fine if you DON'T have the dampener. I lost an iPhone camera before I switched to the Pro with the dampener. Since then I've had no problems. I have the same Quadlock Pro with vibration dampener setup on my Pan America ADV bike, which I frequently take off road. That's includes a LOT of bumping and fall overs. I've never lost or even damaged my iPhone on the Pan America even after multiple off-road falls.


So enjoy this great bike. There is no other touring bike I would buy. I previously owned a Kawasaki Voyager 12, which remains the best bang for your buck economy full dress touring bike in my opinion. It just doesn't have the full performance, cosmetic fit and finish, and absolute gorgeous look of the Harleys. The Indians are the nearest similar competitor. The Indians are great bikes, but they cost even more than the Harleys. They are also significantly physically larger than the Harley's and I'm only average size. My real disappointment with the modern Indians is they chose to abandon their iconic art deco style to copy the Harley style. I think that was a mistake, as they used to look uniquely beautiful. That's why people bought them. I personally would not pay more for a bike that looks like a Harley when I can get the real deal with a much more extensive dealer network and support.


The Honda Golding is also a brilliant touring motorcycle, but it clearly does not have the character of the Harley. That's a matter of riding preference and style, not capability or durability. The Goldwing ride is also so devoid of tactical feedback that it badly triggers my central vertigo, so, I can't ride one even if I wanted to, and I have tried.


Ride on and enjoy your Ultra Limited. I hope to see you on the road.

[crfzlzi]

Great video on your 2014 Ultra Ltd! I have a 2011 Ultra Ltd in Cool Blue I bought new from my local dealer. I traded a beautiful Deluxe in for what I paid for it a year earlier…and it was used! On my 2011 Ultra Ltd I had them change the forks for chrome, added chrome rear running board covers, added the adjustable driver back rest, changed the foot controls, front fender flare, changed the lower faring storage flaps for magnetic ones, changed to an LRS 10” windshield with recurve, Boom Audio system, had the inner faring painted Cool Blue to match the bike, and I changed the front lights for LED’s. It’s just the way I like it. I’d say the 2 biggest ascetic dress-ups I did and like the most would be the chrome front forks and painted inner faring. It has over 42K miles at 12 years old…still looks new!!!

[MerrittW]

I own a Ultra, its my keeper bike Im in my 60's been riding since I was 16, Ive owned Duke's 900 ss, Suzuki TLR super bikes, Kawasaki Z100R's and a bunch of dirt bikes and commuters, you name it iv'e possibility ridden it. I see many moving over to the Road Glide, my thoughts on them, their a real nice modern looking sled, the shark nose fairing is ok but I prefer the layout of the batwing for my long hauls across country. Iv'e been around a long time and come from a marketing back ground and kinda feel the RG is in a fashion cycle, I get that to attract more younger demographics. Iv'e heard all the spin on how much better they are in the wind etc, but id say the truth would be 5-10% less buffering on a storm day, I don't feel semi's that much for me to make the move over. At the end of the day a well sorted bike that gives you buzz is what its all about. Long live HD.

[billcarson]

I know that intersection 1:58! I used to go to the LA Fitness there and my old condo is 2 miles away near Prospectors! I just moved to North Jersey! Dude! We could've gone riding together! LOL I still visit the area to see my friends.

[ronbartell]

2019 Ultra. Love this bike. Stage 2. 8 speaker audio. Pro-action suspension front and rear. Mix of CD, Harley, Clearwater and Ciro 3d lighting. Not a stock bulb on the bike. Kahuna grips and boards. Front and rear cameras. Ton of other P&A upgrades. Rokform handlebar iPhone mount. It’s solid, no movement. Also ran a charging cable from cubby to tourpak so still have Apple play in torrential rain. 5th bike, 2nd Harley. Upgraded from a fat bob. Took a road glide for a test ride but felt like the bike had a hood and I’m not sold on the look.

[kenboody]

I have a 2000 ultra classic. I got it in 2019 for less than a used sportster. It only had 18000 miles on it.

[taffify]

New subscriber, 2015 Ultra Ltd. Detachables kit gave so many options as you mentioned. Love the heated grips, but at 5'8" with a 29 inseam, I bought a reach seat. Huge improvement over the stock and means I can put both feet on the ground. I have the standard air shocks. They dont leak and I dont really have a comparison. So they will stay for a while. Good vlog.

[JamesFrost]

I found a 2005 Screaming Eagle 103 Elecrta glide, a little dusty, everything works, runs great, 5062 miles for $8500. I couldn't say no. Even tho I just bought a 2004 Fatboy, 4044 miles, everything chromed out, all kinds of chrome additions, runs like a bat out of hell for $9200. Now I have two horses in the barn.
The first thing I added to both of them are thermostat fan assisted OIL COOLERS! Then fisheye mirrors. The Electra glide has $18, 000 invested in it. I enjoy it and I'm happy with both horses. Gotta get thermostat fan assisted oil coolers. (Ultra cool oil cooler)

[sevensinsvelocityshop]

I just picked up a 16 Ultra Limited Low as my first bagger, I think it compliments my old Dyna very well, I have the rough ground pounding hot rod, and the smooth nimble long hauler. Enjoyed your input

[tfmtrueformmotivations]

Just came across your video. Noticed from the video you actually live (or were riding near my area) recognized it all. 😊 I have a 2021 CVO ultra limited. So many things I like about it, and somethings I don’t. I had a road glide and traded for this, and there are some things I like about how the road glide feels and handles better than the CVO (my opinion) but I like the quality of items on the CVO where I think if you got them on stock with the street glide or the road glide they seem a little cheaper quality (my opinion). But thanks for the video. Do you ride in this cold weather often? I do once in a while.

[RafaelJimenez-hzgu]

What a great video. I too Love and seriously hate my Harley. I have added, changed, and or upgraded my 15 ultra from suspension, lights engine stage 2 etc. to make matters worst last Saturday I had to replace my water pump for the second time and the fans 1 time.
Still will I ride another bike, Hell no!

[jeffreylayton]

Just came across your video while looking for comparisons of ultra limited with/without tour pak. I just traded in my 2013 road king for a 2018 ulta limited 115 anniv edition with 5926 miles on it. I saw one for sale a couple yrs ago that had the quick disconnect and thought that was a sweet idea. missed that one tho. My plan was to get the conversion kit and pit it on this one. By the way, HD has taken this item out of their catalog and if a dealer doesn't already have, they can't get it. I did get one for $600 before I even had the bike. Picked it up yesterday and rode it around for a couple hours. While admiring my bike and thinking about the ride, I starting rethinking the tour pak conversion. Really not sure at this point. Thanks for the video and I've been on alot of those roads you were on.