Great job on putting this site together! I've 'lurked' around and found this to be a great source of information.
I'm a long time rider, first time CVO owner. I can't believe I own a bike with a dashboard!
I'm Charles, and I'm currently deployed to Iraq. I'm a contractor supporting the US Marines at Al Asad, Iraq--in the heart of the Anbar Province. I've been here since December 2005, and hope to leave sometime early March 2007.
I heard of the new and improved HD models back in July. After much research, I knew one of the Ultras were being built for me. I had to work through my daughter in the states to make the deal for me, but after working through several unique obstacles, I can now say I am an owner of an 2007 FLHTCUSE2, 'smurf-colored'. According to an official HD Brake Certification (required for Japan registration), my bike has a manufacture date of September 11, 2006-neat...
One thing I'm not too happy about is the horsepower reported on this certificate. This certificate, from a Market Compliance and Vehicle Identification Specialist at HD Customer Service, reports the horsepower rating as 87hp@4000rpm. I'm a bigger fan of torque, but still disappointed in this reported hp.
I normally live/work in Okinawa, Japan, supporting the USMC IIIMEF. When I leave here, I'll have to go through the states and make arrangements to ship my bike to Okinawa.
Thanks for all the info posted on this site.
The last 6 of my VIN: 952081