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First Impressions
« on: October 12, 2009, 01:15:31 PM »
Only got to put 150 miles on her yesterday...Compared to the 08 Ultra, well there is no comaprison!  Didn't get a chance to do anything heavy, want to scuff the tires up and get a few miles first.  Fit and finish are fantastic (rained all weekend so I got the chance to go over every sq inch).  Paint is show quality..that new frame/rear end/suspension etc will be sweet if the 150 miles are ANY indication.  I felt no need to think about upgrades ie stage one, mufflers etc. (YET!), I was very disappointed that the map set with the on board GPS was dated May 2007, (been on the phone and to dealer both and it seems this is the most current version available, BOOO).  Also disappointed that the mic/speaker set for helmet was an obsolete part # instead of the brand new "BOOM mic set as featured in the parts book, got that fixed this mornin'.  Will SOON upgrade to the new J&M speakers for a little extra sumthin in the tune dept.  All in all, I'm still walkin around with a big ol' chubby and an ear to ear grin!
Ride safe
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2009, 01:20:18 PM »
Quote from: Opossum on October 12, 2009, 01:15:31 PM
Only got to put 150 miles on her yesterday...Compared to the 08 Ultra, well there is no comaprison!  Didn't get a chance to do anything heavy, want to scuff the tires up and get a few miles first.  Fit and finish are fantastic (rained all weekend so I got the chance to go over every sq inch).  Paint is show quality..that new frame/rear end/suspension etc will be sweet if the 150 miles are ANY indication.  I felt no need to think about upgrades ie stage one, mufflers etc. (YET!), I was very disappointed that the map set with the on board GPS was dated May 2007, (been on the phone and to dealer both and it seems this is the most current version available, BOOO).  Also disappointed that the mic/speaker set for helmet was an obsolete part # instead of the brand new "BOOM mic set as featured in the parts book, got that fixed this mornin'.  Will SOON upgrade to the new J&M speakers for a little extra sumthin in the tune dept.  All in all, I'm still walkin around with a big ol' chubby and an ear to ear grin!
Ride safe



 Good to hear, I guess if we can say the bad things about Harley, It's nice to know there is something good !!!!

 Congrates
 Ride safe

 Marty
« Last Edit: October 14, 2009, 08:29:46 AM by 110 Mofo »
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2009, 01:22:11 PM »
Glad you are happy with your new bike but sorry for guys like me with older bikes that still think they are ok until you read reports like yours and others who say how good the 09's and up are.     :cherry:
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2009, 06:12:55 PM »
  congrats on the bike. nice to hear you are happy with the scoot.  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2009, 04:19:51 AM »
Great looking bike, Congrats and ride safe.  :mango:
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2009, 12:02:01 PM »
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2009, 04:39:14 PM »
Congrats on the new bike - I just got my Blue/Titanium SEUC last month.  My impressions mirror yours.  This is probably the nicest bike I have ever seen and certainly the nicest I've owned.  Now, I know that exhaust note is a very subjective thing, but for a stock exhaust mine sounds incredible.  It kind of sounds like the police bike from hell - a very authoritative note indeed.  How does it sound to you? 

 Ride safe and enjoy the new scoot!
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2009, 05:30:53 PM »
my three wishes

1 that I didn't have 9 nice new shiney screws in my ankle
2 that I had the money for a new bike
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Congrats on the new ride  :bananarock:
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2009, 06:11:46 PM »
Quote from: LoneCustom on October 14, 2009, 04:39:14 PM
Congrats on the new bike - I just got my Blue/Titanium SEUC last month.  My impressions mirror yours.  This is probably the nicest bike I have ever seen and certainly the nicest I've owned.  Now, I know that exhaust note is a very subjective thing, but for a stock exhaust mine sounds incredible.  It kind of sounds like the police bike from hell - a very authoritative note indeed.  How does it sound to you? 

 Ride safe and enjoy the new scoot!
I'm waaayy past loud exhaust, we do a couple 5k trips a year and those 5-600 miles days get kinda hard on the ol ears.  I think this exhaust is louder and more deep than the Screamin Eagles and dual exhaust on the 08, I LIKE IT!  Just ordered new J&M speaker set for sound upgrade, put glove box doors and Kury ISO wings (instead of the little highway pegs) My wife's only complaint (except$$$) is her Kury fold down foot rests and ISO floor boards don't fit, we'll find somthin though.  Congrats on your new toy also!
Ride Safe,
Mike
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2009, 06:51:13 PM »
Quote from: BUBBLEHEAD on October 14, 2009, 05:30:53 PM
my three wishes

1 that I didn't have 9 nice new shiney screws in my ankle
2 that I had the money for a new bike
3 Jessica Biel


Congrats on the new ride  :bananarock:

Ouch!  What's the rest of the story? 
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2009, 07:11:07 PM »
Wish I had a good story to go with it. Slippery floor sat foot down alittle funny, rolled it over and shattered my fibula.
Had surgery last monday. I will to have to live through all of you and the TV for the next six weeks. I look forward to reading everyones posts. Everyone be careful out there


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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2009, 08:37:12 PM »
Nice bike...............congrats
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2009, 05:44:49 PM »
Congrats on the new scoot. Got m/ Blue / Silver one in mid September and have a little over 3,000 mile on it now with no problems at all. Ride safe!
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2009, 11:34:34 AM »
Quote from: Opossum on October 14, 2009, 06:11:46 PM
I'm waaayy past loud exhaust, we do a couple 5k trips a year and those 5-600 miles days get kinda hard on the ol ears.  I think this exhaust is louder and more deep than the Screamin Eagles and dual exhaust on the 08, I LIKE IT!  Just ordered new J&M speaker set for sound upgrade, put glove box doors and Kury ISO wings (instead of the little highway pegs) My wife's only complaint (except$$$) is her Kury fold down foot rests and ISO floor boards don't fit, we'll find somthin though.  Congrats on your new toy also!
Ride Safe,
Mike
Yep, I'm not one for loud exhausts, either.  I think deep describes it best - or maybe basso profundo...  Anyway, I like it!  Rock on!  :bananarock:
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Re: First Impressions
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2009, 08:44:57 AM »
Quote from: LoneCustom on October 14, 2009, 04:39:14 PM
Congrats on the new bike - I just got my Blue/Titanium SEUC last month.  My impressions mirror yours.  This is probably the nicest bike I have ever seen and certainly the nicest I've owned.  Now, I know that exhaust note is a very subjective thing, but for a stock exhaust mine sounds incredible.   It kind of sounds like the police bike from hell - a very authoritative note indeed.  How does it sound to you? 

 Ride safe and enjoy the new scoot!

You're absolutely right.  Whatever sounds best for you, is the best exhaust to get.  I personally thought that the stock cans on both my 07 SEUC and my '10 SESG made them sound like Gold Wings running on two cylinders.  Just didn't have the HD "rumble" for me.  I replaced the SEUC with true duals and Vance and Hines Ovals.  Great sounding mufflers and a moderate increase in performance.  On the SESG, I just put Vance and Hines 4" Basic Slippons on and left the CAT in the collector.  The CAT knocks some of the volume of the V&H's but now the SESG has a nice HD "rumble" to it.  You have to go with what you like.  :)

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