Hey look. Something shiny!!

[chornbe]

I'll be honest, at this point and time I'd buy an Ultra before I bought a GW. The fit and finish is just fantastic on the Ultra, and it still gives you the experience of riding a motorcycle. I've ridden a few GL1800's, and they are simply boring. The easy maintenance and repairs on the Ultra are also a selling point for me. I wrench on 99% of my own stuff, and  the less time it takes, the more I can ride.

I'm still PO'd at H-D's corporate idiot for what he did to Buell, though. so no H-D product for me for a LONG time.

Buy a used one.

You'll get the bike you want, HDI doesn't get any of your money, and they're so well supported in the aftermarket, that short of needing a complete engine replacement, you'll never have to enter a Harley dealership for anything. Ever.

There is simply no other MFGer so well supported, so thoroughly in the post-sale market. It's pretty incredible, and it should be a serious consideration for anyone seeking a bike of a style that Harley makes (cruisers and cruiser-dressed tourers).  

[county]

The problem with those Ultra's is the requirement that you wear assless chaps if the temp drops below 70 degrees.

[chornbe]

Chaps are, by definition, assless.
That redundancy helps the rest of us understand.
I really have no idea what I mean by that.  

[Zixxerpilot]

Buy a used one.

You'll get the bike you want, HDI doesn't get any of your money, and they're so well supported in the aftermarket, that short of needing a complete engine replacement, you'll never have to enter a Harley dealership for anything. Ever.

There is simply no other MFGer so well supported, so thoroughly in the post-sale market. It's pretty incredible, and it should be a serious consideration for anyone seeking a bike of a style that Harley makes (cruisers and cruiser-dressed tourers).  

I've been pondering that, and secretly shopping for a used XB12S. I'd also look at a Uly if the price was right.

On that note, has anyone else noticed the Tuber Buells seem to be rediculously high priced? I used to see them all the time for under $2500 in great shape, now nothing under $4000 seems to pop up. XB's are less money even!