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07' FLHTCU Ultra Classic
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I am looking for a 07 Ultra Classic, Fuel Injection, 1584cc Twin Cam 96. I
am trying to find out what the average mpg is for this bike? I presently
ride a 2000 Dyna Covertible and average at 46.5 mpg commuting to work. I
like the bike and the way it performs. The problem is MY performance, my
60 year old bones are not taking the pounding that well these days. So I
thought I would try the FLHTCU as the last bike before riding off into the
sunset.
I commute 80 miles to work and it is all interstate riding. Thanks in
advance for your comments.
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had an 02 Ultra classic got around 42 mpg. Now ride an 06 electric glide 62
miles round trip to work and get around 35 mpg.
I thought they stopped making the convertible in 97, or maybe I just stopped
looking at them because I liked the Ultra better, only I don't really need a
c.b. since I never used it.
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I commute 75 miles to work on my Ultra, I'm getting about 40 mpg right
now, but I'm always wfo.
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I am 55 years old and recently purchased a 07 Ultra. I've put several
thousand miles (mostly highway) on 'er to date. The bike that I own
does generate transmission noise at low RPM in 5th gear. There is some
discussion that this is due to spur-cut gears. Sixth gear is great for
economical gas mileage; a recent 360 mile road trip had the bike
averaging 50+ MPG @ 65 MPH! It is heavy but no more so than
say.........a Gold Wing. An acquaintance recently broke his wrist
trying to support a Gold Wing when it, "went over" at a stop sign.
Engine heat might be a concern depending on locale and driving
conditions (stop-n-go). I'm in Nova Scotia (Canada) and it is not a
concern ......... some days the added heat swirling around the fairing
is welcome (Arizona eat your heart out). The motorcycle has lots of
power and is eye-fetching. I'm not positive, but I think the 1600cc
engine is the largest commercial air-cooled on the market at this time
(Screaming Eagle notwithstanding). I believe any air cooled engine of
this displacement that meets EPA specifications would most likely
suffer a degree of design problems. This is not mentioned as an
excuse. I'm sure Harley could quite easily design a water cooled
engine.......... the question is..........would it still be a HD,
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Good grief! That's depressing!
Well, I am 57 also, 5' 10'' and now 195 lbs (down from 260 lbs last
summer).
I don't have any problems with the Ultra. I balance it ... not muscle it.
I actually feel more in control of it now, as compare to when I was a fatty.
:-)
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hmmmmmmmmmm? I believe the Gold Wing is the best high speed touring
motorcycle in the world ....... Japanese engines are very
exotic .......... they also (all?) become mundane very quickly. As a
HD owner yourself, the Ultra will hold no surprises for you. That
being said I believe it is best employed on the highway, at speeds
around 65-70 mph. If the performance that I am receiving to date
continues, I'll be a happy camper (cost notwithstanding).
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