My new Harley Davidson Ultra Classic

**1200custom** · 9th May 2008, 18:53

you must be doing a shit load of travelling, those kms are stacking up quite nicley

**Divot** · 18th August 2008, 16:05

Just over Six and a half months of ownership of the Ultra, Yep still love it and now 13,000km on the clock.

Only problem was the selector switch for the stereo, Kept rolling AM to FM to CD, fixed with new switch under warranty.

The only regret so far is that I was not able to take the bike and ourselves up to the states for sturgis and the 105th celebrations.

**scumdog** · 18th August 2008, 16:40

Originally Posted by Divot

The only regret so far is that I was not able to take the bike and ourselves up to the states for sturgis and the 105th celebrations.

My dream is to head off to Sturgis in 2011 on my own bike - and spend a few months riding in the US.

We shall have to wait and see how generous Mr Lotto is..

**Griffin** · 19th August 2008, 21:31

Originally Posted by scumdog

We shall have to wait and see how generous Mr Lotto is..

Ahh, Mr Lotto... he is a wanted friend for many of us but good to oh so few. It is probably the only way I would ever get to Sturgis also... will keep my fingers crossed

**n0regret5** · 20th August 2008, 07:47

JESUS thats a monster. don't put her down, what ever you do!!!

**Divot** · 29th October 2008, 23:06

Well it is just nearly 10 months of ownership of the Ultra ( picked up 9th Feb 08) and over 17,000km. Had the 16,000km service done the other week and had the rear brake pads replaced. Had to replace the rear tyre as it was down to 2mm tread left. The only other problens with the bike was the master cylinder cover was showing signs of brake fluid marking.

That was untill the other day on our Labour Weekend trip with Auckland Hog. Heading south of National Park we stopped at the Last Spike, about 5km south of there the motor cut out and th head lights and spots went out. WTF pulled the clutch in an flicked the ingition switch and every thing came back let the clutch out and we were on the way again. Took the ultra into the dealer on Tuesday and spoke to the boss and workshop guys who scratched their heads. Said they would email the factory and see if anyone could throw light on the problem. Sure enough had a phone call today and have the bike booked in next Tuesday to get it sorted.

Still love the ultra and out there riding

**Horse** · 29th October 2008, 23:59

Good to hear. Loving my 2001 UC so far, although I can't say I was overjoyed about the broken drive belt I had 2 weeks ago.

**Bonez** · 30th October 2008, 04:48

Originally Posted by Horse

Good to hear. Loving my 2001 UC so far, although I can't say I was overjoyed about the broken drive belt I had 2 weeks ago.

According to a wee chappy at work you can get a belt that joins together with allen screws as a "get me home" solution. Could be worth looking in to Horse. Interesting enough there's a repair solution available for worn drive pulleys too. http://www.supermax.net/

**popelli** · 30th October 2008, 19:17

Originally Posted by Horse

Good to hear. Loving my 2001 UC so far, although I can't say I was overjoyed about the broken drive belt I had 2 weeks ago.

Belt drive on my glide shredded itself 12 years ago

I replaced it with a chain and sprockets and fitted a scotoiler

Maintenance is limited to refilling the scotoiler and checking teh chain tension every oil change

Replacement chains are a 15 min job vs about 5 hours for a belt

**Kiwibacon** · 7th November 2008, 20:01

Very nice putt Div, Its funny, i always used to say to my best mate "have u ploughed the south 40 with the tractor?" ( he rides a springer), He got so pissed off with me being stupid he told me to take it for a ride... yeah what a ride 5 mins became 40 by time i got bac. I said goodbye to him and headed bac to Wgtn and got me a new sportster. 12 months 30000 ks later i got a New 2008 low rider. now 10 months and 30000ks i now where u coming from bro.

**Conquiztador** · 15th November 2008, 14:34

Had a trial run on the new Rocker. Six gear box, 240 wide back tyre, 36.5 grade rake, single seat, forward controls and pullbacks with wiring hidden.

Not bad handling, but found that the steel pins fitted in the forward footpegs would quickly scrape the road when leaning over. Brakes were enough for me, no complaints there.

Used to home made long fork customs mainly rigid ones, and so I was used to the cornering technique: Have your weetbix in the morning and you will have enough umph to push her down in the corner. And even if she did handle the corners better then my 20"+ extended fork choppers, I was still a little dissappointed that for $30K+ I would not get anything better.

Motor and box was nice. No vibrations and sixth gear is something I was not used to. You listen to the revs, you check the speedo and see that you sit over the limit and all seems fine. Then you wonder: was there one more gear? And there is! And suddenly you are running her on idle at 150K/h.

Would have liked wide glide forks (just for looks) and the footpegs could easily be taken in 2" on each side! Add to that spoked wheels and the front a 21" and I might be convinced...

Nice. My verdict: 4 outta 5. But over $33K for the custom... Wonder if my kids would eat porrige for 3 years as I love them soo much...

**Divot** · 9th February 2009, 08:49

The Ultra is now 1 year old today, 24,484 km travelled.

Items I have fitted to the Ultra since I brought it are are Flames Running Borad kit that included shifter pegs and brake pedal, a rack for the top box and I have just fitted a zumo 550 GSP. Apart from normal service bit the front and rear brake pads have been replaced along with a rear tyre. Brought and new cigarette lighter as it fell out while riding along. Parts replaced under warranty, Steero mode switch, killswitch, front brake reservor cover, fuel filter and front wheel bearings,

Do I still like the bike? Hell Yes, as you can see by the distance travelled I and still loving the ride. Off to the National HOG rally next week then of to the South Island for two weeks. We will be covering Nelson to Invercargill and back in a figure of eight route.

Here is our planed route.
Leave Auckland 9:00 am from AMPS to Napier 19th Feb
Napier to Wellington 20th and 21st
Wellington to Nelson 22nd
Nelson to Golden Bay to Nelson 23rd
Nelson to Karamea 24th
Karamea to Hammer Springs 25th
Hammer Springs to Tekapo 26th
Tekapo to Queenstown 27th
Queenstown to Ta Anau 28th
Te Anau to Milford Sound to Te Anau 1st
Te Anau to Manapouri to Te Anau 2nd
Te Anau to Invercargill 3rd
Invercargill to Dunedin 4th via Catlands
Dunedin to Wanaka 5th
Wanaka to Frans Josef 6th
Frans Josef to Christchurch 7th
Christchurch to Akaroa to Christchurch 8th
Christchurch to Blenhiem 9th
Blenhiem to Wellington 10th
Wellington to Taupo 12th
Taupo to Auckland 13th.

So if there are anyone that may want to meet up with myslef "DIVOT" and the wife "Mrs DIVOT" give us a PM and I will send you my mobile #.

More to come and I will publish a trip log in the appropriate forum.

**peasea** · 9th February 2009, 13:36

Originally Posted by Holy Roller

With a machine like that one would be sending the registration fee off for the 1000 mile Grand Challenge. Its an awesome ride to get aquainted with ones bike, better with a bit of luxury while riding.

That challenge is sooooo tempting.

**peasea** · 9th February 2009, 13:42

Originally Posted by Divot

The Ultra is now 1 year old today, 24,484 km travelled.

Items I have fitted to the Ultra since I brought it are are Flames Running Borad kit that included shifter pegs and brake pedal, a rack for the top box and I have just fitted a zumo 550 GSP. Apart from normal service bit the front and rear brake pads have been replaced along with a rear tyre. Brought and new cigarette lighter as it fell out while riding along. Parts replaced under warranty, Steero mode switch, killswitch, front brake reservor cover, fuel filter and front wheel bearings,

Do I still like the bike? Hell Yes, as you can see by the distance travelled I and still loving the ride. Off to the National HOG rally next week then of to the South Island for two weeks. We will be covering Nelson to Invercargill and back in a figure of eight route.

Here is our planed route.
Leave Auckland 9:00 am from AMPS to Napier 19th Feb
Napier to Wellington 20th and 21st
Wellington to Nelson 22nd
Nelson to Golden Bay to Nelson 23rd
Nelson to Karamea 24th
Karamea to Hammer Springs 25th
Hammer Springs to Tekapo 26th
Tekapo to Queenstown 27th
Queenstown to Ta Anau 28th
Te Anau to Milford Sound to Te Anau 1st
Te Anau to Manapouri to Te Anau 2nd
Te Anau to Invercargill 3rd
Invercargill to Dunedin 4th via Catlands
Dunedin to Wanaka 5th
Wanaka to Frans Josef 6th
Frans Josef to Christchurch 7th
Christchurch to Akaroa to Christchurch 8th
Christchurch to Blenhiem 9th
Blenhiem to Wellington 10th
Wellington to Taupo 12th
Taupo to Auckland 13th.

So if there are anyone that may want to meet up with myslef "DIVOT" and the wife "Mrs DIVOT" give us a PM and I will send you my mobile #.

More to come and I will publish a trip log in the appropriate forum.

Looks like you have an awesome route mapped out, will PM you.