Harley Davidson Ultra - Ludicrous or Luxurious 

Love my 2017 Ultra Classic. I’ve taken Ms Wolf across the country from California to Illinois, and she wouldn’t have made the trip on any other type of bike… she remembers the time we rode from Nor-Cal to Spokane Washington in one shot on my ZZR1200… she said never again… Ha! She calls the pillion seat her Teddy Bear seat. I remind her not to fall asleep back there. I don’t use the Harley GPS, it got me lost in Oakland around the harbor at 2 am… not a good place to be. 😬 I do wish mine were blacked out, instead of the chrome. Good on you for taking the FLHTCU out for a spin Mr TAYM.

I love my ultra limited, and I liked your description of it as well. They do use Brembo brakes front and rear. Just like the triumph, torque is more important than horsepower, you want the low rpm power, not 12,000 rpm power. Expensive, but if you can go 100,000 miles with regular maintenance and no issues, the cost per mile isn't bad. 😁😁😁

….or hideous 😂 Morning Mr TAYM, I can see it having a place in it’s homeland, or other countries with 1000’s of mile long roads, but not here in Blighty. Even going from Lands End to John O’Groat’s it will be barely warmed up 😂

Watching this video it just make me happy Man, I can feel how happy you are! Wish you all the best and so many happy miles on your new HD!!!!

I have a 2017 CVO Ultra Limited and I absolutely love this bike. I did put new exhaust, a Star Racing 30/30 cam, and a bigger intake, with a breathable oil dip stick to help with crankcase pressures so there's no oil sumping on this beast. It will absolutely go if ya want it to!!! Get one and you won't regret it!!!

Marvellous Mr TAYM; what a fabulous motorcycle, you'll havre to tell Mrs TAYM that you've found the perfect winter bike 😀.

I borrowed one of these for a few hours when my Dyna Low Rider went in for it's first service. Now I've never understood the the logic or purpose of a 6 speaker audio system on any motorbike. But riding down the M1 with a naughty boy speed set on the cruise control and sat in a perfect bubble of calm with Radio 4's Womens Hour on the radio - at last I understood 😂 Senses test: Taste - Rack of ribs with barbecue sauce. Smell - Ditto Looks - USS Battle Cruiser Sound - Crackle of hot charcoal Feel - just marvellous

I just picked a 2020 Ultra Limited w/ the 114 C.I. , stock with 100 HP/122 Ft/lb. torque. Less than 50,000 miles for under $12,000. The ride is awesome, it's so smooth. The motor has nothing but power band. It handles like a bike half its size and weight. Getting a Baker Drivetrain Grudge Box installed now. It's also getting a heated Saddlemen Roadsofa Extended reach seat, LED turn signals and brake. Going to get a Stage IV at the end of August probably. Headed out to Sturgis end of this week. I'm taking the long way.

The BMW R18 might be a better option, its got a reverse! My Low Rider at 300kg is quite a job getting it in the garage and inclines are to be avoided at all costs! Love the Street Glide/Ultra, even at 33k. Great review, thanks.

Probably not a better bike for a road trip, I had a 2016 Street Glide Special, I did over 35000 miles on mine in 5 years.. I toured Europe 4 times... proper continent crusher, I rode from Prague to Calais in one day just stopping for fuel and coffee.. got off fresh as a daisy at Le Shuttle!

I love Harley's, Chevs and freedom I think I want to move to Texas haha. Thanks TAYM.

Good review , a bike for a very specific purpose. Nice if you do the mileage on fast motorways and A roads but I can see a problem for most of us here in the UK. Our garages are not big enough to do a U turn in, so a level of manual handling is required. Pushing 400Kg about is no joke if there is even a slight incline. Maybe you could include a manual handling section in your future reviews (or maybe not, the thought of dropping expensive bikes might stop dealers lending them out 😀).

What a bike! As a kid, watching programmes like CHIPS (California Highway Patrol), this is the type of bike I dreamed of riding. The dream is still there but unfortunately the bank balance isn't. The nearest i'll get is maybe a Meteor 650, but they are still worlds apart! Great review Mr T, and yes, I'm sure Mrs T would find that rear armchair quite acceptable.

Nice one TAYM, nice bike and great for doing big miles, love the all black colour scheme too...

Watched this over breakfast in bed and got in to trouble for spitting tea on the clean quilt cover when you said the price 😂

This bike is so comfy and relaxed, you might fall asleep.

Great video. Mat Laidlaw a Harley dealer in So Cal. Watch his touring videos, spectacular scenery. I'd love that Ultra to tour Europe. Cheers.

Just bought a 2021 with less than 3000 on clock 1 owner from new totally immaculate

I have been riding for over 45 years had all kinds of motorcycles k1600gtle goldwing r1200rt vrod suzuki 1150 yamaha 650 turbo now I ride a ultra limited 2016 and enjoying every mile. All it needs is a tall windshield driver backrest and highway pegs. Drive safe.

She's a beast m8. Looks the part. You'd have to sell 3 bikes to pay for it and for the room in the garage 😁😆😅🤣😂. Sounds like you really enjoyed it. I think it's great that you are lucky enough to ride the variety of bikes that you do for the rest of us to get an idea about bikes we wouldn't normally have an opportunity to look at.👍

Like it? Yes. Do a lot of open road long distance journeys? Yes. Do you have £33,000? No. These start at $A46,000 in Australia. When you add a passenger and fuel and luggage youre likely at 750 kg. Plus you need a garage or shed with two opposing entrances as tgey are hard to move around. Also you need a flat roadside to park them . Lovely once you get rolling. Eat up the miles and not be shagged out in an hour My nearest city ....has 50,000 ? population....is 100 miles away. Even nearest shop is 60 mile round trip with no diversions. So these tourers have their use. Its just a lot weight and for a Harley heaps of money , especially if you add stage 1 or 2 or 3 and custom exhaustetc etc etc. $A60,000 is way out of my budget nice as ot is. Its why Ive had secondhand Kawasaki Nomad, a 1600 Yamaha, a 1900 Roadliner and a ghastly Honda F6B Wing over the years as the purchase price was affordable. Because Ive always had a sportsbike as well !

So, so pleased Mr TAYM has discovered the joys of a big bike (I do recall you giving the Goldwing a hard time haha). I love big bikes and the only thing stopping me buying one of these is the price tag, hey ho, Great review TAYM👍

Well you've excelled yourself with this one Mr TAYM, Marvellous 😀😁 I can picture the grin on your face even although I can't see it. You've simply got to get Mrs TAYM on the back because when you do you'll be sure to be headed towards one in your garage 😯😉😄 "Don't knock it till you've tried it" as my father used to say 🤔😏😮😯😄

What a beauty, all day comfort with plenty of power for 2up touring , my wife would love the pillion seat and probably fall asleep. Thanks TAYM

Love my 22 ultra limited!!!!!!!!!. It is a very heavy beast though 😮

I rented one a few years ago for about a week. Extremely comfortable for long distance highway work but it was one of the most top heavy bikes I’ve ever ridden. At low speed with a full tank, six gallons, it’s a handful.

I rode this bike 2 up. Awesome bike but i found the suspension a little firm. I was expecting it to be more supple like other cruisers.

The mirrors are a downside. Instead of paying for new bigger ones, I just added extensions to the stalks for better viewing. A bike you can ride in your slippers.

Soon be asking your lady to be sewing on badges to a sleeveless denim jacket soon...if you test ride anymore Harley's..😊

Wow all it needs is a TV for the passenger TAYM don't normally like the plastics on these but in the black it looks pretty good and the sound on Harley's is always fabulous when you buying one ? 😉👌👍

Lacks for nothing! 🙄 Apart from stabilisers when you come to a stop! 🙄🤣

The limited is the best choice 👌

Just picked up a 6 year old road glide today. Always hated Harleys now I’m a HOG.

Here Down Under we get RDRS with our Limited. Just in case.😊

Sorry Mr Taym this is not my thing. Little easygoing is all I require. Each to their own 23:29 though ad Freddie found at the Copdock show, missed you in Sunday.

The best bike I have ever owned.

That’s one full on dashboard… it’s like a car 😊

Must be only Harley model hard core gang bikers won't buy...imagine it, when the "accept" prompt turns up they would be sitting there saying sod off or similar biblical terms and get nowhere.

Brilliant video Taym. Were you as nervous as I was at the beginning?

I suppose it's real purpose is for riding the vast distances in wide open countries like the USA and Australia. It's not ideal on UK roads, nice looking bike though.

Ye gads! You are certainly covering all bases, from scooters to R.V.s. The view from the dashboard made it look as if you were driving a bus 🤣. I suppose it makes some sense if you intend to make all of your rides on the motorway 😂. Royal Enfield have nothing to worry about there..... 😁😁.

They are brembo brakes and they are very good.

the thumbnail to this video is anazing... any chance to obtain it?

I have the highway king and love it but I may consider getting this… thoughts?

The brakes are made by Brembo for Harley

Yippee ky ay! Nice bike, great sound, I think more steak and ribs rather than kebabs and wraps!!

My experience of Harley brakes is that they are made by G Plan. 🤣🤣🤣

Would have been the perfect bike for a 2 up review... ;) I presume this behemoth has a reverse gear?

Did look "good" in all black: and I don't like all black bikes, lol!!! Can't get past the weight though.....nearly 1/2 tonne???

Mic is great with a wind screen and big bikes. My father told me not to ride the W800 because he likes the sound with the Concours. Lol. This sounds like the bike for you. The last time I heard you sound like a little school girl was on the BSA. Make room in the garage!

Two HD in a couple of months. I'm worried about you.🤔

If its lighter than my monkey I.m getting one. 👍

Would I have one if money was one problem ? to true I would 😊

Luv mine😅

Have ago on a free wheeler trike or Ultra Trike carry large amounts of gear on a trike by yourself on the Freewheeler & on the Ultra Trike got a lazy boy seat for pillion to sleep in🤣 & carry everything you need & the kitchen sink.Come in blacked out engine & not black grey,blue or green.Also don't have to worry about the weight on ankles & got a reverse.

It has its place but that isnt UK roads.

Ohhhh TAYM you could be in dangerous territory, if you let Mrs TAYM sit on that I reckon you'll be a lot poorer than you are now 🤣🤣🤣

I’m sure I was first but in another dimension 😊

Needs a back rest...!

Brakes on ultra limiteds and I think baggers are brembos just without the name if you RU-vid it the video should come up

I've Always Loved me Neal Patrick Fry

I've had a Dyna and a Road King but never loved a bike more than my '21 Ultra Limited. I have tweaked it to fit me like a glove and it is perfect for me! Most important upgrade was installing Legends suspension & Khrome Werks pipes. More popular in North America is the Road Glide with the "sharknose" frame mounted fairing, which they say is more stable at highway speeds than the fork mounted fairing on the Ultra Limited. They are the same bikes except for the fairing designs and components within the fairings. I had my choice of the two bikes in the same colour & price and went with the best looking one IMO, the Ultra Limited in Snake Venom green/purple! It is mad bad! LOL🛵💨

Looks like, sounds like, smells like, it must be..... Harley!

Not my cup of tea.

bit posh for you ol son ,, get me a kebab ;; brakes are nissin ;

3rd😂

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G’day Taym. First off I need to let you know I have changed my name, if you hadn’t noticed 🙄. No longer NW, now S4B😂😂Should not have used my name to start with, this one also reflects more accurately who I am😂. As you know I sold my ultra earlier this year, a big mistake I feel. Although I wouldn’t have all my lovely Royal Enfields & Bellissimo Moto Guzzi. When I was married the ultra was true blue bonza, perfect for two up long distance, great for our roads in the land of oz. However my personality did change, not for the better either. Seems on the whole a genuine bad boy attitude does come with this brand. It often attracted the wrong type of person to me. Having said that, I did love it. Anywho mate ride safe, shiny side up. Hooroo for now 🏍👍😁