Customizing a 100th Anniversary Ultra

RichardS · Jan 26th, 2009, 05:37 PM

I too have a 2003 Ultra, so here's some pics of what I have done, just to give you some ideas......

Hobbit · Jan 26th, 2009, 06:03 PM

so what have you done to

looks good Rich

M' one. · Jan 26th, 2009, 06:03 PM

Nice ride, Rich.

horizonchaser · Jan 26th, 2009, 07:16 PM

Thanks TQ. Man, I wasn't aware of the chain tensioner time bomb. I will definitely look into THAT! Don't want those scattered plastic parts all over the place doing damage.
BTW, I spotted your ride while looking at this forum for the first time a while ago. Nice bike! I liked the picture of you and your lady with the ocean in the background! Sweet!
Biglew. thanks for the link. I looked at the replacement. Wow! It ain't gonna be a cheap fix, huh? I'll be saving my $$ for that.

Nice, nice , NICE, RichardS! You did yourself proud! Those pictures really inspire and make me think of all the possibilities.
You've got a real head turner there!
Ride Safe!

whatyardwork · Jan 26th, 2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by horizonchaser

I was wondering if I could get some feedback from this forum regarding changing my stock 100th anniversary Ultra with some minor things like the Live to Ride Eagle on the gas cap or by changing the Derby cover to the gold Live to Ride cover. I mean, I will still have the originals when I make the change. I'm not talking anything radical here but is this like a major taboo? I know that it is my ride, and I just like the way they look.
Thanks for any input!

Honestly I think the 100th bikes where so over produced that they will never attain that collectible status.I see these bikes everywhere I go.Dont get me wrong, if I had the money in 03 I would have bought one.But listening to many who did over the years has lead me to conclude most who did where left feeling somewhat betrayed by Harley.

flh classic · Jan 26th, 2009, 08:03 PM

Yeh, I feel Harley could have cut the production down,to compensate for the wait when you order the bike. Don't get me wrong it was well worth waiting.

biglew55 · Jan 26th, 2009, 08:08 PM

Here's my '03. I did a few mods.

and after a few more (including a clutch). This is the same bike.

whatyardwork · Jan 26th, 2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biglew55

Here's my '03. I did a few mods.

and after a few more (including a clutch). This is the same bike.

OK, The change from the Roadglide front end to the batwing leads me to believe were missing the accident photos?

biglew55 · Jan 26th, 2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by whatyardwork

OK, The change from the Roadglide front end to the batwing leads me to believe were missing the accident photos?

Nope. Was laid down early in it's life when a deer thought I was going slow enough for her, but at that point it went back together as a RG. About a year later my buddy bought an Ultra and I mad the mistake of riding it. It was all over.

joyflyin · Feb 3rd, 2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatyardwork

Honestly I think the 100th bikes where so over produced that they will never attain that collectible status.I see these bikes everywhere I go.Dont get me wrong, if I had the money in 03 I would have bought one.But listening to many who did over the years has lead me to conclude most who did where left feeling somewhat betrayed by Harley.

LOL, I know where there is an 03 RK sitting with only the test miles on it. The guy who owns it will not let anyone just push it around. He has them pick it up & sit the back end on a little dolly or if it's a short distance, he will have them pick the back end up.

I thought he was nuts, but after hearing the appraiser, he might be onto something.

Jan 26th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#11
RichardS Moderators Ride: 2003 Ultra Glide Join Date: Oct 3rd, 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,085 My Mood:	Re: Customizing a 100th Anniversary Ultra I too have a 2003 Ultra, so here's some pics of what I have done, just to give you some ideas...... __________________ *Did the '60's really happen or was that a dream?*

Jan 26th, 2009, 06:03 PM	#12
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 FAST 103 Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,678 My Mood:	Re: Customizing a 100th Anniversary Ultra so what have you done to looks good Rich __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jan 26th, 2009, 06:03 PM	#13
M' one. Play The Throttle Ride: 2008 FXDF Join Date: Nov 23rd, 2008 Location: Belfast. Posts: 264 My Mood:	Re: Customizing a 100th Anniversary Ultra Nice ride, Rich.

Jan 26th, 2009, 07:16 PM	#14
horizonchaser Play The Throttle Ride: 2003 Ultra Classic Join Date: Oct 23rd, 2008 Location: Uxbridge, Ma. Posts: 221 My Mood:	Thanks TQ. Man, I wasn't aware of the chain tensioner time bomb. I will definitely look into THAT! Don't want those scattered plastic parts all over the place doing damage. BTW, I spotted your ride while looking at this forum for the first time a while ago. Nice bike! I liked the picture of you and your lady with the ocean in the background! Sweet! Biglew. thanks for the link. I looked at the replacement. Wow! It ain't gonna be a cheap fix, huh? I'll be saving my $$ for that. Nice, nice , NICE, RichardS! You did yourself proud! Those pictures really inspire and make me think of all the possibilities. You've got a real head turner there! Ride Safe! Last edited by TQuentin1; Jan 26th, 2009 at 10:27 PM. Reason: follow on post

Jan 26th, 2009, 08:03 PM	#16
flh classic Start The Engine Ride: 03 classic Join Date: Dec 25th, 2008 Posts: 42	Re: Customizing a 100th Anniversary Ultra Yeh, I feel Harley could have cut the production down,to compensate for the wait when you order the bike. Don't get me wrong it was well worth waiting.

Jan 26th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#17
biglew55 Community Guru Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 2,253 My Mood:	Re: Customizing a 100th Anniversary Ultra Here's my '03. I did a few mods. and after a few more (including a clutch). This is the same bike. __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean Ride it hard and ride it far!

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