2006 Harley-Davidson Touring

The Ultra for 06 is the last 5 speed 88 twin cam ultra. There was a lot of excitement over the 07 models with the 6 speed 96 inch twincam however they are slower and noiser than the 06. They have the same engine as the 88inch but it is stroked a little for the 96 inches.

The engine and drive train easily handled my 6'6" 280 carcas along with my lovely wifes vivacious body. The rpm range is much wider than that of my old 80" Evo, so there is less down shifting. It is well balanced and very stable. It's not like my 100 inch chopper but thats why I have 2 bikes.That bike isnt comfortable like the glide either. I use the glide on all my long trips and week long treks to places far and wide.

The FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide is the ultimate touring motorcycle from Harley-Davidson, made even better for 2006 with the addition of a redesigned adjustable Tour-Pak with LED side lights
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and the new 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon with CD/AM/FM/MP3(or XM etc. input)/Weather Band/CB/Intercom/Navigation combo (THE BEST !). Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection, passenger sound system controls, CB radio and intercom system, cruise control and full instrumentation are all standard but this one has been upgraded to include the Navigation ($1200).
Custom One Time Color added ($1,000): two-tone deep flip/flop Dragonfly Green (changes from green/gold to deep green to bluish green) and Vivid Black - a special one time custom color offered by Harley Davidson.
SCREAMING EAGLE UPGRADES for added Torque and HP:
SE Air Intake
SE Exhaust System
Warranty: Existing thru March 2008(unlimited mileage)
Chrome Cup Holder
Leather Saddle Bag Covers
Euro Antennas (Smaller and cooler than original whips)
Black and Chrome Air Cleaner cover (Screaming Eagle) for different look. Original Chrome cover available also.
Tour pack liner & Chrome luggage rack available.
Windshield pouch & Chrome trim.

For those who want it all. The Ultra Classic® Electra Glide®. Down to the EFI Twin Cam 88 core, it’s everything you expect a Harley road machine to be. Powerful. Refined. Legendary. Then it ...

... goes further in the ways of creature comforts. Comfort-stitched saddle with wraparound passenger backrest. Spacious hardbags and a restyled, two-position King Tour-Pak® with new LED side lights and more passenger room. Vented fairing lowers keep legs cool. Reduced clutch lever effort. Integrated storage. Electronic passenger controls. Cruise. A new Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon. But the best music is when rubber meets a few million miles of road.

FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide features:

Vibration-isolated, 1450cc Twin Cam 88 engine with ESPFI
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
New low-effort clutch
Bat-wing, fork-mounted fairing
New 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon
Vented lower fairings with storage compartments
New locking GTX nylon alloy adjustable Tour-Pak with LED side lights
Tour-Pak mounted tail/stop light
Locking GTX nylon alloy saddlebags
Custom-fit soft luggage liners
Comfort-stitch touring saddle
New lower passenger backrest
Full instrumentation (electronic tachometer and speedometer, fuel gauge, voltmeter, oil-pressure gauge,
ambient air temperature gauge and odometer/tripmeter)
CB and intercom
Passenger sound system and CB/intercom controls
Electronic cruise control
Triple-disc brakes
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I purchased a 2006 Harley-Davidson Street Glide in mid-August and then a couple of weeks ago I purchased a Harley-Davidson sissybar, backrest pad and luggage rack to accessorize the bike. Everything was as advertised. I love the bike. The accessories are installed and very functional. The products were in great shape as advertised and I paid less than buying brand new. All will serve us well on our trip to Sturgis in August of '09. Thanks eBay!
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GREAT ROAD BIKE...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

I bought a 2006 Electra Glide Classic a couple of years back because it was supposed to be "the" motorcycle to have. This summer I rode it to Alaska and it was 100% reliable. I decided to try something else when I got back and took an opportunity to buy a new Victory Vision Tour Premium at a good price. I rode the Vision a total of 1160 miles in two days bringing it home. All I can say is that I'm glad I didn't test ride the Vision before I took the Harley to Alaska. I had no idea that a motorcycle could handle as well or be as comfortable as the Vision. I think I would have been miserable for those 6,300 miles on the Harley if I had known how much better it could be. If what you care most about is making noise and riding something that everyone else is riding, get the Harley. If you want a really comfortable touring bike that handles like a dream, get the Vision. Yes, I do realize that this will not be popular with Harley riders that haven't tried the Vision.

Bought this bike for touring. Have already taken one weekend trip to the mountians and two Sunday rides. Great bike at a great price, just what we were looking for. Plan to have many years of riding on it. I would recommend a Harley Davidson Ultra Glide Classic for anyone looking for a comfortable touring bike.

I bought mine new in May of 06. I ordered mine with a carb. and screamin eagle pipes, stage one kit. The first week the front brakes started to squeal. Then a light went out. The light was minor and was addressed at the shop. Fast forward 2 years and my front brakes still squeals. Overall the bike is great. Nice radio cruise control is great. I replaced the short windshield that comes with the bike....I couldn't see due to wind buffeting, went with an 8 in tall windshield. That's it...still running like the day I bought it and is a blast to ride!!! Would I buy another? Yes....

I've had Harleys, Sportsters, Dyna's, and a Road King. The 2006 Ultra I bought was used, It had just over 13,000 miles on it. The 1450 engine is smooth and has a wider power band which is nice riding in the Mountains, I've put just over 5000 miles on the bike in the month I have had it.

I decided to purchase an Ultra for the creature comforts, cruise, AM, FM, Intercom, CD, tour pack & passenger seat for the wife. Every thing was as it should be until I started having problems with the face of the radio going out after talking with several others with this same radio, I have found this is not an uncommon problem.

As I write this, the Harley Shop has my radio out and they were kind enough to put one they had taken out of a wrecked bike so I could have a radio. They told me it had the same problem as mine did and the display face didn't work.

Another thing is the stock seat, Not real good for 500 or 600 mile days. So if your buying it to tour on be ready to drop another $600 or so for an Air Zeppelin seat. However my wife said the stock back seat was comfortable.

Over all I am very satisified with the bike, the more I ride it the more I like it. The performance is great for a bike that size. No problem with the reliability, gets 40 + MPG on the road if you keep out of it. The seat could be more comfortable in my oppinion, and the radio display needs to be addressed. The radio sounds great and works great even at highway speeds. (The display is the problem) The CB is nice and I feel gives a little added safety when riding with others, you can tell each other what your doing and advise of traffic passing or turns and DEER in the road.

All things being considered I would give it a 4.5 out of 5 I'm very happy with the bike and would not b e afraid buy another.

The power, reliability, and performance from the name we know so well. I'm not too sure about the factory seat, doesn't feel well on a long trip. The non locking saddle bags need to be changed, but the room inside them is great. The engine mounted to the frame gives the testosterone shake while at idle and the Rhinehart true dual exhaust gives a perfect rumble and pitch to the exhaust.

After 30 years of not riding , I decided that I wanted to feel the freedom of the wind in my face and the days of my youth. I made my mind up (after long talks with my wife)to take the plunge so to speak. I looked for Harley's all around my area and could not find what I was looking for. Then after days of looking on E-Bay I found what I was looking for ---- The rest is history , it's great to have the feeling of freedom for a few hours each week. I love my Harley and am happy with everything that happen during this purchase.
I would recommend anyone that wants to experience the feeling of riding again to go for it!

The bike was everything that I was looking for right down to the pinstripping color!
I sold mine just a week or so before this one became available. I knew exactly what I was looking for---this one was "it" and even more.

Verrrrrrrrry happy with my purchase