2013 Harley Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra

 2013 Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra Review
Once again setting the standard as the “tourer’s touring bike”, the new 2013 Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra takes comfort, convenience and functionality to the next level. All the outstanding handling properties of the unique “shark nose”, frame-mounted fairing are combined with the added convenience of a deluxe King Tour-Pak carrier, fairing lowers with integral glove boxes, a huge 1690 cc Twin Cam 103 engine, anti-lock brakes and a Smart Security System all standard.

But the New FLTRU Road Glide Ultra doesn’t stop at functionality. This modern beauty showcases all the attention to detail that Harley-Davidson is known for. For riders who believe the road should never end, the Road Glide Ultra was designed for you. Engine Type use Twin Cam 103, valves pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, two valves per cylinder, air-cooled. Displacement is 1690 cc, with Bore and Stroke use 98.4 mm x 111.3 mm, and Compression Ratio 9.6:1. Fuel System use Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), with Air Cleaner Fiberglass, washable, and Lubrication System use Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler. Gearbox use 6 number of speed, with Primary Drive use Chain, and Final Drive use Belt.

2013 Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra Front Brake use Twin Disc, 32 mm, 4-piston fixed, and Rear Brake use Single Disc, with 4-piston fixed, and Anti-lock Braking System. 2011 Touring Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra Front Forks Suspension use 41.3 mm telescopic, with triple-circuit damping, and 117 mm suspension travel. Rear Suspension use Shocks Air-adjustable, with 76 mm suspension travel. The innovative Harley-Davidson Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's powerful engines. Frame typeMild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded.



Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra is Instruments High beam, running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, cruise control, ABS (optional).

NEW FLTRU MODEL UNIQUE FEATURES

Styling
• Black powder-coated, Twin Cam 103 engine with chrome covers and “103” identifiers
•Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
•Black, 28-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels
• Chrome, Aluminum Profile Laced wheels optional
• “Wind-splitting” frame-mounted fairing with cockpit-style, wrap-around instrument cluster and stylized headlamp shroud
•New Headlamp shroud and windshield trim
•Chrome, low-profile fuel tank console
•Clear-lens reflector-optics headlamp
• Clean rear fender and low mount license plate module with LED illumination

Powertrain
•Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• New Rubber-mounted, air-cooled, 1690 cc Twin Cam 103™ engine with “103” identifiers
•Integrated oil cooler
• 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission with integrated Isolated Drive System (IDS)
• Rider-initiated Engine Idle Temperature Management Strategy (EITMS)

Ride
•Stainless steel, easy-reach touring handlebar
• One-piece, two-up Electra Glide classic comfort stitch seat
• New Sculpted seat for improved comfort and easier straddling
•Isolated Drive System (IDS) for smooth acceleration
•Dunlop “Multi-Tread” rear tire construction
•New Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) standard
• Brembo 4-piston front and rear caliper with dual front rotor brake system
•New Vented fairing lowers
•41.3 mm telescopic front forks
•6-gallon fuel tank
•Air-adjustable rear shocks
• Passenger backrest integrated into Tour-Pak lid with wrap-around armrests
•Clear, Lexan windshield
•Mid-frame air deflectors
• Barrel key; steering head-mounted ignition; fork lock common with ignition key

Storage
•Injection-molded hard saddlebags; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
• New Deluxe injection-molded King Tour-Pak with woven-nylon soft luggage liners, storage pockets and unique Road Glide Ultra medallion; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
• Two glove boxes, integrated into fairing, with spring return lids
• Two glove boxes, located inside fairing lowers, with snap-on covers Gauges and Controls
• Fairing-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer; time-of-day clock on CD player/stereo; dual trip meter; low fuel indicator light and mileage countdown feature; low oil pressure indicator light; engine diagnostics readout; LED indicator lights; 6-speed indicator light; cruise control indicator light
• Tachometer with fuel, voltage, oil pressure and ambient air temperature gauges
• Hazard warning integrated into self-canceling turn signal controls
• Electronic cruise control with set, resume, accelerate and decelerate

Gauges and Controls
• Start, engine cutoff, left/right turn signals, horn, hi/low beam, stereo system, channel, ultra CB/intercom, cruise control hand controls
•AM/FM/WB and CB antennae
• 4 speakers, 20 W/channel, Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio System w/AM/FM/WB receiver, CD/MP3 player, and CB/Intercom
•Accessory connector under seat
• Auxiliary audio input on radio face; accommodates any line-level audio output device (CD/MP3 player)
• Rear speakers, intercom, CB radio, two CB/intercom/sound system headset (option); single headset included

NEW FLTRU Road Glide Ultra 2011 and 2012

•New PowerPak setup includes:
• Large 1690 cc, Twin Cam 103™ engine with “103” identifiers
• Smart Security System with proximity-based,
hands-free security fob
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
•New Tour-Pak carrier
• New Vented fairing lowers with integrated glove boxes
• New 4-speaker, 80-watt Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio System
• New Sculpted seat features lower seat height, greater rider comfort and easier straddling
•New Paint color options