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2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic Motorcycle reviews
Reliability
5.0
Overall quality
5.0
Performance
4.9
Comfort
4.9
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Mike Kennedy
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Reviewed on June 2, 2006
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
5.0
The bike had 6K on it and was owned by a HD Exec. I got a good deal and the bike had the 95 big bore installed already. My previous bike was a 2002 Lowrider that was pretty tricked out. I never test rode one but many friends I now made the switch to the E-Glide family and loved them. Count me in! I wasn't sur...
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The bike had 6K on it and was owned by a HD Exec. I got a good deal and the bike had the 95 big bore installed already. My previous bike was a 2002 Lowrider that was pretty tricked out. I never test rode one but many friends I now made the switch to the E-Glide family and loved them. Count me in! I wasn't sure how I would adapt and oh yeah there is the "old man bike" stigma. Who cares? One ride on the Classic and I was in love with it. It has put the fun back in my riding experience and the wife loves the comfort of it. I really like having the stereo while cruising and the stock stereo sounds great to me even when cruising down the interstate. I love having the tour-pak on the back for storing stuff and the fack that you can lock it. Peformance with the big bore kit is very good and I would recommend it espeically for two up riding. I have Screamin Eagle pipes and the Wildthings EFI tuner. Lots of torque and cruises rock solid at 80MPH. I have no regrets and would do it again. This is the Fat Daddy Caddy of morotcycles and it's the only way to ride!
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Kevin Bragg
Charlestown, New Hampshire
Reviewed on May 7, 2006
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
5.0
I rented one last summer so I could actually test ride one. Too bad you can't just go to any dealer and test one. I loved the bike. It rode and handled great. But it definately needs more power. Loved the trunk and bags. The stereo was cool. Have never experienced that before on a motorcycle. don't be...
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I rented one last summer so I could actually test ride one. Too bad you can't just go to any dealer and test one. I loved the bike. It rode and handled great. But it definately needs more power. Loved the trunk and bags. The stereo was cool. Have never experienced that before on a motorcycle. don't be surprised to see completely updated FLs in 2007. They're the only ones left that haven't been in the past few years. Hopefully they address the power issue. Definately the coolest and best looking dresser of all.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
5.0
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John
Angels Camp, California
Reviewed on August 17, 2005
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
5.0
Even though my g/f and I have dynas (Lowrider for her and Wideglide for me), we wanted a bigger bike for more comfortable two-up riding. The seat is very uncomfortable for me, but I have another on the way from Mustang. The handling is very good thanks to the 1" axles and better swingarm that Harley ad...
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Even though my g/f and I have dynas (Lowrider for her and Wideglide for me), we wanted a bigger bike for more comfortable two-up riding. The seat is very uncomfortable for me, but I have another on the way from Mustang. The handling is very good thanks to the 1" axles and better swingarm that Harley added a couple years ago. Overall...a great bike that I look forward to using for 400+ mile days when the new seat arrives.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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Me
Riverbank, California
Reviewed on May 24, 2005
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
5.0
I have had a few Harleys in my time. I almost gave up because I have had back surgery. After surgery it got to the point to where riding became uncomfortable. Bought a Deuce softtail and thought maybe the new ones ride better. Well it lasted 2 1/2 years. Had to make a decision. Well I gave her one last shot. ...
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I have had a few Harleys in my time. I almost gave up because I have had back surgery. After surgery it got to the point to where riding became uncomfortable. Bought a Deuce softtail and thought maybe the new ones ride better. Well it lasted 2 1/2 years. Had to make a decision. Well I gave her one last shot. Bought the Classic and was not disappointed. It is so comfortable. I had no back issues. I could ride all day long with no complaints. This is the bike for me. It is very stable around speeds of 70 to 80 mph. A good all aroung bike.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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saesa
Toronto, Ontario
Reviewed on May 10, 2005
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
5.0
This is no speed machine but it is not designed for that.Buy a crotch rocket for that. It will go fast enough as far as Im concerned.This bike loves to run around 70 miles an hour all day and in total comfort. Its heavy but once your rolling it feels like a feather. There is no better bike made in my opinion....
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This is no speed machine but it is not designed for that.Buy a crotch rocket for that. It will go fast enough as far as Im concerned.This bike loves to run around 70 miles an hour all day and in total comfort. Its heavy but once your rolling it feels like a feather. There is no better bike made in my opinion.The only other Harley I might consider buying would be the Heritage softail. If you want to cruise in style and comfort look no further this is your bike.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Bopper
Bear, Delaware
Reviewed on April 24, 2005
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
5.0
I've always wanted an H-D Dresser and after years have passed, I finally got one. The 2001 Electra Glide Classic. Best bike I ever bought; it's got power, speed and comfort. You name it, it's got it. I've owned it for 3 years & would never think of buying anything but a dresser if I was to purchase a...
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I've always wanted an H-D Dresser and after years have passed, I finally got one. The 2001 Electra Glide Classic. Best bike I ever bought; it's got power, speed and comfort. You name it, it's got it. I've owned it for 3 years & would never think of buying anything but a dresser if I was to purchase another bike.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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DON
DENVER, Colorado
Reviewed on February 22, 2005
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
5.0
I picked it up in late October and have not had a lot of warm weather to ride it. This bike is just what I wanted, I have had other Harleys and some Japanese bikes and this one is perfect for me. Very comfortable, handles BETTER than my Dyna Low-Rider, plenty of storage, plenty of brakes. After the 500 mile b...
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I picked it up in late October and have not had a lot of warm weather to ride it. This bike is just what I wanted, I have had other Harleys and some Japanese bikes and this one is perfect for me. Very comfortable, handles BETTER than my Dyna Low-Rider, plenty of storage, plenty of brakes. After the 500 mile break-in, I put on Sampson pipes and the stage-1 air cleaner kit, and re-map kit. Gained some h/p and torque, (maybe 10 of each) plus I like the rev limiter increase. I have taken the revs to 6200, so the re-map does work. Have cruised at 90 mph for a 25 mile stretch and it is very solid, also much better that the Dyna. I will get a top end speed this summer. I have always wanted a Harley dresser and I am very happy with it. Motorcycles should fit you right, I had to get new seats, new handlebars, and new floorboards (it had mid-controls and I put on Police floorboards) for my Dyna before it felt good, I have ridden Road Kings and Softails and I would also have to get at least new bars for those. I had expected to have to buy something new for the Electra Glide, but I did not. I might have said this before, but I am very happy.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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