Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (flhtcu) Touring
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🔧 Service Schedule & Parts
Affiliate · we may earn| Service item | Every | Typical cost | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢️ Engine oil + oil filter | 8,000 km / 5,000 mi or 12 mo | $60-120 | 🛢️ Buy → ⚙️ Buy → |
| 🌬️ Air filter | 16,000 km / 10,000 mi | — | 🌬️ Buy → |
| ⚡ Spark plugs | 16,000 km / 10,000 mi | — | ⚡ Buy → |
| 🔗 Chain & sprockets | 80000-160000 km (replace) | $250-500 | 🔗 Buy → |
| 🛑 Brake pads | 15000-30000 km | $60-140 | 🛑 Buy → |
| 💧 Brake fluid | 32,000 km / 20,000 mi or 2 yr | — | |
| 🛞 Tires | 10000-20000 km | $350-650 | 🛞 Buy → |
| 🔩 Major service | 32,000 km / 20,000 mi | $500-900 |
What Buyers Should Know
All-new 2009 touring chassis
2009 marked a full redesign with a stiffer single-spar frame, wider swingarm, and 2-1-2 exhaust, giving noticeably better high-speed stability and load capacity than pre-2009 Electra Glides. This makes 2009+ bikes far more desirable to touring buyers.
Check the compensator sprocket
Twin Cam 96/103 models of this era are known for noisy or failing primary compensator sprockets — listen for a loud clunk or rattle at startup and idle. Also verify the stator/voltage regulator and look for oil weeping around the rear cylinder base.
103 engine lifts resale
2012–2013 FLHTCUs came with the Twin Cam 103 and command stronger resale than the 96-powered 2009–2011 bikes. Low-mileage, well-farkled examples with service records hold value well, though the 2014 Rushmore update softened prices on all earlier years.
Top 10 Accessories
Curated picks for the Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (flhtcu) Touring — owned, ridden, recommended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (flhtcu) Touring good for beginners? +
Not really — the Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (flhtcu) Touring is better for experienced riders.
Is the Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (flhtcu) Touring reliable? +
The Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (flhtcu) Touring has no widely-reported critical reliability issues. 0 minor issues are documented — see the Common Problems section above.
Is the Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (flhtcu) Touring good for daily use? +
Better as a weekend/track bike than a daily — it's a specialist machine.
What gear should I buy for a Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (flhtcu) Touring? +
Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (flhtcu) Touring, covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads — see motoryk.com/bikes/harley-davidson/electra-glide-ultra-classic-flhtcu-touring/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.