Model(s) covered: 2006 Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide
As free time becomes ever-more elusive, we find ourselves drawn to extraordinary experiences that fully exploit that precious luxury. And while piloting the latest motorcycle to roll out of Willie G. Davidson's Custom Vehicle Operations, it quickly becomes evident that the 2006 H-D Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic answers this need. As I rumble through New York's picturesque Hudson River Valley, cruising through small towns before powering back onto sinuous back roads, the powerful, luxurious Ultra Classic reveals itself as a head-turning custom built for long-distance touring. With one of the sweetest, smoothest power plants on two wheels, a slick-shifting gear box, and a competent chassis, the bike also benefits from creature comforts: a broad, comfortable seat, well-placed footboards, and handlebars that allow you to sit up straight without reaching. The large fairing and leg shields provide decent wind protection. The only reasons for stopping are for fuel or food—or to admire the sce
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