Will they still have their elitist "Project Rushmore" sub section. Hope not. Seems like a lot of people bitch that their ice cream is cold.

 

You're certainly entitled to your opinion, but if you ever sell your bike, I wouldn't use that line on someone who knows Harleys. You'll lose all credibility with them.

The 49mm front end and linked brakes are just two changes to the 2014+ bikes that make them significantly different, if not quite a bit better, than previous models...... FWIW...

I'm still happy with my '12 bagger and '03 Heritage..... but I'll wait a year and maybe add a Milwaukee 8 to the garage....

 

I had an '09 EGC and thank God I kept my '05 Roadie. Bigger, faster, smoother yada yada yada doesn't always enhance the riding experience. I took a balanced Softail for a ride, I remember starting it and thinking "I hear a Harley, where is it?"
I hated the '09, it was heavy, I had issues with the electric throttle, ABS, wheel bearings, and it rode like a truck compared to the '05. I finally sold it.
I also have a couple of Evos, they're a hoot to ride. I took the 92 FXRT/RLE sidecar rig to Sturgis this year, the sidecar loaded is around 500 pounds, the bike is stock except for a Mikuni and Supertraps and preformed perfectly for 5000 miles, I never really needed or wanted more power and NO, I don't baby it.
The point I'm trying to make here is all of this technology doesn't necessarily enhance the riding experience. If you can get past having to have the latest and greatest you can still have fun, hell, you're riding a Harley aren't you?

 

I hear from my source they will be promoting test rides.....

 

Keeping my 2011 Ultra limited, I will invest in a 131 Jims motor when I wear the 103 out. Harley is pricing themselves right out of the market. I can buy a dam nice car for 41,000 that they want for their butt ugly 2017 CVO

 

The need for better, newer, faster and more expense has run it's course for me. I have finally settled into my last new bike from HD. There will always be something else that you just have to have and then it becomes obvious........when is enough, enough?

 

You've got a touring bike and you're 29. That's exactly what HD is trying to do.
I don't know of a whole bunch of 18 to mid 20's that can afford a 25K or more bike.
The majority didn't know their **** from a hole in the ground, live in an apartment, with their parents, buddies, etc.
For many people...and this is a blanket statement if there ever was one...life changes at 30. House, responsibility, family, etc. As said, blanket statement.

Harley isn't looking to sell touring bikes to young kids. They have sportsters, breakout, etc., for them and priced accordingly.

I couldn't afford a HD until I was early 30's...and I only bought my 11 year old bike a couple of years ago.

And I plan on keeping my 05 for years to come. It's paid for.

 

I've invested too much into my Plain Jane 2010 Street Glide correcting the factory flaws and then customizing it to suit me to trade her out now. Paid off, factory flaws corrected and she looks Damn pretty. Is she the fastest at a stage 1 96Ci engine. Nope....but she runs and does what I ask of her and that's good enough for me.

 

Exactly my thoughts.

 

I won't pay crazy new bike prices anymore, so I buy used. Cars too; I can't afford a new Corvette, so I find low mileage used ones.

But, ignoring the CVOs, Harley prices are competitive with Goldwings, BMWs, Indians, and other bikes. In fact Indians top of line bike with a few extras is pushing CVO prices.

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