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Old 02-26-2017, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
Please step slowly away from the crack pipe! They already have one!
No they don't! Uncle Paul is asking about a model that is NOT currently available. At least, that's my assumption. I assume he knows about Ultras and CVOs. And, as I pointed out, none of those make his list.

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I'm guessing since I pulled some of the bells and whistles off my old Ultra, I sure wouldn't be interested. Any new Harley would probably still need suspension work and a better seat to be really comfortable. My ultimate Harley would be... a frame I could build up with aftermarket parts. Well, and tins, I don't have a problem with those. Don't get me wrong, I think a stock Harley is still a fine motorcycle, but for something like you're talking about, I think you'd have to build it to really get that grand touring machine. And 4 cylinders? It would be more like a Harley with a 120 S&S, and that motor would handle it just fine.

I loved those. I'd take an FXRT with an S&S motor and baker 6 speed with upgraded fork guts and shocks over any of the new Harleys. That's the only Harley model on my wish list I don't already have.
Wouldn't that be cool! I keep thinking about putting an S&S 124LC in an FXR. Wooooo...
 
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They could add a few things and change the riding position of a V-Rod.....
 
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They could add a few things and change the riding position of a V-Rod.....
Now yer talkin'. And find a place to put 8 gallons of gas.
 
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Originally Posted by IdahoHacker
Well, let's take a look:





Nope, same chassis as all HD Touring models.



Nope, same two cylinders as all HD Touring models.



Nope, same space as all HD Touring models with the Tour Pack.



Nope, same hard bags and Tour Pack as all HD Touring models with the Tour Pack.



Nope, same fuel tank as all HD Touring models.



Nope, better than "standard" Touring models, but same LED lighting as all current Special, Ultra and CVO HD Touring Models.



Nope, same 100% EPA/CARB compliant tune as all HD Touring models.


There are zero current HD Touring models that meet the OP's list of features.



Well what the op is asking for just don't make any sense now does it and it will never happen. So my answer stays the same.
 
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ive said it for years ....make a bigger bore version of the revolution motor and build a touring bike from there.
I liked my vrod but it wasn't practical as a 2 up touring machine , hence the ultra limited .
 
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Well what the op is asking for just don't make any sense now does it and it will never happen...
I agree, hence my reply regarding automatic training wheels.
 
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I think this thread just gave me diarrhea.

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why on earth would you want a bigger, heavier harley?
 
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Harley touring is "Grand" enough already. If you need more than that, take a car.

What's really needed is a sport-touring bike IMO. Make it lighter, you automatically make it faster and give it more range. Give it some real suspension while you're at it.
 
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THey thought about it in the 70s

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2016/09/19/harley-davidsons-project-nova-look-might/
 


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