View Poll Results: New forum section dedicated to new Softtail models
That seems like a good idea.
39
45.35%
The new model belongs in the Dyna section.
0
0%
The new model belongs in the Softtail section.
24
27.91%
The new model is not a Harley.
1
1.16%
Harley can shove it's new model up it's %$$.
8
9.30%
It doesn't matter.
3
3.49%
Where am I?
3
3.49%
Just pass it along.
1
1.16%
Whatever.
5
5.81%
....
2
2.33%
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2017
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From: Uptown Bay Area, Cali
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Guys,
It seems like no one here wants the new 2018 Dyna models to be included in this forum. While I can understand that, this new model isn't exactly a "Softtail" either, in regards comparing it the Softtail model before. It seems like there should be a new forum dedicated to this new bike. The reason I bring this up, my father is looking for a new bike, he is 70+, and he is looking for a smaller bike than his old FLH. I would like to see if anybody is starting to make a new FXRT style fairing for these new bikes, but once again, it doesn't seem right posting that here or in the Softtail section.
What do you guys think about a new 2018+ Softtail section for these new bikes.
And before anybody starts ranting about why the new model, I believe the same was said about the FXR when it first came out. How it "betrayed" Harley's image, but now it is revered.
Thanks,
Dave
It seems like no one here wants the new 2018 Dyna models to be included in this forum. While I can understand that, this new model isn't exactly a "Softtail" either, in regards comparing it the Softtail model before. It seems like there should be a new forum dedicated to this new bike. The reason I bring this up, my father is looking for a new bike, he is 70+, and he is looking for a smaller bike than his old FLH. I would like to see if anybody is starting to make a new FXRT style fairing for these new bikes, but once again, it doesn't seem right posting that here or in the Softtail section.
What do you guys think about a new 2018+ Softtail section for these new bikes.
And before anybody starts ranting about why the new model, I believe the same was said about the FXR when it first came out. How it "betrayed" Harley's image, but now it is revered.
Thanks,
Dave
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,312
Likes: 28
From: Allyn, WA
There needs to be a new section as there really are no 2018 Dyna models. As far as calling them Softails, that name still fits as they are still simulating the look of a Hardtail with a suspended rear end.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,066
Likes: 259
From: Northstreet, michigan
Yes, start a new section.
Considering that there are no 2018 dyna models, the invisible section fits them just fine.
softails go in the softail forum. .. no need for a poll.
this is a softail.. :
softails go in the softail forum. .. no need for a poll.
this is a softail.. :
Last edited by cvaria; Dec 10, 2017 at 09:50 PM.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,515
Likes: 887
From: Upstate New York
Guys,
It seems like no one here wants the new 2018 Dyna models to be included in this forum. While I can understand that, this new model isn't exactly a "Softtail" either, in regards comparing it the Softtail model before. It seems like there should be a new forum dedicated to this new bike. The reason I bring this up, my father is looking for a new bike, he is 70+, and he is looking for a smaller bike than his old FLH. I would like to see if anybody is starting to make a new FXRT style fairing for these new bikes, but once again, it doesn't seem right posting that here or in the Softtail section.
What do you guys think about a new 2018+ Softtail section for these new bikes.
And before anybody starts ranting about why the new model, I believe the same was said about the FXR when it first came out. How it "betrayed" Harley's image, but now it is revered.
Thanks,
Dave
It seems like no one here wants the new 2018 Dyna models to be included in this forum. While I can understand that, this new model isn't exactly a "Softtail" either, in regards comparing it the Softtail model before. It seems like there should be a new forum dedicated to this new bike. The reason I bring this up, my father is looking for a new bike, he is 70+, and he is looking for a smaller bike than his old FLH. I would like to see if anybody is starting to make a new FXRT style fairing for these new bikes, but once again, it doesn't seem right posting that here or in the Softtail section.
What do you guys think about a new 2018+ Softtail section for these new bikes.
And before anybody starts ranting about why the new model, I believe the same was said about the FXR when it first came out. How it "betrayed" Harley's image, but now it is revered.
Thanks,
Dave
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,448
Likes: 2,299
From: NW Ohio
Harley calls them Softails. That makes them Softails.
The main problem lies in the model names. Fat Bob Dyna vs Fat Bob Softail.
I have no dog in the fight, but I think having a "Serengeti" (M8 Softail internal designation) section would be beneficial for both the Softail & Serengeti owners/buyers to keep technically unrelated, but similarly named, topics apart.
But...whatever...
The main problem lies in the model names. Fat Bob Dyna vs Fat Bob Softail.
I have no dog in the fight, but I think having a "Serengeti" (M8 Softail internal designation) section would be beneficial for both the Softail & Serengeti owners/buyers to keep technically unrelated, but similarly named, topics apart.
But...whatever...
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 11,468
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From: Idaho
On the other hand, as long as we're wordsmithing the new names, since there's a Street called a Street Rod, and the 2006-7 VRSCR V-Rod was previously the Street Rod, does that mean that the Street is now a V-Rod, or does it mean that the VRSCR was really the first Street?
Discuss.
Last edited by IdahoHacker; Dec 10, 2017 at 11:14 PM.
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Pretty much both of these^^. Plus, they only have one shock, "down there" somewhere. So...Softail.
On the other hand, as long as we're wordsmithing the new names, since there's a Street called a Street Rod, and the 2006-7 VRSCR V-Rod was previously the Street Rod, does that mean that the Street is now a V-Rod, or does it mean that the VRSCR was really the first Street?
Discuss.
On the other hand, as long as we're wordsmithing the new names, since there's a Street called a Street Rod, and the 2006-7 VRSCR V-Rod was previously the Street Rod, does that mean that the Street is now a V-Rod, or does it mean that the VRSCR was really the first Street?
Discuss.
we also need a subforum for ham sammiches with jalapeńo potato chips and peach iced tea
Last edited by cvaria; Dec 11, 2017 at 07:36 AM.
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From: Malta
I Voted That's A New Idea.
But I add it needs to be done as a sub-section of the Softail section of the forum.
2018 - Softail section mostly due to the big changes happening in the bike frame not because three Dyna models where integrated in the range.
But I add it needs to be done as a sub-section of the Softail section of the forum.
2018 - Softail section mostly due to the big changes happening in the bike frame not because three Dyna models where integrated in the range.