View Poll Results: Do you think the 2010 Wide Glide should be called a Wide Glide?
Yes - It has the key features that make it a WG
211
40.42%
No - It may have a few features, but it's not a WG
148
28.35%
I really don't care what they call it
132
25.29%
I STILL like egg salad
31
5.94%
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2010 Wide Glide Poll
Oh, and please check the original posted poll question
It never asked if the labeling department thinks it should be called one.
Do you think the 2010 Wide Glide should be called a Wide Glide?
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My understanding was that the original concept of the WG was to be Harley Davidson's "factory chopper"....what was the motivation behind turning a complete 180° and turning the "image" of the bike from the factory "chopper" to the blacked out factory "bobber" ESPECIALLY when they already have two "bobs" in the dyna line.
Anyone who rides a HD must realize that image is a big part of owning a specific bike. Particularly with HD's. I never once said I didn't LIKE the new WG, just said it doesn't say Wide Glide to me as the entire image of it has been changed...to me it is akin to taking a sports car and reintroducing it as a 4 door sedan but under the same name. Sure, it may be an appealing car but does it elicit the same emotions that the original concept did?
Motives....obviously money.....blacked out is "in" right now....bobbers are "in" right now....not to mention there are alot of people who are hurting financially and it has been "cheapened".... so my feeling is that the moco is trying to appeal to a different (maybe younger) crowd by producing 3 blacked out, bobber style dynas.
Anyone who rides a HD must realize that image is a big part of owning a specific bike. Particularly with HD's. I never once said I didn't LIKE the new WG, just said it doesn't say Wide Glide to me as the entire image of it has been changed...to me it is akin to taking a sports car and reintroducing it as a 4 door sedan but under the same name. Sure, it may be an appealing car but does it elicit the same emotions that the original concept did?
Motives....obviously money.....blacked out is "in" right now....bobbers are "in" right now....not to mention there are alot of people who are hurting financially and it has been "cheapened".... so my feeling is that the moco is trying to appeal to a different (maybe younger) crowd by producing 3 blacked out, bobber style dynas.
Last edited by cleefurd; Aug 20, 2009 at 12:23 PM.
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danktat wrote-"Oh, and please check the original posted poll question"
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It never asked if the labeling department thinks it should be called one.
I answered the original question, with a polite "WTF" and an answer as to why I think it SHOULD be called a Wide Glide. Besides it is one chasis-wise.... with some "custom" black paint added, and a head scratcher of a rear fender.
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It never asked if the labeling department thinks it should be called one.
I answered the original question, with a polite "WTF" and an answer as to why I think it SHOULD be called a Wide Glide. Besides it is one chasis-wise.... with some "custom" black paint added, and a head scratcher of a rear fender.
Last edited by cleefurd; Aug 20, 2009 at 12:44 PM.
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I posted the entire article, but pointed out the WG highlights. Sounds like I'm not the only one who thinks it's a new model. And judging from the poll, 118 others think so too.
Press Release #2
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROLLS OUT NINE NEW MODELS FOR 2010
More Performance, Features and Value Across Six Motorcycle Platforms
MILWAUKEE (July 25, 2009) - Harley-Davidson roars into 2010 with nine new motorcycle models, the most expansive new-product introduction in the history of the Motor Company. Across six model platforms, Harley-Davidson achieves a fusion of tradition and technology in a motorcycle product line that offers more power, luxury, and style, and more value.
"This ambitious new motorcycle launch reaches to our riders with the incredible passion that Harley-Davidson has inspired for more than a century," said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Core Customer Marketing. "We are thrilled to offer our customers nine new models and a full selection of products for 2010 that lets their enthusiasm for enjoying great motorcycles continue at full throttle."
Highlights of the 2010 Harley-DavidsonŽ line include:
As the new king of the Harley-Davidson Touring line, the Electra GlideŽ Ultra Limited model delivers the performance upgrade of a Twin Cam 103 engine, and features standard equipment items previously offered only as accessories on regular-production Harley-Davidson Touring models.
The new Road GlideŽ Custom model looks lean and mean, with a slammed suspension, 18-inch front wheel and a new 2-into-1 exhaust system.
The Wide GlideŽ returns as an all-new DynaŽ model done in old-school chopper style, with black laced wheels, a chopped rear fender, black "wire" sissy bar, 2-1-2 Tommy Gun exhaust and an optional flame paint scheme. Priced starting at $14,499, the Wide Glide is also a great new value.
The new Street GlideŽ Trike brings stripped-down, hot-rod styling to the three-wheel category, and joins the Tri Glide Ultra ClassicŽ in an all new Trike family for 2010.
Dressed in satin chrome and denim black, the new Fat BoyŽ Lo presents a darker and lower interpretation of the motorcycle that still defines the fat-custom segment.
The 2010 Street GlideŽ model gets even more hot-rod soul, with updates that include a larger front wheel, slimmed-down exhaust, and a new tail light assembly. Street Glide takes a classic Harley-Davidson Touring profile to a low, light and lean extreme.
No motorcycle on the road today matches the modern street attitude of the three exciting models in the Harley-Davidson VRSC family: V-RodŽ, Night RodŽ Special and V-Rod MuscleŽ. The explosive performance of the liquid cooled RevolutionŽ V-Twin engine keeps VRSC at the top of the power cruiser food chain in 2010.
The American motorcycle legend that is Harley-Davidson SportsterŽ features six models for 2010, including the $7,999 Iron 883 introduced mid-year 2009 and four others priced less than $10,000.
Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO), masters of shimmering chrome and bold paint, offers four new limited-production models for 2010. The CVO SoftailŽ Convertible is a versatile urban touring motorcycle, while the CVO Street Glide is a high-performance hot-rod bagger. The CVO Ultra ClassicŽ Electra GlideŽ and CVO Fat BobŽ models are refreshed for 2010 with new paint schemes and styling details. All CVO models are powered by a Twin Cam 110 engine, the largest displacement V-Twin offered by Harley-Davidson.
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Still waiting for someone to buy one, chrome the motor, change to a FB rear fender and tank (bigger than the one that's on the new WG) and put some apes on it.
Then again, why didn't HD just put a 21" and apes on the FB to begin with? Probably closer to the 'old' WG.
Maybe, when I wear mine out, I'll do it!
Then again, why didn't HD just put a 21" and apes on the FB to begin with? Probably closer to the 'old' WG.
Maybe, when I wear mine out, I'll do it!
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I think the new Wide Glide is a hot looking bike. We're all hard pressed to agree on a stock bike, because we all in turn personalize our bikes to our own individual tastes. For me I've always hated the Bob Tail Fender and am happy to see it gone. Hopefully the Cross Bones will lose it's fender next.
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Willie G. and his wife opted out of the following ride since rain was looming, and Bill D. went for two pit stops which was great. The rest of the day, and into the night I ran with locals through-out the Wisconsin back-woods. Those people are awesome every one!
I see the poll is leaning away from recognizing the latest Wide Glide for what it is labeled. I'm losing, but not entirely alone. Guess the more things change the more they stay the same.
Last edited by cleefurd; Aug 24, 2009 at 03:38 PM.