now i really need to go for a ride
Liquid cooled Twin
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From: Kentucky
Same here - never had a problem with air cooled, so why would I change to something that is more complicated with more parts to fail and more difficult to fix?
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Denver, co.
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From: Denver, CO
The Limited has a few other upgrades over the Classic to sweeten the pot. Heated grips, trunk liner, 6.5 infotainment, luggage rack, a few other things I can't think of right now. Those plus the twin cooling...which works...makes it worth the xtra 2k +/- IMO.
Last edited by Shep68; Sep 20, 2014 at 12:12 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Up North
For HD to remain competitive I think water cooling is a must, however I prefer the simplicity of air-cooled. People in hot climates will like the water cooled models better I suppose. My personal preference if I was buying new today would be air-cooled, but I might go water if the bike and the price was right.
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From: Midlands of SC
I am not sure about the HD's, but I had a vulcan 20 yrs ago and it had antifreeze in it. It probably should have been flushed and change every so often. Never did nuttin to it and had no problems. My wife still swares that it was the smoothest bike we ever had, at least on the back.
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From: Prior Lake, MN
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From: Maryland
Having had both, I would take the liquid cooling. That said, I don't have a lot of miles on my 2014 yet. As long as it stays reliable, I'm a fan of it. Definitely runs much cooler than my 2012 did.
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Joined: May 2014
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From: Pa.
Glad to hear no problems had heard head leaks maybe not true
Will say my 01 Deuce with 69K on has been a trouble free bike though ready for a upgrade
Test drove 15 ultra Thursday at York Harley open house yes like very much
Will say my 01 Deuce with 69K on has been a trouble free bike though ready for a upgrade
Test drove 15 ultra Thursday at York Harley open house yes like very much
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 618
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From: Maryland
They had some issues when they first came out. Seems most problems have been resolved at this point.