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Old 11-15-2015, 03:37 PM
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Default Modern Harley classic shape with modern electronic aids

When will Harley use modern electronic aids on their bikes to reflect the prices they are gouging us with?

Here are the list of things Harley must install if they want to attract new customers who are spoilt with electronic aids:

1. Dual disc brakes on all bikes
2. Linked ABS
3. Ohlin suspensions
4. Ride Modes (dry/wet/race modes depending on weather and condition)
5. 6 Axis traction controls like Yamaha R1 and Ducati Panigale
6. Cornering ABS (can use fist full of brakes while leaning without dropping the bike).

We all want this classic Harley look but it's about time Harley stop price gouging and start looking after their company by investing in modern technology to attract new buyers.

Do you guys think i am asking too much? I mean after all the prices we've paid for our Harley are exactly the same prices we've paid for our Ducati Panigale 1299s and the new 959
 
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Old 11-15-2015, 03:42 PM
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Gouging? It's a free market, you don't have to buy it. I don't need all that **** on a bike, nor do I want it on one.
You should go work for their marketing team, because they've been doing it wrong for the last 100 years, lol.
 
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Gouging? It's a free market, you don't have to buy it. I don't need all that **** on a bike, nor do I want it on one.
You should go work for their marketing team, because they've been doing it wrong for the last 100 years, lol.
That. If I wanted all of that crap I'd buy an R1 (or a 2017 CBR1K).
 

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Sell your Harley and buy something else, then you can snivel on another forum.
 
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What I want is a motorcycle that takes no skill to ride.
 
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Yea, you are asking way too damn much.

Heighten your skills a bit and you will forget about some of that.
 
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Originally Posted by Hasher
What I want is a motorcycle that takes no skill to ride.
Look no further


 
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On Ducati forums do owners bitch about paying inflated prices for bikes with tons of tech but crappy looks?
 
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I dont need all that junk and dont want it. Just computer components that are big money to replace 4-5 years down the road.
 
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I am talking making bikes for young people - not old people lol
 


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