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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 10:52 AM
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Rumor------Harley will add at least one "BOLD NEW COLOR" for 2018 model line up.

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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by OldPhat
Rumor------Harley will add at least one "BOLD NEW COLOR" for 2018 model line up.

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Bold Vivid Black?

Originally Posted by Dynamick
A modern version of the FXRT? We can only hope.

Less weight, decent suspension and brakes. Bullet fairing. I would be in line for that.



Harley would be shooting themselves in the foot if they brought back a modern FXRT. If done right, it would cut into their big profit margin baggers.
 

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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 12:42 PM
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Harley would be shooting themselves in the foot if they brought back a modern FXRT. If done right, it would cut into their big profit margin baggers.
why would it need to be cheaper than the touring line?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MoRider
I know but you guys are just going to have to wait ! Lol
The first public appearance of the new bikes will be at the Kansas City plant open house August 25th and 26th hope to see you there!
Typically the new bikes are revealed at the Harley Museum over Labor Day. I would be surprised if that changed.

My neighbor helped jockey bikes for a photo shoot recently. He confirmed that the bikes will have two tires.

Moco employees take pride in being able to keep a secret. Not to mention there are consequences if they don't.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 01:31 PM
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News Flash:

There will be price increases!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisHo
why would it need to be cheaper than the touring line?
It wouldn't, yet, it should fall below the price range of a touring rig if they want to sell in quantity. I love Dynas. I own one. I would love to see this brought back.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 02:35 PM
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I am sitting at a Denny's outside of Sturgis. Lots of talk about bikes and this year's lineup. Someone said they will be offering a black street glide this year.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nevada72
Typically the new bikes are revealed at the Harley Museum over Labor Day. I would be surprised if that changed.

My neighbor helped jockey bikes for a photo shoot recently. He confirmed that the bikes will have two tires.

Moco employees take pride in being able to keep a secret. Not to mention there are consequences if they don't.

Was it a contractor who leaked the M8 engine photos last year?
 
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Originally Posted by Tony P
It wouldn't, yet, it should fall below the price range of a touring rig if they want to sell in quantity. I love Dynas. I own one. I would love to see this brought back.

Wasn't it called the Switchback?
 
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Originally Posted by Dynamick
Was it a contractor who leaked the M8 engine photos last year?
Keep in mind a lot of leaks are planned as bait to grab attention and spark interest. Same with the IPHone releases--those 'leaked' images and such aren't always really leaks but planned as part of a pre-marketing campaign. They want the consumer to know just enough to get excited and tune in.
 
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