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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremyJustice
It's a custom bike build, it is no more or less sanctioned than any other custom built motorcycle.
The OP questioned if this was a new Harley model...not sanctioned by Harley simply means it is not a demo heading to production as Harley has nothing to do with the build. It is kinda cool though and would like to see the finished product.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 08:50 PM
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They could resurrect the FXR almost overnight, if they wanted. Hell, the baggers have had a stretched FXR frame for over 30 years. I never bought "manufacturing cost" excuse for killing the FXR. It was done for nothing but looks, 'cos the HD faithful howled that it didn't look like a Harley.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 08:53 PM
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Didn't they dump the Dynas because they weren't selling ?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 10:37 AM
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One question: Why?

You can build a pretty hot 96" Evo that'll fit right into that Evo chassis and blow away the M8 (and not sump either)
 
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Mattbastard
One question: Why?

You can build a pretty hot 96" Evo that'll fit right into that Evo chassis and blow away the M8 (and not sump either)
Lol

That's like asking, why do we drink beer or lay pipe? Why do we ride motorcycles?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 03:06 PM
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Lol

That's like asking, why do we drink beer or lay pipe? Why do we ride motorcycles?
We drink beer and ride motorcycles in order to lay pipe!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2018 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Carl '69
They could resurrect the FXR almost overnight, if they wanted.
If they do, I'm in. The moco has been talking about multiple new models. Maybe.........?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2018 | 06:40 AM
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Kinda hate to burst you guys bubble but, the new Softail line blows the FXR chassis away. FXRs were/are great but, they can’t compare with the new bikes. And no, I won’t trade my FXRT in for one. Sill doesn’t change the fact that the new Softail and 107/114 is a better machine.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2018 | 07:37 AM
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Hummm.
Maybe I misunderstood. I thought this might be a factory unit. That looks like a shop is building it. Possibly for promotional purposes or a customer?
Is there another reason for a shop build?
 
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Originally Posted by Hasher
Kinda hate to burst you guys bubble but, the new Softail line blows the FXR chassis away. FXRs were/are great but, they can’t compare with the new bikes. And no, I won’t trade my FXRT in for one. Sill doesn’t change the fact that the new Softail and 107/114 is a better machine.
You are welcome to your opinion. I don't care for the new Softail styling nor do I want a bike that weighs over 100 lbs more than a FXR.....
 
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