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Old Aug 24, 2018 | 09:33 PM
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That's got to be some kind of European bullshit. There is no way that amount of ugliness is legal in the US. Think about the children!
man, none of you know WTF you're talking about.

 
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Old Aug 24, 2018 | 11:18 PM
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Some folks just are not into motorcycling as much as they think. They don't understand that H-D is producing the best motorcycles that they ever had in terms of tracking, braking, handling and performance. They are so hung up on a model, an era or engine type that they are frozen in time from any progression.

I added the 18 Fat Bob S 114 and will add the Pan American and the FXDR (hopefully with a 117).

Stay in your little time capsule world. The rest of us have moved on and enjoying every minute.
 

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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by lh4x4
H-D is producing the best motorcycles that they ever had in terms of tracking, braking, handling and performance
That isn't saying much given the competition.

And I predict the V-Rod will make mincemeat out of the FXDR performance-wise.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 12:32 AM
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I like the right side of the FXDR, except for the huge plastic airbox, and I'm looking forward to test riding one.
However, the left side of the swingarm looks hideous with all that stuff tacked-on.
The combo taillight / turn signal piece of plastic looks like something off a $2,000 Chinese scooter...WTF!
 

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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 02:39 AM
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Looks like a guy on Instagram (XL90R) has picked one up and customized it already.
Exhaust, air cleaner and cleaned up back end.
Looks great!



 
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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 04:24 AM
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He probably saved a good 15 pounds just doing all that.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 05:48 AM
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That is a cool bike. Good to see HD branching from their traditional and treading new water. Hope this catches on.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 06:58 AM
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Kinda looks like most of the the *** end is missing and what's there looks like it came off a scooter.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 07:21 AM
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Dangit, it's starting to grow on me.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2018 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by truckerdave
Kinda looks like most of the the *** end is missing and what's there looks like it came off a scooter.
Agreed, even what he did to it, still a hideous looking bike. My .02$
 
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