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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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Default 2008 Models...are you ready?

For the flak....they run hot, seat is $hit, brakes squeal, transmission (and the whole drive train) sounds like 'rocks in a can', WTF?, I love mine (2008 owner), I would never buy one (earlier model owners), I like the new tires, I wish they had the Dunlops, what kinda' mufflers would you put on your 2008?, should I use SERT or PC III, my stealer is a "POS", should I buy the extended warranty, how much did you pay, are the 2007's better (yes, from 2007 owners), F$ck the EPA...they make moco do it, how do I?? Does yours wobble?...newbie to the HDF forums (what muffler would you use), Amsoil or Mobil, my radio sucks, are 2008 model guys RUB's...and on and on...

Happy (new) HD motors year....we are all in for the ride and it should be interesting and...redundant.
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Default RE: 2008 Models...are you ready?

Can't wait for those first '08 ride reports.
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Default RE: 2008 Models...are you ready?

You forgot, "what oil should I use in all three holes."
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Had to read it twice before I realized this is a preface to next week.
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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I will not wave at the 2008 lineunless the are using Amsoil.
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Default RE: 2008 Models...are you ready?

New here, bought a rocker. I keep bouncing my passengers off the back seat.[sm=laughat.gif][sm=massbounce.gif]
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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now that the xxxx model is discontinued, is my '07a collectors model? ... how much do you think its worth? whaddaya mean its not an investment?
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Default RE: 2008 Models...are you ready?

I don't think there will be any big changes in 2008 like there was in 2007. I did find it annoying that some people who bought the 2007s last year who tried to make people who just bought 2006's feel stupid.

I am happy with my 2006. I am interested to see what the 2008's have but I won't be buying one so I won't feel badly if they have something really cool. I do hope they have dual front disc brakes.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Yep, the 07 owners will finally be the old boys/news... The 08 bashing will commence soon...

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