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Old Aug 21, 2019 | 12:41 PM
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no more Ultra Classics... so now if you want a batwing fiaring bike, its an SG, the Standard or the Limited. No more full dresser with lowers that can be removed. How long before all the B-Wings are water cooled?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2019 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Hdbkstl
I gotta say, In the photos that LR S is pretty damn cool. It looks a lot better than the official harley pics. The MY2020 truck is at my dealer this weekend, and I am going to ride it this friday.
All the Facebook FXDLS groups I'm in are ripping this a new hole, just dismissing it because it's not a Dyna. I like it except for the goofy brake light and plate set up, and that it doesn't have the CVO motor, which was a big selling point for the model when I bought mine.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2019 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ThePaintPirate
All the Facebook FXDLS groups I'm in are ripping this a new hole, just dismissing it because it's not a Dyna. I like it except for the goofy brake light and plate set up, and that it doesn't have the CVO motor, which was a big selling point for the model when I bought mine.
I didn't even think about it should get the 117 not the 114 to be like the previous "S" models. How awesome would that be? Apparently they expect Stage upgrades along with new pipes when purchased.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2019 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Walter White
I didn't even think about it should get the 117 not the 114 to be like the previous "S" models. How awesome would that be? Apparently they expect Stage upgrades along with new pipes when purchased.
I’ ll take the Standard Lowrider for 3000 less and enjoy just as much . And yes for the extra 3 grand the new S definitely should have the 117 motor in it .
 
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Old Aug 21, 2019 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Walter White
I didn't even think about it should get the 117 not the 114 to be like the previous "S" models. How awesome would that be? Apparently they expect Stage upgrades along with new pipes when purchased.
That would be pretty great. The upsell could be to turn that 117 into a stage 4 with ported heads.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2019 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ThePaintPirate
All the Facebook FXDLS groups I'm in are ripping this a new hole, just dismissing it because it's not a Dyna. I like it except for the goofy brake light and plate set up, and that it doesn't have the CVO motor, which was a big selling point for the model when I bought mine.
Plate holder and rear light are easily changed as I did on my '19 Heritage 114. As for a 117, why? The M8 114 in the new, lighter ST' goods, vrs motors ya along with way more then ample get up and go.

Of course no bike will ever be perfect for everyone, especially when it comes to those who would rather ride the keyboard the ride the roadways. For me half the fun is making it my own.

Paul
 
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Old Aug 21, 2019 | 05:43 PM
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Just found out the 2020 touring models no longer have the ability to close the fairing vent, and the road glides night longer have the side vents.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2019 | 06:27 PM
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Just found out the 2020 touring models no longer have the ability to close the fairing vent, and the road glides night longer have the side vents.
So on road glides the holes beside the headlight are open
 
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Old Aug 21, 2019 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Maccam26
So on road glides the holes beside the headlight are open
I believe they are open per my dealer. I wasn’t familiar enough with the previous versions to have looked and noticed that particular difference.
 

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Old Aug 21, 2019 | 06:38 PM
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And the street glide and road glide standards get chrome latch plates on the saddlebags.
 
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