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But then would it really be a Harley-Davidson?
Thats my biggest issue with my new 19 Heritage. Its fast, powerful, handles, brakes and rides great. By every measure its a better motorcycle than my old Evo, but theres nothing about it that says Harley-Davidson to me. If it werent for the H-D logos everywhere I could be riding a Kawasaki or a Yamaha or a Suzuki for all I could tell. In making it better theyve engineered out the character, style and panache that made the Harley-Davidson unique in all the motorcycle world.
Okay, Ill admit thats a bit harsh, but Im still bitter over losing the bike I had for 25 years to a careless cager last spring. I miss the distinction of owning and riding a classic Harley-Davidson.
Thats my biggest issue with my new 19 Heritage. Its fast, powerful, handles, brakes and rides great. By every measure its a better motorcycle than my old Evo, but theres nothing about it that says Harley-Davidson to me. If it werent for the H-D logos everywhere I could be riding a Kawasaki or a Yamaha or a Suzuki for all I could tell. In making it better theyve engineered out the character, style and panache that made the Harley-Davidson unique in all the motorcycle world.
Okay, Ill admit thats a bit harsh, but Im still bitter over losing the bike I had for 25 years to a careless cager last spring. I miss the distinction of owning and riding a classic Harley-Davidson.
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Not a rumor. 338cc Harley built in China for the Asian market: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/h...kes-for-china/
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my life. Perhaps I should have given it more time, but at my age time is the one thing I dont have enough of.
Yes I still think about acquiring another Evo if I can find one that hasnt been molested by someone elses improvements and thats not as easy to find as one might think. Even if I did, it still wouldnt be the same.
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I guess after the accident and the injuries I suffered I was in a hurry to reclaim
my life. Perhaps I should have given it more time, but at my age time is the one thing I dont have enough of.
Yes I still think about acquiring another Evo if I can find one that hasnt been molested by someone elses improvements and thats not as easy to find as one might think. Even if I did, it still wouldnt be the same.
my life. Perhaps I should have given it more time, but at my age time is the one thing I dont have enough of.
Yes I still think about acquiring another Evo if I can find one that hasnt been molested by someone elses improvements and thats not as easy to find as one might think. Even if I did, it still wouldnt be the same.
Have to say one of the big things that's drawing me to the M8 is the ABS, as they say, if it only saves your skin once it's worth it. Other pros and cons of both - the classic nature of the Evo v modern handling/power of the M8...hmmm it's a tough choice.
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Firstly, all the best for a full recovery after your accident, hope you're healing up! I understand what you mean, I had a '96 Fatboy that I crashed, repaired, and sold. Now 18 months on I'm looking at another Evo (Softail) or an M8.
Have to say one of the big things that's drawing me to the M8 is the ABS, as they say, if it only saves your skin once it's worth it. Other pros and cons of both - the classic nature of the Evo v modern handling/power of the M8...hmmm it's a tough choice.
Have to say one of the big things that's drawing me to the M8 is the ABS, as they say, if it only saves your skin once it's worth it. Other pros and cons of both - the classic nature of the Evo v modern handling/power of the M8...hmmm it's a tough choice.
Don't get me wrong. I really like the new bike, but I still miss the old. I wasnt up to trying to repair the bent frame (steering head was twisted) so I had to let it go to someone with more experience than I.
Since Harley made the official release of the LiveWire to the press this past week in Portland,OR and also released a full complete Press release will a lot of details....it made me wonder if they done so, not to distract the attention to what will be coming next at the Dealer Meeting....
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There will be a new hard tail model ,called the Heritage Classic Woody . Limited production number of bikes will be 2020 .
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