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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 06:57 AM
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There is no cure.....only periodic treatment.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 03:29 PM
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Fortunately for my wallet, Harley's new colors continue to disappoint, which removes a lot of the temptation for me.

We're in an age of ugly cars and ugly motorcycles.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
Fortunately for my wallet, Harley's new colors continue to disappoint, which removes a lot of the temptation for me.

We're in an age of ugly cars and ugly motorcycles.
The wallets the only cure I've ever found. You only live once, Enjoy it while you can.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 03:52 PM
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Is there a cure outside of buying a new bike?
Yes. The cure is to buy another bike.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 04:33 PM
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When and if HD can make a better bike than a fuel-injected EVO Roadking, I'll think it over. Until then, i'm immune.

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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by FLSTFI Dave
The cure is a new bike. Problem is in a year or two, you will want a new bike again....
Originally Posted by Dillbilly Bone
There is no cure.....only periodic treatment.
Truer words have never been spoken
 
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Old Jan 24, 2021 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
Fortunately for my wallet, Harley's new colors continue to disappoint, which removes a lot of the temptation for me.

We're in an age of ugly cars and ugly motorcycles.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This color combination looks great.





 
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Old Jan 24, 2021 | 07:41 AM
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This color combination looks great.


I have to agree with the color thing, those new rims look kinda sketchy to me though...
 
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I have to agree with the color thing, those new rims look kinda sketchy to me though...
Agreed. Aside from those, that's a good looking bike.
 
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I’m also on the fence about the rims. Chrome rotors would go a long way toward dressing up the front end better.
 
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