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Old Jan 13, 2025 | 01:21 PM
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There are a few more new videos up on Harley's website under New Arrivals. Screamin Eagle King 6 performance transmission and SE Ohlins rear shocks and front forks for the new baggers.
New Lower Fairings

SE racing King 6 transmission

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2025 CoolFlow Fan
 
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Old Jan 14, 2025 | 09:21 AM
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Those lowers look quite a bit like Indian lowers. That shows for sure there will be a Road Glide Ultra to go with the Street Glide ultra.

Not sure how much the Cool Flow fan is needed on the Center Cooled. I notice less heat on it. I however do not ride a passenger. May be a big help for a passenger.

The 2025 trikes are on Harley's web site now. No changes, old style tank and fairing. Also the Gen 1 M8 114 motor.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2025 | 11:14 AM
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Those lowers look quite a bit like Indian lowers. That shows for sure there will be a Road Glide Ultra to go with the Street Glide ultra.

Not sure how much the Cool Flow fan is needed on the Center Cooled. I notice less heat on it. I however do not ride a passenger. May be a big help for a passenger.

The 2025 trikes are on Harley's web site now. No changes, old style tank and fairing. Also the Gen 1 M8 114 motor.
My passenger complains every ride that the 2024 is much hotter than the 2017 was. I feel her feet and the right side is baking and the left side is typical.

I believe the trikes got some cosmetic updates like low profile wheels and such. Other than that, you're right, nothing new.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2025 | 03:44 PM
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Man in my opinion the 2023 Ultras were the last bike Harley could have called "Grand American Touring" models (I left out the 24s because they couldn't be had in chrome). A bike without a tour pak or lowers is just a Street Glide, it's not a "Grand American" touring bike.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2025 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoyt 1911A1
Man in my opinion the 2023 Ultras were the last bike Harley could have called "Grand American Touring" models (I left out the 24s because they couldn't be had in chrome). A bike without a tour pak or lowers is just a Street Glide, it's not a "Grand American" touring bike.
Because without chrome, it can't be a Grand America touring bike. Got it.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2025 | 08:22 AM
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Because without chrome, it can't be a Grand America touring bike. Got it.
also dont forget, if it has any other fluid besides gas and oil, it’s not an American bike either. And real bikes don’t have none of those fancy doodads like cruise control!
 
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Originally Posted by BrandonSmith
My passenger complains every ride that the 2024 is much hotter than the 2017 was. I feel her feet and the right side is baking and the left side is typical.

I believe the trikes got some cosmetic updates like low profile wheels and such. Other than that, you're right, nothing new.
Wow, one would think with the coolant going to the rear head first and specifically around the exhaust port area that it would be cooler than the 20117. I'm not doubting your passenger. The M8 Gen 2 heads allow better than first gen. I would have thought that center cool would more than remove the heat the little extra power makes. Right side is the cat, passengers feet are directly above it

Your correct, forgot about the low profile wheels
 
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Originally Posted by Hoyt 1911A1
Man in my opinion the 2023 Ultras were the last bike Harley could have called "Grand American Touring" models (I left out the 24s because they couldn't be had in chrome). A bike without a tour pak or lowers is just a Street Glide, it's not a "Grand American" touring bike.
Interesting opinion. I have had exactly one Ultra. I have had 6 CVO road glides. Two I put chopped tour packs on. Pretty sure I have done a lot of Grand American touring. I average 24K miles a year. From my home I have rode to every state in the continental USA except ND. Riding to WA and OR this summer.
 
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No dog in the fight, but I can’t tell if you guys are excited by these tiny option changes already addressed by aftermarket or if these bikes and features are what you wanted?

I won’t buy anything.. but I would have liked to see a 1500 or 1800cc version of a sportster S, or maybe a factory installed 131/135 Breakout. Maybe a Sportster S Classic with chrome handlebars, engine covers and wheels.. A stripped down chrome Road King with cool color options mights have been comforting.

WHERE IS THE BRONX?
 

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WHERE IS THE BRONX?
It’s the only place in NYC you can get to without crossing a bridge…LOL
 
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