2009 or 2010
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Rockies
RE: 2009 or 2010
H-D has liquid cooled twins now (V-Rod).
The V-Rod is selling very well overseas. In many countries it is the #1 line. The Night Rod Special is a big seller in the States.
H-D engineers and managers have actively published reports, written articles, noting the aircooled big twin will be with us a long time. the 96" engine currently meets all current, upcoming, and even proposed EPA guidlines for years and years to come. BMW, Ducati, etc. have no problem making air-cooled twins meeting emission guidelines. Neither does H-D.
There are strong rumors for a Revolution engine based touring bike. Crates have been seen with the designation "VRSCF". Who knows when. It doesn't mean the E-Glide is going away.
The V-Rod is selling very well overseas. In many countries it is the #1 line. The Night Rod Special is a big seller in the States.
H-D engineers and managers have actively published reports, written articles, noting the aircooled big twin will be with us a long time. the 96" engine currently meets all current, upcoming, and even proposed EPA guidlines for years and years to come. BMW, Ducati, etc. have no problem making air-cooled twins meeting emission guidelines. Neither does H-D.
There are strong rumors for a Revolution engine based touring bike. Crates have been seen with the designation "VRSCF". Who knows when. It doesn't mean the E-Glide is going away.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Indianapolis, IN
RE: 2009 or 2010
Yea Night Train, thats how I look at it. I will just find a frame with a VIN from a few years ago and hang on to it. That way I can register it as a "Historic" motorcycle. When I need a new on, I will just spend the winter rebuilding!!!
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Illinois
RE: 2009 or 2010
HD is aware that the average age of the there big bikes is going up each year. What they are trying to do is capture some of the younger market. The V-Rod didn't do it. Look for them to try something else.
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Stage I
Joined: Jan 2009
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Water Cooled - NIGHT TRAIN
Actually you don't look like you could keep a bicycle put together. You should put a radiator on your Black Night Train it probably needs one ! The only American biker Pussification I see is you - little sister long hair. Say i'd like to pump'er. Seems like your always on here do you have a life ?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Portland, OR
You would think if the MoCo wants/needs to cool the TC motors a little, they would first come out with stock oil coolers on all TC models before going to water cooling. Oil coolers would cost a heck of a lot less compared to redesigning the TC motor and retooling the factory lines.
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Actually you don't look like you could keep a bicycle put together. You should put a radiator on your Black Night Train it probably needs one ! The only American biker Pussification I see is you - little sister long hair. Say i'd like to pump'er. Seems like your always on here do you have a life ?
Cute. Post #1 pulls up a 10 1/2 month old thread just to insult someone.
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From: The wild, wild, west.
actually you don't look like you could keep a bicycle put together. You should put a radiator on your black night train it probably needs one ! The only american biker pussification i see is you - little sister long hair. Say i'd like to pump'er. Seems like your always on here do you have a life ?
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From: Southern Ohio
Actually you don't look like you could keep a bicycle put together. You should put a radiator on your Black Night Train it probably needs one ! The only American biker Pussification I see is you - little sister long hair. Say i'd like to pump'er. Seems like your always on here do you have a life ?