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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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In an effort to become more eco-friendly, all York production will be limited to golf carts and bowling *****. Engine size will be cut in half. The "Screamin' Eagle" lineup will be re-named "Farting Gerbil", to reflect the sound and performance of the new 50-state EPA compliant engines.

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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RHPAW
In an effort to become more eco-friendly, all York production will be limited to golf carts and bowling *****. Engine size will be cut in half. The "Screamin' Eagle" lineup will be re-named "Farting Gerbil", to reflect the sound and performance of the new 50-state EPA compliant engines.

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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by hommes
I heard that Harley has been secretly manufacturing a new bike in Los Lobos Mexico. Word is that they have put the 1200 motor from the XR into a 2" stretched soft tail frame. It's got a 200 on the rear, 24" seat height and looks like a cross between a bobber and a chopper.

I'm savin' up my money starting now!!
if that is true than i am saving my cash too that would awesome.
 
Old Dec 22, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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I heard they have heat issues...
 
Old Dec 22, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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I predict that they are testing the waters with the Ultra Limited and plan on putting the 103 in all the bikes next year. I am amazed at how many Ultra Limited's I see out there! You wouldn't think a bike that expensive in today's economy would sell as well as it is. My local dealer can't keep them in stock! I think the 103 is the main reason for it's popularity. It was definitely a major factor for me when I bought mine.
 
Old Dec 22, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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Anyone remember the rumor about 2009 being the last year for the Road Glide and all of the talk about Harley bringing back the Tour Glide name and making the model the first water cooled Tourer? What happen? The Road Glide custom comes out. Same great cycle except with a touch of Street Glide styling.

Regarding the V-rod's demise, maybe we can expect the V-Rod custom or beter yet the V-Tour Road Glide.
 

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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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This time its gonna be a lowered Road King with a factory detachable fairing: Street King

....hoping.....
 
Old Dec 22, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Surely 2010 is the last year for the RG. That fugly beast cannot continue to have a market.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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I heard that they were gonna drop all models, and only sell clothing.
 



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