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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Harley's profit's will climb in 2010 and production will remain at the low levels they already set. There is only 5 months of 2010 production left. Next year used bike prices will climb due to the low production of 2009 and 10. Demand for both new and used will climb and the new models will be in short supply.
 
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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No chatter because there will be no new models until 2012. Harley is going to an every-other-year release schedule.
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Maybe no chatter because a lot of people cannot afford a new bike right now and basically do not care what comes out at this point.
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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Ok , this is what I have heard from my inside sources(and I have every reason to believe them)

All of the 2011 models will have wheels, some will have 3 wheels but most will just have 2.

Some of the 2011 models will be water cooled but most will be air cooled.

It appears that Harley will be offering black paint on most models for 2011.

I have also heard their will be a new parts and accessory catolog for 2011

All of the 2011 models will be equipped with mirrors and valves stems.

Harley will be recommending the use of their motor oil in all 2011 models

All 2011 models will have the gas cap on top of the gas tank

There will be no kick start on the big twins or sportster models.

All of the touring models will have head lights mounted in the front
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Maybe no chatter because a lot of people cannot afford a new bike right now and basically do not care what comes out at this point.
I'm agreeing with this. Anyway, I've bought my last new Harley. There are, and will be for a long time, some real good deals to be had on low mileage used ones. A glut of em you might say. Here in the NE, 200 Harleys a month are being repossessed, and the auction prices are fire sale low.
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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I think everyone is on the honda forum and waiting on the 2011 goldwings to come out 2000cc.......yea boy couch rockets
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by cyclonecutting
Maybe no chatter because a lot of people cannot afford a new bike right now and basically do not care what comes out at this point.

+1 I'm so broke I can't even afford to look at them.
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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Just bought a slightly used 2008, so I'm set for awhile. Don't much care about what's coming for 2011.
 
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If you're not in the market for a new ride, (and I'm NOT) it doesn't matter...
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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They did mention the Sportster 48 earlier this year. Still not at the dealerships around where I live. Maybe it will be a 2011 model.
 



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