Great news about the new 2011's
#13
07-28-2010, 09:51 PM
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The MoCo can't win with some folks. If they had made "real" changes for the '11 model year (such as liquid cooling for all bikes, 110s for all Touring bikes, etc...) people would bitch that they're not honoring their heritage and are succumbing to the wiles of the RUBs and the part-time biker types... I think H-D is doing a pretty good job of updating their unique product line and keeping the majority of their dedicated customer base happy while still managing to attract new ones. Sweeping change at the MoCo would be certain death...
.....Ya just can' satisfy some folks.....hell, I like'm all.....they're Harley's.......what else they gonna do??? 
They ain'gonna be in no hurry to get away from their heritage/tradition..... I think they've made some good changes on some models, I could own any of'm.....Probly choose the CVO SG if I was in the mkt......but thats just me......
#14
07-28-2010, 10:00 PM
As a SofTail fan I really like that they improved the paint schemes of the Cross Bones and Fat Boy. Those bikes look so much better. I'm sure that the 103 will probably standard on all bikes next year. As for ABS on SofTails, we have always had them. There is no way you can lock up that POS front brake.
#16
07-29-2010, 08:05 AM
The problem with the 103 option is it comes as part of $2k power package...a BB Kit is cheaper if you don't want the other adds that the package includes. HD has a new motor designed for '12, and it's not H2O cooled... there cleaning stock on 103 kits to make room...mark my words.
#17
07-29-2010, 09:11 AM
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Only thing I liked was the Ultra Classic in Apple Green/Black, but it doesn't justify me in getting rid of my '09 UC in Flame Blue Pearl/Pewter Pearl.
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#18
07-29-2010, 09:14 AM
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2010 Road King Classic (black) $17,999, Security system $370, ABS option $845 = total $19,214 with a 96 cu in engine.
2011 Road King Classic with 103 cu in, ABS, security system standard - $19,499. So essentially you're paying $285 for the bigger engine. That's a way better deal than buying a 96 and upgrading, assuming of course you want ABS.
#19
07-29-2010, 09:33 AM
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Not quite as big a price jump as it first appears.
2010 Road King Classic (black) $17,999, Security system $370, ABS option $845 = total $19,214 with a 96 cu in engine.
2011 Road King Classic with 103 cu in, ABS, security system standard - $19,499. So essentially you're paying $285 for the bigger engine. That's a way better deal than buying a 96 and upgrading, assuming of course you want ABS.
2010 Road King Classic (black) $17,999, Security system $370, ABS option $845 = total $19,214 with a 96 cu in engine.
2011 Road King Classic with 103 cu in, ABS, security system standard - $19,499. So essentially you're paying $285 for the bigger engine. That's a way better deal than buying a 96 and upgrading, assuming of course you want ABS.
assuming you want ABS AND security AND a 2011 road king classic.
If you want to trade in your 96" to get a 103 then go for it. I'm sure the dealer will give you a great price on your trade. The 103 should be STANDARD with NO price increase or at least not part of any package.
#20
07-29-2010, 09:44 AM
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assuming you want ABS AND security AND a 2011 road king classic.
If you want to trade in your 96" to get a 103 then go for it. I'm sure the dealer will give you a great price on your trade. The 103 should be STANDARD with NO price increase or at least not part of any package.
assuming you want ABS AND security AND a 2011 road king classic.
If you want to trade in your 96" to get a 103 then go for it. I'm sure the dealer will give you a great price on your trade. The 103 should be STANDARD with NO price increase or at least not part of any package.
I could be mistaken, but don't you have to buy the security system no matter what? I think it's just a pricing gimmick to list it separately.
I agree the 103 itself shouldn't cause a price increase. The cost to Harley to procure the larger pistons should be minimal, and the cylinders and assembly labor costs should be the same as the engine is built. I'd bet that $285 difference is about $275 in profit!