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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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Easy way to change model line up. Just change colors.

How was the genius at the MOCO to take bikes with classic lines and paint them with such ugly colors for 2011?

Black will be the number 1 selling color this year. Not because it's $300 less.

Think about it If you want to buy a bike for $10,000 to $25,000.

Is $300 more for paint choice going to stop you from buying a non black bike? These new color choices are.
 
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 32vld
Easy way to change model line up. Just change colors.

How was the genius at the MOCO to take bikes with classic lines and paint them with such ugly colors for 2011?

Black will be the number 1 selling color this year. Not because it's $300 less.

Think about it If you want to buy a bike for $10,000 to $25,000.

Is $300 more for paint choice going to stop you from buying a non black bike? These new color choices are.
I think they look like EASTER EGGS. especially the FatBoy
 
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Read a post where the moco was going to try and appeal to women and minorities. I guess louder colors was the first step. I wasn't in the market anyway, but if I was it would definitely be black.
 
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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If it's anything like other years, they'll add more colors later.
 
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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Some of the new colors are kinda gay, but a few of them I really like. Love the new yellow, especially on the Fat Boy.
 
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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You are going have order your bikes soon since Harley has slow making them. Just order a custom color.
 
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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I bet the numbered paint sets will be a big seller this year. I'm definitely not impressed by the color choice this year. Just as well, I don't plan on buying a new bike this year. I'm disappointed that they dropped the FXST line. I had my eye on a Softail Custom.
 
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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I like the variation on the flame design for the wg. Other than that, I agree these bikes are going to look like easter eggs.
 
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To each his own I guess, but I would never buy a yellow HD.
 
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Originally Posted by Hollywood Ball
Some of the new colors are kinda gay, but a few of them I really like. Love the new yellow, especially on the Fat Boy.
R U Kiddin me? That yellow on the Fat Boy is FUGLY!
 



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