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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by schumacher
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The Sportster. Basically unchanged in looks (the base models) since 1957


That is a beautiful bike! But I have to disagree... the new sportys don't look that good!
 
Old Feb 4, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghosteh
That is a beautiful bike! But I have to disagree... the new sportys don't look that good!
sure they do

 
Old Feb 4, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Mandodoc
Deluxe and Cross Bones gets my vote, which also happens to be what is in our garage. The wife's Deluxe and my Cross Bones.
Sweet two really nice bikes in the same garage! Im actually thinking of buying ether one of those leaning more toward the Crossbones tho! What one rides or handles better in your opinion?
 
Old Feb 4, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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I guess to some extent, most newer Harleys still have nostalgic ties, some more than others, of course. The only real departures from at least "looking" like old school Harleys in recent years would be, in my opinion, the FXR, Buell and V-Rod. Most others are modern updates with a nod to the past as far as styling.
 
Old Feb 4, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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The Deluxe, hands down. The Deluxe even stole the look of the 1993 Heritage Softail NOSTALGIA ("Moo Glide")
 
Old Feb 4, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by schumacher
Shame on you all

The Sportster. Basically unchanged in looks (the base models) since 1957

Wow ... that is a beauty ....

... but, why doesn't the MoCo do a 'nostalgia' Sportster with the covered tins (concealing the speedometer in the top of it), big headlight, the full front and rear fenders and covered shocks ...?
 

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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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It would have to be chain drive, nothing but headlite, tail light, with straight pipes. No fancy add ons. The way it should be! If the law allowed. Its only illegal if you get caught.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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For me it's the RKC
 
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