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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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Here are the 2012 models and changes

http://www.box.net/shared/hb02yq5zlgzdfu8z087f
 

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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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That was interesting to read through -- thanks for posting it.
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Thanks from me as well.
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Me three... Thanks for posting. Leaves no doubts about the changes made to the line up. A couple of days and all will be confirmed... Cheers,
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Was interested to see that all get the same compensator including the SE models...Should be good for the rest of us.

Thanks for posting
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Thanks, great info. I was hoping that sissy bar on the WG would go missing.
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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I think that was my first look at the Switchback. FLD. Interesting.
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Tubless rims for the softails... I like
 
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Interesting read, not so exciting changes.
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Having been in the market for a new two-toned heritage softtail classic, I am glad that they dropped the N-i-k-e type swirl, or swoosh, and went back to a pre-2009 two toned design (if the pic ain't lying). Bring on that 2012. With the price increase, we may have to eat our parrot's bird food a couple days a week, but I'll be riding in style!
 



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