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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Blackline looks good. Wouldn't buy one. They are a Harley fad. Like the crossbones, deuce, Rocker, night train, Fatboy low, V rod.... get the picture.
 
Old Nov 6, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dickey
.... like dumping Jennifer Anniston for Rosie O'Donnel.
....... uhhhh, that would be a seriously misguided action
 
Old Nov 6, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Not a fan at all, I thought it was one of the worst bikes HD has come up with in a while. Talking to salesmen they said they barely sell those compared to Wide Glides.
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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I liked the pictures of it but I don't like it in person. Looks cheap but it isn't.
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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The Slackline is a bad replacement for the Nightain IMO-not cool at all. I mean why did they go back to the 150 reat tire over the 200 just to start and the rest is down hill from there.
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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I have to ask you guys some stupid questions. Someone mentioned an LED sifting from factory? Id like to go to some Joker Machine LED's and am curious as to if I need to buy the pack to convert or not. Also, this Blackline 2011 has a connector zip tied to the seat post that I'm clueless about and there is a wider one zip tired to the bottom of the frame. Can Anyone educate me?
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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" I mean why did they go back to the 150 reat tire over the 200 "

Some of us think the 200 fat tire looks stupid. Personal taste and what not ; )
 
Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by passae
Blackline looks good. Wouldn't buy one. They are a Harley fad. Like the crossbones, deuce, Rocker, night train, Fatboy low, V rod.... get the picture.
Fad?????
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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The negative comments from the HD crowd are one of the largest reasons i bought a Blackline. I like my ride to look a bit different than every other one sitting in the parking lot. Its all about personal taste really. Some like the minimal look while others like to tool around on a their decked out road sofas.
As far as being a fad, I daresay the wide tires are more of a fad than anything else. As with most things, they've been overdone and taken to the limits of common sense once they hit the 240 mark.
 
Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Nocturnalnature
The negative comments from the HD crowd are one of the largest reasons i bought a Blackline. I like my ride to look a bit different than every other one sitting in the parking lot. Its all about personal taste really. Some like the minimal look while others like to tool around on a their decked out road sofas.
As far as being a fad, I daresay the wide tires are more of a fad than anything else. As with most things, they've been overdone and taken to the limits of common sense once they hit the 240 mark.
the blue bike makes the blackline look great!
its ok, there are some nice ones on here, but the nightrain is one of the best bikes harley brought out in my opinion(train,fatty,RK)
 



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