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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Dealer had a 2013 Street Gilde on the floor today. Could not find any differences from the 12's.
 
Old Aug 15, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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They upgraded to blinker fluid to hydrolic for 2013
 
Old Aug 15, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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Right ........blinker fluid.......
Also they don't use gasoline any more.
Now they use vinger.
 
Old Aug 15, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Some different paint schemes and there will be the 110th anniversary bikes.
 
Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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I thought the 2013's were water cooled like my VRod, did you see a radiator?
 
Old Aug 16, 2012 | 05:34 AM
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Under the seat for winter riding! .....
 
Old Aug 16, 2012 | 05:56 AM
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Other than hype/price...not much difference between the two.
 
Old Aug 16, 2012 | 06:01 AM
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The chrome is now shinier and the paint more lustrous. And the tyres are filled with Screaming Eagle air as standard.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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The Softail Breakout thing looks kinda nice, as others have said on other posts looks like a reborn Deuce with a better rear end.
 



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