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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 10:00 AM
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Saw one in person yesterday at Chesepeak Harley.All i can say is, what a POS. You would think that after all the time and money put into the development of this that it would look a whole lot better. After seeing it and it's radiator, Harley is now no different than all the other companies like HONDA and Suzuki.
 
Old Jul 21, 2014 | 10:30 AM
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saw one and think completely different about it. Harley will most likely do well with this and the 750. BIG market for this. Read the MOCO history and see that for decades, they have sold smaller bikes, golf carts and all sorts of stuff. NOT the end of the world.
 
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My local dealer had 3 750s and 2 500s and they were all sold prior to arrival. There is a market for them apparently. Not my cup of tea but I think they'll bring in a younger crowd
 
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There will be a huge market for these as cafe racer style bikes are huge right now
 
Old Jul 21, 2014 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by IllusionBlue
Saw one in person yesterday at Chesepeak Harley.All i can say is, what a POS. You would think that after all the time and money put into the development of this that it would look a whole lot better. After seeing it and it's radiator, Harley is now no different than all the other companies like HONDA and Suzuki.
Cry me a river nancy.
 
Old Jul 21, 2014 | 02:34 PM
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How would YOU have designed this better... Lotsa folks here disagree with your assessment in prior threads..
 
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Originally Posted by IllusionBlue
Harley is now no different than all the other companies like HONDA and Suzuki.
You mean, like...profitable?
 
Old Jul 21, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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What were you expecting to see on a $6,500 motorcycle? Customized Gold plating ? Trend-setting style ? Or perhaps a limited edition Screaming Eagle 103 engine ?
 
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Nice to see Harley stepping into the 21st Century technically on some of their bikes and going after the yougner market who is not handcuffed to "Tradition and Heritage" .

Anyone who wants the Harley badge and prefers a water cooled bike who would ordinarily buy a Honda will now be able to ride a Harley "Gwatdammm" Davidson instead. That is not a bad thing,

I think some people would rather the Harley badge reserved for those with a lot of money or a bike lift in their garage.
 
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I like them, the wife doesn't, lol, I figured she would like them, she wanders over to a Tri-Glide Ultra "now I like this" she says, yeah $32k worth of like.
 



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