2018 HD bikes explained/displayed
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 1,508
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From: Illinois
Thank God Lew. Im really happy they kept the 107 in touring..... I didnt want to have the odd year bike. BTW, very very happy I have the 17, although the twisted cherry is really nice.
Member
Joined: Jul 2009
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Really glad I bought '17CVO Limited, even after my 3rd engine replacement and 3rd Stage 4 upgrade. At least i got a free 7yr ESP including Wheel & Tire at no charge for my troubles. The '18 CVO paint is utterly boring and you can keep the blacked out murder look. Drop the CB, add no technology, bump engine size and charge $2k more or $3k more for Anniversary??? No thanks,,,I'd be even more motivated to buy a '17 CVO Limited then I was last year.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,060
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Really glad I bought '17CVO Limited, even after my 3rd engine replacement and 3rd Stage 4 upgrade. At least i got a free 7yr ESP including Wheel & Tire at no charge for my troubles. The '18 CVO paint is utterly boring and you can keep the blacked out murder look. Drop the CB, add no technology, bump engine size and charge $2k more or $3k more for Anniversary??? No thanks,,,I'd be even more motivated to buy a '17 CVO Limited then I was last year.
HD EFI Guru
Joined: Jan 2008
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The short recap of what I've seen is
Touring
107 Oil Cooled
107 Water Cooled
CVO Touring
117 Oil Cooled
117 Water Cooled
Softail
107 Oil Cooled
114 Oil Cooled
A bunch of new paint and add-ons with a new line (Softail) using the old bike names with the M8 engine. I thing that pretty much sums up the 2018 lineup.
Touring
107 Oil Cooled
107 Water Cooled
CVO Touring
117 Oil Cooled
117 Water Cooled
Softail
107 Oil Cooled
114 Oil Cooled
A bunch of new paint and add-ons with a new line (Softail) using the old bike names with the M8 engine. I thing that pretty much sums up the 2018 lineup.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,674
Likes: 11,461
From: State of Confusion
I really think the new frame and monoshock is going to be a game changer..I hated the Soft Tail suspension..what a PITA to adjust preload..I put the RAP (Remote Access Preload) 422 Progressives on my Heritage to make it actually functional to be able to do so as needed. HUGE win for the Cruiser models
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A CB is NOT referenced under the electrical specs. Also HD has gone to wireless BT communication in place of CB. It appears there is no 2018 HD from the factory that comes stock with CB. Its likely available as a dealer option but surprisingly all the 2018 CVO Limited pics show 2 antennas so maybe the specs are incorrect
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,674
Likes: 11,461
From: State of Confusion
Chapters:
1. Transmission Fluid Transfer
2. See Chapter 1
3. See Chapter 1
4. See Chapter 1
5. See Chapter 1
6. See Chapter 1
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8. See Chapter 1
9. See Chapter 1
1. Transmission Fluid Transfer
2. See Chapter 1
3. See Chapter 1
4. See Chapter 1
5. See Chapter 1
6. See Chapter 1
7. See Chapter 1
8. See Chapter 1
9. See Chapter 1
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Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 10,784
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From: In The Corn, Illinois
I found the new lineup to be disappointing. To me those bikes are not pleasing to the eye, especially that Frankenstein Fat Bob.
Them killing off the FXDWG was a real tragedy in my opinion.
Them killing off the FXDWG was a real tragedy in my opinion.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,674
Likes: 11,461
From: State of Confusion
looks are obviously subjective..getting a new lighter, stronger frame, better suspension, handling and engine performance is what makes this lineup special...HUGE improvements