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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JRTowns
I would kind of like to see a modern take on the bobtail fender over a 240 like the OG Night Train. Speaking of trends, I can't wait for these shorter fenders to die out.
2018 Fatboy... bobbed fender, 240 rear.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sbarron
2018 Fatboy... bobbed fender, 240 rear.
I was referring to the flatter rear fender with a kick up at the end like older wide glides and night trains.

Also I do like the fatboy fender a lot more than the shorter fender like on the fat bob which is too short. Even though it may look better once the bike is lowered.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by kontiki
Take a look at how Detroit has gone retro with the 1960's muscle cars (Camaro, Mustang, Charger etc.). I hereby predict that some day in the future Moco will likewise go retro with the Dyna models.
They already did, but "retro" is so "2000's".
 
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by sbarron
In a stroke, HD just made all our blacked out bikes just a little less special.
And so begins the turn back to chrome...
Or colored powdercoat.. or some other kind of new engineered finish..maybe ultra hard ceramic on everything....
It all goes in cycles
 
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Fuzzy
And so begins the turn back to chrome....
Exactly.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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I like both. A all black dyna and an all chrome softail would be my choice. Both are very nice when done properly.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 08:39 PM
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I stopped by my local dealer today and looked alt the four Softail models they received and WOW, I really like them all, especially the Fat Boy!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 09:20 PM
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Have had many Harley's, this by far is my favorite. I love everything Harley upgraded on my RKS. Love how it handles, love the M8 and damn the Olive Gold looks awesome.

 
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Roadrage1996
Have had many Harley's, this by far is my favorite. I love everything Harley upgraded on my RKS. Love how it handles, love the M8 and damn the Olive Gold looks awesome.

I like that personally...
Nice bike!
I usually don't do this...but I thought it was funny when a bro sent it to me
 
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by sbarron
2018 Fatboy... bobbed fender, 240 rear.
Like a Breakout but with a bigger (uglier) front end.
 
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