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Old May 5, 2026 | 10:20 AM
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LOL…the sumbitch hasn’t even seen the light of day and the whiners are coming out of the woodwork.
 
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Good.
 
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That is a pretty interesting and pretty impressive go-forward plan. I'm hoping HD the very best at it going as or better than they have planned.
 
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Veeery eeenteresting


 
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Originally Posted by panheadache
Veeery eeenteresting
I literally said it out loud. "Verrrrrrrrrry in toe resting"
 
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Let’s bring back Fax machines!

Totally embarrassingly under powered, poor brakes, handles like a Lowe’s shopping cart… can’t meet emissions.

The revmax is ten times the bike in every way except a big one… CLASS
Just offer the SpirtsterS & Nightster in a traditionally styled chrome version.


The document googles as legit… whatever. I know some of you think it’s good, happy for you. I’m frankly embarrassed. It’s WAY TO UNDER POWERED to represent Harleys name. If they bring it back let’s hope it has 4 valve heads on top and dual front rotors with a weight under 500lbs.

There just aren’t a line of 20-30 year olds who want a poor handling slow motorcycle… that’s delusional.
 

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Originally Posted by Rains2much
Let’s bring back Fax machines!

totally embarrassingly under powered, poor brakes, handles like a Lowe’s shopping cart… can’t meet emissions.

The revmax is ten times the bike in every way except a big one… CLASS
Just offer the SpirtsterS & Nightster in a traditionally styled chrome version.
Yeah, all the old heads seem to be happy about this.
But pragmatically it's a step backwards.
I have an iron... but can't think of a company that moves forward by staying stagnant.
 
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Originally Posted by Rains2much
Let’s bring back Fax machines!

totally embarrassingly under powered, poor brakes, handles like a Lowe’s shopping cart… can’t meet emissions.

The revmax is ten times the bike in every way except a big one… CLASS
Just offer the SpirtsterS & Nightster in a traditionally styled chrome version.

I don't believe they've discontinued Revmax, have they?
If you don't want to be "embarrassed" , you don't have to ride a bike with class


can’t meet emissions.
do you know something MOCO doesn't ?

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I think it a good move
Price point will make or break it, methinks

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I hope the MOCO can real in the shady dealerships with their add on fees. Never paid MSRP. never mind 2k over. it's a huge problem and a huge reason why people won't buy new anymore.

another thing is accessories availability and over pricing the last several years.
 
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