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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 09:24 AM
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[QUOTE=Gibler77;16554160]If you don't mind my asking, when did see this in person? Are you currently at the dealer show?[/QUOTE
work related 😎
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Gibler77
If you don't mind my asking, when did see this in person? Are you currently at the dealer show?
He works at the plant where it's made. He's not an internet know it all.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Nomadmax
He works at the plant where it's made. He's not an internet know it all.
I certainly won't argue with reasoning like that.

I'm excited to see the Fat Boy, but that picture gives the rear end a look like the Breakout.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Gibler77
I certainly won't argue with reasoning like that.

I'm excited to see the Fat Boy, but that picture gives the rear end a look like the Breakout.
They are similar now. If you guys are near Kansas city come to the Open house at the plant this weekend to ride the new bikes !
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Gibler77
I certainly won't argue with reasoning like that.

I'm excited to see the Fat Boy, but that picture gives the rear end a look like the Breakout.
That's exactly what I see so in person I still won't like it. I can't believe they went back to solid wheels.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 10:36 AM
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i have seen a few guys who chop their fender to look like that. but as stock, no thanks. and who here ever keeps the stock air breather anyway. not a fan of the wheels at all. the headlight looks like some kind of take on the freight train style. looks to small. i hope someone comes out with a bracket to replace it with. they are turning it into a space aged looking bike.. i see future sales dropping
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 11:18 AM
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Geez.. .are those Harleys or metrics with Harley badges??

Either way... HID-EE-OUS!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 11:26 AM
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wow... that looks like a yamaha
 
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Not a fan of the new look at all!!
 
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Originally Posted by Clammy
Geez.. .are those Harleys or metrics with Harley badges??

Either way... HID-EE-OUS!
a lot Harleys are supposed to be going by the way of water cooled, you know, like honda has been doing for years
 
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