2018 Softails
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
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From: Bedford UK
I think the idea of the new frame is just great - a single shock just like a GP racer and my Buell Firebolt! But oh my - what have they done to the looks of the darned things?!
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,075
Likes: 11,096
From: San Diego, CA
I freely voice my opinion and allow others to do the same.... it's what makes the whole customization part of motorcycling interesting...
As long as I like the looks of my bike is all that matters, don't care if others like or hate it... it doesn't change my enjoyment...
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 4,584
Likes: 918
From: coast to coast
So last weekend my wife and I are @ Laconia H-D picking out some T shirts as Holiday presents for our kids in Texas and Florida.
We are surrounded by 100s of brand new Harleys.
She stops dead in her tracks next to an 18 Brown Heritage, Wow she says, I really like that bike. Hmm
I have an 71 FX, a 17 FLHR and a 18 FXLR. We have crossed this country 7 times on Harleys. Yes she rides. We have seen millions of motorcycles. Im trying to figure out how to get her one for XMASS. Probably going to have to sell some guns quick!
We are surrounded by 100s of brand new Harleys.
She stops dead in her tracks next to an 18 Brown Heritage, Wow she says, I really like that bike. Hmm
I have an 71 FX, a 17 FLHR and a 18 FXLR. We have crossed this country 7 times on Harleys. Yes she rides. We have seen millions of motorcycles. Im trying to figure out how to get her one for XMASS. Probably going to have to sell some guns quick!
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 695
Likes: 50
From: South Carolina
I love Harley-Davidson. I love the history I love the Nostalgia I love the soul in these bikes. But Harley-Davidson has shot themselves clean in the foot with the 18 Softail lineup. I don't care what anybody says. You can cry but hurt. You can cry all the hater BS you want. They're losing market share, the stock is in a huge slump and taking a nose dive. This is what happens when you let the Millennials lose in the design room. I'll buy they are an improvement ride wise, feature-wise possibly. But it's been said before if you want something that handles like butter you don't buy a Harley-Davidson it's plain and simple. If you need your *** massaged and your chin tickled with a feather then I guess the 18s do the trick for you.
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 5,173
Likes: 177
From: East Coast
I love Harley-Davidson. I love the history I love the Nostalgia I love the soul in these bikes. But Harley-Davidson has shot themselves clean in the foot with the 18 Softail lineup. I don't care what anybody says. You can cry but hurt. You can cry all the hater BS you want. They're losing market share, the stock is in a huge slump and taking a nose dive. This is what happens when you let the Millennials lose in the design room. I'll buy they are an improvement ride wise, feature-wise possibly. But it's been said before if you want something that handles like butter you don't buy a Harley-Davidson it's plain and simple. If you need your *** massaged and your chin tickled with a feather then I guess the 18s do the trick for you.
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 415
Likes: 149
From: new zealand
Opinion
I love Harley-Davidson. I love the history I love the Nostalgia I love the soul in these bikes. But Harley-Davidson has shot themselves clean in the foot with the 18 Softail lineup. I don't care what anybody says. You can cry but hurt. You can cry all the hater BS you want. They're losing market share, the stock is in a huge slump and taking a nose dive. This is what happens when you let the Millennials lose in the design room. I'll buy they are an improvement ride wise, feature-wise possibly. But it's been said before if you want something that handles like butter you don't buy a Harley-Davidson it's plain and simple. If you need your *** massaged and your chin tickled with a feather then I guess the 18s do the trick for you.
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 22,840
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From: Lafayette, Louisiana
Originally Posted by PilgrimsDad
So last weekend my wife and I are @ Laconia H-D picking out some T shirts as Holiday presents for our kids in Texas and Florida.
We are surrounded by 100s of brand new Harleys.
She stops dead in her tracks next to an 18 Brown Heritage, Wow she says, I really like that bike. Hmm
I have an 71 FX, a 17 FLHR and a 18 FXLR. We have crossed this country 7 times on Harleys. Yes she rides. We have seen millions of motorcycles. IÂm trying to figure out how to get her one for XMASS. Probably going to have to sell some guns quick!
We are surrounded by 100s of brand new Harleys.
She stops dead in her tracks next to an 18 Brown Heritage, Wow she says, I really like that bike. Hmm
I have an 71 FX, a 17 FLHR and a 18 FXLR. We have crossed this country 7 times on Harleys. Yes she rides. We have seen millions of motorcycles. IÂm trying to figure out how to get her one for XMASS. Probably going to have to sell some guns quick!