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Old Oct 16, 2017 | 06:40 PM
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Does anyone know when Harley plans to release the new deluxe?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2017 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by berniemc
Does anyone know when Harley plans to release the new deluxe?
What new Deluxe? There already is an '18 model with a M8 107 engine and monoshock. Not 100% certain what you are referring to. Please advise.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...CVc0bRuKzEfgyE
 

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Old Oct 16, 2017 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TORQUEY
What new Deluxe? There already is an '18 model with a M8 107 engine and monoshock. Not 100% certain what you are referring to. Please advise.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...CVc0bRuKzEfgyE

I don't think they've arrived at the Dealers yet
 
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Old Oct 16, 2017 | 07:50 PM
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I asked my dealer last weekend, and they did not know. However, they are going to call me as soon as they get one.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2017 | 10:07 PM
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Vaporware
 
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Old Oct 16, 2017 | 11:42 PM
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Talked to my local dealer and they told me the order of release is in order of expected popularity. This is done to drive as many early shipments as possible for this quarter.
  1. Fat Boy
  2. Fat Bob
  3. Heritage
  4. Breakout
  5. Low Rider
  6. Street Bob
  7. Slim
  8. Deluxe
That's the order they were prioritized for my local dealer. I wasn't able to sit and test ride a Slim until 2 weeks ago. Hang in there, I'm sure it's coming soon.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 12:54 AM
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There was an '18 Deluxe that I test rode along with the Heritage I bought at my dealer 6 weeks ago...I'm sure they're around. It was very nice, but I chose the Heritage.

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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 08:15 AM
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I've been to 3 or 4 dealers in the last week and none of them have gotten a deluxe in yet. One of those dealers was in North Carolina, the rest were in Iowa so it's not just an Iowa thing.
 
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THAT looks pretty good.
Get some decent size bags on there
And a CLEAR windshield.

Now if they had that charcoal color they offer for the
Fatboy for these (AND the Heritage)
They might have something.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 12:44 PM
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It was damn good looking. It wasn't until later I got to sit on a Fat Boy or Slim...the Deluxe was the best fit by far. If I put the lower shock and bars on the Heritage it would sit the same....just don't want to lose lean angle.
 
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