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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 03:53 PM
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Congrats JustBill.

It looks better in black than the other, flat colors.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 04:57 PM
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You know if someone said motorcycle to me.....your bike would pop into my mind. That bike is the essence of Harley Davidson.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 05:00 PM
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Definitely know what you mean about lack of interest in older models. I've owned 9 new Harleys in 11 years ranging from CVO, breakout, fatbob, fatboy, street glide etc., and this one is by far superior to anything before.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 05:02 PM
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Really torn between the new Fatboy in red vs. the Heritage in Black. Same amount of money and you get the windshield, bags and cruise control standard on the Heritage vs. the Fatboy.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 05:17 PM
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Congrats and enjoy!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by justbill
Made every effort to resist buying the new M8. Refused multiple offers to demo the motor, did not like the lack of chrome on the new heritage but finally relinquished after they offered $17 k for my trade in and I saw the heritage in black. First ride was not impressive but it is growing on me. This bike has a lot of potential, though like others I'll probably leave the motor stock until the warranty runs out to be safe.
Congrats, what did you trade in?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 07:27 PM
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17 Heritage.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 08:51 PM
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Does well.
Merry Xmas.
 
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Originally Posted by justbill
17 Heritage.
That's full retail value, good deal. Congrats
 
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 06:33 AM
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