2009 Deluxe Color Question
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From: kansas city,mo
get outta Dodge!!!!
my Fatboy is Black Pearl - and while it's not black, it never was meant to be. it's full of metal flake, ranging from a subtle purple to a vibrant green to a dark red, depending on the sunlight and the angle of the light. granted, in the garage or under dark clouds, it is a grey - but let the light hit it and OH BOY!
and since it is a "color" and a little higher priced than black - it's worth it..... (sorry - just couldn't resist the jab)
my Fatboy is Black Pearl - and while it's not black, it never was meant to be. it's full of metal flake, ranging from a subtle purple to a vibrant green to a dark red, depending on the sunlight and the angle of the light. granted, in the garage or under dark clouds, it is a grey - but let the light hit it and OH BOY!
and since it is a "color" and a little higher priced than black - it's worth it..... (sorry - just couldn't resist the jab)
Road Warrior
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From: WA - The State
Well to each their own.....but IMO i could care less about the color pricing. if all colors cost the exact same i would still have my BLACK.... black pearl doesn't look like a black to me. it looks like a black with a bunch glitter in it.....greyish in fact.....in fact when i purchased my ride back in sept. they had my ride "black" and a "white/black pearl" deluxes next to each other and guess which one i went with. Not because of price either, ($600.00+change) difference. Everybody has thier own preference...good luck
I do love the teal/white combo, though, due to it's old school flavor.
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From: Eastern North Carolina
It's funny, but in some situations, Black Pearl actually does look black. I get the best of both worlds LoL . . .
Either is a fine choice though
Either is a fine choice though
Last edited by Sleeko; Apr 3, 2009 at 07:09 AM.
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The black pearl does have a grey tinge to it but it is very nice, especially against the white. I own the white pearl/black pearl deluxe and when it is shined up it gleams. The pictures do not do it justice, as with all the pics on the web of most of the Harley colors. I ordered the two tone b/w color cause it reminded me of the old army bike theme and didn't realize there is a blue pin strip untill after the bike was hatched at the dealership. You can't go wrong with any of the colors in my opinion, good luck.
