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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Has anyone seen this model (in person)?
Haven't seen or heard too much. Could be kinda funky lookin.
I like the saddlebags.
What I don't like on some of these new models is no tail light. What ??!! Are they trying to copy the big dog choppers or something? It needs "something" there. Why not a Deuce/VRod tail light?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Saw one of these at the dealer about a month ago - looks pretty sharp in person. I was impressed with the quick-release saddlebag system. Didn't notice the tail light set up.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Pic from dealer's website. Softail Convertible removed saddle bags and windshield with passenger seat intact:
http://www.eastcoastharley.com/


 

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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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Greetings,

I've seen it in person as well...Looks 10 times better with the stuff taken off of it. But, I still think it's pricey for what you get.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Looks like a CVO Fatboy to me. It does look better with all of the crap off of it though.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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My local dealer has one in blue.....Not very impressive to me with the bags and 'shield on it. As a matter of fact, I think the windshield is hideous. On the other hand, I do kind of like the digital speedo, and the wheels.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Yep. Everyone has got a different opinion (just like for every other model bike out there). Personally, I saw one at the dealer and really liked it. I'd only put the bags on when in use, though. The windshield I thought looked very clean and well done. Look at the inside and you'll see it's more than just a flat windshield. It's like a mini fairing. Honestly, I was wondering what all parts would have to be switched to fit the windshield to a regular fat boy. Just have the bottom part painted to match the fat boy tins.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DoobieBrother
Yep. Everyone has got a different opinion (just like for every other model bike out there). Personally, I saw one at the dealer and really liked it. I'd only put the bags on when in use, though. The windshield I thought looked very clean and well done. Look at the inside and you'll see it's more than just a flat windshield. It's like a mini fairing. Honestly, I was wondering what all parts would have to be switched to fit the windshield to a regular fat boy. Just have the bottom part painted to match the fat boy tins.
Ditto.

I saw the blue one at Annapolis HD and saw the inferno orange at another dealer. The inferno orange is just bad ***. That bike fits me perfectly. The one dealer said its basically a fatboy. I did find out that I can get the seat, I am wondering about the mini fairing also.

For the mula though I don't think it is worth it. I figure when I get my fatboy I can change the seat, lower it, change the wheels and still be ahead.

Btw when I was at the Annap dealer the other day they sold it
 
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i saw one yesterday with all the stuff taken off. It looks like a cvo fatboy as mentioned earlier. Im not a fan of those wheels at all...
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Did they give you a quote on that seat? I tried my dealer a ew wks ago and they said prices were not out at that point.
 
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