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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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What does everyone have to say about the 2010 softtails good or bad. I'm looking to trade in March for a Heritage. So would like to hear all good or bad.
 

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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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I have a 2010 Heritage, got it in September (traded the 2 week old brand new Dyna. <sigh>). Got about 2100 miles on it so far, mostly local riding but it is fantastic, couldnt be happier. Here are the pics.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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I boutght an 09 and I wish I had the 2010 because of the new helical 5th gear. I hate that tranny whine in 5th.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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And the 2010's are $1K cheaper than the 09's, that's gotta be annoying.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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i bought a 2010 harley fatboy lo and my brother got the 2010 dyna wideglide not bad bikes. workmenship is still not bad i see some things that could be better lol
 
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Well, since I ride a dinosaur (2002), the 2010 are just a different animal. They look nice but I am yet to ride one. Supposedly the 5th gear whine has been fixed which is nice for peopled with 6 speeds. Personally, in this economy I would keep what I have although it is good to see money going into the American economy.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Didn't know the 2019 were coming out next yr.... haven't read anything on them either....
 
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Well, since I ride a dinosaur (2002), the 2010 are just a different animal. They look nice but I am yet to ride one. Supposedly the 5th gear whine has been fixed which is nice for peopled with 6 speeds. Personally, in this economy I would keep what I have although it is good to see money going into the American economy.
The wife can't ride her bike any longer due to her back. So I get to trade hers in and still keep mine. So it will be nice to have different optios when I'm riding.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Didn't know the 2019 were coming out next yr.... haven't read anything on them either....
Had the old slip of the fingers there. Corrected now.
 
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Apart from no Night Train, the 2010 lineup looks good to me.
 
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