new Softail- the "Blackline"
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From: Hershey, Pennsylvania
I agree the prince should be 1k less, starting at 14,899 for the two tone.
My reasoning is more along the lines of their target demographic for this ride, which is the 18-30 crowd who want to step over to a heavier bike from the dark custom sportys (883 and nightster) or want to consider a softail after having a dyna.
My opinion is, the old guard may not like it. Especially if you want chrome and color.
Do I think it is revolutionary? Heck no. Do I think it might fit a demographic, yep...except for the price tag.
Most of the negative comments I read tend to be from the older guys (I am 38) who have riden for 10-15 years + There are still the Deuce, the Heritage, and the Fatboy if you want color, big fenders, wide tires, conchos, and tassles. I am not meaning any offense by this, but breaking up the softail line up between multiple target demographics (young, older, female, male) is probably a smart idea, as long as you keep enough customization in it to find a middle ground.
My reasoning is more along the lines of their target demographic for this ride, which is the 18-30 crowd who want to step over to a heavier bike from the dark custom sportys (883 and nightster) or want to consider a softail after having a dyna.
My opinion is, the old guard may not like it. Especially if you want chrome and color.
Do I think it is revolutionary? Heck no. Do I think it might fit a demographic, yep...except for the price tag.
Most of the negative comments I read tend to be from the older guys (I am 38) who have riden for 10-15 years + There are still the Deuce, the Heritage, and the Fatboy if you want color, big fenders, wide tires, conchos, and tassles. I am not meaning any offense by this, but breaking up the softail line up between multiple target demographics (young, older, female, male) is probably a smart idea, as long as you keep enough customization in it to find a middle ground.
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I think this is exactly the bike that will appeal to the nightster riders and get them to tread up. Only if H-d keep the price at about 13 to 14 grand max. Other wise it will be a dust collector on the show floors.
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I ride a night train 07 and I am 41. I have ridden for 20 years and this bike does looks like a shadow or vulcan. I like the fatboy lo and the cross bones. I think for the orice a 103 and a solo seat and 2 into 1 standard and people would be lining up for it.
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From: Louisiana
I agree and if your going after the nightser look put on a different tank