new Softail- the "Blackline"
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 7,882
Likes: 5
From: So California
I bought my 1986 FXSTC brand new in May of 1986.
Just as then, it was love at first sight. I didn't care what anyone else was riding, I had my bike.
Never have been one to ask another what they thought I should buy for myself.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,818
Likes: 2
From: Twin Cities
wow i stand corrected, i didnt think it was real with the nightster paint scheme and all,i dont dig it, a sporty tank on it would be cool.... but cool that they change it up a bit ... but dont get rid of a springer for that, thats if they are getting rid of the xboner, unless they bring the heritage springer back or the bad boy....
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 469
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, NV
The more I look at this bike, (on HD's site) the more I like it! I see a lot of posts here about how the MoCo has their head up their *** and not paying attention to what riders want, but as I look at all the little details on this bike, I believe the exact opposite is true and that H-D is putting this model out there to see how it appeals riders. And I think it will.
Check it out:
No seat post
Coil relocated to where the horn was (very popular mod, lately)
Horn relocated to the front of the frame, uncovered and pretty well out of sight
Football A/C gone (everybody seems to get rid of those eventually)
Clean rear fender
Rear fender hugs the tire nicely (look at all the slammed softails out there, lately)
Stripped down, clean and simple - a lot already done on this bike that a lot of people are spending money to do to their own Softails. IMO, this is the first bike I've seen in awhile that says H-D is FINALLY getting it! MSRP isn't way off base, either. I think this bike will definitely sell. Anybody who thinks otherwise is on crack!
Check it out:
No seat post
Coil relocated to where the horn was (very popular mod, lately)
Horn relocated to the front of the frame, uncovered and pretty well out of sight
Football A/C gone (everybody seems to get rid of those eventually)
Clean rear fender
Rear fender hugs the tire nicely (look at all the slammed softails out there, lately)
Stripped down, clean and simple - a lot already done on this bike that a lot of people are spending money to do to their own Softails. IMO, this is the first bike I've seen in awhile that says H-D is FINALLY getting it! MSRP isn't way off base, either. I think this bike will definitely sell. Anybody who thinks otherwise is on crack!
I'm actually a little excited to see when they start popping up on here and getting modded.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 439
Likes: 9
From: Eastern Pennsylvania
First off I have read many comments saying they are glad Harley is going back to a skinny rear tire. As far as I am concerned, I didnt think a 200 was a particularly a wide tire or fat ASSSS like someone said. Now a 240 or larger, heck yeh. I have a 200 on my Cross Bones and I feel it is just right. Now for the new bike, I will say its not bad. It has alot of potential, like most of the recent bikes Harley has come out with. Remember when the pictures of the Rocker and the Cross Bones first came out. Wow were there posts everywhere cutting them up and still are. This is no different. Now look how many people Luv them and have bought them and created their own works of art. That is what makes owning a Harley awesome.
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 7,385
Likes: 3,354
From: usa
How about starting with the Easy riders " Captain America '' bike. Now this would be retro! I know H-D didn't make it.
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 5,294
Likes: 149
From: FL
Well it sure looks better to me than the new Victory High-Ball. The rear fender on that looks awful to me.
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/...012-high-ball/
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/...012-high-ball/