new Softail- the "Blackline"
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Cincinnati
Went to the dealer today and he was bragging on how im lucky hes giving me 14,000 for my night train on a trade. His reason was because the blackline is coming out and it is basicaly the same bike but even nicer than the train! He said its going to be a hot seller! I think he is crazy to even compair this cheaply made money saver to a FRiggin NIGHT TRAIN!! What??? The bike has a 140 rear..Train has a 200.. blackline litteraly like has no consel.. it has no risers the handle bars go right into the tripple tree..And where they mounted the tac good luck changing handel bars!!HAHAH! The Night Train is an iconic bike..sorry you just cant compare! If i do trade my Train in for the Crossbones i bet they dont sit it next to the Blackline because it will make it look like a toy! Sorry guys hate to be negative but the dealer ticked me off!!
It's just a guess, but I'm thinking you should appreciate what you got and quit worrying with Harley dealers.
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Queens, NY
Went to the dealer today and he was bragging on how im lucky hes giving me 14,000 for my night train on a trade. His reason was because the blackline is coming out and it is basicaly the same bike but even nicer than the train! He said its going to be a hot seller! I think he is crazy to even compair this cheaply made money saver to a FRiggin NIGHT TRAIN!! What??? The bike has a 140 rear..Train has a 200.. blackline litteraly like has no consel.. it has no risers the handle bars go right into the tripple tree..And where they mounted the tac good luck changing handel bars!!HAHAH! The Night Train is an iconic bike..sorry you just cant compare! If i do trade my Train in for the Crossbones i bet they dont sit it next to the Blackline because it will make it look like a toy! Sorry guys hate to be negative but the dealer ticked me off!!
dealer wanted to give you 14k on a bike that's at least 2 model years old and you're complaining?
if it's nice enough for a dealership to want to pay 14k for it why don't you just keep the bike
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 273
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From: Nebraska
What I like about this Blackline:
1. The Lower Forks and Triple Tree are black and not chrome.
2. Its NOT an improved version of a Night Train!
3. Makes my Night Train look even better!!
Really, to be honest, I cant find anything I like about the bike other than the Lower Forks and Triple Tree.
And I must say, the rear fender is just terrible, I think HD needs to go back to the drawing board on this bike. If you want to call it the Blackline, then make the whole bike black, no chrome what so ever.
1. The Lower Forks and Triple Tree are black and not chrome.
2. Its NOT an improved version of a Night Train!
3. Makes my Night Train look even better!!
Really, to be honest, I cant find anything I like about the bike other than the Lower Forks and Triple Tree.
And I must say, the rear fender is just terrible, I think HD needs to go back to the drawing board on this bike. If you want to call it the Blackline, then make the whole bike black, no chrome what so ever.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 417
Likes: 1
From: Spartanburg, South Carolina
I like the bike and am glad to see the skinny rear tire as well. Plus, don't 140mm tires handle better than 200mm tires. I recall reading that.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: EastCan
You got that right, can't see them getting on those either. Seem to be targeting a younger audience.
Lots of kissing in that add what? Got to go now...
Lots of kissing in that add what? Got to go now...
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From: SE Michigan
When have you seen fat old people in *any* of their ads?