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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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Ya, I'm not crazy about much this year.I would still buy one it would just cost me more to get it to the point I'd be happy with it. Fat boy lo is still a great ride.
Can't belive no springer in the line up.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Deadwood Dick
Who wouldn't want another 7 inches?
true, but I'm going to assume that the 2011's are going to go for preaty good deals this fall so the savings might make up for a 107" kit which will blow that 103 out of the water...From what I've read the #'s between the 96 and 103 stock are not much different...but more is always better...
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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What a joke is all i can say..People will buy anything !
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Ohhh and one more thing...How about a little color. You can have your extra 7 inches...
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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What do you guys think about a black line as a bobber.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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I see the Heritage has lost the '**** swoosh' scheme on the tank, but kept the 3D emblem. I'm not too crazy about the 2012 color choices. The two-tone orange is particulary obnoxious imho.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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I think the black line makes a lousy bobber.

http://motorcycleart.blogspot.com/20...er-part-1.html
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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yup. not interested in buying a new bike this year!
 
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I think the real issue here is this: HD is MUCH closer to being in the red than we know. I imagine their profit margain is RAZOR thin right about now and like an above poster mentioned, they are trying to maximize profits by focusing on what sells the best.
I think that if we got a look at the books, we'd be SHOCKED at how little the MOCO subsists on...
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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If I had to buy one in the line-up, the Blackline...then quickly 'bobberize' the rear + a black & chrome springer front.
 
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