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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Hi Guys!

We here in Europe are discussing and guessing what the new softail model will be

All we know so far is in this picture:

http://harleydavidson.createsend5.co...EC1D8A50AFD3BD

Normaly you guys from US have harley-related informations much earlier than we have - so does anyone know about the new bikes? Probably some pictures from a motorcycle show?

Take care!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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nope, no clue
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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According to the translation:

This winter ends hot. With two brand new HARLEY-DAVIDSON Ž models as absolute highlights. And you are among the first who learn that. Start the engines, the countdown for the big revelation.
Rest assured that when HARLEY-DAVIDSON Ž dropping the case. From 13 February, visit an official HARLEY-DAVIDSON Ž dealer or marvel at the new pearls from the 16th to February 2012 at the SWISS-MOTO.

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New FatBoy?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Yeah it says that you can go to your dealer on the 13th of February and check them out live - therefore there must be some pictures around somewhere Or eat least soon.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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brightened up, one looks like a blackline rear fenderwith a fat front end and solo seat

the other looks more like a sportser iron in a softail


 

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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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Maybe a Fatbob lookin Fatboy with a single headlight? Notice the Frt Fender and is that spoked wheels?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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The one on the left is definitely a Softail, because there's no external shocks, which eliminates it from being a Dyna.. it does look like a new FatBoy though..the one on the right, to me, looks like a crossbones with a non-springer front end, and a more peanut gastank
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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Was just looking at the event calendar on H-D.com and see that on Feb 9th there is a "New Model Launch Party" at the Museum in Milwaukee. The reading does says "models". Guess we find out then. Here's that info. Apparently the event is open to the public.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/EX/HT...e=H-D&dealer=0
 
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My brother is a Staff Engineer at H-D corporate and I can report that he's mentioned one Softail platform getting completely redesigned and one completely new Softail platform. This could be those bikes. I'm sorry I can't provide any more info than that, but something is something.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by FatBoy_AT
Yeah it says that you can go to your dealer on the 13th of February and check them out live - therefore there must be some pictures around somewhere Or eat least soon.
Personally, I'm still on the fence about changing out the wheels but the dealer also mentioned that something may be announced online in a couple of weeks as well. Meaning more than just new models may be announced.
 

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