2013 Breakout
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 6
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From: Virginia
Red Breakout
After 20 years in the Marine Corps, my retirement gift to myself was going to be a new Harley. When I saw the Breakout, I had to have it. Searched for a few weeks and lucked into a red one, the only color I wanted (since denim black wasn't available). Love everything about the bike, but do have the mirror issue. Have to switch them up. I've scraped the pegs a few times in turns but nothing more. Just wish that it was a little easier to figure out what accessories were available...all in time I'm sure.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 146
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From: New Paltz
IMO the Breakout is not that special. If your thinking of buying one, don't. Get your self a Blackline, which is for all intent and purposes the same bike, and upgrade it to be something unique and representative of you.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 210
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From: Maine, USA
I strongly disagree, as if it wasn't for the Breakout I probably wouldn't own a Harley. The looks are what I was looking for. I don't care for 90% of the Harley's styling. Not saying I don't get it, or don't like them, it just isn't what I want.
The blackline is not the same bike at all. the Breakout is 4" longer, 1/2" closer to the ground, 5 degree extra rake, 240mm rear tire vs... 140? etc... etc... Pretty big list and a lot to change on a Blackline if the style of the Breakout is what you like.
Now everyone has their own tastes, I respect that, but the Blackline is no where near the bike I wanted personally, and the Breakout was.
The Breakout can still be made something unique and respresentative of me, but IMO with a MUCH better starting point for what I wanted.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 852
Likes: 5
From: Virginia Beach, VA
Pretty pompous comment their don't ya think?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 503
Likes: 9
From: NM
lol at Zambo.. stating that all Harley's are chumps except the style he prefers. Listen guys your bikes are nothing special if you want a really nice one get this one I because I said... forget what you think. lol pretty funny if you ask me.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,368
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From: Australia
After 20 years in the Marine Corps, my retirement gift to myself was going to be a new Harley. When I saw the Breakout, I had to have it. Searched for a few weeks and lucked into a red one, the only color I wanted (since denim black wasn't available). Love everything about the bike, but do have the mirror issue. Have to switch them up. I've scraped the pegs a few times in turns but nothing more. Just wish that it was a little easier to figure out what accessories were available...all in time I'm sure.
Nice brother, my friend getting one here in aus in a week or so, love the red black and chrome
Thanks
Mirrmu
Intermediate
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 25
Likes: 2
From: AZ
After 20 years in the Marine Corps, my retirement gift to myself was going to be a new Harley. When I saw the Breakout, I had to have it. Searched for a few weeks and lucked into a red one, the only color I wanted (since denim black wasn't available). Love everything about the bike, but do have the mirror issue. Have to switch them up. I've scraped the pegs a few times in turns but nothing more. Just wish that it was a little easier to figure out what accessories were available...all in time I'm sure.
Congrats to you on the purchase. You deserve it as a treat to yourself for the years of service. I love mine, they are very nice bikes. I really like the red on yours.
There's a lot of extras that will fit and work for custmomizing and performance. Mine really woke up and actually "became a Harley" once I added the V&H BR 2-2 pipes, A/C and Powervision.
Good luck with yours...
JJ
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 84
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From: McKinney, Texas
You say that without having ridden one. IMHO it is one of the nicest Harley rides out there. Enjoying the heck out of mine (ex 2007 FatBoy owner).
Last edited by texaszman; Jun 7, 2013 at 10:02 AM.
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Joined: May 2013
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From: McKinney, Texas
After 20 years in the Marine Corps, my retirement gift to myself was going to be a new Harley. When I saw the Breakout, I had to have it. Searched for a few weeks and lucked into a red one, the only color I wanted (since denim black wasn't available). Love everything about the bike, but do have the mirror issue. Have to switch them up. I've scraped the pegs a few times in turns but nothing more. Just wish that it was a little easier to figure out what accessories were available...all in time I'm sure.
If you want an engine guard check out the Lindby Multibar with built in foot rest - available in chrome or black.
I'm looking at V-H pipes on mine as soon as my wallet stops smokin' from the abuse so far....
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 330
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From:
Eh, the 2005 Softail Springer isn't all that special. If you have one you really should dump it and get something special and unique.