2007 vs 2015
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Interesting observation is that with the ElectraGlides, 1/2 the buyers immediatly start putting more bling on the bike, while the other 1/2 begin stripping it down. Lots of people want to make the bike to their own dreams. No problem with that. Harleys are emotional purchases by individuals with their own vision of what a bike should be.
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I look at the 2015 retro inspired Dodge Challenger and figure I guess I could live with the touch screen gizmos on the dash on a retro styled car,but on a retro inspired motorcycle it sticks out like a sore thumb.... fine for some,not for others.Too bad it's not an option,gotta buy it like it or not.
The fairing vent that "works" has been been overwhelmingly described as providing around a 20 percent decrease in buffeting at best in multiple full reviews....Not worth the mail box slot for me.
I would have rather seen HD build a completely new Touring bike from end to end full on water cooled and loaded with gizmos than see 'em bastardize the FL series.....But that would have been a big gamble,Gotta say HD hedged it's bets perfectly.The baby boomers love what's at the dealerships and they're selling 'em successfully and that's the name of the game.
The fairing vent that "works" has been been overwhelmingly described as providing around a 20 percent decrease in buffeting at best in multiple full reviews....Not worth the mail box slot for me.
I would have rather seen HD build a completely new Touring bike from end to end full on water cooled and loaded with gizmos than see 'em bastardize the FL series.....But that would have been a big gamble,Gotta say HD hedged it's bets perfectly.The baby boomers love what's at the dealerships and they're selling 'em successfully and that's the name of the game.
Last edited by Slash; Nov 9, 2014 at 05:54 PM.
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Agreed. The vent is a good functional addition, but the styling sucks. Something color matched, like the hinged cowel vent on the '70 Chevelle SS, would look much better.
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I recently purchased a 2015 Limited and I like the looks and the bat wing. It doesn't have white walls or spoke wheels either. Two things I didn't want. I might add a chrome water pump cover to replace the black plastic one but other than that and a pro pipe I'm leaving just as it is and riding it.
old or new, its a Harley. day or 2 after the warnaty will be finish - it will start to drip oil... my 2009 road king just started to drip, so now I know its real Harley. In 2 years I'l buy Rashmoor and the only chang will be - It will drip oil and water!
Gee, if I was younger I'd buy BMW and not this iron sH@&%. But Im too old and have too many HD T-SHIRTS and staff. lt's like my wife - its part of me for the good and for the bad.
Gee, if I was younger I'd buy BMW and not this iron sH@&%. But Im too old and have too many HD T-SHIRTS and staff. lt's like my wife - its part of me for the good and for the bad.
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From: Tulsa, OK
So many were taking off all those decorator items, they began to address their marketplace and provide what the new buyers wanted and modernized their line of bikes. Their most popular model now is the stripped down Street Glide. Some still buy those, and add back the items they wish to make the bike look as they please.
Things change.
i know i never would consider one until the rushmore upgrades - not only the mechanical upgrades, but the slight changes in styling really made the bike look more appealing to a rider that hadn't been on a full dresser for 20+ years.
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old or new, its a Harley. day or 2 after the warnaty will be finish - it will start to drip oil... my 2009 road king just started to drip, so now I know its real Harley. In 2 years I'l buy Rashmoor and the only chang will be - It will drip oil and water!
Gee, if I was younger I'd buy BMW and not this iron sH@&%. But Im too old and have too many HD T-SHIRTS and staff. lt's like my wife - its part of me for the good and for the bad.
Gee, if I was younger I'd buy BMW and not this iron sH@&%. But Im too old and have too many HD T-SHIRTS and staff. lt's like my wife - its part of me for the good and for the bad.