Pick up a 2017 or wait for 2018?
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From: Twin Lakes, WI
I don't really get the reason why you'd pay more for black than for chrome. Is powder coating more expensive than chroming? I doubt it.
Longer bags. That makes some sense. But not standard for 2018 You'd pay more. like with the FLHRS, which costs more money for less content, IMO.
Longer bags. That makes some sense. But not standard for 2018 You'd pay more. like with the FLHRS, which costs more money for less content, IMO.
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From: Santa Clarita
I don't really get the reason why you'd pay more for black than for chrome. Is powder coating more expensive than chroming? I doubt it.
Longer bags. That makes some sense. But not standard for 2018 You'd pay more. like with the FLHRS, which costs more money for less content, IMO.
Longer bags. That makes some sense. But not standard for 2018 You'd pay more. like with the FLHRS, which costs more money for less content, IMO.
What I suspect, and the reason that Harley powder coating costs more, is that they use an upgraded level of powder coating. Much tougher. Recently, I wanted to change my handlebar levers to black, from the OEM aluminum color. I coulda bought them for twenty, thirty bux from a number of sources, but I bought a pair for $139.95 from the dealership, just because of durability/quality issue. I have no facts to substantiate this, but I've observed that the stuff they use isn't as liable to chip or mar as cheaper parts.
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After last year's leaked photos of the M8 engine you can bet security around the new models will be ultra-tight this year.
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My dealer, one of them anyway, has got a 2017 Bullet Silver FLHR with my name on it. He's eating the cost of the sales tax, freight & set up, doc fee and color charge. It hasn't got AB or Security, which I don't want anyway. Out the door for 18999. It's like $16,650 for a new 2017 FLHR! I'd like to wait but I don't think I can at that price discount.
I don't think the 2018 touring line is going to change. They 'd **** off too many people. THey're into the Softtails and Dynas for 2018. Maybe some color changes maybe not for the Touring line. That's all.
I don't think the 2018 touring line is going to change. They 'd **** off too many people. THey're into the Softtails and Dynas for 2018. Maybe some color changes maybe not for the Touring line. That's all.
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From: Hawaii
Quote:
Originally Posted by tnriverluver
I want a new M8 Roadglide but until they do something to lighten the clutch pull on these new bikes it ain't happening. Damaged nerve has made my left hand too weak to operate those clutches for long. The pull on my Dyna is sooooo much lighter. I've considered buying a 14,15,16, over the new M8 because of this but the M8 motor I do believe is going to be a better overall platform than the Twinkies.
I have one on my "16 Limited - Awesome in stop n go. Still shift normally except for stops.
Originally Posted by tnriverluver
I want a new M8 Roadglide but until they do something to lighten the clutch pull on these new bikes it ain't happening. Damaged nerve has made my left hand too weak to operate those clutches for long. The pull on my Dyna is sooooo much lighter. I've considered buying a 14,15,16, over the new M8 because of this but the M8 motor I do believe is going to be a better overall platform than the Twinkies.
I have one on my "16 Limited - Awesome in stop n go. Still shift normally except for stops.
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From: Santa Clarita
Unless you are having trouble with drooling now, I'd wait a few weeks and see what they come out with. If ya like what ya see, pick up the new one. If ya don't, then the 17 is yesterday's news and you can work a better deal.
You'll just have to find a workaround that embarrassing condition for a short while!
You can do it!
You'll just have to find a workaround that embarrassing condition for a short while!
You can do it!