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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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Thanks for the link, while I am not shopping for a new bike I found the information interesting and it answered many questions that have been asked in other topics.

7/20/07 this link is working:
http://www.box.net/shared/jkcszyejty
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 01:45 AM
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Kinda sucks that you can't retro fit the 6 gallon tank. That's about the only feature that I really like about the '08 models. I'm glad I got my '07.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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Thanks, very interesting as it seemsmost parts are specific to this model year. Also seems that they have tried very hard to not allow us to work on our own bikes.[:@]
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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Gotta say. I think I will be keeping my 01 for a long, longtime.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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Good stuff, thanks for the link!

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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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Makes one wonder on the touring models, the ECM move to under the seat will limit the add-on of a PCIII etc. May not be room!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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Reminds me of when the major cage companies changed from points, plugs and carbs to computers and fuel injection. Took the fun out of tinkering with them...
 
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I think bought my last new Harley. Too much sophisticated crap. No, I'm not intimidated, just not ready to have that junk on my two wheeler. I think the days of adding a Power Commander (or any FM device) are over. The used HD market just got a boost with the release of the '08s.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Chuck: Thanks for the link; very, very helpful.
 
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