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Old Jan 24, 2024 | 05:26 PM
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Not a fan. Does nothing for me. Man… could they have done a little better on the tank emblem badging? Just my 2cents.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2024 | 05:26 PM
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If the new releases every year have taught us anything, it's that a lot of HD owners are soft and get flustered easily. I can only imagine the fuss some of you would throw at a restaurant if your baked potato was slightly overcooked. You'd probably need to speak to the regional director immediately.

The new bikes look great.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2024 | 05:34 PM
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The new age Harley is not meant to ride much. You show it off right it to a gathering . Trailer or have it shipped o Bike week.
get the pictures and get it home.
Like the 80K bass boat the sits all year. The 90K pickup that never hauls a thing.
Just the way it is now. I tried to watch the video.
They are not marketing to me. 3 I have now are the last new bikes.
 

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Old Jan 24, 2024 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by smitty901
The new age Harley is not meant to ride much. You show it off right it to a gathering . Trailer or have it shipped o Bike week.
get the pictures and get it home.
It's a shame because the bikes are definitely capable of more than that.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2024 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackie Paper
Be for warned Drew. Consumer Report rated BMW with more warranty repair than Harley. And yes there both pretty low on the list.
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​​​Interestingly the Honda and Yamaha were leaders.

We drive Harley's here on the HDFORUM for many reasons. Biggest for me is it's a patriotic thing. It's probably more American then any vehicle.

So, here is probably not the place to flame them.

Hate to see you go but sure THERE'S a BMWFORUM .
We do not D R I V E Harleys
 
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Old Jan 24, 2024 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by stixvrad
Most of us ride our bikes while you drive yours.., For "patriotic reasons", really?
I pilot my bike, if you’re only riding you’re a bitch! 😂 just kidding
 
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Old Jan 24, 2024 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
You are surprised that there are blind HD loyalists on a Harley Davidson forum?
nope! Just amusing. I usually buy what I like and not because of what brand it is, but just because I like that one item. If the newer model of that item doesn’t do it for me I move onto something else. I’ve done it with bikes, cars, cameras, watches, knives, guns. I’ve done it with all sorts of things in my life. I like certain models of things that fit my likes and needs at that moment. If the next generation of that same item doesn’t tickle me…. I have zero loyalty to that brand.
 

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Old Jan 24, 2024 | 06:00 PM
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If you are looking at seats, or backrests, there are two kinds...

Rider
Passenger
 
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This is what I see, better?


 
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