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Old Mar 1, 2024 | 04:30 PM
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Besides looking like a Duracell battery and the top of a Copenhagen lid it’s a depressing color scheme , the Hydraglide looks like something Honda would have brought out 10 years ago
 
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Old Mar 1, 2024 | 07:33 PM
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That paint scheme has been around since the 60's
 
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Old Mar 1, 2024 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by vizcarmb
How are you guys not familiar with Harleys brown and black Duracell color scheme??
Now that’s funny!
 
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Old Mar 1, 2024 | 10:47 PM
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Interesting thing that i've seen these tank badges some weeks ago browsing the ebay. One seller has several new for sale. I was wondering what model they are from and the parts catalog has them but with no model usage reference.
Here is the pic - check the manufactured date. Looks like they were about to run it earlier as 'Guitar Fade'

 
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Old Mar 2, 2024 | 08:45 AM
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Nothing more subjective than color....but having said that it's JUST "ok" IMHO. Just not a fan of brown painted vehicles even though it was a rather popular car color in the early 60's. FYI: President Regan was known for and credited with bringing back the popularity of brown suits.....that didn't last too long after he left office.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2024 | 08:47 AM
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Nothing more subjective than color....but having said that it's JUST "ok" IMHO. Just not a fan of brown painted vehicles even though it was a rather popular car color in the early 60's. FYI: President Regan was known for and credited with bringing back the popularity of brown suits.....that didn't last too long after he left office.

I DO like the idea of "faded" paint jobs....faded blues, reds and silvers could be nice........but NOT that new emblem design!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2024 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMurf
The Copper was the 100'th anniversary special color if I remember correctly.Never cared for it myself. They were big on black and silver..One of their " go to" color combos.

Nope, 105th anniversary in 2008.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2024 | 03:42 AM
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It’s a very nice paint job, saw it on several models in the Daytona Speedway Harley tent.
 
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Originally Posted by Rob175
Nothing more subjective than color.....
Oil
 
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I think it looks awesome!
 
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