Air cooled vs. Liquid cooled
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Tourer
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Air cooled vs. Liquid cooled
Just wondering how many would buy a liquid cooled H-D touring bike and why? Or anyone with reasons why they would not buy a liquid cooled H-D touring bike?
I would have to stay with air cooled, I like the way the motor looks and I really don't see a need for liquid cooled where I live (Wisconsin).
I would have to stay with air cooled, I like the way the motor looks and I really don't see a need for liquid cooled where I live (Wisconsin).
Road Warrior
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RE: Air cooled vs. Liquid cooled
Had one liquid cooled cruiser, a Yamaha Royal Star, not a bad bike, but the cooling system was the most difficult part to maintain. Think I would give up riding before I would go back to liquid cooling.
Road Warrior
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RE: Air cooled vs. Liquid cooled
I don't think I would buy a liquid cooled bike. When my bike gets old I will either rebuild the motor or buy one from some rub that has like 400 miles on it in 1o years.
Road Captain
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RE: Air cooled vs. Liquid cooled
Since I live on the Gulf Coast, I would definitely consider a liquid-cooled touring bike. Riding in the summertime down here is almost unbearable. However, HD would have to come up with a better product than the Revolution engine. If I wanted a high-rev bike, I'd buy a metric.
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RE: Air cooled vs. Liquid cooled
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RE: Air cooled vs. Liquid cooled
Like Ezzzz I'll probably keep my current bike (95 Ultra) DOn't necessarily want a Twinkie but if they did water cooled with Harley sound and a crapload of power, I'd get one in a heart beat. Summer in the south is particularly taxing on an engine and the rider because of the extra heat. I'd get one but only if they up the HP.
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