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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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I just don’t understand.Several folks here admit they want to sacrifice todays Harley air cooled engine for a cooler liguid cooled engine with more power.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Why don’t these folks go get a Gold Wing or similar bike.They are very fine bikes with the qualities these folks really wanted anyways.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Then we could keep the air cooled Harley engine many of us wanted in the first place?The very same engine that made Harley the hottest selling bikes.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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I mean no disrespect.These are good folks.I just don’t understand the thinking.
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Have a great Ride.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Default RE: I don't get it.

Air cooled dont make the bike. The bike is just a bike. Its more about how it makes you feel when riding it. Those of us that love motorcycles know this.&nbsp\\; Some people are just into the Harley Image and would not understand.&nbsp\\;Harleys are great great bikes. Making them (at least the touring ones) water cooled is not going to change that.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Jeeeszzz Beary, it looks like you had a real conversation with yourself!!!! LMAO
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Whats not to get? Not everyones alike. Some want new tech. some don't. Harley won't decide what to build by reading this forum.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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New tech, go get it. There is plenty of it out there. Why stick with Harley and hate it?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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flatheads hated knuckles who hated pans who hated shovels who hated evos who hated twinkies.
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hardtails hated softails who hated EFI who hated ABS
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