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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Harley only sells 2 colors.

1. Vivid Black
2. All others

The latter doesn't matter. Listen to the wife.

J/k....get whatever you want.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Right color choice is good for resale. And as UltraKla$$ic said......there are only 2 HD colors
 

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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I had Vivid Black, Cadet Blue and noew Black Pearl... I like the Black Pearl best. so many colors built in and dances in the sunlight
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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She wants color "A" and you want color "B", so you compromise by getting a color neither of you want?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Black Pearl is far superior to any other color. It's the fastest and it'll make you look 20 lbs lighter and better looking. See below for proof.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Personally I like light black. I don't like the darker shades.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Some folks say it's harder to keep the black clean, and that it gets swirl marks in it, but I love it anyway. Probably depends on how you wash and wax it.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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How do you know it's not making you looks 20lbs heavier huh?


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Black Pearl is far superior to any other color. It's the fastest and it'll make you look 20 lbs lighter and better looking. See below for proof.
 
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black is cheaper and besides it fits those without any imagination.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Chicks dig black Harleys. It will definitely get you laid more.
 
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