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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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If mommma aint happy .....................

Color isnt an issue with me .....

As long as it aint pink ....

When we got this copper bronze or whatever they call it , sweetie had her eye on a plain black Ultra , as well ..

It isnt an issue but I like two tone a bit better than a solid color , but that depends on the bike too .. Some look better with a solid color , some look better two tone , but it's still what you like , not what anyone else likes ..
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Color effects resale?

I've had both colors. Black is cool but pewter is easier to keep clean. Everybody has a black bike. Be different!!!

In the end though, she's always right and it will be easier to talk her into more add on's if it's part hers.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sealbeachbum
Chicks dig black Harleys. It will definitely get you laid more.
That's true. Plus black pearl has that necklace thing going for it....
 

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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A dealed once told me, that black bikes are easier to sell used. He thought that every one has a first color choice and black is always an acceptable 2nd.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Wife wants black for the 09 UC we just ordered but she caved and let me order th Crimson Red!
 

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Adak
Wife wants black for the 09 UC we just ordered but she caved and let me order th Crimson Red!
Crimson Red is my favorite and if someone wanted to trade a red set of tins for these fancy blue one's I would jump on it. It's strickly personal and black would be a good 2nd choice. You gotta be happy with your ride.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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I think you will have to do what your wife says SNAP
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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I've been in love with Candy Red Sunglo since the first time I saw it, so when I repainted my BCP 05 Classic (it thinks it's a Street Glide) after an accident guess what? The pic doesn't do it justice.

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Vivid black is the funniest color. Why you ask?? Have you ever seen a bunch of guys just coming out of meeting and walking around aimlessly in the parking lot trying to figure out WHICH vivid black bike is theirs? Its halirious!! Black Pearl is the color, it has the bad azz look but can also look classy when the sun hits it. Now thats style !!!!!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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I would have to say that when I got my bike, the color "spoke" to me and a famous Jimi Hendrix song played in my head...
 
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