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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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I bought a 09 Pewter Street Glide that I haven't picked up yet as we are waiting on parts... My wife wants it in Vivid Black. The dealer has a Black Pearl coming that we could get as a compromise. Most people seem to have a black bike and I'm curious why?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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It's been proven that vivid black is just a bit faster than the other colors that H.D. offers. ; - )
Enjoy the decision and the bike when it arrives.
Ride safe........
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Pewter looks good on that bike. End of the day buy what you like!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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+1 for the black pearl.
 
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When you look at it does it say "wow" to you? If not, get the color that does. I look at mine sometimes and say "that's a bad azz looking bike". Vivid Black
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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The Vivid Black is classic and every year they make it "Vivider"...Also it doesn't hurt that it's the only color that doesn't cost extra!

Cheers, geeded
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Color don't matter.... neither does size.... right?
 
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Color matter mostly to the owner ...but... If you're going to later look for used stuff like Tour Pak or a lower fairing, they're are a lot more out there in vivid black that other colors.
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I have looked at several color choices since I got my Vivid Black, the Pearl Black and the "I call it Gun metal" color are the only two colors I would choose different. But, I think I made the right choice. Vivid Black is a classic.

Keep a microfibre towel and some good cleaner handy, black is a pain to keep clean.

On another matter, I like that flat silver and the flat back on the street glides. No polishing.
 
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Black is Faster...
 
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