Official 2011 Liquid Cooled Bikes Thread!
Road Warrior
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From: Melissa, TX
It was, but it was 88/5. The '07's were the first year of the 96 ci engine, and the updated 6 speed gearbox that was introduced in the Dyna line in '06. So by "first year" I was referring to that combination in a touring bike.
It also required purchasing the IDS, which became standard on the '08 touring models.
Not implying the '07 was a bad bike, by any means. After I was done with my upgrades I loved the bike. Just saying I'll wait a year or two after significant changes are made to give them time to iron out things like that before I purchase.
Besides, having just purchased a '10 RG Custom, it'll be a while before I'm tempted to upgrade like that again.
It also required purchasing the IDS, which became standard on the '08 touring models.
Not implying the '07 was a bad bike, by any means. After I was done with my upgrades I loved the bike. Just saying I'll wait a year or two after significant changes are made to give them time to iron out things like that before I purchase.
Besides, having just purchased a '10 RG Custom, it'll be a while before I'm tempted to upgrade like that again.
Road Master
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From: Seattle, WA
I love these threads especially when the "TRADITIONALIST" come out saying it isn't a Harley if it isn't air cooled and they would never own one. I would assume all of the "TRADITIONALIST" all ride kick start, non electronic ignition, carbureted, drum brake Harley's. They wouldn't want to move away from "TRADITION".
Last edited by Crusher; May 23, 2010 at 09:08 AM.
Tourer
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From: Born and raised in the NC Mtn's
Bashing? Nah. Gently goading them into the new millennium, possibly.
It's inevitable. It's not a matter of "if" anymore. Might as well accept it and reap the rewards of newer technology.
I remember people bashing EFI, and even further back...some who pondered "4 gears is all anyone will ever need".
/shrug
It's inevitable. It's not a matter of "if" anymore. Might as well accept it and reap the rewards of newer technology.
I remember people bashing EFI, and even further back...some who pondered "4 gears is all anyone will ever need".
/shrug
A lot of people didn't think they needed microwaves and cell phone either.
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Naples FL / Pine TWP PA
So what is it you water cooled guys expect to gain? They don't run cooler, Yamaha and Victory prove you can make Horsepower just fine with an air cooled motor and meet emissions. So what is it you expect to gain by throwing an ugly *** hot radiator on the front of the bike?
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Minnesota
Exactly. Once harley does this, they'll be back to selling so many bikes they'll have a waiting list again. For the liquid cooled tourer anyways.
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
Seems like forever since we had a liquid cooled thread. Guess it's only been a few years.
Cruiser
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From: Minnesota
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