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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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This is not a what’s coming for 2011 thread.
I just wonder what would make you really consider, with the economy today,
to go out and trade up or purchase a new Harley.
I was just thinking what i would like to see on a new Harley;

* A redesigned batwing with a 5 to 7" color integrated GPS
* Better stereo system, seems many are upgrading anyway
* Also useable gauges on the batwing
* Some sort of vents that could push engine heat during the winter months
* More CC's of course which may mean water cooling
* Hydraulic clutch, this may be a bad thing, but I think I would like the smoothness

I sure I will think of some more things later but this was just some quick thoughts.

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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Road Glide Ultra, 103, merlo/cherry sunglo paint. Get busy building that, MoCo!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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A better looking VRod with more performance oriented ergonomics. That could beat my current Vmax performance wise.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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Nothing! I still love my '05 and have no plans of buying a new one. I just done the BB, cams & head work. I bet I can get another 10 years out of it. Besides, it's been paid for since I rode it out!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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Seems you need a goldwing


Originally Posted by confused
This is not a what’s coming for 2011 thread.
I just wonder what would make you really consider, with the economy today,
to go out and trade up or purchase a new Harley.
I was just thinking what i would like to see on a new Harley;

* A redesigned batwing with a 5 to 7" color integrated GPS
* Better stereo system, seems many are upgrading anyway
* Also useable gauges on the batwing
* Some sort of vents that could push engine heat during the winter months
* More CC's of course which may mean water cooling
* Hydraulic clutch, this may be a bad thing, but I think I would like the smoothness


I sure I will think of some more things later but this was just some quick thoughts.

Thanks
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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If I win the lottery!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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BRING THE CARBURETOR BACK and make a touring bike that has OVER 100hp&torque..blacked out for under 20,000
 

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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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I'm easy. Just have a black Street Bob on the floor when I walk in.

Well okay with a 103 would help and an oil cooler. That's all I want. Maybe a quick detach windshield. That's all I want. Maybe a hydraulic clutch. That's all I want. Well heated grips would be nice and standard skull kit. That's all I want.
 
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