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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Ridewva
Wait for the 2013 model. 12's will be water cooled, the '13's will address most of the early "glitches".
....... AND ..... the 2013, '110th Anniversary' models will come std w/a 110" !!
... no, really! ......... and if i'm wrong, well heck, beers are on me, 1st week in August, 2012
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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How can you get a bike in 2013 when the world is supposed to end in 2012?
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonJ
How can you get a bike in 2013 when the world is supposed to end in 2012?
......'13's will be out end of July of '12, that gives ya 5 mo to ride before the hammer drops.
 

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Old May 15, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Thanks for the input guys. I'm in the mountains of North Carolina.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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What's this "riding season" people keep referring to? LOL!

Not sure what changes are in store for the 2011 models, but be assured it will cost more... I say, bite the bullet and get the 2010 - there is always something newer / better coming out. Personally, I would go with whatever is the best deal... also, don't rule out late model low mile used bikes either - again, look for the best deal.

Good luck with your decision, and hope you find the deal on your new bike soon!
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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Think back five years ago when you went to the grocery store and they asked you "paper or plastic". Now, they don't ask, they just give you plastic.
So you are comtemplating a new Harley for 2011, are you? The question you "might" ask yourself is: do you want "aircooled" or "waterjacketed". 2010 might be the last aircooled engines before the inevitable takes place. Thank You Mr. EPA!
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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don't overlook the 2009 street glide. dual exhaust and not catalytic converter.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Ridewva
Wait for the 2013 model. 12's will be water cooled, the '13's will address most of the early "glitches".
Nah...the 14s will have more HP after they solve the technical issues. 2014 is the year to buy.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Just buy the damn thing and go riding... Screw it all
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bluegrassboy
I'd wait for the 2035 bike.....I hear great things are in store for that year.....
Yeah, but what's-his-face says he saw the color chart and it's mainly a color change from the 2034's!!
 
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