Been a while since I looked at the HD website and new bikes etc.

My understanding was that the only difference between 2011 and 2010, in general, was the colour schemes

I notice though that, for example, the Limited 2011 is $1000 less that 2010. Is this just HD cutting margins or is the 2011 model a slightly reduced spec?

 

The 2011 base price is for a black bike that wasn't available in 2010, the 2 tone bikes are the same price as last year.

 

there is a thing in the heads on the 2011's to stop oil blowby,,,that and the option for 103 motor is about the only changes

 

changes on 2011 mechanical internals.



http://www.box.net/shared/u3e9dll3ue?sid=GAN_421999269

 

Was told the other day at a dealer that they also made changes in the swingarm on the touring bikes. On the RK Classic, the seat changed and I think the handlebars too.

 

Fascinating document. Never realised the Softails had now gone CANBus. I would have thought the Ultra would be the first to use CAN. That will be a great improvement when it gets on the Ultra. Surely within the next year?

I presume they want to trial it on the less complex softail first.

VERY Interesting development though

 

2011 tourers come with the SE compensator as well

 

Interesting read. Thanks!!!!! Do you have other links for previous model years?

 

Thanks for the link....very informative!

 

exhaust was differant to 2010 2 into 1 2011 split