2012 Touring
...the year is 2020...the conversation here on the forum goes something like this..."damn!..the 2021 models have 186" motors standard...air-conditioned seats...and a 2-speed reverse..great...right after I sank a lot of money into my 180".....don't worry about it...trade every 10 years and you will be a happy man...trade every 2 and you'll never be satisfied.....
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 491
Likes: 1
From: Mass.
...the year is 2020...the conversation here on the forum goes something like this..."damn!..the 2021 models have 186" motors standard...air-conditioned seats...and a 2-speed reverse..great...right after I sank a lot of money into my 180".....don't worry about it...trade every 10 years and you will be a happy man...trade every 2 and you'll never be satisfied.....
Club Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 263
Likes: 1
From: Canton, GA
Was at my dealer today and they got 48 new 2011 bikes in.......they were unloading the 18 wheeler today.........probably going to have some great sales there soon since they will be getting the new 2012's in two weeks.......look for good deals..........
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,979
Likes: 2
From: Northern Colorado
I am very happy with my bike and the "upgrades" I've done to it and it would take a hell of a lot more than a slightly bigger motor w/ oil cooler to get me to trade up and start all over.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 435
Likes: 1
From: Aurora, IL
Just barely 2 months ago, I bought a 96". How do you think I feel? haha
Doesn't bother me too much because I eventually plan to do a big motor build. Yeah... when I get the money that is...
Doesn't bother me too much because I eventually plan to do a big motor build. Yeah... when I get the money that is...
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 251
Likes: 0
From: Australia
I'm in the keep what I got as well. I'm very happy with my 09 96 cubed donk and it has plenty of torque when I need to overtake. The rest of it is cruising down the hwy and I dont care if its a 2012 or 2009. Unless something really comes out in the next 5-10 yrs that warrants a new bike I'm really looking forward to replacing the motor with a 120R. It will still be cheaper than trading in the bike.
