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Jul 20, 2011 | 03:45 PM

#11

Demolitionman

Tourer

Joined: Jan 2011

Posts: 255

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From: Greer, SC

looks like a toddler Road King Custom.

Jul 20, 2011 | 03:52 PM

#12

vizcarmb

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 3,482

Likes: 631

From: NorCal Rocklin

So, will be considered touring category or the dyna? I wonder how the hdforums will make light of this decision. More than likely it will be categorized as a dyna.

Stop hatin

Jul 20, 2011 | 03:58 PM

#13

TCannon22

Tourer

Joined: Dec 2009

Posts: 325

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From: Tulsa, OK

I personally wouldn't buy one but I can see the logic.
The street glide exploded because of the "stigma" that the touring bikes were for grampa's and old geezers. Obviously not true, but the street glide kind of bridged the gap a little and brought a ton of new buyers to the touring bike market.
I can see this bike appealing to women, to younger guys ready to get off their sportsters, and I'm sure several other groups out there.

Jul 20, 2011 | 04:29 PM

#14

terryrh

Grand HDF Member

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 3,558

Likes: 41

From: Eastern NC

Like I was saying in another thread. I like the merge. I think of it as you still get the dyna ride with the touring/softail look...good idea IMO

Jul 20, 2011 | 04:41 PM

#15

frogg

Road Warrior

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 1,843

Likes: 5

From: PacNW (Olympic Pennsula)

I like everything except the wheels.
Looks a little like the old FLH's

Jul 20, 2011 | 04:44 PM

#16

'05Train

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 7,439

Likes: 884

From: 'Noke, VA

As has been mentioned, it's a Road Queen. The bike's aimed at shorter riders who want to tour. It's a damn smart move on the MoCo's part.

Jul 20, 2011 | 07:09 PM

#17

vistavette

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 2,476

Likes: 193

From: Las Vegas, NV

from the pictures it seems ugly. Maybe in person its bettr

Jul 20, 2011 | 07:17 PM

#18

Jack Straw

Road Warrior

Joined: Mar 2010

Posts: 1,979

Likes: 15

From: USA

I like it.

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Jul 20, 2011 | 07:33 PM

#19

Zakk13

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Joined: Dec 2010

Posts: 3,275

Likes: 669

From: The Rust Belt!

Quote:

Originally Posted by '05Train

As has been mentioned, it's a Road Queen. The bike's aimed at shorter riders who want to tour. It's a damn smart move on the MoCo's part.

Sorry i dont get the girls bike road queen comments! I think this bike was a good idea and its pretty much just like the softail convertable but in a dyna! I know a guy with the screeming eagle softail convertable and its very nice i would take it over a 1000 pound pig any day! And i have a feeling this bike is going to be almost as nice for alot less!