How long will it be before the 2013 models become collectors items seeing as they are last of the air cooled touring models?

 

LOL, like the 2007 fatboy with the slightly offset front fender or the last year for the FLHRKC.

 

If BMW history is any guide the 2013's will not become collectors items (unless they're unridden). If you look at the going price of the last air-cooled BMW's and the price of any used oil-head you'll see that the air-heads bring far less money. The water-heads bring even more but they are fairly new.

 

gjetson, you need to spend some time on HD's web site. All of the 2014 models are still air cooled, except for three--the two Limiteds (Ultra and CVO) and the Trike.

 

Harleys are mass-produced,none will be collectors items.

 

Yea, I might have rushed that one i have been away from the forum for a few day's. Dang!!!!

 

as an example H-D produced 420,000 2003 model year bikes to cash in on "Anniversary Fever".
the 2003 model year was extended to 15 months of production to meet the demand the marketing department had whipped up.

History ( particularly H-D) shows that 1st year anything is often a mis-step, and is often a mismatch on old parts and the new.
the 2nd year is often better.

and the final year of anything is often met with a "good riddance" type of response given time ( how are those 1984 Shovels doing?)

since the mid 90's H-D has produced over 200,000 units each year, compare to the figure of 50 years ago, generally around 6,000 units including big twins, Sportsters and lightweights

however, as a shareholder i encourage each of us to buy some bikes and put them in storage for that magic day when you cash in.

mike