Well Done MoCo
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 568
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From: Georgia
Or course, the majority of Harley owners are NOT on this forum and do not use GPS, ipods, etc. on their bikes so the MoCo forcing this Infotainment on bikes is a complete step in the wrong direction IMHO.
The MoCo has made too many drastic changes for one model year. I get it that the baby boomers are starting to die off and that they want to attract a younger market but adding new technology to a line of bikes that are built on tradition and heritage is the wrong thing to do. Harley has basically moved towards being more like an metric with a lot of it's new high-tech features.
Way to sell out MoCo.
I still don't care what anybody says. The "mail slot" is fugly and should be an option for all the minivan drivers who don't realize your head is going to get moved around a bit at 75 mph on a motorcycle.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 225
Likes: 86
From: Huntington, NY
That's because the majority of people who frequent a forum are fairly tech savvy.
Or course, the majority of Harley owners are NOT on this forum and do not use GPS, ipods, etc. on their bikes so the MoCo forcing this Infotainment on bikes is a complete step in the wrong direction IMHO.
The MoCo has made too many drastic changes for one model year. I get it that the baby boomers are starting to die off and that they want to attract a younger market but adding new technology to a line of bikes that are built on tradition and heritage is the wrong thing to do. Harley has basically moved towards being more like an metric with a lot of it's new high-tech features.
Way to sell out MoCo.
Or course, the majority of Harley owners are NOT on this forum and do not use GPS, ipods, etc. on their bikes so the MoCo forcing this Infotainment on bikes is a complete step in the wrong direction IMHO.
The MoCo has made too many drastic changes for one model year. I get it that the baby boomers are starting to die off and that they want to attract a younger market but adding new technology to a line of bikes that are built on tradition and heritage is the wrong thing to do. Harley has basically moved towards being more like an metric with a lot of it's new high-tech features.
Way to sell out MoCo.
You really think the MoCo sold out because they put a touchscreen radio and a few safety / convenience items on their touring models??
Maybe they should go back to building the knucklehead that was prone to oil leaks and bikes with single leading drum brakes and when all the boomers die, they should just fold. At least they will have held on to their heritage and tradition!!!
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 279
Likes: 13
From: Mentor, Ohio
yeah cause you with your 2003 were so into trading out of that old bike if they didn't redesign the batwing
come on, you are exactly the person that HD didn't care about with these upgrades
if you are riding a 10 year old bike that your own model has gone through signifigant changes in those 10 years you are not the target for HD
they are in the business of selling bikes, these changes will help them sell bikes
come on, you are exactly the person that HD didn't care about with these upgrades
if you are riding a 10 year old bike that your own model has gone through signifigant changes in those 10 years you are not the target for HD
they are in the business of selling bikes, these changes will help them sell bikes
I have my sights set on the new RG if and when they come out. I do hope they upgrade the plastic, cheap looking dash with a nicer material. HD put a lot of time and effort into these changes to stay current...hats off...
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: SW Ohio
The water cooling and ABS isn't consumate with industry standards. I have ABS on one of my Harleys but it isn't as good as ABS on just abour every other bike out there. Because HD wanted to hide the tone ring it updates slower (on and off) than a well designed system.
Water cooled? Meh...they water cooled the exhaust port; nothin else. Again, compared to a truly water cooled machine (heck even the V Rod) it's a job only half done. I won't thank them for that.
Water cooled? Meh...they water cooled the exhaust port; nothin else. Again, compared to a truly water cooled machine (heck even the V Rod) it's a job only half done. I won't thank them for that.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,928
Likes: 285
From: Edmond Oklahoma
The water cooling and ABS isn't consumate with industry standards. I have ABS on one of my Harleys but it isn't as good as ABS on just abour every other bike out there. Because HD wanted to hide the tone ring it updates slower (on and off) than a well designed system.
Water cooled? Meh...they water cooled the exhaust port; nothin else. Again, compared to a truly water cooled machine (heck even the V Rod) it's a job only half done. I won't thank them for that.
Water cooled? Meh...they water cooled the exhaust port; nothin else. Again, compared to a truly water cooled machine (heck even the V Rod) it's a job only half done. I won't thank them for that.
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 59
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From: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Well, they did make a lot of changes for one model year. I really don't care for all the made in China plastic parts. Maybe the fairing would look better with the cheesy plastic painted. I'm thinking about switching to BMW if HD continues down this path. I might as well buy a Honda Goldwing if I want a lot of cheesy plastic and water cooled. If the touchscreen craps out from 110 degree heat and sun it would likely set me back a small fortune in cash.
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