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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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After years of complaints of the touring bikes only changing color options, it is great to see Harley coming into the 21st century. I know a lot of people don't like the new changes, but I for one think they are great.
The hydraulic clutch, linked brakes. ABS standard, LED lighting, the new screen display infotainment system, plus the new fairing, bags and tour pak all combined with a cooler running engine. Its a great overall package.
Would I change a few things, sure. The vent in the Batwing, if It does what they say, is fine, but it should have been moulded right in the fairing and color matched with no black trim. Maybe keep the CB for bike to bike communication.
The more I look at the Ultra and Limited, the more I like them.
Although I can't see the difference in the Street Glide/Special, other than the stereo...
Way to go Harley...
I want a 2014.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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Fugly.. new Indian is nicer
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Great Job HD Maybe we can ship all the Indians to Canada
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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The Street Glide Special should have been the all black variant like the Night Rod Special or hell the bonus chrome variant SOMETHING I don't like the pinstripes on a Street Gide
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Agreed, I am loving my 2013 ultra limited, but the new 14's are sweet as well. I don't really like the looks of the vent in batwing, but it's not terrible either.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:38 PM
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I love my '03 more than ever. Hopefully that Batwing vent goes the way of New Coke.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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I got a look at them today. Still being set up after delivery. I like what I see. That Sand denim is a real eye catcher
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:57 PM
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I like the wheels a thousand times better then my 10 ultra, and the 49mm forks gotta help with a near perfect chassis. I cannot believe all the complaints about Harley not having liquid cooling then when it finally shows up all they do is criticize it. Congrats Harley on one of the best upgrade years I've ever seen.
 
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Some nice new features like the new switches new screen and buttons Battery charge lead and the colours not sure about that ugly vent though!!!! what is it supposed to do???? spray you with water when rains.
 
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Originally Posted by Ultra Pearl
After years of complaints of the touring bikes only changing color options, it is great to see Harley coming into the 21st century. I know a lot of people don't like the new changes, but I for one think they are great.
The hydraulic clutch, linked brakes. ABS standard, LED lighting, the new screen display infotainment system, plus the new fairing, bags and tour pak all combined with a cooler running engine. Its a great overall package.
Would I change a few things, sure. The vent in the Batwing, if It does what they say, is fine, but it should have been moulded right in the fairing and color matched with no black trim. Maybe keep the CB for bike to bike communication.
The more I look at the Ultra and Limited, the more I like them.
Although I can't see the difference in the Street Glide/Special, other than the stereo...
Way to go Harley...
I want a 2014.
Just like the major change from 08 to 09, the 14s are also a milestone change, been thinking hard about the 14 Ultra Limited...

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