2 things the new touring bikes don't do
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I don't like the new fairing but if I had to have one, I'd at least color match the vent! I don't think that's far off?
That is why personally I would fab a nice black honeycomb grill to insert in the vent. Would be functional and look good too. Especially if the vent was color matched.
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Honeycomb vent screen black, 159.99 color matched 209.99.... HD stands for Hundred Dollars.....Every time I step in to the dealer I spend at least Hundred Dollars! lol
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And water. The vent I looked at and played with the other day even in the closed position I could see daylight through it. This will certainly be an issue if you ever plan to get caught and ride in the rain.
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Saw them in person today. All of the upgrades are awesome. My only issues I saw were the bug collection you'd get in the vent. Not sure of a way around that.
The other is, Paul Klock was at the dealer yesterday. Sounds like the windshield holes are off by 1/2". Meaning windshields will need to be modified to fit.
The other is, Paul Klock was at the dealer yesterday. Sounds like the windshield holes are off by 1/2". Meaning windshields will need to be modified to fit.
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Don't know about the tour pack; the lowers are not removeable. Just wait a few months and I am sure all the beta testers will be posting how great all the new changes are. At least until they take the bike in for the first service.
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Can you say "modified VRod motor"?
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Dunno, but HD now states that you MUST NOT change the manufacturer or size of the tire on the new touring bikes. My guess is that the new linked brakes will puke all over the place if you mess up the ratios. Either that or they are just trying to sell more tires. In any event, even if you can make the change, if you do, the warranty card comes into play.