2 things the new touring bikes don't do
I was just at my dealership today to see the Ultra and the Street Glide in person. Tour pack, according to the salesman, is not and will not be capable of being converted to quick detach.
The vent is cheap plastic (IMO). Ride too much with it closed, and I can see it popping open. I can only imagine the "daylight" you can see through it allows a little air so as not to break the plastic piece with too much force on it. If that makes sense...
Also, 4 point docking hardware is now new. You can (supposedly) still use your hold luggage racks, backrests, etc., but the old docking hardware will not fit on the 14s.
I was very disappointed in the gloss black inner fairing on the SGS... but then again, I've never been one for a painted inner fairing.
The vent is cheap plastic (IMO). Ride too much with it closed, and I can see it popping open. I can only imagine the "daylight" you can see through it allows a little air so as not to break the plastic piece with too much force on it. If that makes sense...
Also, 4 point docking hardware is now new. You can (supposedly) still use your hold luggage racks, backrests, etc., but the old docking hardware will not fit on the 14s.
I was very disappointed in the gloss black inner fairing on the SGS... but then again, I've never been one for a painted inner fairing.
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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.
That's all kinds of false. Salesman must be new. I just got back from my dealer. I deal directly with the sales manager who is the principal's son. He just got back yesterday from the dealer meeting. The tour packs WILL be detachable and in the very near future. The whole point of the gap in the rear facia is to accommodate the brake lights that will go in there when you get the detach kit. Also the tour pack is adjustable forward and back an inch or two.
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A pitcher of beer ?
Twin Cam 110 Engine
Asking riders if theyd like passing power is like asking them Would you like beer in the pitcher when they have reached their final destination at the end of a long, dusty ride. Everybody wants it, and the Twin Cam 110 Engine is 110 cubic inches of Harley-Davidson V-Twin built you can rely on to deliver it. The result: massive low end torque and quick 60 to 80 mph 5th gear roll-on to get you around that 18-wheeler. In the tradition of the Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, EvolutionŽ Twin Cam 88Ž and Twin Cam 96Ž engines that came before it, the new Twin Cam 110 Engine is all about the feeling an engine delivers to the rider. Theres a reason were called the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Once you send some fuel this one, youll have do doubt what it is.
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If you don't like "Twin Cool", I still get tickled by "Steaming Eagle" which was introduced here a few days ago. Sounds ideal for a T shirt to me.
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If you don't like this version, wait for next years RoadGlide!
Reason it is on hold for 2014 is because 2015 will be powered by a torque tuned V-Rod motor. Much more HP, all water cooled. They just need the time to redesign the frame to hold it, fairing to "hide" the radiator. Should be an awesome bike, but not MY type of Harley!
I'm thinking, hold onto my 09FLHTP and ride her till she's worn out and rebuild it!
Dan B.
Central Ks.
Reason it is on hold for 2014 is because 2015 will be powered by a torque tuned V-Rod motor. Much more HP, all water cooled. They just need the time to redesign the frame to hold it, fairing to "hide" the radiator. Should be an awesome bike, but not MY type of Harley!
I'm thinking, hold onto my 09FLHTP and ride her till she's worn out and rebuild it!
Dan B.
Central Ks.