I should start by saying I'm one of those techno geeks that loves getting my hands on the newest products out there. Be it smartphones, computers, or even motorcycles.

I headed out to the demo days event fully expecting I would be working on a deal to trade my 2012 limited in on a new 2014 model.

After the ride, for some reason the bike just didn't WOW me. It was a very nice bike and I like the changes but it didn't give me the I have to have it NOW feeling I was expecting.

I guess I've formed a stronger relationship with my current bike than I thought. Oh well. I guess there's nothing wrong with keeping my money in the bank.

 

Suprising, I think the brakes alone, as well as new fairing would put me on the hunt... If I had a wod of cash.... Think you'll test ride a Chieftain?

 

It has taken me too much time and money to get mine Just like I like it.
The 2014 would really have to be something special for me to consider trading

 

Did you have your cell phone on "SEARCH" mode? I am sure you will fall in love next ride.

 

Agree as the braking system is unreal. No more ABS pulsating where it scares the **** out of you when it first happens. I did a 1/2 emergency stop today and it just stopped on a dime. I love these brakes .. wish my Shark had them.

 

I didn't give the brakes much thought. I instinctively use the front and rear together already and practice panic stops on a regular basis so the ABS chatter isn't really an issue for me.

I did really like the hydraulic clutch though. Checked with the dealer today to see if it was possible to put one on my current bike. Apparently that's not a practical option.

 

The only Limited at the dealer today was already sold, so no test ride. I did get to give it a once-over. I was thinking I'd really like the new rear LED lights. They're "neat" but I have much more light to the rear of my bike, which IMO is important. So not too impressed. I watched the salesman go over the controls with the new owner; the joysticks seem like they'd be difficult to operate with gloves on. The new owner was having trouble with them with no gloves, but maybe they just take getting used to? The touch screen display looked like it would be a distraction while riding. But it was fairly bright in the sunlight. I do like the new saddlebag latch/pivot arrangement - much easier to operate. I failed to look to see how they lock tho. Personally I'm not liking the fairing vent, but that's a matter of taste, too. As are the front bullet turn signals. The lower fairing vents were smaller than the old Limited's, and I'm still skeptical as to where the heat from the radiators end up - I'm thinking on the riders legs.

 

According to my dealer. They still have ABS as well as the linked brakes.

 

yeah I am talking to my dealer about a ultra limited but not sure I am willing to give up the shark
I have never liked batwings but I must say there is something about the new 1 that I will at least take 1 for a spin.