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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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In my mind the 14 is the better deal even though it's $2000 more. It will be worth more it's whole life so there really is no difference.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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get new. be happy.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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thanks fellows i,m going to sleep on it and will buy what i feel is best tomorrow afternoon either way its a big step up from an 883 l . when i bought my bike i never thought i would want to tour. i will get on that thing and go for a 300 mile trip at a time.ready to start to branch out and ride with the big boys .if anyone has more comments i'll check back in the morning . i will post what i got thanks again
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Hell no. If you're not breaking the bank, buy the 14. The bag latches, LED lights and the bar height alone are worth the extra money. (to me!)

Happy Motoring! <----- that's you on your new 14!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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We'll I listened to half of you guys.ended up with the 13 . It spoke to me .vance and Hines pipes from manifold,stage one tune and then they lost me something about a tuner to come back at about 750 miles and they would tweak it and give me the hardware.moving my Zuma to the ultra and added a siren and rechargeable pager.all and all I'm happy.the 14 lost the bag guards and the front fender guard also. May not be a 14 but I can upgrade later never to late to do that till your pushing up daisy,s.thanks again for the advice
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Congrats on the new bike! Post a pic when you can.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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Congrats! Have fun and be safe, and yes, post some pics!!!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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I went from a 12 To the 14 FLHTK and haven't looked back, the overall bike is better, faster, easier to ride. The dame thing sent a warring on the radio the other day. LOW FULE WARNING would you like to find the closet gas station, yes other no !! Also i have had only one issue "faring gap" and I fixed that my self with chrome trim and faring bag. Go for the 14 and not look back !! Good luck
 
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Gators12
Go for the 14 and not look back !! Good luck
Think your a few days late........Fella bought a '13 and is happy with it.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Hope you have a great time. If I read it right. The cat is gone. I don't know how others are with the cat. I never got use to the pinging and was not sure if the bike would respond if I got into trouble. It's a great bike other than that. Great storage, in case you want to take your motherinlaw. (The winter sun is like a kiss from your Mother in Law, it's there but there is no warmth in it.)
 
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