Yellow Harleys
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Portage, IN
The only color on a bike that is worth a damn is the one where you take a second look and go... Damn! That's hot!
It might be yellow, it might be orange (Sedona Orange, thank you), it might be black. But when it calls to me I don't give a rip (meaning I don't give it a second thought) what anybody else thinks.
It might be yellow, it might be orange (Sedona Orange, thank you), it might be black. But when it calls to me I don't give a rip (meaning I don't give it a second thought) what anybody else thinks.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 33
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From: Northern NJ
I picked up a '13 Ultra Yellow and Black 2 tone end of the season last yr BECAUSE of the color. Just speaks to me.....too many Blacks and Blues out there.
I will say...the orange on the '14s is niiiiiiiice and I rented a Gray Street Glide Special last week in San Diego....nice as well.
As has been mentioned...choose the color that makes you turn back around and look at your bike and go ' DAYUM!!! That's a hot bike!"
I will say...the orange on the '14s is niiiiiiiice and I rented a Gray Street Glide Special last week in San Diego....nice as well.
As has been mentioned...choose the color that makes you turn back around and look at your bike and go ' DAYUM!!! That's a hot bike!"
Last edited by mattyballgame72; Feb 20, 2014 at 09:15 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 983
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From: Indiana
I like yellow on a bike. Looks good, but I'll never own one again.
I got stung by way more bees riding a yellow bike, than any other color.
edit-my yellow bike also had a quarter fairing. That may have some affect when riding, but they would also land on me when stopped at a light.
I got stung by way more bees riding a yellow bike, than any other color.
edit-my yellow bike also had a quarter fairing. That may have some affect when riding, but they would also land on me when stopped at a light.
I had the same experience with a yellow 76 Goldwing
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Let me rearrange those bold, capital letters....UGLE ("E" and the letter "Y" make the same sound in this case).
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: South Carolina
I really like yellow HDs. The only problem is I used to run a dealership and I will be the first to tell you,yellow is the worst color to sell and brings in the worst trade value. We know we are going to have a tough time selling it,so the value is less than say black or red. Yellow is a niche color,and is made for a select few,but it sure does look great.
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From: Mountain West, Big Sky Country
according to a HD salesman friend of mine, its the hardest color to sell in the dealership and usually sits longer than other bikes of the same style (FLTRX, etc). He said they way they sell them is to make certain it is the only one of that type on the floor when they want it gone. Usually someone wanting a bike, will settle for the color, if no other options are available.
Now, i am not certain i believe all that BS, since we all know dealers usually have bikes in the back, but that is his tale.
I like the color and think the brightness should make you easier to see by the distracted cagers.
Now, i am not certain i believe all that BS, since we all know dealers usually have bikes in the back, but that is his tale.
I like the color and think the brightness should make you easier to see by the distracted cagers.