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Old 07-26-2009, 11:55 PM   #281
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True, they shouldn't get rid of the old design... too much of their customer base loves them to death. Would alienate their core fan base.

Just seems like more options would bring other potential customers into the showrooms... kinda like buel, but they would still have the traditional look, the comfy seating position, etc... just with more oomph.

Well that may happen,Cycle World posted a rumor a while back and their sources are pretty good about a new Harley 72 deg overhead cam watercooled V-4 in the works.
They say it will make 150-170 hp,should be interesting to see if it's true.

Supposedly, the heads of the motor are set at 72º, which is halfway between the bulkier but smoother running 90º setup, and the more traditional 45º setup used on the current Harley Twin Cam and Evo engines. What is especially interesting about this rumor is that each crankshaft throw is to be split 18oº either side of the throw centerline, so that the resulting piston configuration emulates a 90º engine. This arrangement could be in an effort to retain the “Harley” sound of the bike, which the company once tried to trademark.

It seems hard to imagine how this rumor could be true if the final application of the motor is to be on a Harley-Davidson cruiser. A complete departure from an air-cooled, v-twin motor is sure to sour the taste with many die hard Harley riders. However, we can perhaps see this application in a “sportier” cruiser model, similar to the V-Rod, that is aimed to extend Harley’s product line beyond its current loyal fan base.
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Old 07-29-2009, 03:54 PM   #282
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I couldn't resist this..

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Old 07-29-2009, 04:07 PM   #283
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"It's made people a little leery about making a big-ticket discretionary purchases."

Since when are motorcycle discretionary?
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Old 07-29-2009, 05:49 PM   #284
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"It's made people a little leery about making a big-ticket discretionary purchases."

Since when are motorcycle discretionary?
When people started labeling the lifestyle as a fucking "sport!"

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Old 07-29-2009, 11:28 PM   #285
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When people started labeling the lifestyle as a fucking "sport!"

HD is good at pakaging and selling a Lifestyle and all the Bar & Sheild logo branded trinkitts to go with. I'll create my own lifestyle and adventure thank you very much.
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Old 07-29-2009, 11:32 PM   #286
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The house goes before the bikes.... actually the house is for sale, see it over in classifieds, a great place to park all your rides, mine are moving out !
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Old 07-29-2009, 11:38 PM   #287
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Harley Davidsons are not motorcycles. They are lifestyle accessories.
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Old 07-29-2009, 11:57 PM   #288
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Harley Davidsons are not motorcycles. They are lifestyle accessories.
I suppose hes right... but really isnt everything just an accessory to how I live my life?
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Old 07-30-2009, 10:35 AM   #289
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Harley Davidsons are not motorcycles. They are lifestyle accessories.
that is all any motorcycle is....
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