I re-read all the posts and I do not see any bashing - most everyone who posted just thinks it is ugly. I do and I also think the Victory Vision is ugly. But I do not bash anyone who thinks otherwise and/or decides to ride or own one. I do not think H-Ds are necessarily superior but part of what I enjoy about my motorcycle is its appearance and the new wing does not cut it for me.
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IMO Harley is not a superior bike. I have owned 3 wings over the years. I had absolutely NO, I repeat, NO problems with any of them (can't say that about any of my Harleys). I have also owned Triumph's, one BSA, Suzuki's, and Yamaha's. I had many problems with the British bikes back in the 60s, but very few problems with the Japanese bikes. I have been riding now for 46 years, and over those years have ridden several brands, and still ride side by side with friends that have all different makes. I would never bash any of them and they do not bash me, even though we do mess with each other on a daily basis about each other's bike. In the past 15 years, I have not been on anything except a Harley (even when mine is in the shop for repairs). I just choose to ride a Harley and put up with the problems associated with that ownership. IMO there is nothing that comes close to the feeling I get while riding my CVO, and IMO, nothing comes close to the looks of that machine. I go to Sturgis every year, and from what I see, there are alot of people that try to make their bikes look like a Harley, But I cannot remember seeing many people trying to make their bikes look like a wing. I do not -- and will never bash anyone for what they ride --- but my opinion of the new wing is --- fuuuuuuuuuuuugly -- and that is just my opinion -- whatever that is worth. And to those that think looks do not matter, why do they pay the extra price for the CVO?