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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2010, 04:53:20 PM »

Willie G. has to be a Rolling Stones fan.  Cause he thinks "Paint it Black" is the answer to everything.  How about something new?  A better engine? Electronics that aren't stone aged?  Maybe a full fairinged cafe racer (I'm just grasping at straws now).

Chip has it right.  Yawn.

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Hey, I just had a thought!
OMG, don't fall out, it does happen.
Take the Rotax used in the Buells and put it in a Sportster chassis.
Leave it naked, no extra body work and even with the radiator it would be a fun bike.
What is that motor, 140 HP and a 100 Torque on a 450 lb naked bike, that would be a blast! (no pun intended)
Hey Jerry (GRC) can you get me a job with Harley, I bet they would sell more than 48 of those!

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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2010, 06:12:20 PM »

This is just another attempt by the MoCo to attract a younger audience.  I know 5 people who bought their first HD last year.  All are over 45 and have been riding c-rockets for most of their life.  They where moving up to a more "mature" ride.  Not to insult anyone, but how many of us are over 40 or 50?  IMHO, HD needs to continue to focus on the more mature, experienced rider and keep us happy so we continue to come back for more abuse!   :2vrolijk_21:     
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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2010, 06:43:42 PM »

The Rotax/Polaris/Victory connection probably caused a problem. I'm supprised Rotax just didn't buy Harley.  Doc
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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #18 on: January 22, 2010, 07:31:47 PM »

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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #19 on: January 22, 2010, 07:32:05 PM »

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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #20 on: January 22, 2010, 07:35:23 PM »

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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #21 on: January 22, 2010, 07:35:53 PM »

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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #22 on: January 22, 2010, 08:59:25 PM »

Let's see...what else could I get for $10,400 if I was a young rider?

BMW F 800 ST  $10905

Yamaha FZ 1  $10290  OR  YZF R6 $10490  OR YZF R6S $8690 

Suzuki GS500F  $5899   OR    SV650SF (with ABS!) $7999  OR GSX-R600 $10399

ETc etc..   H-D needs to wise up if they are going to attract a younger audience.  Their over-hyped B.S. ad copy isn't a replacement for a well priced motorcycle with real features that performs. Repainting a "Hugger" ain't gonna make it.

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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #25 on: January 22, 2010, 11:11:56 PM »

Remember guys, we (CVO owners) are not the market that the MoCo are going after. They may have sent Neal the pictures but I'm sure they weren't think any of us were going to buy one except maybe for one of our kids. I agree that there are a lot of other options out there for the price. To answer slamr's question, I ran a poll here a while ago about our age. I believe the average age was around 55.

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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #26 on: January 23, 2010, 12:02:29 AM »

Bigger front tire and a smaller tank!? I'll keep my 97 XLC 1200 with 3.3 g tank for $4K..duh. My bar hopper is cheaper and I can get to more bars - for a non-alcohol drink of course, these days. I can always slap the 2.2 from my 91 XLCH on my 97 and be close to this new Sportster. How about a six speed tranny and a slightly stretched frame?
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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #27 on: January 23, 2010, 12:17:14 AM »

  It is difficult to comprehend why the MoCo refuses to view progressive styling and function as a good thing.  Having state-of-the-art engineering and design capabilities at your finger tips seems to make no difference.  The result continues to be, “More of the same.”  :nixweiss:
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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #28 on: January 23, 2010, 12:30:58 AM »

I bet Hoist would buy it. ;D leftover Buell parts anyway.
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Re: HARLEY-DAVIDSON® FORTY-EIGHT™ IS A RAW AND RADICAL RIDE
« Reply #29 on: January 23, 2010, 12:43:57 AM »

 It is difficult to comprehend why the MoCo refuses to view progressive styling and function as a good thing.  Having state-of-the-art engineering and design capabilities at your finger tips seems to make no difference.  The result continues to be, “More of the same.”  :nixweiss:

They're using Neal as an advertising medium (rather than a consumer research resource).  How bright can they be  :nixweiss: ?
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