View Poll Results: After seeing the 2018 Models are you now planning on buying one?
Yes, I like what I see
260
36.41%
No, I don't like any of the new models
454
63.59%
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After seeing the 2018 line-up, Are you going to buy?
#311
08-25-2017 | 09:41 AM
Is it just me or do the bikes in the solid white background on the HD site look squished? Not sure what focal length (mm) lens the photographer used but all the bikes look off. Partly the angle, maybe to long a lens but it doesn't look natural to me. when you look at the catalog page I don't think the bikes look good but when you click into them and see the lifestyle shots they look way better. i dunno, I am a commercial photographer and maybe just looking too hard.
#312
08-25-2017 | 10:33 AM
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Went to see a few of the bikes last night in-person. Dealer just got their inventory in yesterday and were email bombing everyone to come and check them out. My opinion on looks changed somewhat after seeing the bikes in person --for the good and for the bad.
The new Heritage doesn't look as crazy as I thought it would based on the photos. There is a difference with seeing it in person. To me, it is the best looking of the bunch. The breakout and street bob, however, just don't do it for me with that small 3 gallon tank. Looks like something doesn't belong. Some people will like it but my opinion is they destroyed the lines of the bike with that tank and I can't get past the digital speedo on the handlebar clamp. Fat Bob looks like a Ducatti. And almost all of the paint jobs were these toned down matte colors and lots of darked out trim everywhere. There was a street glide in matte blue with half a harley wing painted on one side of the fairing. Everyone was having one of those WTF moments.
Just looks though. I am sure the new bikes ride much better than past versions.
The new Heritage doesn't look as crazy as I thought it would based on the photos. There is a difference with seeing it in person. To me, it is the best looking of the bunch. The breakout and street bob, however, just don't do it for me with that small 3 gallon tank. Looks like something doesn't belong. Some people will like it but my opinion is they destroyed the lines of the bike with that tank and I can't get past the digital speedo on the handlebar clamp. Fat Bob looks like a Ducatti. And almost all of the paint jobs were these toned down matte colors and lots of darked out trim everywhere. There was a street glide in matte blue with half a harley wing painted on one side of the fairing. Everyone was having one of those WTF moments.
Just looks though. I am sure the new bikes ride much better than past versions.
The new soft tail slim is ok but that 150 tire looks so thin from behind.
Should have at least went with a 160 stock. Also no more spokes for me on street bikes. I hate cleaning them. Sure you can change things but this thing is what, 16k before fees and taxes? Lol no thanks.
Hope they find a new customer base, but I won't be part of it.
#314
08-25-2017 | 12:02 PM
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From: NC
Is it just me or do the bikes in the solid white background on the HD site look squished? Not sure what focal length (mm) lens the photographer used but all the bikes look off. Partly the angle, maybe to long a lens but it doesn't look natural to me. when you look at the catalog page I don't think the bikes look good but when you click into them and see the lifestyle shots they look way better. i dunno, I am a commercial photographer and maybe just looking too hard.
#317
08-25-2017 | 02:41 PM
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#319
08-25-2017 | 04:06 PM
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Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Bedford, Nova Scotia
They wanted to show off the new engine and frame.
If you must have a dyna, there are still new models available, 10's of thousands of nice used ones around, or better, get yourself a shovel, the original dyna and a real Harley.
If you must have a dyna, there are still new models available, 10's of thousands of nice used ones around, or better, get yourself a shovel, the original dyna and a real Harley.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; 09-03-2017 at 06:35 PM.
