I remember when the FXR came out. People said they looked too much like Japanese bikes.

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08-25-2017, 07:49 PM

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And the FXR had mediocre sales resulting in the Dyna replacing it. It's only a generation of if younger riders with specific interests that have created the cult following.

If you want to call this 58 year old a younger rider that's fine by me.....

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08-25-2017, 08:06 PM

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If you want to call this 58 year old a younger rider that's fine by me.....

I'm 66, I've just been a younger rider for a really, really long time.

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08-25-2017, 08:57 PM

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Road Glides have always put me in mind of an '82 Goldwing.

As a Road Glide owner who has owned and ridden several 80s vintage Goldwings I can promise you there is no similarity whatsoever.

Edited to add: They each have two wheels and a motor so there is that.

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08-25-2017, 09:04 PM

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But the Japanese were saying....

ルーク・レイク・ハーレー！

fixed that for ya. LOL

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08-25-2017, 09:08 PM

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You were 6 when the FXR came out. I call BS.

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08-25-2017, 09:13 PM

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I used to ride a '91 FXRTP, except for a too small battery, it was best Harley ever made.
That FXR is why I own a Dyna. My Dyna is not as good as the old bike but it is a damn good reminder of a good bike.

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08-25-2017, 09:33 PM

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You were 6 when the FXR came out. I call BS.

Who was 6?

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08-26-2017, 02:08 AM

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Whiners and bitchers will always repeat themselves.

I'm 77 and will be adding the Fat Bob soon. To me it is a street fighter and the finest of all H-D's ever made.

I think I might have to agree with you. That new Fat Bob is one badass bike. HD bikes took a huge leap forward as far as engineering. Can't wait to take one for a test ride.

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08-26-2017, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by randyp

I remember when the FXR came out. People said they looked too much like Japanese bike

The FXR was hated almost as bad back in the day as these 2018's are now...now FXR's have a cult following...mostly based on facts that are not true...the FXR was already on the test track when EB was hired by Harley.

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