And the answer is yes, Viet Vets do say "in the 'nam". When we were there, we referred to the US as "back in the world".

 

I remember seeing an Army Fatboy and thought it was the coolest thing ever, probably should have bought it! I don't think it was a tank on the gastank though, as I remember it was a Bradley.

 

Called HD corporate today and got some new information on the numbers of Patriot Edition bikes produced. When all of the California emissions and HD International numbers are added in there were a grand total of 913 plus 1 sidecar. Here's a breakdown and the order is domestic (D), California (C), HD International (HDI):

Sportster 883 Custom - 11D
1200 Low - 31D, 4C
1200 Custom - 29D, 1C
Electraglide Ultra Classic - 282D, 26C, 1HDI
Road King Classic - 95D, 9C, 1HDI
Street Glide - 145D, 21C
Heritage Softail Classic - 107D, 10C, 2HDI
Fatboy - 69D, 4C
Softail Custom - 27D
Dyna Wide Glide - 9D
Dyna Superglide Custom - 17D, 2C
V-Rod - 8D, 2C
Sidecar - 1

 

Well, here's a good one for the Air Force Vets:

 

I have the first 883 Patriot Sportster off the line (#1 of 11) and it's number 38 overall. Ordered it on the first day they were available. It sits in my garage under a cover now and I'll never sell it. I bring it out a few times a year just to charge the battery and put a few miles on it.