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Old 08-04-2017 | 11:13 AM
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The new frame is going to be on Softail and Dyna models, also getting the M8 in 2018
 
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Old 08-04-2017 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rodhotter
auto manufactures have been doing it for a while of course for more profits thru standardization + of course we would like a lighter bike but anything that costs HD money is slow to come!
This is kind of an unfair statement. I can't think of any motorcycle manufacturer that changes faster and more often than Harley. We are on our third major engine redesign in 20 years. Harley critics blame bad designs for the reason Harley changes so often. MOCO can't win.

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Old 08-09-2017 | 01:27 AM
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  • linkageless monoshock for Dyna and Touring. Double shocks gone.
  • larger bags on Touring without an increase in total width due to the monoshock (bags go deeper)
  • Updated rubber mounting system across the big twin line
  • modular stub on front of the frame to accommodate various steering heads
  • modular rear sub-frame for line-specific styling
  • new swingarm configurations
  • common rear hub sizing
 
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Old 08-09-2017 | 04:20 AM
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can you imagine a B motor where it comes a stress member of the frame? BMW does that with their boxer, not sure if HD could do it
 
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Old 08-09-2017 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by randyp
  • linkageless monoshock for Dyna and Touring. Double shocks gone.
  • larger bags on Touring without an increase in total width due to the monoshock (bags go deeper)
  • Updated rubber mounting system across the big twin line
  • modular stub on front of the frame to accommodate various steering heads
  • modular rear sub-frame for line-specific styling
  • new swingarm configurations
  • common rear hub sizing
That all sounds good, how about a larger Boombox display?
 
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Old 08-09-2017 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Piloto
Marketing!!!

Thousands of riders will race to dump their now "obsolete" low mileage 2017's, for a shiny new 2018 that might ride just a little better.
Not this one!
 
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Old 08-09-2017 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by randyp
  • linkageless monoshock for Dyna and Touring. Double shocks gone.
  • larger bags on Touring without an increase in total width due to the monoshock (bags go deeper)
  • Updated rubber mounting system across the big twin line
  • modular stub on front of the frame to accommodate various steering heads
  • modular rear sub-frame for line-specific styling
  • new swingarm configurations
  • common rear hub sizing
This sounds very interesting! Seems very specific so I'm thinking Randy is in the know on this. Thanks for the heads up!
 
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Old 08-09-2017 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by extech
The new frame is going to be on Softail and Dyna models, also getting the M8 in 2018
Really? M8's for everyone...... Interesting.
 
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Old 08-09-2017 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by randyp
  • linkageless monoshock for Dyna and Touring. Double shocks gone.
  • larger bags on Touring without an increase in total width due to the monoshock (bags go deeper)
  • Updated rubber mounting system across the big twin line
  • modular stub on front of the frame to accommodate various steering heads
  • modular rear sub-frame for line-specific styling
  • new swingarm configurations
  • common rear hub sizing
As tight lipped as Harley is over premature new model information being released, this seems awful specific. Source?
 
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Old 08-09-2017 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Gibler77
As tight lipped as Harley is over premature new model information being released, this seems awful specific. Source?
could simply be a dream list.
 
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