From the photos, I like most or all of the new 2018s, especially the Fat Boy, the Heritage, and the Deluxe.

 

Lot's of examples here, with black forks and bars:

 

does anyone know if that oil tank cover is metal or plastic ?

 

some of these are explained by the fact that chrome plating was invented until the early 1920's and not commercially available until 1924 . and then of course it took a while for the process to become common with manufacturers . it probably would have been unusual to see more than a couple of chromed parts on cars or motorcycles before the 1950's .

some really nice bikes there though , would have been interesting to have them as daily riders or to do a cross country trip on one

 

Well, the point is, this is obviously what they're going for with the '18 Heritage. There's been a lot of the "blackout" thing in recent years, but I don't think that's what they were going for with this redesign. Looks more like they're aiming to channel that era.

...cool idea!!

 

Are there any other exhaust options like true duals? I have not seen any examples.

The pipes are too high IMO and the bags look shorter. If you put lower pipes on, I would think the bags would look odd.

 

Yep, that's the only remaining question for me: how long before the aftermarket catches up?

 

I just test rode a 114 Heritage at Rocky Top HD in Pigeon Forge. Amazing! This was the most fun I have had on a motorcycle in a long time. The new suspension is everything I had hoped it would be. This is how the softail should have always been made. It doesn't hurt that the 114 has incredible torque and plenty of speed. I am not 100% sold on all the changes cosmetically, but I will own one of these shortly. I will always have my '91!

 

Going to look at one tomorrow. Sounds like a great bike. Lighter than a touring bike with the ability to travel long haul. I won't buy until early next year, this might be the ticket.

Hopefully Harley builds lotta 114 models. I think I would go with black.

 

Going to look at a red denim 114 tomorrow. Not getting my hopes up.