What's up with the Deuce?
#25
11-24-2010 | 02:17 PM
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From: In a house down by the river
#26
11-24-2010 | 02:24 PM
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From: mission bc canada
The Rocker came as natural evolution for the Deuce,
It was the 'pro-street' type with the stretched tank, etc. but with the full 'fat tire' thingy.
It is unpopularity is due to the lack of popularity of the whole pro-street bikes that appealed to the non-riding crowd more, and sold a lot when people had money, now that money is tight, the riding community is shrinking closer to its core again, everybody that bought a bike because it was 'cool' sold it.
We are now into Bobbers/Baggers/Cafe racers. etc. the big shops closed, but shade-tree , rsd, and biltwell are florishing , it is all about retro, narrow, mid controls, etc.
On its own rights, Deuce is a great bike, but the stretched tank look is out at least for now, the fact that most of its accessories/parts were not exchangable with other Softies set it even more off.
It was the 'pro-street' type with the stretched tank, etc. but with the full 'fat tire' thingy.
It is unpopularity is due to the lack of popularity of the whole pro-street bikes that appealed to the non-riding crowd more, and sold a lot when people had money, now that money is tight, the riding community is shrinking closer to its core again, everybody that bought a bike because it was 'cool' sold it.
We are now into Bobbers/Baggers/Cafe racers. etc. the big shops closed, but shade-tree , rsd, and biltwell are florishing , it is all about retro, narrow, mid controls, etc.
On its own rights, Deuce is a great bike, but the stretched tank look is out at least for now, the fact that most of its accessories/parts were not exchangable with other Softies set it even more off.
#28
11-24-2010 | 07:56 PM
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#30
11-24-2010 | 08:06 PM
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From: Eastern North Carolina
T'was my first love as far as Harley is concerned. Needed to be black pearl. Then I spotted the Road King Classic which didn't fit at all and then BiNgO - saw the Deluxe. Like they threw the Deuce and the King into a blender and VOILA . . .
At the time I asked my trusty saleslady about the Deuce. She said "Ehh, most people can't tell much difference between it and the Softail Standard and for the difference in price . . .
Personally, I like the rear fender. To me it's a bobtail with a twist.