Fellow Riders,
This is my first post in a few days. If I'm missed some of the thread, I apologize. The last post on this thread that I received was from Buelbomb saying in essence that he thought the pics were indicative of a jump into the future.
I AGREE. Harley has to appeal to those new and younger riders out there. The bike designs that many of us love don't appeal to younger riders. My 30 year old (motorcycle riding) son calls the H/D an "old man's bike". Snarling and growling that only the "old" models are real Harleys won't keep H/D in businesss in the future. They gotta appeal to the new generation of riders. Smart move on Harley's part. And the air cooled engine, which is the centerpiece of the H/D line is unlikey to survive EPA requirements in another 4 to 6 years. Another smart move.
***I agree with Fifth gear--shoulda bought H/D stock!!!!!***
And dang, Hippo, I liked several of those bike pics you posted!!!!!
Who knows? Seriously, there may be several new models introduced in 2003? We'll find out soon enough.