Comments on: MD First Look: 2011 Harley-Davidson Blackline (Bike Reports) (News)

By: hal

hal — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:06:10 +0000

They are relaxing to ride very slowly….Seriously! I have 5 bikes including 2 big Harleys. It is like having a 57 Chevy and an old Cadillac….you just gotta be in the mood. When I need to tour,I take my BMW RT and when I want small I ride my Triumph Scrambler. Great to have a stable!!

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By: RJ

RJ — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:38:04 +0000

Nice bike in black. The Softails are counterbalanced, solid mounted are really smooth, but needs some aftermarket horsepower parts. Only thing I hate is the handlebars. They are two separate parts mounted to the top triple – looks odd to me… But check it out and see for yourself….

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By: Nate

Nate — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:48:51 +0000

How exactly is this different from the Night Train?

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By: MarxMyth

MarxMyth — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:35:13 +0000

Well said, William.

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By: Burt

Burt — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:36:32 +0000

I’m not a Harley fan.
But I do think all the anti-Harley folks–and I DO
love all of you–are a bit crazy to bury Harley so
quickly. People were burying them in the 1980′s but
their success shows that was crazy. I think they
are smart. The baby boomers are not dead yet. Harley
will change when they need to change.
And at least Harley has survived selling motorcycles,
without having to sell quads and watercraft.
(Harley selling watercraft–there’s a joke in there
somewhere, maybe with a large selection of anchors.
Ha,ha.)

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By: Ross

Ross — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:32:31 +0000

Same old same old…. nothing new, ever.

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By: Randy

Randy — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:50:10 +0000

I’d never buy this or any other HD new. I’m a little tonedeaf with the “crusier” styling. But I do have a 2003 883R (1200 conversion) that’s moderately fun to ride. I’ve had many other bikes – BMW, Ducati – they come and go. The Sporty survives, can explain it exactly.

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By: GazzaT

GazzaT — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:49:20 +0000

The American price sounds good compared to what it is likely to cost in Australia if it comes out here. It will be most likely in the $30,000+ price range. Ouch!!!

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By: Dannytheman

Dannytheman — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:34:42 +0000

I think this Blackline is beautiful. I have test driven the Victorys every year, I love the engine, but I hate the way they mount the accessories, so much that it drives me nuts.
It is an odd mix of Japan and America, not ready for me yet.

That Blackline is very sexy!

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By: falcodoug

falcodoug — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:19:14 +0000

Frank, see my last post.

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