2013 Harley-Davidson FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra

2013 Harley-Davidson FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra Review

NOW IN ITS 13th year, Harley-Davidson’s Custom Vehicle Operations division continues to build exclusive motorcycles to target customers willing to pay steep prices for the privilege of owning a Harley that is a cut above a standard production machine. How steep? Consider that the 2013 CVO Softail Convertible’s Prices MSRP of $29,599 is nearly $5000 more than what Harley’s regular-production touring flagship, the Electra Glide Ultra Limited, cost in 2010!

What Harley-Davidson offers this so-called “Alpha” customer in return for his or her considerable investment, however, are limited-edition, high-end custom motorcycles that bristle with stunning paint, eye-catching polished surfaces and feature the cutting edge in Harley-Davidson’s technology, some of which eventually finds its way onto H-D’s production models. Like last year, all CVOs are powered by Harley-Davidson’s sequential port fuel-injected Screamin’ Eagle 110 cid V-twin engine rated at 115 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm (or 110 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm for the dual counterbalanced “B-engined” models). All feature Harley’s 6-speed Cruise Drive overdrive transmissions, and the three FL-based CVOs utilize the Harley-Davidson Touring chassis with its more torsionally rigid single-spar backbone and larger, stiffer swingarm, introduced for the 2012 model year.

New for 2013, the Harley-Davidson FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra gives customers the option of a full-dresser CVO with Harley’s distinctive “shark nose” frame-mounted fairing, which reappears with the addition of a 16" tall windscreen. First introduced on the Tour Glide in 1980, the frame-mounted fairing has long been renowned for making the FL chassis’ steering feel lighter when compared to the Dean and Stan Wixom-designed, fork-mounted “Batwing” fairing found on Electra Glide models. On the flip side, Harley customers have complained that the frame-mounted fairing allows too much air to flow upward through the opening around the triple clamps, compromising wind protection.

Harley has finally addressed the situation on the 2012 FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra, which uses wind-tunnel-tested wind deflectors to reduce turbulence in the cockpit. For maximum touring capability, the rear of the CVO Road Glide Ultra features hard saddlebags and Harley’s full-size Deluxe Tour-Pak with an Air Wing Tour-Pack rack, same as the CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide.

Of course, what would a full-dress Harley be without a monster stereo system? The Harley-Davidson FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra delivers in the form of a 40W-perchannel Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio system with Harley’s new BOOM! (no kidding) speakers. Along with AM/FM, CB/intercom and XM Satellite capability, it’s also fully iPod compatible, and Harley even throws in a special 8GB iPod Nano with an etched Bar & Shield logo. The iPod docking station is located in the right saddlebag, but handlebar-mounted switches make it easy to select tunes while you’re on the road.

On the navigation front, the FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra features a Road Tech Zumo 660 GPS navigation system that interfaces with the stereo to provide voice-prompted driving directions. The Zumo system no longer requires CDs for downloading of new maps. Owners can now download current maps at the touch of a dash-mounted button. Delphi ABS (the brake hardware is still made by Brembo) and cruise control are standard equipment on the Harley-Davidson FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra, as is Harley’s proprietary Smart Security System with remote-control key fob that cuts the ignition and locks down the Tour-Pak and saddlebags when the rider is more than 6' away from the vehicle.


Harley-Davidson engineers have also attempted to further improve ergonomics by fitting the FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra with a new, heated seat with separate controls for the rider and passenger and a redesigned seat pan that is narrower in the thigh area, making it easier for inseam-challenged riders to reach the ground. Extra passenger comfort was also a priority, so Harley engineers added two “springboard-style” support rails that run lengthwise down the chassis under the passenger seat to better isolate the passenger from the road. The passenger backrest now features adjustable lumbar support, too.

But paint, fit and finish are what really make the CVOs stand out at first glance, and the Road Glide Ultra comes with a full complement of shiny bits from Harley’s Rumble Collection line of aftermarket accessories, including rider and passenger footboard inserts, shifter pegs, brake pedal, highway pegs, saddlebag latch covers and heated hand grips. Diamond-cut trim inserts for the CB pod, Screamin’ Eagle 110 intake, and Tour-Pak lid further enhance the Road Glide Ultra’s custom look. The FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra is available in three custom color combos: Rio Red/Black Ember with Quartzite Graphics; Charcoal Slate/Black Twilight with Quartzite Graphics, and Frosted Ivory/Vintage Gold with Quartzite Graphics. All three schemes are offset by a Granite powdercoat powertrain.

2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra Prices MSRP is a whopping $35,999, and production will be limited to approximately 3000 units

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2013 Harley Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra

 2013 Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra Review
Once again setting the standard as the “tourer’s touring bike”, the new 2013 Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra takes comfort, convenience and functionality to the next level. All the outstanding handling properties of the unique “shark nose”, frame-mounted fairing are combined with the added convenience of a deluxe King Tour-Pak carrier, fairing lowers with integral glove boxes, a huge 1690 cc Twin Cam 103 engine, anti-lock brakes and a Smart Security System all standard.

But the New FLTRU Road Glide Ultra doesn’t stop at functionality. This modern beauty showcases all the attention to detail that Harley-Davidson is known for. For riders who believe the road should never end, the Road Glide Ultra was designed for you. Engine Type use Twin Cam 103, valves pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, two valves per cylinder, air-cooled. Displacement is 1690 cc, with Bore and Stroke use 98.4 mm x 111.3 mm, and Compression Ratio 9.6:1. Fuel System use Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), with Air Cleaner Fiberglass, washable, and Lubrication System use Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler. Gearbox use 6 number of speed, with Primary Drive use Chain, and Final Drive use Belt.

2013 Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra Front Brake use Twin Disc, 32 mm, 4-piston fixed, and Rear Brake use Single Disc, with 4-piston fixed, and Anti-lock Braking System. 2011 Touring Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra Front Forks Suspension use 41.3 mm telescopic, with triple-circuit damping, and 117 mm suspension travel. Rear Suspension use Shocks Air-adjustable, with 76 mm suspension travel. The innovative Harley-Davidson Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's powerful engines. Frame typeMild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded.



Harley-Davidson FLTRU Road Glide Ultra is Instruments High beam, running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, cruise control, ABS (optional).

NEW FLTRU MODEL UNIQUE FEATURES

Styling
• Black powder-coated, Twin Cam 103 engine with chrome covers and “103” identifiers
•Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
•Black, 28-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels
• Chrome, Aluminum Profile Laced wheels optional
• “Wind-splitting” frame-mounted fairing with cockpit-style, wrap-around instrument cluster and stylized headlamp shroud
•New Headlamp shroud and windshield trim
•Chrome, low-profile fuel tank console
•Clear-lens reflector-optics headlamp
• Clean rear fender and low mount license plate module with LED illumination

Powertrain
•Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• New Rubber-mounted, air-cooled, 1690 cc Twin Cam 103™ engine with “103” identifiers
•Integrated oil cooler
• 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission with integrated Isolated Drive System (IDS)
• Rider-initiated Engine Idle Temperature Management Strategy (EITMS)

Ride
•Stainless steel, easy-reach touring handlebar
• One-piece, two-up Electra Glide classic comfort stitch seat
• New Sculpted seat for improved comfort and easier straddling
•Isolated Drive System (IDS) for smooth acceleration
•Dunlop “Multi-Tread” rear tire construction
•New Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) standard
• Brembo 4-piston front and rear caliper with dual front rotor brake system
•New Vented fairing lowers
•41.3 mm telescopic front forks
•6-gallon fuel tank
•Air-adjustable rear shocks
• Passenger backrest integrated into Tour-Pak lid with wrap-around armrests
•Clear, Lexan windshield
•Mid-frame air deflectors
• Barrel key; steering head-mounted ignition; fork lock common with ignition key

Storage
•Injection-molded hard saddlebags; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
• New Deluxe injection-molded King Tour-Pak with woven-nylon soft luggage liners, storage pockets and unique Road Glide Ultra medallion; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
• Two glove boxes, integrated into fairing, with spring return lids
• Two glove boxes, located inside fairing lowers, with snap-on covers Gauges and Controls
• Fairing-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer; time-of-day clock on CD player/stereo; dual trip meter; low fuel indicator light and mileage countdown feature; low oil pressure indicator light; engine diagnostics readout; LED indicator lights; 6-speed indicator light; cruise control indicator light
• Tachometer with fuel, voltage, oil pressure and ambient air temperature gauges
• Hazard warning integrated into self-canceling turn signal controls
• Electronic cruise control with set, resume, accelerate and decelerate

Gauges and Controls
• Start, engine cutoff, left/right turn signals, horn, hi/low beam, stereo system, channel, ultra CB/intercom, cruise control hand controls
•AM/FM/WB and CB antennae
• 4 speakers, 20 W/channel, Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio System w/AM/FM/WB receiver, CD/MP3 player, and CB/Intercom
•Accessory connector under seat
• Auxiliary audio input on radio face; accommodates any line-level audio output device (CD/MP3 player)
• Rear speakers, intercom, CB radio, two CB/intercom/sound system headset (option); single headset included

NEW FLTRU Road Glide Ultra 2011 and 2012

•New PowerPak setup includes:
• Large 1690 cc, Twin Cam 103™ engine with “103” identifiers
• Smart Security System with proximity-based,
hands-free security fob
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
•New Tour-Pak carrier
• New Vented fairing lowers with integrated glove boxes
• New 4-speaker, 80-watt Harman/Kardon Advanced Audio System
• New Sculpted seat features lower seat height, greater rider comfort and easier straddling
•New Paint color options

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2013 Harley Davidson FLSTSB Cross Bones Softail

 2013 Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Cross Bones Softail Review
If riding a 2013 Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Cross Bones Softail motorcycle is a truly timeless experience, then the arrival of the new FLSTSB Cross Bones Softail at Wild West Motorsports/Greeley Harley-Davidson might just make the clock stand still. The 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTSB Cross Bones Softail cuts the aggressive profile of an authentic custom bobber, but with a sinister attitude all its own.

With the retro look of post-war era bobber styling, the 2012 FLSTSB Cross bones Softail  rides with a Black and Polished Twin Cam 96B power train and 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission. A sprung solo seat and chopped front fender are two of the understated features on this motorcycle’s stripped bare profile. Many features of the Cross Bones and other Softails are reminiscent of restless riders of the past, whose defiant attitude resonates with those who march to their own beat in any generation.

 

“The Crossbones is the newest model in Harley’s Dark Custom lineup,” said Steve Larson, general manager of the dealership. “The Dark Custom bikes are for the riders who want a blacked out, raw, minimalist style for their bike. Harley is using the new styling to attract a new, younger group of riders while still appealing to the riders who have enjoyed the sport for decades,” he said. The FLSTSB Cross Bones is available in premium custom graphics and paint. “The Crossbones was released just two weeks ago so people tend to stop in their tracks when they see it at the dealership,” said Larson.

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2012 Harley Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe

 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Review
The 2012 Harley Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe features an extremely low seat with "collapsing sides," pull back handlebar and riser, and easy-reach, extended kickstand. The powerful, counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B and 6-Speed Cruise Drive transmission are appreciated by many riders. Exquisite style details round out every other corner of this bike, from the clean front light bar, to the tombstone taillight, to the chrome grab rail and luggage rack, to the laced wheels and wide whitewall tires. the powerful, counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B and 6-Speed Cruise Drive transmission are appreciated by many riders. Rigid-mounted, counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI). Optional Chrome Profile Laced Aluminum wheels. Optional Original Equipment Custom Color paint program.

 The 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe is a motorcycle cruiser with authentic Harley style. The Harley fenders on the Softail Deluxe are true retro style with their long lines and chrome Harley fender tips. Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe indicator Lamps 7 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system(optional), ABS (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings. New 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe electric Battery (per Battery Council International Rating). Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca. Charging Three-phase, 38-amp system (439W @ 13V, 2000 RPM, 489W max power @ 13V). Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement.

2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe - USA Specifications U.S. Prices MSRP - Vivid Black $16,799. Solids $17,174. Two-Tones $17,494. Custom Colors $17,664

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2012 Harley Davidson FLSTFB Softail Fat Boy Lo

2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Softail Fat Boy Lo Review

The 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Softail Fat Boy Lo has all the features you expect on custom Harley motorcycles. Hearkening to the "hardtail" choppers of the '60s and '70s, the Fat Boy Lo is one of the custom Harley motorcycles that keeps that heritage alive more than forty years later. And this special edition shows a darker side of the original "fat custom" bikelaid-back and blacked-out with an unmistakable profile on the road. Take a minute and learn about all the features of the Fat Boy Lo and learn more about other custom Harley motorcycles. For more choppers check out the Rocker C. Also check out the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo for one of the Harley-Davidson cruiser motorcycles. The Heritage Softail Classic gives you a classic motorcycle experience, learn more about this bike.

Hearkening to the "hardtail" choppers of the '60s and '70s, the Fat Boy Lo model keeps that heritage alive more than forty years later. And this special edition shows a darker side of the original "fat custom" bike laid-back and blacked-out with an unmistakable profile on the road. But the nostalgic style isn't just about the confident stance, paint and old-school detail. It's how you look riding it. It's how it feels. It's the classic, relaxed riding position that speaks volumes. You're not just cruising. 

 

You're in charge kicked back on a throne of machined metal surveying your domain. Big in all the right places. The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo 17-inch wheels of black, bullet-hole, disc-cast aluminum definitely make an impression especially with rubber 140mm wide in front and a beefy 200mm in back. And check out the chopsticks up front fat front fork behind the huge, gorgeous headlamp. The handlebars are wide, giant stainless steel with bare-knuckle satin chrome risers. It's a lot of fat in one tight bike. Definitely meaty. Wide. Big-boned. A bruiser. Call it what you want. Just admit that you want it.

You might say black is the new chrome when it comes to the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo model. There's black denim finish on the frame, swingarm, front shock covers, derby cover, horn cover, coil cover, oil tank and air cleaner cover. Black, bullet-hole disc-cast aluminum wheels with black centers and matching outer rims. Flat-black exhaust shields on the satin chrome shotgun exhaust. Gloss black half-moon foot boards. Even blacked-out mirrors and headlamp.

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2013 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Softail

 2013 Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Softail Review

The 2013 Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Softail is one of the quintessential cruiser motorcycles. Hearkening to the "hardtail" choppers of the '60s and '70s, the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle keeps that heritage alive more than forty years later. The FLSTF Fat Boy is the original "fat custom" bike laid-back and luxurious with an unmistakable profile on the road. Take a seat on this Harley and get the experience of one of the 2013 Harley cruiser motorcycles. Learn about other Harley Softail motorcycles in addition to this cruiser. Look at the Heritage Softail Classic too, this classic motorcycle is ready for the road. If you like choppers, be sure to take a look at the Rocker C, or the Fat Boy, another of the custom Harley motorcycles.

This Harley-Davidson Fat Boy original continues to turn heads wherever it rolls, with fat tires, fat bars, a fat fender and a big, powerful, black powder-coated, counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B engine. Hearkening to the "hardtail" choppers of the '60s and '70s, the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle keeps that heritage alive more than forty years later. This Fat Boy is the original "fat custom" bike laid-back and luxurious with an unmistakable profile on the road. But the nostalgic style isn't just about the confident stance, chrome and old-school detail. It's how you look riding it. It's how it feels. It's the classic, relaxed riding position. You're not just cruising.

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy big in all the right places. The 17-inch wheels of silver, bullet-hole, disc-cast aluminum definitely make an impression especially with rubber 140mm wide in front and a beefy 200mm in back. And check out the chopsticks up front fat front fork behind the huge, gorgeous headlamp. The handlebars are wide, giant stainless steel with bare-knuckle chrome risers. Plus, the fuel tank medallion boasts a generous slab of mirror chrome finish noticeable on any stretch of road. It's a lot of fat in one tight bike. Definitely meaty. Wide. Big-boned. A bruiser.





 2012 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Specifications

Engine: 
Engine Type      V Twin
Cylinders      2
Engine Stroke      4-Stroke
Cooling      Air
Valves      4
Valves Per Cylinder      2
Valve Configuration      OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio      9.2:1
Starter      Electric
Fuel Requirements      Premium
Fuel Type      Gas

Transmission: 
Transmission Type      Manual
Number Of Speeds      6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)      Belt

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2013 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic

2013 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Review

The 2013 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic is fully equipped with modern touring capabilities and even has a removable motorcycle windshield. Enjoy mile after mile with a large capacity 5 gallon Heritage Softail Classic fuel tank. The Heritage Softail Classic tank is also dripping with authentic Harley-Davidson style. The FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic has full length rider footboards with rubber vibration isolation for added comfort. Another of the many great features of this classic motorcycle is the detachable motorcycle windshield. You can remove the Harley Heritage Softail Classic windshield for a new look. Learn more about the style and functional components found on this bike. If this style isn't what you have in mind take a look at other Harley-Davidson Softails, including the Fat Boy.

It's these extras that make the Heritage Softail Classic model the quintessential boulevard cruiser. As rallies were gaining grassroots traction in the '40s, you'd roll into Daytona Bike Week expecting new stories and new styles. There was really something going on, and it's still alive and well in this bike. Take the saddlebags, studded with style straight from that golden era, with hidden quick-detach buckles. Or the fenders full and fluid, with chrome highlights and matching paint. Or that big, commanding 7-inch ball headlamp, chromed and classy. And let's talk wheels. You can go with the standard steel-laced wheels on blackwalls with a chrome hub. Or turn the clock all the way back with the optional chrome laces and wide whitewalls.

 If you want a comfortable bike but love that rigid-suspension look, you've come to the right bike. We've kept all the modern comforts where they belongbelow the surface of a rad, vintage-looking bike. You get the classic lines of a vintage "hardtail" frame with the horizontal rear shocks hidden in the guts. It's a signature rigid look, and you'll only find it on a Softail model.

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2012 Harley Davidson FLHXSE2 CVO Street Glide Limited Edition

2012 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2 CVO Street Glide Limited Edition Review

In its second year as a CVO,  2012 Harley Davidson FLHXSE2 CVO Street Glide returns with one major new trick up its sleeve, a 19.0", 7-spoke Agitator front wheel the largest hoop ever used on a Harley-Davidson bagger solely to enhance its hot rod custom looks. Wheel width remains the same at 3.50", and the Street Glide’s rear wheel is unchanged, measuring 5.00" x 18". Surprisingly enough, its tires remain bias-plies rather than radials a Dunlop D408F 130/60-B19 M/C 61H front and a Dunlop D407 180/55-B18 M/C 80H rear as Harley engineers avoided having to retune the suspension to compensate for the lower-profile front tire. Like the Road Glide Ultra and the Ultra Classic Electra Glide CVOs, the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2 CVO Street Glide floating 300mm Brembo brakes also come standard with a Delphi-designed ABS system.

The rest of the 2012 FLHXSE2 CVO Street Glide updates are cosmetic. For instance, its 6.0 gal., side-fill fuel tank features a new flush-mount cap and a new low-profile console for a sleeker appearance. That theme carries over to its new low-profile “bucket” seat, which features snakeskin leather inserts. The fairing, however, receives a new 7" smoked windscreen that is taller than the unit on last year’s Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2 CVO Street Glide. Four different color combinations are available in 2011: Black Diamond with Crimson Tag Graphics; Autumn Haze and Antique Gunstock; Black Diamond and Inferno Orange; and Kryptonite and Black Diamond.  

Harley claims that the various paint schemes are complemented by a specific engine color and finish, wheel finish, tank console finish, muffler end-cap style and inner fairing color, but the Kryptonite and Black Diamond finish is arguably the most exclusive, featuring a wrinkle-black engine finish and gloss black outer primary cover, rocker box, rocker cover, air cleaner cover, cam cover, and transmission side and top covers. Of course, 2012 FLHXSE2 CVO Street Glide retains the extended saddlebags with stop-tail-turn LED lights that are “frenched in” a popular postwar-era custom hot rod car trick that makes for a cleaner look and lowered rear suspension with dial-adjust hydraulic preload.

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2013 Harley Davidson FLHXSE2 CVO Softail Convertible

2013 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2 CVO Softail Convertible

Also in its second year as a Harley-Davidson CVO, the new 2013 Harley Davidson FLSTSE2 CVO Softail Convertible is designed to quickly morph from a custom cruiser to a touring machine in seconds, thanks to its detachable fairing, leather saddlebags, passenger pillion and backrest. For 2013, however, the Convertible offers even more touring amenities, including a new Delphi-manufactured ABS system, a cruise control that’s integrated with the Convertible’s Electronic Throttle Control fly-by-wire system and an iPod/MP3-compatible audio system.

While the cruise control unit functions the same as on Harley’s FL models, the Convertible’s brand new Delphi manufactured ABS system is unique to the Softail family (Harley officials let it slip well in advance of the production model launch that ABS will be offered as an option on all Softails in 2012 as well). Unlike the single two-channel system modulator on FLs, the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2 CVO Softail Convertible system uses two single-channel modulators. The front modulator is hidden between the front and rear headlight covers, and the rear modulator is hidden between the transmission and the mudflap on the front of the rear fender.

Housed in the fairing, which can be removed just as quickly as last year’s model, the audio unit features a 20W-per-channel amplifier that powers a pair of integrated two-way speakers. It has on/off and volume control, but it does not allow the rider to scroll through menus or playlists, nor can it charge the iPod or MP3 player on the fly like the FL CVOs can. The 2013 FLSTSE2 CVO Softail Convertible features a completely keyless ignition. Similar to the touring CVOs, the key fob arms the system when the rider is more than 6' from the motorcycle, but the Convertible’s steering head must still be manually locked via Harley’s ubiquitous barrel key.

Harley engineers also increased the capacity of the Convertible’s leather-covered saddlebags, which are also lockable, and the styling of the bags has been enhanced with the addition of alligator-style inserts that match those found on the seat and on the backrest. Other styling changes include a chromed, welded “mini-ape” handlebar that is internally wired for a sleeker appearance.

Three color combos are available: Scarlet Red Pearl/Dark Slate Pearl with Metal Grind Graphics; Midnight Sky/Candy Cobalt with Blue Ice Graphics; and Maple Metallic/Roman Gold with Burnished Copper Graphics. The frame, swingarm, oil tank and frame inserts are all color-matched.

 

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2013 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide Bold Street

2013 Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide Bold Street Review

2013 Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide Motorcycles are bought for their visceral appeal how they look, how they fit, how they’re ridden, how they make a customer feel. They’re about that inner voice that says, “This is the bike you’ve dreamed about.” Understand that and you’ll understand Harley-Davidson’s obsession with product development. Harley-Davidson is the undisputed champion of choice when it comes to creating motorcycles for different tastes, different statures, different dreams. Take the Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide. It’s slammed, smoothed and stripped of chrome, and it takes touring in a new, minimalist, custom direction. The new 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide has a capacity of 1690 cc engine with a ratio of bore x stroke 98 mm x 111 mm. For the type of engine that is engine4 Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103 Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder Engine type V2, four-stroke, Fuel control DOHC Gearbox 6-speed.

 Or take the 2013 HD Screaming’ Eagle Fat Boy, a low volume, low sitting, high performance custom that’s built for a limited audience of discerning individuals. Appropriate product selection is key to building new markets, to fueling the urge to trade up, to growth. It putsmore women, more international customers, more riders from all walks of life in the saddle. Walk into a Harley-Davidson dealership, see the bike of your dreams, own it now. That’s the one-two-three payoff of product development.

 “A strong emotional tug draws people to Harley-Davidson and Buell. Emotions play a huge role in every customer relationship. Millions of people dream about riding our motorcycles often at a young age and have an emotional connection to the brand before they ever experience it up close. Then something happens to kick their journey into high gear, and bam! Every person who rides a Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide or Buell motorcycle has experienced the emotion of that moment.”

When it comes to custom, nobody comes close to Harley-Davidson. Customization is a big reason why customers ride and buy, and it’s a clear competitive advantage. With more than 7,000 accessories currently in the line, Harley-Davidson delivers more combinations of cool than anyone. But customization is more than just good looks. Through Genuine Parts & Accessories, Harley-Davidson can fit just about any rider to any one of our motorcycles. With more than 400 combinations of great-looking seats, bars, pegs and controls, no rider has to settle for anything other than the bike of his or her dreams. And thanks to online tools like “Customizer” and “Shop For Your Bike” at www.harley-davidson.com, and in-store services like Chrome Consulting, we’re making personalization easier than ever.

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