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22nd January 2023
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sunshine Coast
Posts: 8,690 Sportster/Buell Model: XLB, XLCH, Sporton Sportster/Buell Year: 1962 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1966 Other Motorcycle Model: XLCH (Another one) Other Motorcycle Year: 1966
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Evolution Ironhead
One of my local dealers has an "Evo Iron" for sale. Demo with 323 miles on it.
I have basically never paid any attention to Evo's. I have no real interest in them. We did have races for them at one time. But when they restrict everyone to riding one brand/model you know your just playing the the kids. The meaning is they can't compete in open competition.
But just realized looking at this one that is has decals that are clearly a direct copy of the 75 Sportster.
If your going to pretend, why not just buy a Yamaha Virago and be done with it ?
I just find the whole thing offensive.
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22nd January 2023
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 9,386 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1977 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 75 motor in Norton frame. Other Motorcycle Model: 42WLA 45, Harton, Narley Other Motorcycle Year: 1942
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Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Set of tank decals and hey presto, a whole new model. The Evos are good bikes. The Evo Sporties have the rep of being the most reliable and long lived motor Harley ever made. But yeah, something about buying "authenticity" that rankles, for sure.
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22nd January 2023
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sunshine Coast
Posts: 8,690 Sportster/Buell Model: XLB, XLCH, Sporton Sportster/Buell Year: 1962 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1966 Other Motorcycle Model: XLCH (Another one) Other Motorcycle Year: 1966
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Are Harley afraid they can't stand on their own ?
They need the association and the reflected glory ?
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22nd January 2023
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Senior Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 1,057 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 Evo Sportster/Buell Year: 1989
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It's a business, not a philosophy or political party.
The purpose is to make money.
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22nd January 2023
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Loxahatchee, FL (S. FL)
Posts: 2,136 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 2003 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1981 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDC Other Motorcycle Year: 2013
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Originally Posted by kitabel
It's a business, not a philosophy or political party.
The purpose is to make money.
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That is a fact. No argument.
It is also my right to state when I find certain "marketing" offensive
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22nd January 2023
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 5,068 Sportster/Buell Model: Ironhead XLH Sportster Sportster/Buell Year: 1978 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Ironhead XLT Sportster Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1977 Other Motorcycle Model: Honda CBX 1000 Other Motorcycle Year: 1979
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A while back a guy was selling fake kickers for Evo's that you bolted on! Made it look like you had a kick start Sportster. What a crock! That's like putting a potato in your Speedo on the beach to impress the girls. I like all kinds of motorcycles but much prefer the authentic versions, not the tarted up phonies.
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22nd January 2023
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sunshine Coast
Posts: 8,690 Sportster/Buell Model: XLB, XLCH, Sporton Sportster/Buell Year: 1962 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1966 Other Motorcycle Model: XLCH (Another one) Other Motorcycle Year: 1966
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kitabel
It's a business, not a philosophy or political party.
The purpose is to make money.
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Absolutely.
And it's a marketing ploy. I understand that.
But if they made a "Pedophile Special" or a "KKK" special edition would that not offend some people ? What about the "Nazi Waffen SS", Battle Version special edition ?
I know these are exaggerations but sometimes you need to magnify things to see what they are.
Millennials will not understand the "Iron" reference nor the 1975 decals. Will this marketing ploy trigger some emotion in me ? Yes, just not the one they really want. |
22nd January 2023
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XL FORUM LIFE MEMBER
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Texas/Mexican Border
Posts: 3,718 Sportster/Buell Model: xls 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1980 Sportster/Buell Model #2: xls 1000 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1983 Other Motorcycle Model: 1200 Chopper XL Other Motorcycle Year: 1990
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What about the "Nazi Waffen SS", Battle Version special edition ?
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Close but no cigar.
I figure it is a free country. Offend away. Need broad shoulders and thick skin though. |
22nd January 2023
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sunshine Coast
Posts: 8,690 Sportster/Buell Model: XLB, XLCH, Sporton Sportster/Buell Year: 1962 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1966 Other Motorcycle Model: XLCH (Another one) Other Motorcycle Year: 1966
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Now that's truly offensive.
Who would nobble a Harley with a sidecar ?
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24th January 2023
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,465 Sportster/Buell Model: dragbike Sportster/Buell Year: 1960
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When you guys become manufacturers I guess you
can show us all how it should be done.
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