2014 Harleys H2o cooled - Page 8

Loafer · 08-26-2013, 08:10 AM

Scott you say,
I really liked what they did with the batwing fairing, particularly the inner fairing. The fairing surface is now painted gloss black, rather than the flat black finish of the past. There are 4 gauges instead of 6 and they are placed high in the fairing and are very easy to read. The outer fairing now has a nice vent that channels air up behind the windshield. HD says it's to eliminate buffeting, but I have never had a buffeting issue with my bike.

I think I read where the fairing is shaped a little differently, could this be why they
now have a vent to control buffeting? Where your bike doesn't need it?

cactusjack · 08-26-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

Not in the market? What......no purple?

Haha, not this year. Well, they do have a purple color offered for the Limited, but it is only available in the Shriner edition.

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Originally Posted by Loafer

Scott you say,
I really liked what they did with the batwing fairing, particularly the inner fairing. The fairing surface is now painted gloss black, rather than the flat black finish of the past. There are 4 gauges instead of 6 and they are placed high in the fairing and are very easy to read. The outer fairing now has a nice vent that channels air up behind the windshield. HD says it's to eliminate buffeting, but I have never had a buffeting issue with my bike.

I think I read where the fairing is shaped a little differently, could this be why they
now have a vent to control buffeting? Where your bike doesn't need it?

H-D's official word is that the vent was added to control buffeting. The fairing was changed to accommodate the vent. They haven't changed the batwing in eons. Many of the 2014 changes are the result of owner suggestions.

Dave · 08-26-2013, 08:45 AM

So I'm guessing the limited will now be the top of the line FL?

I'm wondering about that vent. Where does it vent to? Will the owner have to pull the fairing apart to clean out all the accumulated bugs and dirt?

**ringadingh** · 08-26-2013, 08:56 AM

The vent is located just below the windsheild, on the outer fairing, and exits through the inner fairing just above the tach & speedo. It is aimed at blowing the air up behind the windshield.

Netnorske · 08-26-2013, 09:01 AM

CJ, by now you surely have over 20k on that purple people eater. Of course you are ready for an upgrade or you will soon be into an engine overhaul ....

!

cactusjack · 08-26-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

CJ, by now you surely have over 20k on that purple people eater. Of course you are ready for an upgrade or you will soon be into an engine overhaul ....

!

Okay, that does it, smart guy! First Schoeney and now you? I'll show you guys. I'm going to sell my bike and give up riding forever. Anyone interested in a very well taken care of 2011 Ultra Limited with 21k miles?

cactusjack · 08-26-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

So I'm guessing the limited will now be the top of the line FL?

I'm wondering about that vent. Where does it vent to? Will the owner have to pull the fairing apart to clean out all the accumulated bugs and dirt?

The Limited already is the TOL touring bike. It's got the most standard features, not counting the CVO models.

Netnorske · 08-26-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Haha, not this year. Well, they do have a purple color offered for the Limited, but it is only available in the Shriner edition.

H-D's official word is that the vent was added to control buffeting. The fairing was changed to accommodate the vent. They haven't changed the batwing in eons. Many of the 2014 changes are the result of Victory owner suggestions.

blowndodge · 08-26-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Okay, that does it, smart guy! First Schoeney and now you? I'll show you guys. I'm going to sell my bike and give up riding forever. Anyone interested in a very well taken care of 2011 Ultra Limited with 21k miles?

Sure!! Do you know anyone with one???

Dave · 08-26-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Okay, that does it, smart guy! First Schoeney and now you? I'll show you guys. I'm going to sell my bike and give up riding forever. Anyone interested in a very well taken care of 2011 Ultra Limited with 21k miles?

I've noticed they like to pick on you. You'll show them guys!!

cactusjack · 08-26-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

Sure Kris, all 117 of you.

I'm sure you Victory boys would make suggestions to your dealers too. If you can find one.

cactusjack · 08-26-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I've noticed that like to pick on you. You'll show them guys!!

Damn right!

waterman · 08-26-2013, 12:31 PM

Scott doesn't need to pull up his big boy pants for these two.

cactusjack · 08-26-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Scott doesn't need to pull up his big boy pants for these two.

That's right. These guys are lightweights at ball busting compared to Marine Corps drill instructors.

blowndodge · 08-26-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Scott doesn't need to pull up his big boy pants for these two.

Why would he do that when he has you to pull them down!!

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Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	So I'm guessing the limited will now be the top of the line FL? I'm wondering about that vent. Where does it vent to? Will the owner have to pull the fairing apart to clean out all the accumulated bugs and dirt? Last edited by Dave; 08-26-2013 at 08:50 AM.
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08-26-2013, 08:56 AM	#109
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	The vent is located just below the windsheild, on the outer fairing, and exits through the inner fairing just above the tach & speedo. It is aimed at blowing the air up behind the windshield. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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