2014 Harleys H2o cooled - Page 2

**ringadingh** · 08-19-2013, 04:52 PM

If its true its long overdue. I'd like to see the liquid Ultra's.

**glwilson** · 08-19-2013, 05:07 PM

I will be looking at a Limited this weekend now...

blowndodge · 08-19-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

All 117 of them? Must have been impressive!

And none of them leaked oil!

**Cajunrider** · 08-19-2013, 05:41 PM

Went by my dealer after lunch today. They will have 17 2014's arrive this week. With all of the nice new stuff on the FLHTK's, the price increase will be around $1k according to the sales manager. The lower fairings are no longer removable on the new Limited's so they must have something to do with the cooling.

**schoeney** · 08-19-2013, 05:59 PM

Like I said before. Competition is good. Victory has raised the bar and HD is trying to answer. Good business. They finally realize that if they stand pat they will lose big chunks of market share. This is good for all of us!

With all that is new in these models I think it will take a year or two to work out the bugs.

Now if Kawasaki will answer the call in the next couple of years I would jump all over a Concours that has a more neutral riding position and comfort for the pillion. Heck I would even consider owning 2 bikes if they tweaked the Voyager w/about 100HP, bigger trunk, and bigger frame.

Game on.....

cactusjack · 08-19-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Went by my dealer after lunch today. They will have 17 2014's arrive this week. With all of the nice new stuff on the FLHTK's, the price increase will be around $1k according to the sales manager. The lower fairings are no longer removable on the new Limited's so they must have something to do with the cooling.

There are two small radiators located in the lower fairings - one on each side and the right side lower fairing storage compartment is where the coolant overflow jug is located. HD is obviously trying to provide liquid cooling while minimizing the visual impact of a large unsightly radiator. I am guessing with the improved cooling capability these new bikes probably run leaner than ever.

**schoeney** · 08-19-2013, 06:12 PM

That was a cool video. First time I really was impressed with something new from HD. I am a bit skeptical of this whole placement of the radiator in the lowers but will keep an open mind.

Is it my imagination but was the passenger perch overly tall on the brown/cream bikel? Looks like the rider is short or the passenger is tall or both? Liked the touch on the one handed gas cap and bag lid. The lighting was cool too. HD is listening. That is good!

**Cajunrider** · 08-19-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

There are two small radiators located in the lower fairings - one on each side and the right side lower fairing storage compartment is where the coolant overflow jug is located. HD is obviously trying to provide liquid cooling while minimizing the visual impact of a large unsightly radiator. I am guessing with the improved cooling capability these new bikes probably run leaner than ever.

The 103's are also cammed up a bit more to increase low end torque. I'm looking forward to riding one of the new ones. Maybe this weekend if they have them set up.

landman · 08-19-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Harley has been reduced to a "Wannabe" air cooled motor like Victory's

you mean like the water cooled heads on the Vulcan 1700's.or the new bmw gs.

Netnorske · 08-19-2013, 08:54 PM

"Air and precision cooled".....

. The MotoCo can't even call it what it is without choking....

!

Yellow Jacket · 08-19-2013, 10:19 PM

If I had the coin, the Harley that has been liquid-cooled since it's inception would be in my garage next to my Nomad right now.

V-Rod. Love that bike.

**HwyRider** · 08-20-2013, 07:45 AM

They didn't bother adding a radiator to the RK.

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motor...R-RoadKing.htm

**GIBBY** · 08-20-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

I will be looking at a Limited this weekend now...

Will I be riding with a new 2014 Ultra Limited Labor Day weekend? Sure hope so, looks like HD is finally moving in the right direction. Sure love that two tone Mysterious Red Sunglo and Blackened Cayenne Sunglo. Can't wait to check them out in person and do a test ride.

Old Bear · 08-20-2013, 08:24 AM

I'll certainly go check them out, but my baby isn't in any danger. 2014 is going to be a hell of a year for bikes in general, what with the new Indian line and now the new H-D. Sort of makes me wonder what, if anything, the other guys have, or if they were caught asleep at the wheel?

**GIBBY** · 08-20-2013, 08:33 AM

Water cooled Harley?

08-19-2013, 04:52 PM	#16
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Went by my dealer after lunch today. They will have 17 2014's arrive this week. With all of the nice new stuff on the FLHTK's, the price increase will be around $1k according to the sales manager. The lower fairings are no longer removable on the new Limited's so they must have something to do with the cooling. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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08-19-2013, 05:59 PM	#20
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Like I said before. Competition is good. Victory has raised the bar and HD is trying to answer. Good business. They finally realize that if they stand pat they will lose big chunks of market share. This is good for all of us! With all that is new in these models I think it will take a year or two to work out the bugs. Now if Kawasaki will answer the call in the next couple of years I would jump all over a Concours that has a more neutral riding position and comfort for the pillion. Heck I would even consider owning 2 bikes if they tweaked the Voyager w/about 100HP, bigger trunk, and bigger frame. Game on..... __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	That was a cool video. First time I really was impressed with something new from HD. I am a bit skeptical of this whole placement of the radiator in the lowers but will keep an open mind. Is it my imagination but was the passenger perch overly tall on the brown/cream bikel? Looks like the rider is short or the passenger is tall or both? Liked the touch on the one handed gas cap and bag lid. The lighting was cool too. HD is listening. That is good! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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08-19-2013, 08:54 PM	#25
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	"Air and precision cooled"...... The MotoCo can't even call it what it is without choking....! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Last edited by Netnorske; 08-19-2013 at 10:32 PM.
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08-19-2013, 10:19 PM	#26
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	If I had the coin, the Harley that has been liquid-cooled since it's inception would be in my garage next to my Nomad right now. V-Rod. Love that bike. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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08-20-2013, 07:45 AM	#27
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	They didn't bother adding a radiator to the RK. http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motor...R-RoadKing.htm
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08-20-2013, 08:24 AM	#29
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,432	I'll certainly go check them out, but my baby isn't in any danger. 2014 is going to be a hell of a year for bikes in general, what with the new Indian line and now the new H-D. Sort of makes me wonder what, if anything, the other guys have, or if they were caught asleep at the wheel? __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles!
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08-20-2013, 08:33 AM	#30
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