Having had 2 RIII’s and test driven both new models, I can’t say there is anything preferable about the older bikes technically or performance wise. However, I was able to set them up exactly how I wanted them - as baggers. At the time I test drove the new models, there wasn’t much flexibility in that regard. As has been said, I think Triumph went overboard in catering to the naked street bike crowd.
Funny, I'm just the opposite, I was just telling a friend that one of the things I love about my BMW is no chrome, everything is aluminum, lol. Different strokes for different folks.
Thats ok...want to keep it 100% Harley plus 1 year warranty. Don't know what the S&S gives...doesn't matter.
I agree. I use to love chrome. Now I won't get another bike with chrome on it. Maybe too much chrome on my past bikes but I don't care for the look of chrome anymore.
S&S has been in the engine department since 1958. Parts and engine is made here in the states. Harley is not. I have built two S&S engines one modest one ridiculous. About to build my third. This one will be a hot bike but not ridiculous.
What model? I sold my 2007 RIII Classic in 2017. It was simply too heavy. Got a T120 and rode it for 3 years. Got bored with it and started looking for something light with more power. I struggled over the new R3 but decided against because of the weight. Settled on a new BMW R1250R. No chrome except the muffler.
The company assembles most of its bike lineup in Kansas City, Mo., and York, Pa. Its V-Twin engines are made in Milwaukee, and there's a small factory in Tomahawk that makes fiberglass and plastic components for some of the company's most expensive touring bikes.
