Got the Standard, passed on the DLX

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I have the 13, got it a year ago. Looked carefully at the 14, but decided that the upgrade, to the deluxe model, was not worth the money. On top of that, except for the lack of ABS, the extra muffler, while adding a bit of symetry, will make chain cleaning and oiling a bit more difficult; the extra gear does not change much in the rpm at speeds of about 60, which is as fast as I generally ride, and the silver engine, while more classic looking, does not look as good as the blacked out engine with the silver covered stator and clutch cover. Plus the blacked out wheels are easier to keep clean.

My Dealer called me the other day and said, if I didn't want to wait any longer for the DLX he would give me a great deal on the 2013 Standard. So I weight my options, and bought the 2013. The reason
I choose the 13 was for, and no specific order,

1) ABS would have been nice, but never had it, so won't miss it.
2) Liked the 4 into 2 exhaust a lot, but after looking at the 4 into 1 exhaust, it is a work of art. When the time comes to adjust and oil the chain, it will make that job a lot easier.
3) I still like the silver engine & wheels better, but I can live with the black.
4) The 6 speed transmission doesn't matter to me. I like the engine to rev more, and I don't ride on the interstate highways anyway.
5) I prefer the looks of the smaller gas tank, and touring isn't my thing. So the extra fuel in the larger tank doesn't matter.
6) I like the seat and the side covers on the DLX, but it's not a deal breaker for me.
7) The 13 is 30lbs lighter, I like that. ( maybe it's faster too!)
8) I payed $8,600.00 OTD for the 13. That 3,100.00 less then the DLX.

I'm happy with my purchase, and can't wait to put some miles on it. The bike looks sweet, and will report back on the ride.

I hear the 13's are the best they ever made, before all the cost cutting started at the factory.

I hear the 13's are the best they ever made, before all the cost cutting started at the factory. :beer: