03-11-2014, 01:29 PM
(03-11-2014, 11:55 AM)ride4now_imp Wrote: If someone doesn't get any shots sooner... I plan on taking ALOT Thursday and will post them Friday. I'm also going to try and get a feel if the frame was changed where the luggage rack attaches... I just can't see why there'd be a difference there between the 13 and the 14. I think (hope) what we've seen as a difference is just an optical illusion.
If you look at the pictures of the DLX and the Standard models, you can clearly see a number of differences in this area. The angle of the grab handles is more pronounced on the Standard, just like on the 2013 model. The handles on the DLX don't tilt as much. You can also see this reflected in the seat designs. The bottom of the seat on the Standard model somewhat "curves around" the top shock eyelet, and then angles upward towards the back, parallel with the line of the grab handle. The bottom of the seat on the DLX still curves upward towards the back but is more flat looking overall and does not wrap around the shock eyelet. The back of the seat on the DLX is thicker than on the Standard model (and the 2013 model). There are bound to be some frame changes (not to mention seat pan changes) to accommodate these differences.