 The 2011 America
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I have to say everytime I look at the 2011 America it just doesn't do it. I think they may have "improved" everything I love about the bike out of it. It sits bad the balance that used to be there doesn't seem to be and it doesn't have the look it used to. The Speedmaster seems to look better. Am I the only one thinking this way or am I so stuck in the past that change is what bothers me?
Chris
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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I still havent seen either one in person yet.
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I haven't seen one either but I'm thinking the new ones will make our 'old' bikes, classics! YEAH!! 
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Should be Riding
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I like the look of the new America
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I don't like the speedo, or the fat front tire............. V.
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I definitely don't like the fat front tire, but I like the speedo.
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Check Pants
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The new Speedy s wheels are bugly, IMO, checked one out on the show floor Friday. DOUBLE BUGLY, FEH 
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I read a review that said they narrowed the handlebars 5.5 inches. Surely, that was a typo. I love the wide handlebars. Can't imagine dropping five and a half inches (it would only leave me with five...arrr...arrr...arrr).
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Second Wind
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Yall are crazy. 5.5 inches equates to 2.75 off each side, thats not much really if you think about it. The fat tire is a good thing for handleing purposes. the only thing not to like about the new America is the ugly tank. Everything else is an improvement. From the front fender to the 2 up seat. Maybe the wheels are questionable, but I like them.
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Should be Riding
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I like the fat front tire of the 2011 America so much I did it to mine in 2008 
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I like a lot of what they did for the new Speedmaster. The redo of the forks looks good. Still like the older tanks better. They're making a more distinct difference between the Americas and Speedys now.
2005 Speedmaster, Tornado Red, AI removed, Uni Pods, JCW 19" turnouts
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They dropped the second front disc on the Speedy. I almost bought it instead of the TBA because of the second disc.
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