 Minor Changes To Speedy in '07
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First, apologies if this has already been posted. For the last couple of weeks work has been interfering with my social life, which has limited time on here  I did the factory tour today. Before we went in the guide said we might see a new model being made. We didn't  Apparently it was just pot luck that it wasn't on the line today. He hinted that it was a sports/tourer. I did seee some '07 Speedys with totally different cast wheels. I think they even matched I know this has been said before, but he also confirmed that the 865cc engine wil be FI from '08. BTW, I thoroughly recommend the tour if you get chance. It's an impressive place - big, but still seems to have a friendly atmosphere.
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Hmm, new front wheels that match the back? I would like a nice front wheel, I think the painted on is a bit of a cheap look ( especially when compared to the nice wheel on the Sportser ). I wonder how much a wheel would be sold for.
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'Bout time they matched the wheels. FWIW, a front wheel from Bike Bandit runs $603.64. I'd imagine it'd be close to that price.
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If the new front wheel is near-solid like the back one, crosswinds will make the bike unstable. It makes you wonder about factory testing.
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Isnt the dealer's meeting next week?
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If true this will really mess with my mind. I'd probably trade up to get EFI, plus deepending on the look i'd sure love a nicer front wheel that doesn't have that cheap painted look. But the EFI would likely make me trade up. But then the next year might see the 1200-1500 cruiser. Damn......I need to see into the friggin future.
By the way, i seriously doubt he meant the front wheel would be solid when he said "matching wheels". Probably meant same finish.
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To clarify - both wheels were the same, but different to the current wheels. Keep in mind it was a quick look, but I recall the were a matt silver /grey finish with 6 (maybe 8?) "spokes".
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Isnt the dealer's meeting next week?
Soren
Uk dealer meeting was Thursday...I'm going in on Monday to see what I can find out...
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...
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Uk dealer meeting was Thursday...I'm going in on Monday to see what I can find out...
Waiting patiently. (well, not really THAT patiently:))
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so, i guess the hopes for a bigger engine are pretty much dead?
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