My 2012 keeps looking better and better every day even with all its problems. I thought the S&S engine was up to spec for some years yet. So the Euro specs are even more stringent than here in California?
I'd have to agree with that on some points. I think that the addition of the intake pipes are for purely dB reasons. The original hockey puck air cleaner cover was designed primarily to hide the sound of incoming air. The new style will do that even more. As soon as you remove it and the engine is allowed to breathe it becomes readily apparent. This engine sucks!
The new regs appear to neuter the vehicle even more. It has to meet clean air standards. It has to be quiet, hence the air intake and added baffles and reduction of hp. They're trying to make this a civilized automobile.
I love my 2012 now that I have it back. It is quieter where it counts, the drive train. It is louder where it counts, the muffler. This thing, my Blau Beastie, is loud and makes itself known to the rest of the world.
Whosoever buys the 'new' model will have to spend money and time returning it to what it must be.
