2014 Harley new touches

Rigid Fork
While the rear suspension of the 2014 touring Harleys remains unchanged, Project Rushmore has led to these bikes being fitted with a larger and significantly more rigid fork. Last year’s 43.1mm tubes have been replaced by ones that are 49mm in diameter, an increase of 14 percent. Moreover, the steering stem is now supported by larger bearings, and the damping has been re-tuned for a smoother ride over what Harley calls “minor pavement irregularities like tar strips.”

Headlamps
The nighttime view forward is also improved for 2014, thanks to new Daymaker LED headlamps (with LED foglamps) that are standard on the Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Ultra Limited and Tri Glide Ultra models. These lights, with D-shaped lenses and a bright white color quality, offer great “punch” into the darkness, says Harley. The headlights on the 2014 Road King, Street Glide and Street Glide Special models are also new; they are a Dual Halogen design without the bright white look, and their low beam stays illuminated when the high beams are employed, helping it to perform better than a single-element halogen headlight.

Controls
Controls have changed dramatically, with the addition of the Boom Radio, Bluetooth and Nav. They are entirely different from what Harley riders are used to. One feature is that the Cruise set switch is now on the left control allowing the throttle to be held in position without having to make the thumb stretch to set the speed.