Harley Davidson was 1903-1964. 6 volt kick only.
Hardly Ableson was 1965-1969, 12 volt slabside engine.
Nose cone engine, 12 volt with fail prone everything 1970-current. Evo and Twinkie engines, though designed by Kawasaki and built with 90 percent Asian content, are junk. Don't feel right, look right, sound right, last...
The last Sporty I would buy left the factory as a 1974 model. Last year with right side shift. They lost something with the change over for 1975 federal compliance.
If I wanted a brand new classic HD, I would order a replica chassis, Baker 6 in a 4 kick start tranmission, and an S&S 120 cubic inch Knuckle, Pan or BT Flattie. Would prefer one of Kiwi's replica BT Flattie Chiefs to be honest.
I should drag out the Super Beetle and go mess with the stealership this weekend...