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JOHNNIE , BE GOOD Fast Johnnie , which is essentially a trim level for the three ST softail models , will only be produced to a combined production run of 2000 models globally . Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection models celebrate Harley-Davidson riders and are inspired by their stories and legacies . The Fast Johnnie paint scheme taps into iconic design themes featured on high-performance muscle cars and pony cars of the 1960s and 1970s – contrasting “ racing ” or “ rally ” striping over a bold base colour , and a clever or symbolic character or logo incorporated into the graphics package . Both elements served to create an obvious visual difference between the highperformance version of a car and the standard version of the same model . The Fast Johnnie character - an angry looking pig cloaked in flames - is applied to the left side of the fuel tank and also appears on the Harley-Davidson Screamin ’ Eagle factory team motorcycles raced in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series . Harley says the Fast Johnnie character was inspired by the story of a piglet named Johnnie adopted in 1920 by Harley-Davidson racer and member of the infamous “ Wrecking Crew ,” Ray Weishaar , which became a team mascot . The piglet was often seen perched on a motorcycle fuel tank for a post-race victory lap and is usually cited as the source of the “ Hog ” moniker that to this day is often applied to anything
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