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HARLEY

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by wizard, Jun 21, 2008.

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  1. wizard

    wizard Active Member

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    Do you think Harley are in danger of producing a proper motorbike?
     
    wizard, Jun 21, 2008
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    NEVER :!:
    You should be lashed just for mentioning the HARDLEY name. :lol:
     
    MGM8675309, Jun 22, 2008
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  3. Ease

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    Sorry guys... but Harley HAS made another proper bike...

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    Ease, Jun 22, 2008
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    Not for the price they want for a XR1200 they haven't...

    They are out of their tree on the price vs. the performance
     
    desertdog, Jun 22, 2008
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    I heard there was a guy who wanted to take a long trip with his Harley.

    But he couldn't go because he couldn't find a trailer.
     
    CowboyBob, Jun 22, 2008
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  6. Jim_Vess

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    "Do you think Harley are in danger of producing a proper motorbike?"

    Yeah, it's called a Buell. :lol:
     
    Jim_Vess, Jun 22, 2008
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    But Buell is no longer using Harley motors. They have switched to ROTEK (spl?) I beleive.
     
    Marine36, Jun 22, 2008
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    When I can find one online, clean and running, for $2K or less, THEN it will be a proper motorbike. Not that I'd buy it anyway, it would probably turn out to be an AMF harley.
     
    jdpesz, Jun 22, 2008
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  9. Ass.Fault

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    GO BUY YOURSELF THE LATEST MOTORCYCLIST MAGAZINE.
    It covers both the XR1200 and Buell's Rotax/Aprilla's Rotax(diff generation)
    The XR is cafe racer, and is MY ideal bike. The motor is performance grade with NO doubts(runs a hopped up sportster engine, and I MEAN hopped up)
    Feet are under you, and the ergo will lean you forward.
    **EDIT** I remember the fuel tank was small, like 3.6 gallons :(

    This bike is their test for the NON USA market. Why is it only NON USA?.....cause harley doesnt believe they can sell this bike here.
    Read the article and you will see my attraction to the big, powerful, sport-tuned VTwin.

    I will grab the article from the house during lunch and report back if work is slow
     
    Ass.Fault, Jun 23, 2008
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  10. Jim_Vess

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    Only the new 1125R uses the Rotak engine. The XB's still use an improved Sportster engine.
     
    Jim_Vess, Jun 23, 2008
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    I still am not diggin the Buell brake, just not up to snuff.
     
    Ass.Fault, Jun 23, 2008
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    It may look strange, but it provides better braking than anything on the XJ's.

    That being said, I still prefer the brakes on my R6 - dual floating disks with radial mount calipers. They can haul that baby down from speed with just two fingers on the lever.
     
    Jim_Vess, Jun 23, 2008
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  13. Ease

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    I donno... I've ridden a couple of buells (and R6's) and I find the geometry of the buell really makes that front brake insane.

    First ride it was automatic stoppies at red lights.
     
    Ease, Jun 24, 2008
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    I guess u "rely" on ur front break 2 much then! :wink: :p Thats the classic reason y I don't use my front break as much as others...
     
    KAOS, Jun 24, 2008
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    Ooohhh... SNAP! :wink:
     
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  16. Jim_Vess

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    The brake on a buddy's XB9 is pretty nice. Maybe they are adjusted initially crappy and need to be readjusted. Still, I'll stick with the R6, I like how it handles and the Buell runs out of steam way before it does.

    KAOS - you should learn to rely on the front brake. It will safe your life. 8O
     
    Jim_Vess, Jun 24, 2008
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    I forget the back brake is there sometimes.
    really.
     
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  18. Jim_Vess

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    What's a back brake? :wink:
     
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    The back brake is FUN!! :)
     
    KAOS, Jun 24, 2008
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  20. Ease

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    Hah, fair enough, but you'll NEVER do a stoppie on your XJ.

    P.S. You go through a lot of back tires?
     
    Ease, Jun 25, 2008
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