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« on: May 18, 2008, 10:28:47 AM » |
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I was in Glendale HD yesterday and they told me that 2008 was the last year for the Sportster 1200R, not coming back in 2009. They then said that a new Sportster model was coming for 2009 to replace it. What could this possibly be?  |
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« on: May 18, 2008, 10:28:47 AM » |
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Connierider
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« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2008, 11:47:25 AM » |
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another poor handling bike with an underperforming lump?
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« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2008, 11:51:53 AM » |
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another poor handling bike with an underperforming lump?
Intelligent comment from the peanut gallery. If you don't like HD then why hang out on the board? What a tool. james |
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« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2008, 11:52:52 AM » |
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I was in Glendale HD yesterday and they told me that 2008 was the last year for the Sportster 1200R, not coming back in 2009. They then said that a new Sportster model was coming for 2009 to replace it. What could this possibly be? I would love to see the dirt tracker that is being marketed in Europe come over here. I think that the Sportster line is one of the most historic for HD and deserves better attention than it gets now. james |
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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2008, 12:01:49 PM » |
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If you don't like HD then why hang out on the board? What a tool.
james
We need to inform you that HD sucks cock and balls. Since you're here, it seems you didn't get the memo. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2008, 12:04:58 PM » |
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We need to inform you that HD sucks cock and balls. Since you're here, it seems you didn't get the memo.
 I don't read memos. james |
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« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2008, 09:17:06 AM » |
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I would love to see the dirt tracker that is being marketed in Europe come over here. I think that the Sportster line is one of the most historic for HD and deserves better attention than it gets now.
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« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2008, 09:17:06 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2008, 09:18:44 AM » |
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just stating the facts for the question asked.
No, you were being a tool. Sportsters handle just fine. Just because you can't ride one doesn't mean they don't handle well james |
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« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2008, 08:47:41 PM » |
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Why would H-D discontinue the Sportster 1200R just when they put a new, larger 4.5 gallon tank on it?  In any case, I really like the way it looks for the newer tank. The last road test I read of the Sportster from Cycle World is that it handled just fine as long as they didn't ask it to do what sportbikes do! Gee what a concept! One of these days I will get one of these bikes. Love the ageless looks.  |
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« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2008, 11:59:55 PM » |
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another poor handling bike with an underperforming lump?
Strong words from a Concours rider. I hope to see the dirt tracker as well. I knew that thing would have to come stateside eventually... |
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« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2008, 05:52:36 AM » |
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I hope to see the dirt tracker as well. I knew that thing would have to come stateside eventually...
Apparently you won't. HD has made the XLR1200 for Yorp only. And it goes well, handles and stops. And it's all ours. The first HD to be a potential sensible buy. (crawls under sofa sobbing with laughter). |
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« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2008, 06:56:47 AM » |
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Apparently you won't.
HD has made the XLR1200 for Yorp only. And it goes well, handles and stops. And it's all ours. The first HD to be a potential sensible buy. (crawls under sofa sobbing with laughter).
That is a shame, since it costs about $6m to build a Storz street tracker. HDs are cool bikes as long as you just chuff along. I've had fun on them, but they lack the performance to justify the $$$$$$$$. If only HD had built a streetworthy VR1000; that would have been a brilliant bike. Although not too reliable I venture to guess. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2008, 07:46:55 AM » |
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Strong words from a Concours rider.
I hope to see the dirt tracker as well. I knew that thing would have to come stateside eventually...
Thats funny cause I just got off my Concours. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2008, 07:56:47 AM » |
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Thats funny cause I just got off my Concours. No offense, Concours are great bikes; I just had to hit him with something... |
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« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2008, 08:57:53 AM » |
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No offense, Concours are great bikes; I just had to hit him with something...
None taken, I found it funny. |
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« Reply #15 on: May 26, 2008, 07:27:15 PM » |
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If only HD had built a streetworthy VR1000; that would have been a brilliant bike.
Psssst......[wispering] They do build them. They're called Buells. |
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« Reply #16 on: May 26, 2008, 09:11:28 PM » |
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« Reply #17 on: May 26, 2008, 09:47:43 PM » |
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Some people just think all bikes should be sport bikes. Not all cars are sports cars and they're fine with that, but for some reason, the part of their brain that would allow them to enjoy motorcycling of another type as well seems to be missing. All I can say is thank god I have that part. More biking to enjoy? Sounds good to me!  |
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« Reply #18 on: May 26, 2008, 10:12:58 PM » |
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Apparently you won't.
HD has made the XLR1200 for Yorp only. And it goes well, handles and stops. And it's all ours. The first HD to be a potential sensible buy. (crawls under sofa sobbing with laughter).
dealer says it's coming to USA for 2009, replacing the Xl1200R. |
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« Reply #19 on: May 26, 2008, 10:14:14 PM » |
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Why would H-D discontinue the Sportster 1200R just when they put a new, larger 4.5 gallon tank on it? In any case, I really like the way it looks for the newer tank. The last road test I read of the Sportster from Cycle World is that it handled just fine as long as they didn't ask it to do what sportbikes do! Gee what a concept! One of these days I will get one of these bikes. Love the ageless looks. i wanted to buy it in that colour but the only ones dealers seemed to carry (if they carried the XL1200R) was either black or that metallic burgundy red. Boo. |
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