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« on: August 05, 2008, 11:15:24 AM »


 :leghump: Banana Drool

Black out the jugs and the swingarm and we'll be almost there. Cool
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« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2008, 11:23:51 AM »
I don't get it.  I read the articles on the XR1200 and came away thinking it's a way heavy, way long wheelbase, bare-bones underpowered bike.
It looks cool with the factory paint but it's nothing more than a UJM, IMO.
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« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2008, 12:29:03 PM »
If you like... a great-looking UJM with rorty, reliable air-cooled V-twin, soul-stirring sound, self-adjusting valves, and belt drive.  Inlove
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« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2008, 12:52:38 PM »
It's gonna be hotter than hell sitting on top of a 260 degree oil tank.
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« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2008, 01:00:22 PM »
It's based on the Sportster. I'm plenty comfy on mine, even on the 95+ degree days.
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« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2008, 01:02:16 PM »
I think it looks pretty damn good for a Harley but the rear end/seat unit doesn't quite work.  It looks kind of tacked on, like it's not really fully integrated into the overall design.  

It does look pretty good though.
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« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2008, 01:02:47 PM »
Quote from: greench440 on August 05, 2008, 12:52:38 PM

It's gonna be hotter than hell sitting on top of a 260 degree oil tank.



The engine heat is less on my Buell than on my XX.  I think the fairings on sport bikes hold a lot of heat in.  The oil tank is a non issue because Buell uses the swingarm.  
You have a point but can it be worse than riding any late model sport bike that routes the exhaust pipes under the seat and out the back?
Hopefully Harley put a heat shield on the seat. Crazy  
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« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2008, 01:05:53 PM »
The actual oil tank is behind that cover. I haven't heard of any sporty owners complaining about buttheat from the oil tank. The tank on my XLH1200 (which DIDN'T have a cover) would get hot to the touch but I can't say I noticed any untoward heat in my netherregions, and I mostly wore jeans then.
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« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2008, 01:09:15 PM »
That's bad-ass.  Would look better with a monoshock, though, imho.
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« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2008, 01:09:38 PM »
 That doesn't look friggin' awesome.
















 I kid. Bigsmile

 I like it. Thumbsup
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« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2008, 01:26:05 PM »
Spring-loaded idler wheel on the belt. Awesome!  Thumbsup
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« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2008, 01:30:14 PM »
Nope.
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« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2008, 01:33:26 PM »
Quote from: Rincewind on August 05, 2008, 01:09:15 PM

Would look better with a monoshock, though, imho.


Definitely

Just gotta get that rear end cleaned up
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« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2008, 02:06:14 PM »
Quote from: Baz on August 05, 2008, 01:30:14 PM

Nope.

ehhh, who asked you??  Twofinger



Wait... I did. Lol
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« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2008, 03:22:10 PM »
Is that a nylon tank??   Except for the rear end section,  me likeee Thumbsup
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« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2008, 03:25:08 PM »
Fairly awesome, but not totally friggin' awesome.

I rather have the straight-up Euro-only 1200 myself.
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« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2008, 03:54:29 PM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on August 05, 2008, 01:05:53 PM

I haven't heard of any sporty owners complaining about buttheat from the oil tank.


When's the last time a sportster got ridden more than 7 miles at one time?  The oil never even gets hot!   Lol
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« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2008, 04:07:37 PM »
Quote from: naustin on August 05, 2008, 03:54:29 PM



When's the last time a sportster got ridden more than 7 miles at one time?  The oil never even gets hot!   Lol

That's because you run out of gas!  Lol

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Is that a nylon tank??  
It's all carbon fiber.
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« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2008, 04:09:47 PM »
Quote from: TheGoose on August 05, 2008, 03:25:08 PM
I rather have the straight-up Euro-only 1200 myself.
That's what this is... only with CF bodywork, blacked out cases, and the pipes off. Looks like they put good shocks on it, too.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #19 on: August 05, 2008, 04:18:33 PM »
I really like it. Its just so raw, lean and stripped down. I'd love to see them build this exact same bike and not change a thing except higher bars, a huge electric windscreen, lower fairing, three large factory luggage cases, shaft drive, electric centerstand, water-cooling, dash mounted GPS, blue tooth capability, a large pillion seat, maybe a third wheel and... oh I thought I was supposed to give the standard ST.N response.
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« Reply #20 on: August 05, 2008, 04:31:10 PM »
Quote from: naustin on August 05, 2008, 03:54:29 PM



When's the last time a sportster got ridden more than 7 miles at one time?  The oil never even gets hot!   Lol


Ah man. You wound me.  Twofinger

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« Reply #21 on: August 05, 2008, 07:12:03 PM »
Quote from: DogBoy on August 05, 2008, 04:18:33 PM

I really like it. Its just so raw, lean and stripped down. I'd love to see them build this exact same bike and not change a thing except higher bars, a huge electric windscreen, lower fairing, three large factory luggage cases, shaft drive, electric centerstand, water-cooling, dash mounted GPS, blue tooth capability, a large pillion seat, maybe a third wheel and... oh I thought I was supposed to give the standard ST.N response.



Shaft drive.  Oh wait, you said that already. Embarassment Smile
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« Reply #22 on: August 05, 2008, 07:16:08 PM »
Quote from: DogBoy on August 05, 2008, 04:18:33 PM

I really like it. Its just so raw, lean and stripped down. I'd love to see them build this exact same bike and not change a thing except higher bars, a huge electric windscreen, lower fairing, three large factory luggage cases, shaft drive, electric centerstand, water-cooling, dash mounted GPS, blue tooth capability, a large pillion seat, maybe a third wheel and... oh I thought I was supposed to give the standard ST.N response.
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« Reply #23 on: August 05, 2008, 07:27:27 PM »
Quote from: DogBoy on August 05, 2008, 04:18:33 PM

I really like it. Its just so raw, lean and stripped down. I'd love to see them build this exact same bike and not change a thing except higher bars, a huge electric windscreen, lower fairing, three large factory luggage cases, shaft drive, electric centerstand, water-cooling, dash mounted GPS, blue tooth capability, a large pillion seat, maybe a third wheel and... oh I thought I was supposed to give the standard ST.N response.


Would have to replace the doohickey after you bought it?
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« Reply #24 on: August 07, 2008, 05:13:37 AM »
Sharp looking bike.  Maybe it's me, but where the hell is the exhaust?
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« Reply #25 on: August 07, 2008, 05:18:21 AM »
Quote from: naustin on August 05, 2008, 03:54:29 PM



When's the last time a sportster got ridden more than 7 miles at one time?  The oil never even gets hot!   Lol


When I took mine on a 300 mile day trip.
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« Reply #26 on: August 07, 2008, 06:08:46 AM »
That's a great looking bike. I like the silver swing arm and cyliners heads. They add contrast.
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« Reply #27 on: August 07, 2008, 09:03:49 AM »
Quote from: rauchman on August 07, 2008, 05:13:37 AM

Sharp looking bike.  Maybe it's me, but where the hell is the exhaust?

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« Reply #28 on: August 07, 2008, 09:14:06 AM »
I looks good - but the real question is:

Would you buy it?

I think no.
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« Reply #29 on: August 07, 2008, 09:49:48 AM »
Quote from: DNA on August 07, 2008, 09:14:06 AM

I looks good - but the real question is:

Would you buy it?

I think no.

You think wrong.
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« Reply #30 on: February 27, 2009, 10:36:59 AM »
Quote from: DNA on August 07, 2008, 09:14:06 AM

I looks good - but the real question is:

Would you buy it?

I think no.


I bought one, and I like it.
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« Reply #31 on: February 28, 2009, 09:06:36 PM »
So.  Where's the most recent picture Mr.Shearer?
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« Reply #32 on: February 28, 2009, 09:59:50 PM »
Are those dark blotches all over it shadows/reflections, or is that really how it's painted?

KeS
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« Reply #33 on: March 01, 2009, 03:54:00 AM »
Quote from: kevin_stevens on February 28, 2009, 09:59:50 PM

Are those dark blotches all over it shadows/reflections, or is that really how it's painted?

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« Reply #34 on: March 10, 2009, 09:35:20 PM »
I'd be lyin'
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« Reply #35 on: March 14, 2009, 04:52:48 AM »
I like this version from storz .
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