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« Reply #20 on: September 11, 2009, 08:03:50 AM »


Very cool bike!!!  How is the cowling?


Thanks!! I loved that little quarter fairing. No buffeting like the big shield I had on it prior to that. It let more wind through, but it was clean air, and broke it up enough to keep the pressure off my chest at 70-80 mph.

Plus, I loved the way it looked on the bike. If I end up with another Sporty, it will look just like this one with only two minor changes:

1. 1200cc (need it for the long higher speed freeway runs in the west)
2. 4.5 gallon tank (need it for the long stretches between fuel stops in isolated parts of the west)

Had a chance to trade my 650F for a '06 1200R last month, but the bike was leaking oil from the base of the front cylinder with only 6,600 miles on the clock. I know some Harley's still leak, but that wasn't a spot I wanted to mess with. Shame....I really liked the bike otherwise.
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« Reply #21 on: September 11, 2009, 09:54:54 AM »

This bike would be for long lazy backroad rides around scottish country roads.

if you're willing to drop the "long" part then you shouldn't be too dissappointed.
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« Reply #22 on: September 11, 2009, 11:04:45 AM »



if you're willing to drop the "long" part then you shouldn't be too dissappointed.


Why?
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« Reply #23 on: September 11, 2009, 11:21:53 AM »


if you're willing to drop the "long" part then you shouldn't be too dissappointed.


Agreed. Why?

The only 400 mile day I've ever been able to manage with my back and hip problems was on my trusty Sportster.

It was far more comfortable on long rides than the "standard" position GSX650F that is collecting dust in my garage right now....
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« Reply #24 on: September 16, 2009, 07:16:38 AM »

+1 on the super glide. With the used bike priced where there at you can get some deals out there. '06 and newer are good for the super glide. Lots of new, good changes on '06. Great handling bike and almost as easy to maintain.
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