Hd xr1200

[JK]

Originally Posted by marko138

It's the first HD with an inverted fork. Widely touted as the best handling, best performing Harley Davidson EVAR!

maybe i'll demo one and see wassup-

[marko138]

Originally Posted by JK

maybe i'll demo one and see wassup-

Me too.

[was92v]

I've read several tests on the thing and it gets high marks from all. It's no 1098, but still a decent bike. The engine has a bunch of Buell parts in it like heads, cams etc. Frame and suspenders are upgraded and cool body work. About the only things I would do, is uncork it with exhaust, maybe look into a 17" front wheel conversion (it has an 18) and tune the suspension for me. Maybe handle bars, but I would have to ride one to see about that.

[FT BSTRD]

The geometry isn't nearly as extreme as Buell and there were plenty of folks who dogged (and still dog) Buells for being "Harleys", but I think there have been plenty of folks who have been surprised by what a Buell can do.


Adrenaline Moto did a really slick XR1200 project:

http://www.adrenalinmoto.co.uk/prods/137.html










Not everything is a super sport. Unless you are doing lots of track days, NO ONE can use all that their repli-racer has to offer on the street.

Sometimes having a bike that is spec'd for the street provides you with just that viscreal experience that a bike tuned for the track can't offer.

[JK]

nice work on that one

harley has a rep for special editions being nothing more than special paint. so if this really IS something more than a standard issue sporster then it may be worth a look as something comfortable but not grossly limiting.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by JoshuaTree

Even with the color scheme, it looks like it has promise. While most of TMC's line of bikes doesn't appeal to me at all, this one just might. Even better would be a 'night' version - although a tank, some bodywork, and a trip to a painter would 'cure' the visual yuck for me even as issued...

Try it out and let us know what you think of the suspension, brakes, and accelleration.

They come in black as well as silver too.

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

The geometry isn't nearly as extreme as Buell and there were plenty of folks who dogged (and still dog) Buells for being "Harleys", but I think there have been plenty of folks who have been surprised by what a Buell can do.


Adrenaline Moto did a really slick XR1200 project:

http://www.adrenalinmoto.co.uk/prods/137.html










Not everything is a super sport. Unless you are doing lots of track days, NO ONE can use all that their repli-racer has to offer on the street.

Sometimes having a bike that is spec'd for the street provides you with just that viscreal experience that a bike tuned for the track can't offer.

That is sick! As far as street machines...some get it, some don't. There's always gonna be people who are gonna knock a Harley only b/c it's a Harley. Most of those same people have never even ridden one...but will talk shit till they are blue in the face.

Forget the fact that modern day HD's have Showa suspension, Brembo brakes, slipper clutches, fly-by-wire throttle, etc.

[FT BSTRD]

The tubers don't handle as well as the XB's, but tuber folks wouldn't DREAM of getting rid of their bikes.

The best way to describe them is as mid 60's early 70's muscle cars. They handle pretty good, but it's the nasty, raw, pissed off quality that they provide that is the attraction.

[Carolina]

I agree, just like the busa bashers. Every bike serves a purpose and everyone has different reasons for making their choice or choices on selecting a steed. I think true riders can appreciate any reliable, well put together two wheeled beast.

I can have fun on any thing thats why I kept my lil whore so long even if every dude I ran into said man thats a chick bike. She did her job twisty fun,road trips, and cruising around town.


I def needed more bike though to get better but if I had not banged her up I would have kept her as my commute whore.