HD XR1200 (HD lovers you may want to skip this)

[nhgunnut]

Originally Posted by Uma

I'm a HD lover but not all HDs are created equal. I'm not a bike genius like hubby, but I'm not a total moron either. Lol. If ur looking for speed, and what I think is a hot bike, try test riding a night rod. Hubby test rode both and I think there's a link on here somewhere he could send to u if you're interested.

Like I said what drew me to the XR1200 is my desire for a 70's style Cafe.The XR1200 is 2/3rd s of the way to what I want. Love the style. Speed isn't my goal I have two bikes already that will easily spank most of what is out there. Original idea was to user either a CB 750 ( I have a 77 750 Supersport that was just to good to cut up and sold it to a collector.) I would also love to to do a Triumph style machine.
The V Rod and its derivatives are are now probably the only HD I would ever consider . Again I loved the style , suspension and brakes of the XR1200, I was just shocked that in the 21st Century poor a drive train they (with all the better choices they have) put on to what could be a a great crossover bike. Its a shame too.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by nhgunnut

Like I said what drew me to the XR1200 is my desire for a 70's style Cafe.The XR1200 is 2/3rd s of the way to what I want. Love the style. Speed isn't my goal I have two bikes already that will easily spank most of what is out there. Original idea was to user either a CB 750 ( I have a 77 750 Supersport that was just to good to cut up and sold it to a collector.) I would also love to to do a Triumph style machine.
The V Rod and its derivatives are are now probably the only HD I would ever consider . Again I loved the style , suspension and brakes of the XR1200, I was just shocked that in the 21st Century poor a drive train they (with all the better choices they have) put on to what could be a a great crossover bike. Its a shame too.

I'm not usually the one to wave the big red flag but THIS is what you really want (me too )

[wildchild]

motorcyclist had an article on hopping up the xr1200. might be worth searching for.

i almost bought a v-rod night rod when I got my bike. they are weird in the twisties though. i still wish now and then though.

[6doublefive321]

Originally Posted by wildchild

motorcyclist had an article on hopping up the xr1200. might be worth searching for.
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Step one: trade it in on a modern bike.

[wildchild]

Originally Posted by 6doublefive321

Step one: trade it in on a modern bike.

sure, just take the easy route right away. LOL