Harley truth

[Bengt_Phorqs]

Over the weekend I saw and heard an XR1200.It looked good and had a pleasent sound.It got me thinking.If you put a 21inch front wheel on and a set of dualsport tires and some panniers, and a bigger tank it would make a interesting dualsport bike.

Just thinkin'  

It's being done right now.  Sort of an interesting ride report.  Doug is quite a character.  Met him at Barber's last year.
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=681994&highlight=Magadan

[tom_hudson]

Harley Truth - Truth is you guys are missing out on a lot of fun - Harley is building some great bikes - I own 2 BMW's & one Harley - I love all three bikes - I sold my 2008 Goldwing, Great motorcycle - Over-all the finest touring motorcycle ever built - Also so perfect very boring - Truth is the Goldwing is a better motorcycle then a HD in many ways - so why did i sell it - the Harley is twice as fun - I love the feel of the Harley - Yep - Shake - Rattle & Roll! A person can choose who he wants to ride with - how they want to dress - I don't belong to any clubs - not even  H.O.G. - I wear a full face Schuler C3 helmet most of the time - I haven't wore my leather Jacket in years but i'm not going to part with it - Harley's don't hold their value like they did in 2006 but what does - It's not only HD dealers going out of business - it a cold world out there right now - It might get a little colder before it starts back up - Just enjoy what you like - My baby - all 800 pounds of her! made for the big road - If I'm going on a 1,000 mile trip or a 3,000 mile run - I'll take my HD over my R65 - your results my differ  
 

[tom_hudson]

That should have been a Schuberth C3 helmet -

[wilcom]

Harley Truth - Truth is you guys are missing out on a lot of fun - Harley is building some great bikes

I have only owned one Harley powered bike, a 1999 Buell. I was impressed with what a great motor the 1203cc twin is, just awesome. Felt like a "real " motorcycle engine,  and had bags of power where I needed it for street riding.

And it sounded cool too!! ( my son firing it off on the way to the store)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wy4NVMwLnA

[tom_hudson]

Harley & BMW are in a battle with the Mr. Obama’s EPA – That’s why BMW is bringing out a water pumper – Harley has the V-Rod water pumper – My Harley Ultra Classic runs so lean next week I’m going to change the exhaust – might be a tad louder but not much – Adding a K&N filter system to get more air in – A power commander and a $275.00 tune – All this just so the bike will run cooler and it will add 20 rear wheel HP – I don't really care about the 20 HP but I'll take it -  It will go on a dyno – Part of the tune fee’s – but this will also extend engine life as well as give a little HP gain -  Plus install an oil cooler – expensive – about $1,300.00 – All air cool motors are dinosaurs – I just happy I am able to enjoy these engines – When I ride my Ultra I get much the same feeling I get when I ride the r65 – Old School. I love these new Harleys - Just a shame we spend a chunk of dollars & then have to do this other expence but thats just the way things are. Tom

[tom_hudson]

Bout Sums it up.

LMAO - do you really think HD has BMW beat in this dept??? Only BMW can sell 700 pound bikes & call them dirt bikes- The GS is a great bike & will live on in history - but I bought into that BMW - GS Hype - It's an adventure bike alright - I know I had some adventures when riding my GS - No more monster dirt bikes - I say that but if I ran in a r80 GS i might go for it to just ride the dirt logging roades on & stay on the road! tom

[tom_hudson]

I made offer on a 1999 Harley Sportster today - Not so sure it will happen But there's not a shortage of used motorcycles for sale if it doesn't - It a very nice 1200cc - Lot's of mods - very senior owner -  One of the most underated motorcycles on the market - Name plates come & go - The Sportster has been around a long time & will be here until they out law air cool engines - Can't wait for my water cooled lawn mower.

[tom_hudson]

Harley Truth - Truth is you guys are missing out on a lot of fun - Harley is building some great bikes

I have only owned one Harley powered bike, a 1999 Buell. I was impressed with what a great motor the 1203cc twin is, just awesome. Felt like a "real " motorcycle engine,  and had bags of power where I needed it for street riding.

And it sounded cool too!! ( my son firing it off on the way to the store)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wy4NVMwLnA

Buell's are really fun bikes - I have rode a couple - never owned one -  I got that same feeling as I do when riding the r65 - HD Sportster, Buell & BMW airhead - all in the same fun family -