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Old 06-15-2010, 10:49 PM   #21
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As Uma said... I test rode one and a vrod.
http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=14236

I'm probably one of the biggest pro HD guys here. I love HD's but I can agree with you on the XR. I was expecting more out of it. A buell motor even out of the XB would be a better way of going. I didn't like how it felt top hvy like a dirt bike.

The crazy part is that the nightster feels faster than the XR. Considerably. I'm not sure about the exact differences between the motors/heads. Further, I even rode the nightster to my demo ride... so it was easy to make this comparison.

If I could buy any HD right now, it would be a nightrod. HANDS DOWN. May not be what you're looking for, so sorry it's no help.
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Old 06-15-2010, 11:18 PM   #22
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I feel the retro vibe now and then, but it isnt the cafe racer, its the Mad Max GS1100 / Kawi Z1 thing. 4 bell mouth carbs and a dust bin fairing like the 'goose' or 'Bubba Zenetti' rode in Mad Max.
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Old 06-15-2010, 11:20 PM   #23
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I've ridden the V-Rod and it's ruined me for life (I want one... bad). Thing is, I'd need to have another bike to go along with it (like the SV).

Good to know not to waste time on the XR.
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Old 06-15-2010, 11:27 PM   #24
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PM... that's my thing. We need to stop talking about it... cause I want one...
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Old 06-16-2010, 12:59 AM   #25
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Put a Rotax engine in it.
That would be sweet. Pretty sure they would need the Buell hook ups to get that deal done.

Oh, and the clutch seals suck
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Old 06-16-2010, 03:43 AM   #26
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I feel the retro vibe now and then, but it isnt the cafe racer, its the Mad Max GS1100 / Kawi Z1 thing. 4 bell mouth carbs and a dust bin fairing like the 'goose' or 'Bubba Zenetti' rode in Mad Max.
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Old 06-16-2010, 08:15 AM   #27
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I feel the retro vibe now and then, but it isnt the cafe racer, its the Mad Max GS1100 / Kawi Z1 thing. 4 bell mouth carbs and a dust bin fairing like the 'goose' or 'Bubba Zenetti' rode in Mad Max.
you speaking my language there bro!

I agree if I get a harley it's a nightrod or v-rod.....
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Old 06-16-2010, 08:30 AM   #28
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You want to see a dead sexy cafe racer?
http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2010/05...ir/#more-40258
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Old 06-16-2010, 09:50 AM   #29
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I test drove a V-rod. 6 months or so later bought the VFR.
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Old 06-16-2010, 11:51 AM   #30
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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.
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