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Wolfridgerider
| | Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 11:02 pm: | 
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That XR1200 is just plane hideous to me
+ 1000
I would put yourself in a holding pattern until the 1125X Uly comes out next summer...
It will be announced June/July... should show up at my dealer about the time the snow starts to fly.... LOL |
Hexangler
| | Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 11:54 pm: |
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...The XB12R is too...
You'd better get the white one, 'cause I'm riding the Black. |
Danger_dave
| | Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 06:39 am: |
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I want the &%^@($&^%# out of here now!!!!! |
Mr_grumpy
| | Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 07:00 am: |
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First off, grammatical correction, the XR1200 isn't a plane it's a motorcycle.
Second, yes in it's PLAIN basic form it's not very pretty in the pics, but neither was the TT, when you see one in the flesh & see the potential for adapting it to your taste/needs, you may well change your mind.
Third, welcome back Mr No Fixed Abode, however you want to spell it ya bum.  |
Crusty
| | Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 07:42 am: |
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In my view, that XR is one ugly motorcycle.
You obviously have never seen the Springfield Mile. I recommend that you ride your new Ulysses to Indianapolis to see the GP this coming summer, and while you're there, take in the Indy Mile. After seeing a Mile and walking through the pits, you'll look at the XR quite differently. |
Blake
| | Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 01:30 pm: |
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Crusty,
Don't misunderstand. I think that the actual XR750 is a beautiful motorcycle. For me, the XR1200 is a poor attempt at replication of it. Plus, 551 LBs dry?
What I'd improve...
The engine case/cover and extended pulley cover are too much, way overdone to me, just a bunch of useless extra metal saying "look at me!" when the actual working artistry of the engine itself should be the focus of attention. Rather than extending/enlargin the side covers, trim them down and/or if needed blacken some of them out.
The stuff filling the area between tank and frame, whatever it is underneath the tank, is also like poo on apple pie. It may fit, but it stinks up the whole deal. I know EPA noise restrictions dictate a mongo airbox. Grrrrrr...
Spoked wheels please.
XR style exhaust please.
Simple XR style swingarm please.
Floating front brake rotors with minimalist carriers please.
Nice...
Ho-hum...
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Blake
| | Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 01:31 pm: |
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Nice...
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Glitch
| | Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 01:39 pm: |
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This is after the Adrenalin-Moto treatment.
55lbs less than stock.
All kinds of goodies too.
Bitubo fully adjustable rear suspension.
Billet aluminium Rear suspension 'riser blocks' (raises rear ride height by 2" to quicken steering)
Lucas 'Streetfighter' handlebars
Galfer 'Wavy' floating front brake discs
Yamaha R1 front brake master cylinder
Rizoma billet adjustable folding brake lever
KPB CNC'd remote front brake fluid reservoir
Earl's braided brake hoses front & rear
Braking sintered front brake pads
Kellerman Micro 1000 indicators F&R
'Custom' mini headlight mounted behind quick detachable 'Tuff Plates' race plate.
Carbon fibre front mudguard
Carbon fibre fuel tank cover with one off graphics
Carbon fibre solo seat with custom LED rear light unit
Carbon fibre side panels
Carbon fibre 'Extra large' airbox scoop
Carbon fibre upper & lower belt guards
Stainless steel engine bolt kit
Billet aluminium rear axle sliders/paddock stand bobbins
Muller Power Clutch (reduces clutch effort by 40%)
Pipercross performance air filter
'Active intake valve' electronic emulator (allows removal of intake valve for increased airflow and performance)
Nightrider.com X-IED fuel enrichment kit (changes Air Fuel ratio in closed loop mode from 14.7:1 to 13.8:1 for reduced engine heat and increased performance).
One off exhaust system featuring stock polished header pipes, custom made 2-1 link pipe and HP Corse 300mm black stainless steel silencer (with removable baffles)
One off exhaust mount (powder coated)
LSL billet footrests.
Oberon bar end mirror
Matt's selling it for UK£10,250.00!
If I had the cash you bet I'd have it! |
Hexangler
| | Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 07:57 pm: |
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Do I see a Buell belt tensioner in there??? |
Zac4mac
| | Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 08:07 pm: |
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And inverted forks. |
Cityxslicker
| | Posted on Monday, December 01, 2008 - 12:44 am: |
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Thats it, I am picking the pieces to build my own, at less wt that the XR1200. Using the bike I already own, pushing the lines between Buell and Harley. It will have Black XB Front forks, XB wheels, flat track body kit, flat track trumpet exhaust, minimal lighting, and a 1203 Thunderstorm heart.
Off new Harleys unless I win the lotto and a new FatBob comes my way |
Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Monday, December 01, 2008 - 01:14 am: |
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I did see a V-Rod drag bike at Cycle Connection with a Buell front end.
Looked bitchin'! |
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