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Rick_a
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 03:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

XR1200's in the U.S.













Not bad...for a Harley. One of the techs commented that it had "XB9-like" power delivery, and everybody hated the look of the oil cooler. I like the factory rocker box external oil drains (it also has external feed lines, too), and am surprised that wasn't used on Buells first.

Sorry for the quality...I only had my trusty old crappy phone on hand. It was sold that day.
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Xl1200r
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 04:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I visited the Kansas City assembly plant back in Sept and XR1200 production was in full-swing. Probably saw at least a dozen of them in some stage of assembly. Every single XR1200 on the planet has been in the U.S. at one point or another... ; )
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Froggy
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 04:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ive seen 2 in person a few weeks back on dealership floors. : )
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Xl1200r
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 04:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Froggy - Where at? I'd love to sit on one...
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Froggy
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 04:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

New Roc and Danbury
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Steve_mackay
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 06:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sorry to burst your bubble...
Taken on August 13th 2008





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Bads1
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 06:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yep,Steve is right I seen the bike also. It was as the Rockerbox.
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Rick_a
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 06:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Definitely not bursting my bubble; I have little interest in H-D, the XR1200, or that dealership. I was going by what I was told by the employees, hence the "supposedly."
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Steve_mackay
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 06:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

But to be perfectly honest, the one shown above IS obviously a European VIN#. As verified by an HD engineer buddy of mine who was attending the bike show with me.
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Danger_dave
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 06:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Where are they made?
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Steve_mackay
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 06:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Kansas City Missouri, IIRC.

http://tinyurl.com/8f9qeo

(Message edited by Steve_Mackay on December 21, 2008)
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Hammer71
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 07:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Got one here in Maroneys HD showroom. Been here for about a week and a half.
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Xl1200r
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 07:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Where are they made?

They are made in Kansas City, MO, USA - I've seen it with my own eyes.
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Danger_dave
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 08:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So to be one of the first it had to be there before it was made - must have been ridden by Schrodinger's cat.

:-)
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Steve_mackay
Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 08:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well, I'm sure the one I had pics of was the 1st titled by a private party in the USA. I like the bike, can't wait to ride one this summer.
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Madduck
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 01:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mine arrived at the dealer on Wednesday, last week. They are storing it for me until spring. It looks much nicer in person than any of the photos. Sounds better than any Buell but my S2 Bonneville bike. Seating position is about right for bigger riders. Oil cooler looks like it gets in the way but I've been assured that it is pretty survivable in a low speed crash.
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 02:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That oil cooler looks like azz.
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Mr_grumpy
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 02:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ner ner ne ner ner, I sat on one in JUNE.

Was I the first Badwebber to do such a thing?
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Aldaytona
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 07:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Been to the "Worlds Largest" Harley-Davidson dealership several times over the last few months to see one. "See one?" The "salesmen" I spoke to didn't even know about it. Do'h.
BTW, don't waste your time going there for Buell parts, even little every day items, shift rubbers, turn signals/parts, tail light lens, ect. These items fit every XB in all years and not 1 in stock. Double Do'h!
Could they interest you in a new 2007 Super TT? Maybe one of about 30 new 2008 1125Rs?
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Blublak
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 09:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Was at a store in Ft. Lauderdale (I think).. BumbleBuell standing next to me had only one comment..

"What is that ugly thing?"

Unfortunately, when asked about Buells, we were told 'Not a problem, they would have one brought in if we wanted to buy one from them.' .. Yeah, give them the money, they will buy it from another dealer, then sell it to you.. such a deal for you, huh?

Ok, I'm out an about again with the wife.. enjoyin' some vacation time.
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 09:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"Where are they made?"

Motor in Milwaukee
Bike assembled in KC

I rode one the first weekend in October. Rides alot lighter than 500 lbs. Power is very good, I think it'll surprise alot of folks.
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Xl1200r
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 09:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I rode one the first weekend in October. Rides alot lighter than 500 lbs. Power is very good, I think it'll surprise alot of folks.

Based on what I've read, I think so, too. It's hard to find a bad review, despite the heft.
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 10:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I only got about 45 minutes of saddle time, hardly enough to get used to it, but it ran smoother than my XB9. Just like any HD, the seat is a must to be upgraded and it needs more noise. One thing I noticed is that the rear shocks are almost identical to my VR Street Rod. Which makes sense because this bike isn't a "low" like your standard Sportster.
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M2nc
Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 03:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I finally saw one up close and personal. It is great to see the sport back in Sportster. I really liked the look of the bike.
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