G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » Quick Board Archives » Archive through May 06, 2009 » HD's new sporster is junk « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Preybird1
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 12:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Lol I got to ride this thing and it was the sloppiest thing i have ever ridden, The sad thing is that i was up in Colorado at the engine builder and they had one already in for port work to gain more hp, Like 100 hp to be exact! now the one thing i like is the heads have a oil fed port that goes in the head around the valve's to cool and further lubricate the valve stems behind the valve seals!!


NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Midknyte
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 02:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

so don't buy one...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

S1wmike
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 02:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Give it a fast action throttle and clip-ons or superbike bars and that thing will transform it self. for me the bars are way too wide and the throttle cam way too slow.

It looks great and was fun to ride but needs minor improvements at a minimal cost
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Acav80
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 02:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

are we talking XR1200 or 883 Iron here?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

S1wmike
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 02:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm talking the XR1200! and from the original post with the oil cooled heads I think he was talking the XR1200 too.

(Message edited by S1wmike on May 04, 2009)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Acav80
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 02:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ok, cool. I'm not up on the tech talk with it, I've just seen it at a couple of dealerships. Hasn't made me want to whip out my wallet.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Buellinachinashop
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 06:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If he's talking the XR1200, he's nuts or rode a bad bike. I rode it and loved it.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Xl1200r
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 06:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm waiting for a test ride on one. Everything I've read has said that, despite the weight, it's an excellent motorcycle. I can imagine it's not for all folks, though.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fast1075
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 06:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The XR sucks...the seat is a foot too high for me to ride one ; )
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Bikertrash05
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 06:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Sportster is 160lbs heavier then a Buell. The XR1200 is all show.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Buellinachinashop
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 06:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

BT05....you've ridden it?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rockstarblast1
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 06:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

its for the "harley guys" that wont accept the buell but dont want the big hog anymore or need something smaller and to zip around on... it just makes them feel special. haha looks like a blast! gone wrong to me
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Madduck
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 06:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The XR1200 I own is the finest sporting motorcycle Harley has ever built and may be the nicest standard motorcycle available today. Styling wise it is by far the nicest standard. It is very much like the ULY in its performance envilope on the street. SWEET
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Guell
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 09:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I wouldnt call it junk... just because its different than your bike.

Doubt it would eat as many valves as your x1 has.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Dynasport
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 10:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I rode it and liked it. It is an 80hp bike that weighs 560 pounds, so if you were expecting a 160hp bike that weighs 400 pounds, I can understand your dissatisfaction. Would you like any 80hp 560 pound bike? I somehow doubt it. Really, what were expecting when you rode it?
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration