Comments on: Harley Davidson XR1200 Production Under Way http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/28/harley-davidson-xr1200-production-under-way/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:40:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Sportyrider http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/28/harley-davidson-xr1200-production-under-way/comment-page-1/#comment-128553 Sportyrider Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:04:03 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/28/harley-davidson-xr1200-production-under-way/#comment-128553 I'm very disappointed that Harley choose to disregard its roots and not make this bike available to American riders. I have a 2006 883R which is currently undergoing the Storz modifications to come up with an XR1200 like bike. If Harley makes this bike available to the US, I'll be first in line to place an order for one. I’m very disappointed that Harley choose to disregard its roots and not make this bike available to American riders. I have a 2006 883R which is currently undergoing the Storz modifications to come up with an XR1200 like bike. If Harley makes this bike available to the US, I’ll be first in line to place an order for one.

]]> By: Ralphthe3rd http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/28/harley-davidson-xr1200-production-under-way/comment-page-1/#comment-128196 Ralphthe3rd Thu, 29 May 2008 13:11:35 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/28/harley-davidson-xr1200-production-under-way/#comment-128196 Actually, Loomis' post is incorrect, the bike has dual shocks- NOT monoshock, the engine block is still a rubbermount XL with only a few upgrades-such as the "E" cams and downdraft EFI from the Buell. Also, the frame IS VERY Much a Sportster with only a few mods such as the aluminum swingarm and different mounts for the seat and fuel tank/airbox. Now I'm not dis'ing the bike, but it isn't as radically different as you might imagine, and the bike is still VERY HEAVY(over 500lbs!). But I'd Buy one if they sold it here. FYI- I currently own an '07 883R which is of the same theme- but mild mannered in comparison. Actually, Loomis’ post is incorrect, the bike has dual shocks- NOT monoshock, the engine block is still a rubbermount XL with only a few upgrades-such as the “E” cams and downdraft EFI from the Buell. Also, the frame IS VERY Much a Sportster with only a few mods such as the aluminum swingarm and different mounts for the seat and fuel tank/airbox. Now I’m not dis’ing the bike, but it isn’t as radically different as you might imagine, and the bike is still VERY HEAVY(over 500lbs!). But I’d Buy one if they sold it here. FYI- I currently own an ‘07 883R which is of the same theme- but mild mannered in comparison.

]]> By: GenWaylaid http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/28/harley-davidson-xr1200-production-under-way/comment-page-1/#comment-128171 GenWaylaid Thu, 29 May 2008 05:19:52 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/28/harley-davidson-xr1200-production-under-way/#comment-128171 The price probably looks pretty good in Euros. Made with cheap American labor! The price probably looks pretty good in Euros. Made with cheap American labor!

]]> By: Loomis http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/28/harley-davidson-xr1200-production-under-way/comment-page-1/#comment-128132 Loomis Wed, 28 May 2008 21:54:51 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/28/harley-davidson-xr1200-production-under-way/#comment-128132 If this is the same bike I read about last year, I think I know why it's not being sold in the US. It's got a sportbike monoshock rear end, inverted forks, a buel-like motor, and very little chrome. Nothing on it is compatible with a sportster. Therefore, traditional sportster riders won't recognize it and harley can't sell you a boat-load of add-ons for it because they won't fit on it. If this is the same bike I read about last year, I think I know why it’s not being sold in the US.

It’s got a sportbike monoshock rear end, inverted forks, a buel-like motor, and very little chrome. Nothing on it is compatible with a sportster. Therefore, traditional sportster riders won’t recognize it and harley can’t sell you a boat-load of add-ons for it because they won’t fit on it.

]]> By: melmackinnon http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/28/harley-davidson-xr1200-production-under-way/comment-page-1/#comment-128114 melmackinnon Wed, 28 May 2008 19:06:55 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/05/28/harley-davidson-xr1200-production-under-way/#comment-128114 What a shame that even HD refuses to acknowledge the history of dirt track racing in its homeland.Back when earning the #1 plate required riding all of the American disciplines everyone knew who was #1. Now nobody cares.When you could go to see bikes that looked like this race anywhere in North America at least once a week we begged for bikes like this. Want to know why they are selling around the world, its because flattracking is alive and well in Europe and Japan where all of the makers offer short track style street bikes. The street tracker niche builders grow larger every day but the factories have forgotten who brung em to the dance. Dissapointing! What a shame that even HD refuses to acknowledge the history of dirt track racing in its homeland.Back when earning the #1 plate required riding all of the American disciplines everyone knew who was #1. Now nobody cares.When you could go to see bikes that looked like this race anywhere in North America at least once a week we begged for bikes like this. Want to know why they are selling around the world, its because flattracking is alive and well in Europe and Japan where all of the makers offer short track style street bikes. The street tracker niche builders grow larger every day but the factories have forgotten who brung em to the dance. Dissapointing!

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