PDA

View Full Version : XL1200X Forty-Eight



AllanB
1st October 2010, 14:55
XL1200X Forty-Eight

Spied one today at Rolling Thunder.

You sir are a spunky looking ride. :yes:

It may have the smallest fuel tank on any litre plus bike - but the suspenders are so slammed I suspect you'll want a stretch once the fuel light comes on.

I think I'll add the 48 to my Lotto-win garage list.


Side note:

You can buy a new 883 Sporty for $13,225, 1200's are a bit over $16k. Rideaway prices.
Now essentially they are the same other than paint, style and various different cool bits between models. Sure the 1200 has bigger pistons. But there should not be a 3k difference. Marketing I guess.

White trash
1st October 2010, 15:03
No. It's called supply and demand, not marketing.

Vampirella
1st October 2010, 15:45
Vampirella's Dad says.........................

Or you could get a brand new Buell XB12ss for 13,600 ride away with the 1200 sporty engine that puts out 20-30 more HP than the one in the 48

Sorry Daisy I will sign up soon

AllanB
1st October 2010, 19:59
Vampirella's Dad says.........................

Or you could get a brand new Buell XB12ss for 13,600 ride away with the 1200 sporty engine that puts out 20-30 more HP than the one in the 48

Sorry Daisy I will sign up soon

True.

And oddly enough I've be pretty public on KB bitching about desirable bikes that could do with a bit more 'go' in the engine department.

Strangely enough I don't consider that a issue on the 48.

I suspect that is due to the fact I really have no performance expectations out of it in relationship to the engine.

I do however (in the event I ever ride one) expect to be prying bikini clad, buxton young women off it every time it gets parked in a public place :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: - which also makes me wonder just where those bikini clad women are hanging out when the 48 is not there. Chicks eh!

It is quite possible that I require counseling, after all I own a Honda and appear to have closet desires for a Harley. :gob:

BIG DOUG
1st October 2010, 20:30
There is a competition between the ozzie and nz dealers to modify a 48 using harley parts,but you can modify the hd parts they have to be done by the 15th of this mth and then they will be posted on the hd website for people to vote on (vote for our bike wellington m/c lol) I have just picked up our powdercoating tonite and we just need a couple of other bits to finish its starting to look pretty cool,there is a budget to keep to but we have tried to use stuff that was lying around work and modify I will post pic's when we have finished hopefully by the end of next week.

Taz
1st October 2010, 21:51
Buxton young women??

ellipsis
1st October 2010, 22:06
....i was in Buxton once....young women..probably was...

White trash
2nd October 2010, 07:30
Vampirella's Dad says.........................

Or you could get a brand new Buell XB12ss for 13,600 ride away with the 1200 sporty engine that puts out 20-30 more HP than the one in the 48

Sorry Daisy I will sign up soon

Sorry Vapirella's dad.

I like both Buells and HDs and can't see the same buyer even considering one or the other.

48 is the best look sporty yet. I want a bike that looks almost the same but with a big block please HD.

Kickaha
2nd October 2010, 07:45
48 is the best look sporty yet. I want a bike that looks almost the same but with a big block please HD.

I'd just about agree but I'd want a decent sized fuel tank

It reminds me of the old XLX 61

lakedaemonian
2nd October 2010, 10:16
True.

And oddly enough I've be pretty public on KB bitching about desirable bikes that could do with a bit more 'go' in the engine department.

Strangely enough I don't consider that a issue on the 48.

I suspect that is due to the fact I really have no performance expectations out of it in relationship to the engine.

I do however (in the event I ever ride one) expect to be prying bikini clad, buxton young women off it every time it gets parked in a public place :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: - which also makes me wonder just where those bikini clad women are hanging out when the 48 is not there. Chicks eh!

It is quite possible that I require counseling, after all I own a Honda and appear to have closet desires for a Harley. :gob:

The Rolling Thunder custom 48 is nearly finished.

We will be posting on our Facebook page, our YouTube Channel, our website, and the dedicated HD competition website over the next two weeks.

Funny you mentioned bikini clad women.

We are in the middle of running a 5 week bikini competion for girls to be in our upcoming bikini bike calender featuring the 2011 HD range, last night we ran the 2nd Heat with 3 of the 9 girls moving on to the final.

The overall winner will get the cover shot with our custom 48.

We're going with an old aviation warbird theme.

Putting real rivets in a peanut petrol tank has been interesting.

We're calling it "The Bomber" and(once finished) it will be in our shop, down at the Iconic during the Rolling Thunder Bikini Competition, and at our NZ Biketoberfest at the Ruapuna Drags on Friday night the 29th and during the Manchester Street closure on Saturday the 30th if you're interested in checking it out.

There will also be the 2011 HD range to demo in the days leading up to and during our NZ Biketoberfest....it should include the 48 if you're keen for a ride.

We may even need a few volunteers to drive the 2011 bikes to/from Christchurch landmarks for the bikini calender photo shoots.

lakedaemonian
2nd October 2010, 10:18
There is a competition between the ozzie and nz dealers to modify a 48 using harley parts,but you can modify the hd parts they have to be done by the 15th of this mth and then they will be posted on the hd website for people to vote on (vote for our bike wellington m/c lol) I have just picked up our powdercoating tonite and we just need a couple of other bits to finish its starting to look pretty cool,there is a budget to keep to but we have tried to use stuff that was lying around work and modify I will post pic's when we have finished hopefully by the end of next week.

Good luck with your bike!

I've heard about, but not seen, the HDA entry and R&S's theme bike.

I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.....it's gonna be good.

BIG DOUG
2nd October 2010, 19:53
Yea it will be all good looking forward to seeing the other bikes,one thing though how many idea's will hd burgle for there catalog next year lol.

nudemetalz
4th October 2010, 11:23
As I get older, Harleys are actually starting to appeal to me now. Must be from owning a pushrod twin for the last few years.
Yup I like the look of the "48".

AllanB
4th October 2010, 12:32
I did not know about the 48 contest! Sounds very cool.

I'll check out the RT bike and web for the others.

A bloody good idea by Harley too :yes:

Biketober in CHCH - heck it must be a year since the ACC blow-up!

lakedaemonian
14th October 2010, 07:35
Here's a sneak peek at our 48 entry.....anyone who wants to have a look can see it from tomorrow afternoon in store with some Friday end of week beers.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=293462&id=13971816139&ref=mf

Ronin
14th October 2010, 09:12
Funny you mentioned bikini clad women.

We are in the middle of running a 5 week bikini competion for girls to be in our upcoming bikini bike calender featuring the 2011 HD range, last night we ran the 2nd Heat with 3 of the 9 girls moving on to the final.



Pics or it didn't happen.

AllanB
14th October 2010, 09:18
Here's a sneak peek at our 48 entry.....anyone who wants to have a look can see it from tomorrow afternoon in store with some Friday end of week beers.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=293462&id=13971816139&ref=mf


tease!

Can I have a lunchtime perve or is it afterwork. What time do you close?

lakedaemonian
14th October 2010, 10:44
tease!

Can I have a lunchtime perve or is it afterwork. What time do you close?

Absolutely!

I'll be in and out, but the bike will be here...we're showing everyone who asks....aas well as dragging a few people back into the workshop to see it who didn't even ask :)

Just ask for Chris or if not there at the moment, ask to see The Bomber.

We close at 5:30pm...we might be closing a few minutes late over a quiet beer or two to perv over it.

lakedaemonian
14th October 2010, 10:57
Pics or it didn't happen.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=243382&id=562787706&fbid=445687257706&ref=mf

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=241265&id=562787706&ref=mf

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=242547&id=562787706&ref=mf

Here's a few links to get ya started!

So far we've had 3 of the 4 Heats...final Heat this Friday night at the Iconic.

The contest Final...where we pick 12 out of the 16 girls for the calender is next Friday the 22nd.

The following week after that we will be shooting the 2011 Rolling Thunder Harley-Davidson Calender....including a photo shoot out at Ruapuna Raceway right in the middle of the drags to kick off our NZ Biketoberfest weekend.

The Bomber will be on the calender cover with the contest winner.

Ronin
14th October 2010, 11:13
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=243382&id=562787706&fbid=445687257706&ref=mf

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=241265&id=562787706&ref=mf

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=242547&id=562787706&ref=mf

Here's a few links to get ya started!

So far we've had 3 of the 4 Heats...final Heat this Friday night at the Iconic.

The contest Final...where we pick 12 out of the 16 girls for the calender is next Friday the 22nd.

The following week after that we will be shooting the 2011 Rolling Thunder Harley-Davidson Calender....including a photo shoot out at Ruapuna Raceway right in the middle of the drags to kick off our NZ Biketoberfest weekend.

The Bomber will be on the calender cover with the contest winner.

LOL! That's the first time that trick has worked.

AllanB
14th October 2010, 21:13
I grabbed a preview at lunch time today - many thanks Chris.

She's a mighty fine looking ride :yes:

Absolutely cool and just screaming badarse FUN.

Good work guys.

lakedaemonian
17th October 2010, 12:51
I grabbed a preview at lunch time today - many thanks Chris.

She's a mighty fine looking ride :yes:

Absolutely cool and just screaming badarse FUN.

Good work guys.

Cheers mate!

The competition is starting soon and we're keen to see how the other 47 bikes looks.

scumdog
17th October 2010, 13:25
48 is the best look sporty yet. I want a bike that looks almost the same but with a big block please HD.

Kinda agree with you WT but hell, a 1200 will be any amount on that little bike!

Maha
17th October 2010, 14:37
I had a read up on the bikes over the weekend, the 883 and the 48. Very cool.
But um, whats with the 7.95L fuel capacity on the 48?

scumdog
17th October 2010, 17:44
I had a read up on the bikes over the weekend, the 883 and the 48. Very cool.
But um, whats with the 7.95L fuel capacity on the 48?

I's so hard riding that you'll need a break after using 7 litres of fuel??

Crasherfromwayback
19th October 2010, 10:57
221647221645221646Pity I didn't win Lotto on Sat, as I'd buy this!

White trash
19th October 2010, 11:23
221647221645221646Pity I didn't win Lotto on Sat, as I'd buy this!

Don't be such a fucken tease! Give us some pics of the whole bike man.

Crasherfromwayback
19th October 2010, 12:20
Don't be such a fucken tease! Give us some pics of the whole bike man.

I might just show you one later...

The Lone Rider
19th October 2010, 12:25
I did not know about the 48 contest! Sounds very cool.

I'll check out the RT bike and web for the others.

A bloody good idea by Harley too :yes:

Biketober in CHCH - heck it must be a year since the ACC blow-up!



www.harleyjudgementday.com.au

Edit - Hmm.. for some reason that link didn't work. Maybe I got it wrong.

Crasherfromwayback
19th October 2010, 12:57
Here you go WT...221680

You like?

lakedaemonian
19th October 2010, 13:16
www.harleyjudgementday.com.au

Edit - Hmm.. for some reason that link didn't work. Maybe I got it wrong.

It doesn't go live for a few more days.....once it does and they're all uploaded it should be pretty cool to see what every shop has done to the 48.

We're keen to see some cool bikes.

White trash
19th October 2010, 13:23
Here you go WT...221680

You like?

With the exception of the bars, I'd own it. Fucking cool and without a doubt the best looking custom WMCC have yet produced. Well done to all involved mate.

BIG DOUG
19th October 2010, 17:53
Hey I made those bars,the thing is you had to use hd parts and modify and there are not that many nicely shaped hd bars for what we wanted on this bike so they are modded mini-apes and I think you need to goand sit on it they are comfortable.

lakedaemonian
21st October 2010, 23:12
Rolling Thunder's entry: The BOMBER

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christchurch-New-Zealand/Rolling-Thunder-Motor-Company/13971816139

http://www.youtube.com/user/rollingthunderNZ#p/a/u/0/y0WYtqs1SUw

Stay tuned for:

2011 R/T HD Bikini Calender Contest shoot video/stills, The BOMBER's going on the cover with the winner....contest final is Friday night 22/10 Iconic, Manchester St. CHCH The BOMBER will be there...and instore during shop hours.

You Tube "Building The BOMBER" video in the oven, getting cooked.

See the girls out at Ruapuna Drags next Friday from 6pm with The BOMBER and the rest of the 2011 HD range for some drag racing fun and photo shoots.

Blew
22nd October 2010, 07:47
Here you go WT...221680

You like?

May the battle begin.

Edbear
22nd October 2010, 07:59
With the exception of the bars, I'd own it. Fucking cool and without a doubt the best looking custom WMCC have yet produced. Well done to all involved mate.


Hey I made those bars,the thing is you had to use hd parts and modify and there are not that many nicely shaped hd bars for what we wanted on this bike so they are modded mini-apes and I think you need to goand sit on it they are comfortable.


Rolling Thunder's entry: The BOMBER

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christchurch-New-Zealand/Rolling-Thunder-Motor-Company/13971816139

http://www.youtube.com/user/rollingthunderNZ#p/a/u/0/y0WYtqs1SUw

Stay tuned for:

2011 R/T HD Bikini Calender Contest shoot video/stills, The BOMBER's going on the cover with the winner....contest final is Friday night 22/10 Iconic, Manchester St. CHCH The BOMBER will be there...and instore during shop hours.

You Tube "Building The BOMBER" video in the oven, getting cooked.

See the girls out at Ruapuna Drags next Friday from 6pm with The BOMBER and the rest of the 2011 HD range for some drag racing fun and photo shoots.

Both are cool! I like that people like this are having fun with creating something unique!

lakedaemonian
22nd October 2010, 08:05
Here's a better forum thumbnail, instead of directing folks away from Kiwi Biker:

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7025/isnz160519jh.th.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/i/isnz160519jh.jpg/)

Crasherfromwayback
22nd October 2010, 08:11
Here's a better forum thumbnail, instead of directing folks away from Kiwi Biker:



Looks good mate...you guys have done a nice job!

Pete

lakedaemonian
22nd October 2010, 08:30
Looks good mate...you guys have done a nice job!

Pete

Cheers Mate!

The Wellington Motorcycles bike looks great too.....have you seen Dunedin's yet?

I heard it's posted on the net.

www.harleyjudgementday.com.au (http://www.harleyjudgementday.com.au) is up with a splash page....T minus 72 hours and counting to see the rest and vote!

Crasherfromwayback
22nd October 2010, 08:39
Cheers Mate!

The Wellington Motorcycles bike looks great too.....have you seen Dunedin's yet?

I heard it's posted on the net.

www.harleyjudgementday.com.au (http://www.harleyjudgementday.com.au) is up with a splash page....T minus 72 hours and counting to see the rest and vote!

Yours is the only other one I've seen so far. Gonna be some nice examples I'd say!

scumdog
22nd October 2010, 09:03
Here's a better forum thumbnail, instead of directing folks away from Kiwi Biker:

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7025/isnz160519jh.th.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/i/isnz160519jh.jpg/)

Saw a Superglide in Sturgis with an identical paint job, the rivets even looked real.:cool:

ellipsis
22nd October 2010, 09:21
Here's a better forum thumbnail, instead of directing folks away from Kiwi Biker:

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7025/isnz160519jh.th.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/i/isnz160519jh.jpg/)

....fantastically cool...

lakedaemonian
22nd October 2010, 10:25
Saw a Superglide in Sturgis with an identical paint job, the rivets even looked real.:cool:

We thought about painted rivets....or epoxyed on rivets...but decided to go the whole hog and put the real deal rivets in...our panelbeater(Dave Hunt) got them from some aircraft restoration outfit in the UK that ships down here for all the warbirds that get restored in NZ.

It's been a really interesting experience....and we leaned a LOT on folks in our Christchurch community, the guys we used for panel and paint(Dean Lawrence) we can't say enough good things about....they have been absolutely awesome to work with.

Any flaws or mistakes are mine alone...the team inside and outside our shop really gave maximum effort, they get ALL the credit.

I'm just happy the ideas in my head didn't turn into a nightmare when everyone's hard work finally put it all together.

lakedaemonian
22nd October 2010, 10:26
....fantastically cool...

Cheers! Thanks very much...

imdying
22nd October 2010, 10:42
First bike that a tailgunner exhaust wouldn't look (too) retarded on.

Botany Honda
22nd October 2010, 10:43
Geeez guys! Well done to both shops! :yes:

lakedaemonian
22nd October 2010, 13:29
First bike that a tailgunner exhaust wouldn't look (too) retarded on.

Ackkkkkk! :)

I wish we had videotaped ALL the discussions we had about pipes for this bike......it got a little heated.....we were very seriously considering it......as I've never liked the look of them on other bikes so I was a bit biased aganist it.....But I think you're right....it really might have worked well.

I'm probably gonna get my ass kicked and an "I told ya so!" when a couple folks read your post. :)

SpeedMonger
22nd October 2010, 20:02
Ackkkkkk! :)

I wish we had videotaped ALL the discussions we had about pipes for this bike......it got a little heated.....we were very seriously considering it......as I've never liked the look of them on other bikes so I was a bit biased aganist it.....But I think you're right....it really might have worked well.

I'm probably gonna get my ass kicked and an "I told ya so!" when a couple folks read your post. :)

Both great looking bikes, maybe the ChCh bike could have done with a Quaker State theme though :innocent:

James Deuce
22nd October 2010, 20:21
They're all wonderful, but if I was going to drop cash on one I'd want this one with mid-controls, like the Nightster.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Media/images/Apps/2010_Motorcycles/wallpapers/pg_spxl1200x_def_dom_gma_en_US_w1024.jpg

wysper
23rd October 2010, 11:00
They're all wonderful, but if I was going to drop cash on one I'd want this one with mid-controls, like the Nightster.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Media/images/Apps/2010_Motorcycles/wallpapers/pg_spxl1200x_def_dom_gma_en_US_w1024.jpg

Check out the seat on that one. Fricken awesome!

Crasherfromwayback
23rd October 2010, 11:03
Check out the seat on that one. Fricken awesome!

Same seat we've used, we just slammed it!

lakedaemonian
23rd October 2010, 17:18
Sweet!

Some of the bikes are available to view online:

http://www.harleyjudgementday.com.au/TheBuildOff.aspx

AllanB
23rd October 2010, 19:45
Well done to both shops - friggin inspiring work.

And big ups to the Motor Company for the contest - obviously a brilliant bit of promotion but one enjoyed by all.

looking forward to seeing the lot. :woohoo:

scumdog
24th December 2010, 20:40
saw the results in latest HOG magazine - well done Rolling Thunder, you guys had my vote!!:yes:

Crasherfromwayback
24th December 2010, 20:43
saw the results in latest HOG magazine - well done Rolling Thunder, you guys had my vote!!:yes:

Yep...I've gotta say...if we couldn't win it, I'm glad they did. Awesome bike they built! Congrats Rolling Thunder. Fantastic work.

Pete

ellipsis
25th December 2010, 01:31
...there were some contenders in that bunch, not a lot, but the bomber was it from day one,good one Rolling Thunder....

lakedaemonian
13th January 2011, 12:41
Cheers guys!

Sorry for the long delay in responding......been away for much of the last two months.

Part of the time was spent recovering from the open invite piss up we had back in December when the announcement was made.

Here's a few videos of what we did:

"Building The Bomber":


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQYdIC24sJQ


"Introducing The Bomber":


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0WYtqs1SUw


"2011 Rolling Thunder Calender, featuring The Bomber":



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJUTLJdyYdI