XL1200X Forty-Eight

**Botany Honda** · 22nd October 2010, 10:43

Geeez guys! Well done to both shops!

**lakedaemonian** · 22nd October 2010, 13:29

Originally Posted by imdying

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

Originally Posted by lakedaemonian

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

**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...n_US_w1024.jpg

**wysper** · 23rd October 2010, 11:00

Originally Posted by James Deuce

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...n_US_w1024.jpg

Check out the seat on that one. Fricken awesome!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 23rd October 2010, 11:03

Originally Posted by wysper

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.

**scumdog** · 24th December 2010, 20:40

saw the results in latest HOG magazine - well done Rolling Thunder, you guys had my vote!!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 24th December 2010, 20:43

Originally Posted by scumdog

saw the results in latest HOG magazine - well done Rolling Thunder, you guys had my vote!!

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":

"Introducing The Bomber":

"2011 Rolling Thunder Calender, featuring The Bomber":

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