Identify Harley? on Wgtn Motorway

**pzkpfw** · 11th March 2011, 12:09

Most days I go to work in a car (with Wife).

Most mornings I'm passed by lots of splitting bikes; I try to keep an eye out for them (apart from the bastards with high beam on) and like to see what they are.

Most times I see this grey thing that looks like a Harley, but seems a bit small. The rider (single seat) has a comfortable position, the bars are quite high, and fairly far apart.

I have no idea what model it is - but it seems like a single cylinder or something? Is that mad?

Do HD make a "small" bike?

**Virago** · 11th March 2011, 12:35

Single cylinder? Probably a Suzuki Savage 650 (Boulevard S40).

**Metastable** · 11th March 2011, 15:18

Sportster 883 is the smallest current Harley it is a twin

Maybe a Buell Blast? It is a single.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 11th March 2011, 15:46

Originally Posted by pzkpfw

Most days I go to work in a car (with Wife).

Most mornings I'm passed by lots of splitting bikes; I try to keep an eye out for them (apart from the bastards with high beam on) and like to see what they are.

Most times I see this grey thing that looks like a Harley, but seems a bit small. The rider (single seat) has a comfortable position, the bars are quite high, and fairly far apart.

I have no idea what model it is - but it seems like a single cylinder or something? Is that mad?

Do HD make a "small" bike?

I'm thinking it's Paul's XL1200N with 883R decals on his grey tank! He's one of our mechanics, and the bike is well modified, and is fucking horn!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 11th March 2011, 15:53

The bike you're talkin 'bout?

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**98tls** · 11th March 2011, 15:59

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

The bike you're talkin 'bout?

That should sound pretty good methinks?

**Laava** · 11th March 2011, 16:21

Regal Raptor?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Posi...k0OTg0MS5odG0=

**blackdog** · 11th March 2011, 16:24

Originally Posted by Laava

Regal Raptor?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Posi...k0OTg0MS5odG0=

there is definitely one of these that commutes from the hutt

**Crasherfromwayback** · 11th March 2011, 16:26

Originally Posted by 98tls

That should sound pretty good methinks?

Sure did when he had it on the dyno revving it's nuts off!

**blackdog** · 11th March 2011, 16:30

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Sure did when he had it on the dyno revving it's nuts off!

yup, i bet he rides with earplugs coz i needed them when i followed it along aotea quay.

and no mistaking it for the 'small' bike in the OP i reckon

**MIXONE** · 11th March 2011, 16:32

It;s possible a bobber I see occassionally.Single cylinder jap powered I think.

**pzkpfw** · 11th March 2011, 18:35

Thanks, everyone.

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

The bike you're talkin 'bout?

That pipe clinches it, I think. I reckon that's it.

I see bikes in the mirror for a while, and ahead of me for a while - they are not next to me long, so I think I got it quite wrong.

It really did seem "small".

Never been much in HD, but the stance of the rider on this looks real comfortable and practical, I liked the reach to the bars.

It seems very "controlled".

Cheers,

**Crasherfromwayback** · 11th March 2011, 18:45

Originally Posted by pzkpfw

That pipe clinches it, I think. I reckon that's it.

so I think I got it quite wrong.

It really did seem "small".

Never been much in HD, but the stance of the rider on this looks real comfortable and practical, I liked the reach to the bars.

You didn't get it wrong at all mate! Sporties really are small physically. If you can be arsed, have a look at my profile pic. I'm only 5'10" and was 75kgs when that pic was taken racing a sporty, but it looks really small...because they are. Come in and ride one one day...you may be well impressed.

**pzkpfw** · 11th March 2011, 20:21

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Come in and ride one one day...you may be well impressed.

Tempted: never thought I would be.

I do look around at current bikes. There's not much that really get my attention; few that would make me trade the Z. Some that do seem interesting, seem over priced.

I have to admit that some of the Harleys do look interesting... and some are priced pretty well.

But to be honest, it won't really be soon that I'm thinking of changing (unless you'd give $15k trade-in for a Z750S... :-) ).

Cheers,