Harley XR1200. Any good?

[Pussy]

It wobbles like a jelly on a plate at standstill/idle, not at all intrusive after that, just enough to let you know there's a real engine at work, not even enough to agitate your crabs mate.

Chur!
And for the record, folks... I don't have ANY communicable diseases or parasites.... at the moment

[Crasherfromwayback]

Marty look for the latest hotbike mag from the usa it is normally full of custom bikes but this mths issue has a test on xr exausts,oh yea pete would have been scanning my copy lol.

Hahaha...that's funny mate...Steve told me it was his!

[Omega1]

Ain't it amazing, wasn't long ago that in HD circles sportsters were for girls big blocks were for the real Men, seems the XR1200 is changing that ....

[martybabe]

Just in case anyone is still interested, I found this on Youtube today.

Disclaimer: I do not in any way condone reckless riding or racing on the road but purely as an example of what this bike is capable of from a grunt and handling perspective, I think this vid has some Merit.

Personally I wouldn't ride on the same road as this fella but suspend your disapproval of his antics if you can and concentrate solely on the bikes ability to match the sprot bikes prowess in the bends and the slow revving but grunty pick up from nowt to flat out and I think it's pretty impressive. Don't forget, this is a Harley Davidson sportster we're watching here It'll be hyosungs in Moto gp next!

On A side note and keeping some perspective, I get 165k till the low fuel light comes on and my arse and back have had enough by about 120ks so it ain't all good, but it sure is fun

[Zamiam]

Interesting video - agree I wouldn't want to ride near him - a tad loose!!

[martybabe]

a tad loose!!

Yes, somewhat unpredictable, how's that ole Fat Bob working out for you mate, I used to have one of those, nice ride. Are you New Plymouth based? We could go for a bit of stress relief together.....Hmmm, I'm sure I could have phrased that better , anyway, see you out there

[Headbanger]

Yes, somewhat unpredictable, how's that ole Fat Bob working out for you mate, I used to have one of those, nice ride. Are you New Plymouth based? We could go for a bit of stress relief together.....Hmmm, I'm sure I could have phrased that better , anyway, see you out there

You could head down my way, Plenty of sweet roads around here that are worth the effort.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Only got half way through the clip...but I can't see anything wrong so far! Well maybe apart from being slow!

[Zamiam]

I live just out of Inglewood on a small block. Enjoy any excuse to get out on the bike. Is there a way to PM on this forum?

[martybabe]

You could head down my way, Plenty of sweet roads around here that are worth the effort.

That would be nice but haven't you hung up your helmet for winter already

Only got half way through the clip...but I can't see anything wrong so far! Well maybe apart from being slow!

Half a watch is prolly enough, shows off how capable they are though don't you think, it might surprise a few of the anti Harley brigade, must be nice to fang it round some bends not covered in loose gravel, dead pukekos, tar snakes,landslips and cowshit eh Pete, maybees a track day next season

I live just out of Inglewood on a small block. Enjoy any excuse to get out on the bike. Is there a way to PM on this forum?

Yes mate, click on peoples user names at the top of posts and you can PM from there or go to their profile page then click on 'send xxxx a private message' and away you go, hope to see you soon.

[Headbanger]

That would be nice but haven't you hung up your helmet for winter already

Lol.

Sadly I laugh at my own crap.

[BIG DOUG]

Martybabe I have done 3 trackdays on mine scares guys on jap and euro bikes lol,also raced it at mother's mc raceday last sat and finished 2nd in the sporty class bloody good fun.

[Big Dave]

wasn't long ago that in HD circles sportsters were for girls big blocks were for the real Men,

Not with anyone who actually knew what they were talking about.

[martybabe]

Martybabe I have done 3 trackdays on mine scares guys on jap and euro bikes lol,also raced it at mother's mc raceday last sat and finished 2nd in the sporty class bloody good fun.

That is impressive Doug. It really is time you posted a photo mate

[Armitage Shanks]

That is impressive Doug. It really is time you posted a photo mate

Looks nice though, I have'nt ridden one ....90 odd hp sounds very tame, is that all they're pumping out ? If so it's a girls bike ....nice looks , nice sound but.........oh dear