06-15-2010, 10:49 PM | #21 |
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As Uma said... I test rode one and a vrod.
http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=14236 I'm probably one of the biggest pro HD guys here. I love HD's but I can agree with you on the XR. I was expecting more out of it. A buell motor even out of the XB would be a better way of going. I didn't like how it felt top hvy like a dirt bike. The crazy part is that the nightster feels faster than the XR. Considerably. I'm not sure about the exact differences between the motors/heads. Further, I even rode the nightster to my demo ride... so it was easy to make this comparison. If I could buy any HD right now, it would be a nightrod. HANDS DOWN. May not be what you're looking for, so sorry it's no help. |
06-15-2010, 11:18 PM | #22 |
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I feel the retro vibe now and then, but it isnt the cafe racer, its the Mad Max GS1100 / Kawi Z1 thing. 4 bell mouth carbs and a dust bin fairing like the 'goose' or 'Bubba Zenetti' rode in Mad Max.
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06-15-2010, 11:20 PM | #23 |
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I've ridden the V-Rod and it's ruined me for life (I want one... bad). Thing is, I'd need to have another bike to go along with it (like the SV).
Good to know not to waste time on the XR.
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06-15-2010, 11:27 PM | #24 |
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PM... that's my thing. We need to stop talking about it... cause I want one...
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06-16-2010, 12:59 AM | #25 |
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That would be sweet. Pretty sure they would need the Buell hook ups to get that deal done.
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06-16-2010, 03:43 AM | #26 |
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06-16-2010, 08:15 AM | #27 | |
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I agree if I get a harley it's a nightrod or v-rod..... |
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06-16-2010, 08:30 AM | #28 |
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You want to see a dead sexy cafe racer?
http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2010/05...ir/#more-40258 |
06-16-2010, 09:50 AM | #29 |
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I test drove a V-rod. 6 months or so later bought the VFR.
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06-16-2010, 11:51 AM | #30 | |
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