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« on: May 23, 2009, 05:28:38 PM » |
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« Last Edit: November 16, 2009, 03:27:40 PM by dt2mx »
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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2009, 12:15:35 PM » |
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Congrats on the new bike. It looks great. How does it handle and perform?
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2009, 06:24:14 PM » |
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Thanks. It handles great! I’m looking forward to some riding that doesn’t end up with my pants full of sand.
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« Last Edit: November 16, 2009, 03:28:15 PM by dt2mx »
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« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2009, 12:57:06 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2009, 06:37:08 AM » |
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Lookin' good! What kind of bags and windshield is that?
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2009, 07:40:09 AM » |
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They're all genuine HD. That windshield is one of two that was available. This one is the shorter sport windshield that clamps on and off in seconds.
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« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2009, 10:03:55 AM » |
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That's a good discount. Whenever I need to buy OEM HD items, I always check www.surdyke.com. I got my new speedo mount from there with a decent discount, too. |
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« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2009, 05:58:19 PM » |
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Well, I tried to paste a table, but couldn't get it to work. Here are the totals for that stuff:
Harley online = 649.85
Wisconsin HD = 559.85
Surdyke = 536.26
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« Last Edit: November 16, 2009, 03:29:23 PM by dt2mx »
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« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2009, 06:27:25 PM » |
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Doh! Well, that's not too bad. I remember saving a lot with that speedo mount. I shopped saddle bags and sissy bars months ago and they always seemed to be the cheapest. Shipping was reasonable. I think with most items you'll have to wait an extra 5 days or so. They order the goods from HD after you do, then ship it to you when they get it. I don't know how much they actually have in stock.
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« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2009, 04:46:40 PM » |
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Hey, how much vibration do you get in the bars, seat and pegs with that rubber mounted engine?
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« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2009, 05:50:46 PM » |
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Every once in awhile someone on the XR Forum complains about vibration on the XR1200 and that’s about the only time I even think about it. Those guys probably just traded in a BMW or something like that. One guy stuffed his handle with crushed walnut shell. No…I don’t get much vibration at all and I’ve been in a lot of traffic where you would feel it the most.
The 2009 models (not just the XR) have something called a vibration isolation system, which is probably a campy description for rubber mounts that have been around for five or so years. I understand that the way Harley designed the VTwin produces more vibration than others, but I think they’ve got it pretty well cured.
You want to see some vibration, hop on my Yamaha SC500A two-stroker. That thing will remove old fillings for you.
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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2009, 08:12:54 PM » |
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That's interesting. It's got to be totally different from a hard mount. Cured? Who says it needed curing? lol
My Sportster shakes, but I like it. My pegs feel like a footsy wootsy, which is nice after a lot of walking at a rally. My ass gets numb sitting in one spot too long, so the vibrating seat massage above 50mph is nice, too. Vibrating handlebars is therapeutic for my mild CT.
You have to show me that SC500A someday. Oh, lucky for me, I don't have any fillings!
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« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2009, 11:57:11 AM » |
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Okay, I went out for only about an hour and paid particular attention to the vibration…none. It may really be that I’m used to the dirt bikes, but I’m sayin’, it’s really not noticeable. When I got back I had my son take a few shots. I’ve got hardly any pics of me on my bikes, because I’m such a loner.  ___________________________  ____________________________  |
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« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2009, 09:28:52 PM » |
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Hey look at that! A photo of DT2MX. I think I might have 2 of myself as well. Funny how that is...
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« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2009, 05:41:15 AM » |
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I think I might have 2 of myself as well.
Three, if you weren't counting this post of you on the Roland Sands.  |
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« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2009, 09:33:47 AM » |
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That bike kicks ass.
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« Reply #16 on: October 12, 2009, 11:39:49 AM » |
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Did you delete a thread again?
I don't know why anyone would need to put another $20,000 into an XR1200. It seems pretty nice right out of the box.
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« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2009, 12:15:45 PM » |
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 My better judgment seems to often arrive after I hit enter....
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« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2009, 03:02:45 PM » |
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I've done that once or twice.  |
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« Reply #19 on: October 18, 2009, 03:04:49 PM » |
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That poor bike............
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« Reply #20 on: October 24, 2009, 03:16:27 PM » |
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This is the parking lot outside of my office. So it's Saturday, and we're kind of really super busy, so I go in to work, and I have seven employees, and...what's missing from this picture?   ______________________________________________________ |
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« Reply #21 on: October 24, 2009, 06:35:38 PM » |
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Late seeing this - but what was missing was the tail light showing as you went out for a ride.
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« Reply #22 on: October 24, 2009, 06:38:36 PM » |
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On a side note. Are you now hiring?
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« Reply #23 on: October 24, 2009, 07:06:01 PM » |
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Late seeing this - but what was missing was the tail light showing as you went out for a ride.
 I did later on. I was thinking I was going to watch the USF game and rode instead. I'm glad I didn't watch.  On a side note. Are you now hiring?
I'm not hiring, but I might be replacing. btw...they look at this forum and know I'm busting their chops. |
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« Reply #24 on: October 25, 2009, 11:06:44 AM » |
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I think we know who the most dedicated employee in the office is..... |
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