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« on: May 23, 2009, 05:28:38 PM » |
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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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« 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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« Reply #25 on: November 12, 2009, 12:09:31 PM » |
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This just in, 100db horn on sale at Harbor Freight for $9.99. It even matches your bike.
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« Reply #26 on: November 12, 2009, 12:22:26 PM » |
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This just in, 100db horn on sale at Harbor Freight for $9.99. It even matches your bike.
It fits too! |
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« Reply #27 on: November 12, 2009, 12:32:02 PM » |
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 Man, that horn looks SWEET! That is one seamless installation, bro! That horn is made by Chicago tools. Just so you know, we here in Chicago still use those horns on our 1920's gangster cars. A-ratta-tat-tat!
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« Reply #28 on: November 12, 2009, 03:14:43 PM » |
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You need one for the Wing, too. |
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« Reply #29 on: November 12, 2009, 03:30:30 PM » |
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Yeah, we can paint it with bedliner to match. All those geezers at the local wing rally at McDonald's this Sunday will love it.
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« Reply #30 on: November 26, 2009, 05:19:10 PM » |
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I mentioned I got into that bad rain that came through late Tuesday. The next morning I noticed that some of the textured material (looks like carbon fiber) on the tail bag bubbled and rippled. You can see the bubbles, but it's rippled all over. I pointed to a few. The other thing is that neither the tail or tank bags are waterproof, so everything got wet. That's just simply bullshit.   _______________ |
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« Reply #31 on: November 27, 2009, 10:23:32 AM » |
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That sucks. Is that a Harley bag?
I use Cortech bags that are nylon. They come with rain booties that you can put over them, but I've never used them. The bags are 3 years old now and still look pretty good.
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« Reply #32 on: November 27, 2009, 02:32:02 PM » |
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Yeah, it's a genuine Harley bag. I don't understand why these bags (sounds like yours too) aren't water repellant. Certainly riders are going to catch a little rain now and then. I wonder if a little Scotch guard might help.
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« Reply #33 on: December 13, 2009, 02:30:25 PM » |
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I picked up a new Nelson Rigg Tank Bag for the bike. I haven’t been totally happy with the HD bag; tail bag is good, except for the bubbling. The Nelson Rigg isn’t a big clunky looking thing, like the HD bag, and it’s still 495ci, compared to 555ci for the HD. It’s not waterproof but has a cover. Most important, the map cover is perfectly clear, which would be a reason alone to keep it.
Because of the plastic tank, I’m limited to what I can get, but this deal was only $45 ($53 with shipping). What do you think, keeper or send it back? First photo is the Nelson Rigg; second is the current bag.
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« Reply #34 on: December 14, 2009, 02:27:55 AM » |
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I have a Nelson Rigg tank bag. It has expandable side pockets as well as an expandable main compartment with a nice snap-off clear map pocket. In addition,it also has a rain cover that fits over the whole thing. It wasn't cheap, but I love that thing! The "tank" on my Wing is fiberglass, but the top compartment cover is metal, so the magnets stick to the top at least...It was worth the $$. I don't much trust anything that says Harley on it. The HD-specific stuff seems to be over priced just because it has the shield on it. I will bet that Nelson Rigg bag will outlast the HD stuff. I have spoken.  |
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« Reply #35 on: December 14, 2009, 06:58:14 AM » |
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The HD-specific stuff seems to be over priced just because it has the shield on it.
I’d say that genuine HD stuff is priced at a factor of twoX compared to other sources. It’s all quality stuff, but there’s good, if not equal quality stuff elsewhere. For example, I have two rain suits, but wanted a high-vis gort-tex jacket for the street. HD -- $115; Motoboss (Cycle Gear’s Brand) $60. HD armored mesh jacket -- $215; my Frank Thomas jacket -- $90. Most recently I needed some thick cold weather gloves . I got AlpineStars -- $40; I just checked HD online for a comparable -- $110! I intend to keep the HD tank bag because it is bigger and I'll eventually need that extra room when I hit the road on some long-range trips, which I intend to do. But for the day tripping I do now, can't beat the price and quality of that smaller Nelson Rigg bag. _______________________ |
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« Reply #36 on: December 15, 2009, 12:59:40 PM » |
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The Harley bag definitely looks like it belongs on there and was made for the bike (even if it wasn't.)
What's a little wear? It just shows the bikes been ridden and not a garage queen.
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« Reply #37 on: December 15, 2009, 03:58:07 PM » |
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What's a little wear? It just shows the bikes been ridden and not a garage queen.
The tail bag took the water damage, but it's still a keeper. I get more stuff in that thing than it looks like it would hold. ______________________ |
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« Reply #39 on: March 08, 2010, 08:51:51 PM » |
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That would've come standard on a Jap bike. |
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« Reply #41 on: April 08, 2010, 10:11:53 AM » |
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It looks nice, too.
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« Reply #42 on: May 04, 2010, 12:52:06 PM » |
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Oh, finally! Corbin came out with a seat for me. My arse will surely thank them …
Wondering where my Corbin seat is? So am I. |
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« Reply #43 on: May 04, 2010, 04:33:05 PM » |
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Has it been a month now?
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« Reply #44 on: May 04, 2010, 05:25:13 PM » |
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Just about a month. Called today and they said they custom make every seat (all models, not just mine) and they got a ton of orders for this one when they offered it. I’m not surprised. It should be shipped next week. |
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« Reply #45 on: May 15, 2010, 11:38:47 AM » |
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I got the Corbin this week and put it on this morning. It slipped on pretty easily, with a new front bracket that came with the seat. It raised the seat level an inch. I bombed around for an hour or so to see how it felt and it's not too bad. I think it needs some break in and I'll certainly have a better sense on a longer ride.  |
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« Reply #46 on: May 17, 2010, 10:29:01 AM » |
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It looks pretty good, too. Give it 500 miles before a final verdict on comfort.
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« Reply #47 on: May 24, 2010, 06:12:51 AM » |
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The seat's breaking in nice. I can see how some might think they're too hard and too tall at first and freak out. Either way, it's a whole different ride now because the Corbin is level with kind of a tongue in front, where the stock was flat and sloped down toward the tank. I've always said the XR rides like a dirt bike and the Corbin makes it moreso. Hopefully a full thumbs up is in order after this coming weekend's trip.
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