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anshuljain · 08-05-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bluevolt

OT:How about Harley's like V-Rod /Night Rod when it comes to contemporary tech? Liquid cooled, Porsche designed engine...I know a few on xbhp have test ridden it, would like to hear how they feel about the machine. And the XR1200? Anyone here had a go on it yet?

the night rod is a beautiful and imposing machine, powerful, but very uncomfortable, had a difficult time riding it. not much of a cruiser fan anyway.
I liked the xr1200 though, comfortable, reasonably powerful, took it upto 140kph without much effort. quite a bit of vibration in idle, in all their bikes, but settles once the bike is in motion.
I think choosing a bike is a very personal decision, and should remain that way.

aargee · 08-05-2010, 10:09 AM

Why does that has to be only in India? Is HD not suited for Indian roads? If that is the case, so is with MT01, Intruder, Busa, CBR1000 including Monster. Why is that?

aargee · 08-06-2010, 12:54 PM

Couldn't help posting it here...

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QT: So after 2.5 weeks with a used Harley you took off for an 8500 mile trip. Any problems with the bike?
WB: Almost none. What I did in the weeks prior to the start of the Challenge was ride the bike from Florida up the east coast to Vermont and back getting used to the bike and making sure that the bike was in good shape. I wanted to identify any reasons the bike might give me to stop. Then I would set about finding a way to eliminate those reasons for stopping so I would not have to stop. During the race I went thru 5 headlight bulbs. Don’t know why but I went thru 5 of them. Other then that I had no other problems. It never skipped a beat. Oil pressure, starting, everything was perfect. I did replace tires during the race but that’s really maintenance. It never needed even a drop of oil. Everything Harley worked 110%. Everything was perfect. I was very impressed with Harley’s quality. I wish my Mercedes was as good

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08-05-2010, 10:09 AM	#132 (permalink)
aargee My world changed from smoke & 2T to ECM & 4 joke!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 8,009	Why does that has to be only in India? Is HD not suited for Indian roads? If that is the case, so is with MT01, Intruder, Busa, CBR1000 including Monster. Why is that? __________________ Patience pays...The Vulture's virtue is patience and the bird always get it's food - Wise man saying This is not a bakery. I don't sugar coat anything. If you ask for my opinion...then that's what you'll get. Don't be mad when it's not what you want to hear

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