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Post by Jarlaxle on Jan 4, 2018 9:55:00 GMT -5
Replaced it. Burgman is gone, now have a 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Touring.
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Post by pistonguy on Jan 4, 2018 10:41:52 GMT -5
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jan 4, 2018 12:42:59 GMT -5
Wanted an 883...but this has the factory tour pack, crash bar, windshield, and sissy bar.
Just needs a pair of Road King shocks in back.
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Post by tortoise on Jan 4, 2018 13:22:09 GMT -5
Burgman is gone, now have a 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Touring. So are you implying that the Burgman was waaay to smooth . . and that a 883cc butt massager is more compatible with your criteria? |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jan 4, 2018 16:34:25 GMT -5
No. I am stating that the Burg was about to need major service (brakes, 2 tires, coolant and brake fluid flush, valve adjustment, probably fork seals, belt, to the tune of $2000+), and there is NOBODY in the area I trust to do so without screwing it up.
The biggest reason I bought a Sportster is that the required service is minimal (50,000-mile belt, no valve checks, no coolant), and you can throw a dart at a map of the lower 48 states, and find a shop within 100 miles of where it lands!
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jan 4, 2018 22:04:10 GMT -5
Can't go wrong with a Sporty.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Jan 4, 2018 22:37:22 GMT -5
You can't go wrong with a Harley! Have a bone on The Old Chopper Guy!
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Post by cyborg55 on Jan 5, 2018 9:53:08 GMT -5
Nice!!! Parts are plentiful and they're very easy to maintain
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Post by w650 on Jan 5, 2018 20:20:59 GMT -5
Now that the engine is rubber mounted the Sportster isn't rattling fillings anymore. After sixty years of refinement the motor is bulletproof. With the Tour Package it will chase the sun without a hiccup. Good choice.
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jan 6, 2018 9:36:37 GMT -5
Well...thirty years. The 4-cam Evo showed up (replacing the Ironhead/Shovelhead) for 1984.
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Post by tvnacman on Jan 6, 2018 10:47:53 GMT -5
I had an 87 with the 1100 rigid mounted. Oh your little sister sent me an email she wants her Harley back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  John |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jan 6, 2018 11:12:15 GMT -5
Up your a s s.
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Post by tvnacman on Jan 6, 2018 20:35:11 GMT -5
What color, you know we like pictures!!!!!!!!
John
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Post by w650 on Jan 6, 2018 20:47:11 GMT -5
The Evo is just a refinement of a string starting with the 1951 KH 750. Either way the Sportster is faster, lighter and more reliable than the separate crankcase/transmission F motors. Frankly if I had to buy a Harley it would be the 750 Street, non Street Rod. It is a modern, international design and just looks right.
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Post by pistonguy on Jan 7, 2018 0:27:55 GMT -5
I was very impressed with this Indian at Rockingham back in October. A member of "The Stock Motor Mafia" off the show room floor rear tire he only had the air shifter wired thru his horn button. he was able to run high tens the way you see the bike..  |
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