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Started by tripleb, March 18, 2009, 08:08:35 AM

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tripleb

March 18, 2009, 08:08:35 AM Last Edit: March 18, 2009, 08:32:32 AM by tripleb
Have you guys seen the new Harley Davidson Sportster series?  Pretty cool and an easy transition to cruiser from the GS in my eyes.  Nice looking bikes even if they are kinda expensive.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/2009_Motorcycles/2009_Motorcycles.jsp?locale=en_US#/family/sp

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fred

#1
March 18, 2009, 09:51:44 AM
Pretty cool looking bike. I rode one of pretty much every Harley made at the Long Beach motorcycle show a few months ago. The sportsters were actually my least favorite Harleys to ride. Both of the sportsters I rode had pretty stiff suspension and insanely twitchy throttles so every time I hit a bump, the engine would change speed in a very uncomfortable way. All the other Harleys didn't do this, so it seemed to be a property of the sportster specifically... It was a fun day though, I rode a bunch of Harleys, a Moto Guzzi, a Victory and a Buell. Riding the Harley Ultra was funny. I spent the whole ride playing with the radio and dragging the floorboards in turns.

cafeboy

#2
March 18, 2009, 09:57:25 AM
IF I COULD FRAME MY MIND---WHERE WOULD IT HANG ?
I've Seen The Future, and It's Cafeboy-Shaped.

GI_JO_NATHAN

#3
March 18, 2009, 10:00:18 AM
Quote from: tripleb on March 18, 2009, 08:08:35 AM
Have you guys seen the new Harley Davidson Sportster series? 
Is it suposed to be any dif from the previous models?

I'll take the XR too!
Jonathan
'04 GS500
Quote from: POLLOCK28 (XDTALK.com)From what I understand from frequenting various forums you are handling this critisim completely wrong. You are supposed to get bent out of shape and start turning towards personal attacks.
Get with the program!

GI_JO_NATHAN

#5
March 18, 2009, 01:13:02 PM Last Edit: March 18, 2009, 01:14:29 PM by GI_JO_NATHAN
Old Skool. XR750

I'll take this one.

Jonathan
'04 GS500
Quote from: POLLOCK28 (XDTALK.com)From what I understand from frequenting various forums you are handling this critisim completely wrong. You are supposed to get bent out of shape and start turning towards personal attacks.
Get with the program!

bubba zanetti

#6
March 18, 2009, 03:25:36 PM
Nice anchors, I'd probably buy one if I owned a boat.
The more I learn about women, the more I love my bike.

SHENANIGANS

Ugly Fat Old Bastard #72

scottpA_GS

#7
March 18, 2009, 03:31:09 PM
Quote from: bubba zanetti on March 18, 2009, 03:25:36 PM
Nice anchors, I'd probably buy one if I owned a boat.

+1

  :icon_lol:  :tongue2:


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~ 98 Shadow ACE 750 ~ Black Straight Pipes ~ UNI Filter ~ Dyno Jet Stage 1 ~ Sissy Bar ~

ohgood

#8
March 18, 2009, 04:21:48 PM
Quote from: bubba zanetti on March 18, 2009, 03:25:36 PM
Nice anchors, I'd probably buy one if I owned a boat.
Quote from: scottpA_GS on March 18, 2009, 03:31:09 PM
Quote from: bubba zanetti on March 18, 2009, 03:25:36 PM
Nice anchors, I'd probably buy one if I owned a boat.

+1

  :icon_lol:  :tongue2:

second those myself...

now then, on to the interesting bits... how's about the comfort of the passengers feet ? oh, no passengers ? ohhhhhh kay !



or burning their legs on the high pipes ?

or that fantastic oil-tank hold over from when.... the 50's or so ?

look ! a steering damper ! ohhhhhhhhhhh Kay !

i dunno, HD's turn some folks on. the gs is ollllllllld enough tech for me... and i don't have to pay NEW prices to get it either !


tt_four: "and believe me, BMW motorcycles are 50% metal, rubber and plastic, and 50% useless

joshr08

#9
March 18, 2009, 04:27:45 PM
you guys do know that that ^^ bike is a flat track bike right.  its not for the street.
05 GS500F
mods
k&n air filter,pro grip gel grips,removed grab handle,pro grip carbin fiber tank pad,14/45 sprockets RK X-oring Chain, Kat rear shock swap and Kat rear wheel swap 160/60-17 Shinko raven rear 120/60-17 front matching set polished and painted rims

Paulcet

#10
March 18, 2009, 07:34:23 PM
You know that bike is for show, right?  Not for the track.

'97 GS500E Custom by dgyver: GSXR rear shock | SV gauges | Yoshi exh. | K & N Lunchbox | Kat forks | Custom rearsets | And More!

GI_JO_NATHAN

#11
March 18, 2009, 07:37:22 PM
Quote from: Paulcet on March 18, 2009, 07:34:23 PM
You know that bike is for show, right?  Not for the track.
What makes you say that?
Jonathan
'04 GS500
Quote from: POLLOCK28 (XDTALK.com)From what I understand from frequenting various forums you are handling this critisim completely wrong. You are supposed to get bent out of shape and start turning towards personal attacks.
Get with the program!

Paulcet

#12
March 18, 2009, 07:52:41 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on March 18, 2009, 07:37:22 PM

What makes you say that?

Those pretty forks left exposed.  The spaghetti frame.  I seriously wonder about the steering damper.  The bike is too pretty.

'97 GS500E Custom by dgyver: GSXR rear shock | SV gauges | Yoshi exh. | K & N Lunchbox | Kat forks | Custom rearsets | And More!

yamahonkawazuki

#13
March 19, 2009, 04:12:58 AM
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

bill14224

#14
March 19, 2009, 04:19:10 PM
You guys do realize our POS GS 500s can outrun those Sportsters, right?
V&H pipes, K&N drop-in, seat by KnoPlace.com, 17/39 sprockets, matching grips, fenderectomy, short signals, new mirrors - 10 scariest words: "I'm here from the government and I'm here to help!"

joshr08

#15
March 19, 2009, 04:23:06 PM
lol...the stock ones yes the xr750 not a chance.   :thumb:
05 GS500F
mods
k&n air filter,pro grip gel grips,removed grab handle,pro grip carbin fiber tank pad,14/45 sprockets RK X-oring Chain, Kat rear shock swap and Kat rear wheel swap 160/60-17 Shinko raven rear 120/60-17 front matching set polished and painted rims

cafeboy

#16
March 19, 2009, 04:23:41 PM
Who cares the 09 XR1200 is freaking sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet looking.
I mean all thing aside  :bowdown:
IF I COULD FRAME MY MIND---WHERE WOULD IT HANG ?
I've Seen The Future, and It's Cafeboy-Shaped.

Canonball

#17
March 19, 2009, 08:38:08 PM
my friend has a nightster, looks pretty sick, i'd ride one if i ever got a cruiser type............


yamahonkawazuki

#18
March 19, 2009, 11:02:30 PM
Quote from: bill14224 on March 19, 2009, 04:19:10 PM
You guys do realize our POS GS 500s can outrun those Sportsters, right?
compare apples to oranges much? lol [/flame bait]
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

jserio

#19
May 10, 2009, 07:07:45 PM
it's about the ride, not what you ride.  :cheers:
finally a homeowner!
2009 Toyota Corolla LE
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