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MahatmaAndhi
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PostPosted: 12:27 - 12 Mar 2017    Post subject: An Aesthetically Pleasing Harley Reply with quote
I'm neither hear nor there when it comes to chopper-type bikes. Other than being amazed by the size, Harleys don't turn my head at all. However, I saw this today and it looks lovely.
I'd happily ride this all day long... once those nasty handlebars had been changed.

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2017-harley-davidson-street-rod-first-look

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/sites/motorcyclistonline.com/files/styles/large_1x_/public/images/2017/03/2017-street-rod-action.jpg?itok=ewxb0kbs
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PostPosted: 12:29 - 12 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
OKish, not sure about the wardrobe where the radiator should be.
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PostPosted: 13:41 - 12 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's a meh from me. I think black is a flattering colour on it. Looks very similar to the XR1200s from ten years ago too?

https://biser3a.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Harley-davidson-xr1200-pictures-7.jpg

In fact, now I've just pulled up a picture of the XR1200, it looks like they've just gone over that design with a piece of tracing paper. Laughing
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PostPosted: 13:41 - 12 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Reminds me a bit of the old XLCR, which I used to like the look of. But looks are one thing...no desire to actually ride one.
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PostPosted: 14:33 - 12 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is it dog slow with a lower redline than a Toyota Yaris whilst being simultaneously as heavy as the moon?
Typical Harley then.
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PostPosted: 22:11 - 12 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
grr666 wrote:
Is it dog slow with a lower redline than a Toyota Yaris whilst being simultaneously as heavy as the moon?
Typical Harley then.


Not sure.
Revs to 9000rpm
Torque 62nm.
Powa! - ?? I'm gonna guess at 70bhp as I can't find it listed.
Wet weight 238kg.

It's not that bad for what it is.
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PostPosted: 23:13 - 12 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's the water cooled engine. REAL Harley owners will poo poo it.

I quite like. Embarassed
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PostPosted: 00:24 - 13 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
jnw010 wrote:
grr666 wrote:
Is it dog slow with a lower redline than a Toyota Yaris whilst being simultaneously as heavy as the moon?
Typical Harley then.


Not sure.
Revs to 9000rpm
Torque 62nm.
Powa! - ?? I'm gonna guess at 70bhp as I can't find it listed.
Wet weight 238kg.

It's not that bad for what it is.

Yeah so as he said as heavy as the moon Smile
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PostPosted: 07:41 - 13 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Polarbear wrote:
It's the water cooled engine. REAL Harley owners will poo poo it.

I quite like. Embarassed


I think that'll start to change anyway - the new top of the range 107 engines have liquid cooled heads and all the big engines are oil cooled as well.
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PostPosted: 11:28 - 13 Mar 2017    Post subject: Re: An Aesthetically Pleasing Harley Reply with quote
MahatmaAndhi wrote:
An Aesthetically Pleasing Harley


What? Where?

Is that what the bloke in the picture is looking back at?
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PostPosted: 12:31 - 13 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
also looks like a Kawasaki eliminator from 30 years ago
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PostPosted: 15:10 - 13 Mar 2017    Post subject: Re: An Aesthetically Pleasing Harley Reply with quote
Evil Hans wrote:

Is that what the bloke in the picture is looking back at?


He's waiting expectantly for the next rampant cock to spunk in his rear door.
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PostPosted: 15:11 - 13 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Polarbear wrote:

I quite like. Embarassed


I do too, actually.

If it was £1500 or so I would happily bimble around the Essex lanes on one. £15,000 - not so much so.
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PostPosted: 15:44 - 13 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
arry wrote:
Polarbear wrote:

I quite like. Embarassed


I do too, actually.

If it was £1500 or so I would happily bimble around the Essex lanes on one. £15,000 - not so much so.



Ah but...you are not buying a bike. You are buying a "lifestyle"........

.....one born every minute! Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 00:00 - 14 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Baggyman wrote:

Ah but...you are not buying a bike. You are buying a "lifestyle"........

.....one born every minute! Rolling Eyes

All the Jap and European manufacturers leapt onto that way of doing business too. Shit, even Enfield have a lifestyle clothing range now - and have you seen the prices of new Guzzis and Yams?
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PostPosted: 14:16 - 15 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
jnw010 wrote:
grr666 wrote:
Is it dog slow with a lower redline than a Toyota Yaris whilst being simultaneously as heavy as the moon?
Typical Harley then.


Not sure.
Revs to 9000rpm
Torque 62nm.
Powa! - ?? I'm gonna guess at 70bhp as I can't find it listed.
Wet weight 238kg.

It's not that bad for what it is.


what displacement is the engine for those pitiful exaggerated figures?
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PostPosted: 14:43 - 15 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
The rider looks like he is taking a stressful dump.
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PostPosted: 07:22 - 18 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Groove wrote:


what displacement is the engine for those pitiful exaggerated figures?


It's a 750. Quoted bhp is 68.
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PostPosted: 08:38 - 18 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
This is where they use the phrase 'understressed performance' to make that specific output sound as if it's an acceptable design feature.
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PostPosted: 21:25 - 22 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I saw it in the MCN and did think it looked OK but apart from the sound it will make you may as well go and buy a twenty year old ER5 and spray it with matte black paint.
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PostPosted: 08:04 - 30 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
grr666 wrote:
Is it dog slow with a lower redline than a Toyota Yaris whilst being simultaneously as heavy as the moon?
Typical Harley then.


Its their 750 Revolution X engine that dynos at 57hp or so.

Much better then their 883, but thats not saying much as its a POS.

Regardless its not going to be fast. I like the look of the normal 750 street much more then that. Just looks like a bargain basement clone with a Harley badge.
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