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Ja-Moo
PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 3:21 pm 
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Mikepdutton
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Very interesting. Look at how much area that motor takes up?
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Jim
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Mikepdutton wrote:
Very interesting. Look at how much area that motor takes up?

Yes, when looking from the side, but look down while sitting on it and see how narrow it is, compared to a triple.

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Mikepdutton
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Your just so brilliant Jim! :D Would that not make it more aerodynamic?? :think:
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Jim
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Mikepdutton wrote:
Would that not make it more aerodynamic?? :think:

Yes, the engine is more aerodynamic, and also more V-shaped. And from reading the article, more prone to dumping oil on the rear tire.

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rotortech
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Jim wrote:
Mikepdutton wrote:
Would that not make it more aerodynamic?? :think:

Yes, the engine is more aerodynamic, and also more V-shaped. And from reading the article, more prone to dumping oil on the rear tire.

And it still sounds like a Harley. :D I really liked the center stand but it is a little hard to carry on the bike.

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Mikepdutton
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Jim wrote:
more prone to dumping oil on the rear tire.

:shock:
That can't be good? :?
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Ric
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No doubt it would be a fun ride. And I think it looks pretty cool.
But look at the picture on page 47 and think...1950 technology.

Also, you can get something similar today in the XR1200.
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The one and only Harley I'd be interested in owning/ riding would be the XR750... 8-)

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Anybody caught one of the XR-1200 Racing Series events? Really, really good racing. The riders all seem to be loving it too...
http://www.vanceandhines.com/xr1200series/about.html

$3500 turns your off the floor XR into a competitive racer.....
http://www.vanceandhines.com/xr1200series/racekit.html

Some great shots of the racing action under the "Media" tab on the header bar at the Vance and Hines site.
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