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    How does a Harley xr1200 compare to lightning long?

    I'm going to guess, as with sport bikes in general, the XB actually has a HIGHER centre of gravity as compared to any cruiser-based bike. The XB's motor is mounted much higher & it's got about an inch more seat height. Contrary to common misconception, a higher CoG gives a bike more flickable...
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    How does a Harley xr1200 compare to lightning long?

    No comparison, really. I owned an XB12Ss, & I rode an XR once. I also had friend who raced in the XR series. Even with the upgrades Harley made to the standard Sporty, the XR still had an antiquated chassis & made 10 to 15 less HP than the Buell. The fun of racing the XR, my friend...
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    Forum changes

    Will I still be able to start new threads to ask what the best oils & tires are?
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    done with this bike

    With all due respect to your buddy, I'd put more faith in my Mother-in-law's motorcycle expertise than I would in some of the Harley techs I've met. I've seen some horrendously incompetent work come out of Harley service shops over the years... Unless previous owners were negligent in their...
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    Fork seals

    A very light film is normal. As long as it's not weeping, collecting or dripping.
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    First Bike....First wreck

    Some good ideas above on how to repair your bike. Glad you're OK! I wouldn't be too quick to blame the weather. Yes wet roads are slicker than dry roads, but crashing isn't inevitable. Plenty of folks ride year round, in all weather, for hundreds of thousands of miles, without ever having a...
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    Dealership scewed me, I think..

    On the one hand, if you never required any warranty work, no 'damages' were incurred by you so no legal action against the dealership would yield anything. On the other hand, it sure sounds like the dealership was dishonest & unethical. They should be at least confronted by you for an...
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    Selfie Time!

    At the gas-stop after I took this pic, my wife (behind on the yellow ZX6r) gave me a stern lecture about taking selfies while riding..
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    Cam Position sensor

    Agreed & agreed. In my experience, a bad CPS will just make the bike run poorly, & it will get progressively worse with temperature & time.
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    Get out in the garage and work on something.

    Airhead valve adjustment.
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    Extra lights for off road.

    At 20w, those lights should not be a problem at all for the XB's charging system. For comparison's sake, heated grips draw ~40w without a problem.
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    Tuber question from XB guy

    I also happen to be a Honda guy (CB750, NT650, VFR, 919, & CBR) & from that perspective, I'd never buy any Buell if reliability was my top priority because IME bikes simply don't get more reliable than Hondas. Referring back to what I have seen of acquaintances who've had Tubers however, they...
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    Tuber question from XB guy

    You know, the tuber guys say the same thing about XBs being unreliable too. ;) Never owned a Tuber myself but several riding acquaintances have had them over the years & I've never seen or heard anything especially troubling about them.
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    What do you do with old helmets?

    If it's a replica race helmet, you'd be surprised that there's people out there who collect them. I sold my old 90s Rainey Shoei for $100! Otherwise & I usually leave them in the parking lot of the motorcycle shop I bought the replacement helmet from so that some one else might use it (hey, if...
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    Bikers cars and cyclists

    I still XC cycle a bit, but I've all but given up on urban cycling. I had enough incidents with cagers who were outright intent on killing, or at least injuring, me that the health risks started to outweigh the benefits for me. I am also now a father & my priority is coming home to spend...
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    What Bike is most like a Uly?

    Yup, it is exciting news though I'm disappointed it's not a V-twin like the original. Based on the poor reliability I've observed Ducati to have (& continues to have even in the 2015 models) over the 25 years I've been riding with buddies who've owned them, I would not be comfortable at all...
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    What Bike is most like a Uly?

    Lots of (justified) comparisons to the BMW GS so far, but It's worth noting that the Beemer is an immensely more competent bike off-slab than the Uly. It's got: - more power with smoother delivery - more fuel capacity - smaller turning radius - a 19" front wheel - more ground clearance...
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    2-stroke oil experiment.

    Guys, I've been following this thread, perhaps misled by the word "experiment" in the title, expecting to read something more than the anecdotes, conjectures, & false assumptions posted so far. All kinds of unverified claims have been made about the engine running smoother, cooler & making...
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    Transmission Fluid

    ATF
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    Ronin 47 1125

    I don't disagree with the designer that the 1125r seems to have some formal inconsistencies in the bodywork that interrupt the visual appeal of the frame & swing-arm. But in his efforts to 'correct' this aesthetic problem, he's created some pretty clunky engineering. I'd be curious to know how...
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