Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
No one that I know of just enlarged the 883 to 1200cc without pipes and usually an after market carb, but even at your $300 guesstimate..it costs $600 bucks more (higher initial cost plus
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James Franklin
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
I'm one who buys into the character thing... I ride a Guzzi for that reason, own a KH400 and a Ural... The 883 and 1200 were ponderous in my view. I never could find a sweet spot for either for UK
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[email protected] <larry.botheras@...>
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
The Harley guys as a whole, that I rode with..few exceptions, never downshift, thinking that their immence torque will pull them through. Each time they tried the roll on game with the Venture, the
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James Franklin
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
Ooops, I take that back. Memory failed me this time. The absolute worst bike I ever owned was a Matchless 750. The Royal Star Palomino was a disappointment in performance, had horrible vibration due
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john gary simpson <eustisgary@...>
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
Unfortunately, you encountered a typical uninformed Harley rider. These jokers take off the stocknpipes and put on a pair of loud shotgun pipes, and lose about five to seven horsepower in the process!
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john gary simpson <eustisgary@...>
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
maybe that guy was trying but the majority of Sportster riders are happy to cruise around which is why they buy this type of bike in the first place. Unlike you I no longer feel that I have to compete
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Dick Tym <rocker66@...>
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
For ME, the worst was a Royal Star Palomino - simply a gorgeous pig. Dick Tym <rocker66@...> wrote: ??? So Pray tell us What was the worse? Dick
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john gary simpson <eustisgary@...>
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
I'm speaking as a prior owner. In regard to smooth shifting, vibration and top-heaviness, I agree. In terms of riding balance and handling, both my 883 and my1200 were good bikes. In terms of
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john gary simpson <eustisgary@...>
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
No, this guy came gunning past on a bend while I was accelerating out of a thirty limit. I was two up and was taking it easy accordingly. His exhausts were loud enough to startle me. I knew he and his
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Jon Haddock
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
The 1200 engine weighs less than the 883 engine. More aluminum and less iron. James Franklin <jimw650@...> wrote: Triumph Bonneville..477 lbs dry Harley Davidson Sportster 883...502 lbs dry
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john gary simpson <eustisgary@...>
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
...883 sporty....
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[email protected] <larry.botheras@...>
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
I've had five Harleys. They were the most dependable motorcycles I ever owned. The post-AMF Harleys are extremely well-built. But since almost every Harley has had its fuel and exhaust systems
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john gary simpson <eustisgary@...>
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
According to all the specs I've read the W650 weighs 450 wet which means that 1200 weighs 130 lbs more...Which is the equivalent of a 9st pillion extra. That gives the 1200 a power to weight ratio of
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Jon Haddock
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
Of course it could be that the person who buys a Sportster couldn't give a toss whether you out accelerate them or not. Maybe they are happy just cruising at their own pace Dick
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Dick Tym <rocker66@...>
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
It might make 20 bhp more but it is not only hauling a fair bit more weight, but it can't rev anywhere near as high at any given speed. The W can be always be at least one gear lower. THAT is what
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Jon Haddock
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
So Pray tell us What was the worse? Dick
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Dick Tym <rocker66@...>
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Re: Bought myself a W.....
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Laura <laurauk.rider@...>
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Re: Bought myself a W.....
Thanxalot. You saved my kids from becoming fatherless! danne danorrlot@...
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danne pohl <danorrlot@...>
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Re: The new Buell - NWC
Whilst on the subject of big cats I just thought I would mention the fact that tomorrow (Tuesday) is the day I'm off to feed the tigers Dick
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Dick Tym <rocker66@...>
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Re: Thinking about getting rid of my w650
I'm afraid I am speaking from a position of knowledge... Second worst bike I ever rode... the worst was an 883
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[email protected] <larry.botheras@...>
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