View Poll Results: HOw do you feel about these new bikes
That's my kinda bike
74
18.14%
Not for me but i dig it
272
66.67%
Dumbest thing I've seen
29
7.11%
Destroy them all
33
8.09%
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Official New Harley Models 500 and 700 Thread
#601
11-12-2013, 11:19 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Not Really, My Engine is bone stock, I changed the cam when I changed the chain tensioner which was a MUST change or it will break the engine.
Not a single Mod I have has to do with Power of Engine really
. the SE & Doherty PACC were previous owner installed.
Most of the performance mods are suspension (which you do on any bike) and front brake improvement and of course the LED light you would do this on any bike I changed the shocks on my Jap bikes as well.
I used to race and my last bike before my Harley was a 2002 R1, when people talk about power here it feels like 'who is the tallest midget in the circus' discussion to me 
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Not a single Mod I have has to do with Power of Engine really
. the SE & Doherty PACC were previous owner installed.Most of the performance mods are suspension (which you do on any bike) and front brake improvement and of course the LED light you would do this on any bike I changed the shocks on my Jap bikes as well.
I used to race and my last bike before my Harley was a 2002 R1, when people talk about power here it feels like 'who is the tallest midget in the circus' discussion to me
:icon_banan a:You got me there. Nice bike by the way.
I would like to see Moco keep a traditional line but offer a performance line too. By that I mean keep the spirit of the tourning line but improve HP and Torque by alot from the factory without having to put thousands of $$ into them day one. The Vrod and these new ones appear to be a step in that direction.
Last edited by Walter White; 11-12-2013 at 11:24 AM.
#602
11-12-2013, 11:26 AM
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I’m in the special club of anything 2 wheels regardless of the nameplate. When I threw my first leg over that mini-trail 50, I could give two ****s what brand or style of bike it was. The smile was etched upon my face from day one. Now, 40 years later the same philosophy applies.
Weather it’s building one in my garage.
Spending quality time with my grown son.
Launching a 500lbs dirt bike in the woods.
Or, simply hanging out with the wife.
It’s all the same, smiles, smiles, smiles. I hope they expand the brand and sell a metric ton globally.
Weather it’s building one in my garage.
Spending quality time with my grown son.
Launching a 500lbs dirt bike in the woods.
Or, simply hanging out with the wife.
It’s all the same, smiles, smiles, smiles. I hope they expand the brand and sell a metric ton globally.
#603
11-12-2013, 12:17 PM
#604
11-12-2013, 12:35 PM
#606
11-12-2013, 01:24 PM
Elite HDF Member
I don't think the intent of the new street bikes is performance (although with a few mods I am sure that new engine would be wicked fast). I think they are design to attract younger cruiser riders (sportster, vulcan 900 custom, honda shadow spirit riders) and provide them with a light, agile, peppy bike that doesn't overheat in stop and go traffic. I owned a sportster 883 with a 1200 kit and was a ton of fun around town but it cooked me in stop and go traffic.
#608
11-12-2013, 05:01 PM
Stellar HDF Member
http://sofreakingcool.com/21443/harl...-urban-legend/ Anybody heard of this bike?
But seriously, I like the simplicity of my bike. I know it's not fast, but I can do pretty much everything too it and not feel uncomfortable doing so, unlike say getting into the internals of an RC51 or Daytona 675.
However, I do miss the performance and my next bike to add to the stable will be a Speed Triple.
#609
11-12-2013, 06:35 PM
Grand HDF Member
You won't **** me off, I think it's about time the MoCo is building real light weight bikes.
#610
11-12-2013, 09:06 PM
Club Member
Your a ginger you do that just walken into the room 