If The MOCO Hired You To Design A New Bike...
#11
10-03-2013 | 03:45 PM
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From: Lansing mi
As for looks only thing I don't like is the motor is kind of hard to see within the frame. I would like to see the top of the motor better and a much smaller stock air cleaner.
The rest?
#stronger balanced cranks.
#right side drive, like the Sproster has.
#gear driven cams
#better bearings in the motor and on the bike.
I think the above would go a long way to stop primary problems like compensator's.
The rest?
#stronger balanced cranks.
#right side drive, like the Sproster has.
#gear driven cams
#better bearings in the motor and on the bike.
I think the above would go a long way to stop primary problems like compensator's.
#13
10-03-2013 | 03:56 PM
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From: USA
I would like to use an FXR based frame and install a V Rod motor. Use something like the Ness designed fairing kit from the 90s, I forget the name. Modern yet Retro. I still think the FXR was one of the best bikes Harley ever made.
#14
10-03-2013 | 03:58 PM
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From: Wichita, Kansas
Interesting topic... 
I really liked the XR1200. Maybe it would have done better with a Revolution engine. I would like to see this engine throughout the Sporty line, though it wouldn't really fit in with the Forty-Eight and Seventy-Two.
I really liked the XR1200. Maybe it would have done better with a Revolution engine. I would like to see this engine throughout the Sporty line, though it wouldn't really fit in with the Forty-Eight and Seventy-Two.
#17
10-03-2013 | 05:16 PM
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From: Oklahoma
A Street Glide *standard*, no sound system, gps, abs, etc. - available in vivid black only. Only option would be laced wheels.
A Softail *standard*, same as above.
An Electa Glide *standard*, same as above and no tour pak.
A Springer.
EDIT - on second thought, maybe the only options for for the Softail would be lace wheels and a springer front end.
And a Road Glide *standard* - you know the drill.
A Softail *standard*, same as above.
An Electa Glide *standard*, same as above and no tour pak.
A Springer.
EDIT - on second thought, maybe the only options for for the Softail would be lace wheels and a springer front end.
And a Road Glide *standard* - you know the drill.
Last edited by mmcbeat; 10-03-2013 at 05:27 PM.
#19
10-03-2013 | 05:23 PM
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From: SW FL-Jersey Shore Emigre
Sportster XR1200CF Cafe Racer.
*1200CC engine
*Steeper rake angle and a shorter wheelbase than the current 883 models for precise turn-in and sharp handling.
*Comes standard with Oberon adjustable levers
*13" shocks in the rear w 5 way preload adjuster, inverted front fork with preload and damping adjustment. Front fork is 2" over to make clip ons attach easy.
*Comes with clubman bars or the dealer will install clipons for you at purchase time.
*Hydraulic clutch
*Stainless brake lines
*Front brake is a dual disc, four piston caliper setup
*Rear brake is a single disc, dual piston setup.
*Front and rear wheels are forged alloy, allowing for proper 180 size sport rubber.
*Belt tensioner borrowed from the Buell bikes.
*Front fork steering damper is standard.
*Gauges are retro dual analog style
*Front headlight is a single 7" bucket
*Exhaust comes standard as a racing style 2-1, but HD will offer a Scrambler option with the classic high scrambler style and shields.
*New 3.5 gallon tank is longer but more narrow.
*1200CC engine
*Steeper rake angle and a shorter wheelbase than the current 883 models for precise turn-in and sharp handling.
*Comes standard with Oberon adjustable levers
*13" shocks in the rear w 5 way preload adjuster, inverted front fork with preload and damping adjustment. Front fork is 2" over to make clip ons attach easy.
*Comes with clubman bars or the dealer will install clipons for you at purchase time.
*Hydraulic clutch
*Stainless brake lines
*Front brake is a dual disc, four piston caliper setup
*Rear brake is a single disc, dual piston setup.
*Front and rear wheels are forged alloy, allowing for proper 180 size sport rubber.
*Belt tensioner borrowed from the Buell bikes.
*Front fork steering damper is standard.
*Gauges are retro dual analog style
*Front headlight is a single 7" bucket
*Exhaust comes standard as a racing style 2-1, but HD will offer a Scrambler option with the classic high scrambler style and shields.
*New 3.5 gallon tank is longer but more narrow.
