If The MOCO Hired You To Design A New Bike...
#71
10-07-2013 | 04:01 PM
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I'd make a Switchback. Some minor mods in the production model...
Dual disks.
Even better suspension.
Improved windscreen design.
Different front fender.
Wires in the bars.
Carbon fiber wheel option.
Light swingarm (aluminum, chrome moly, etc..)
LED headlight
Something to fix that excess weight hanging off the left side with the alternator, drive and clutch.
Dual disks.
Even better suspension.
Improved windscreen design.
Different front fender.
Wires in the bars.
Carbon fiber wheel option.
Light swingarm (aluminum, chrome moly, etc..)
LED headlight
Something to fix that excess weight hanging off the left side with the alternator, drive and clutch.
#72
10-07-2013 | 04:17 PM
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Based on feedback,They need a new basic FLH. Something like the RK except stripped down no bags. Like Dickey said earlier,one that looks like a Super Glide Custom on a tour frame.FL front,Springer Front,Wide Glide front, can't decide they would all look good.
#73
10-07-2013 | 04:33 PM
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People that liked retro styling has kept Harley alive for the last 100 years. My first memories of Harley are of my Gran-dad on a 42 WL/WLA. I don't mind them moving forward with progress but leave some old style for old coots like me. Only time will tell if it pays off for them hitching their wagons to the new generation that will leave them for the next fad to come along. Yesterday they were on a busa,today a Harley, tomorrow a victory. A 100 years worth of retro got HD where they are today.It's a shame to see it flushed away. Just this old guys opinion...
Check out the Motus MST-R for an example of what I'm thinking.
#75
10-08-2013 | 10:55 AM
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Vrod bagger with cruise control, detachable hard bags and fairing, intergrated garmin zumo 660 GPS (that can be removed), 6 speed tranny, laid back seating position, bigger gas tank, 1400 cc engine, and MP3 player/iPod cable hook up. Get her done!
#76
10-08-2013 | 11:21 AM
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Since Harley has plenty of BT frames (Touring, Dyna and Softtail) , I think having another frame for the Sportster mill would be a big seller. I wouldn't change much, just stretch out the frame about 3". I'd still keep the basic Sporty looks...Sporster tank, maybe a little wider and maybe a "K" model style rear fender (little longer), maybe a little fuller front fender.
This wouldn't be to compete with the Super Glide, it would be to fill the nitch of folks who just love the Sportster but they're over 5' 10" and 175 lbs and feel too big on the standard Sporty.
This wouldn't be to compete with the Super Glide, it would be to fill the nitch of folks who just love the Sportster but they're over 5' 10" and 175 lbs and feel too big on the standard Sporty.
#77
10-08-2013 | 12:28 PM
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Something like this would go over very well and speaking of scrambler pipes how about an 883/1200 scrambler "Dual Sport" as they would be called now. I have thought about converting one of my Sportsters like that after seeing a few recent scrambler projects in some mags. A factory version would be cool,with decent adjustable suspension for on or off road, good bars,scrambler pipes,& a decent seat.
Something like this only more traditional scrambler pipes with heat shields.
Something like this only more traditional scrambler pipes with heat shields.
That does look nice but a modern one is already being made by Triumph. I might look into 1 as a 2nd bike.
http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/...-ar160303.html
Last edited by Walter White; 10-08-2013 at 12:31 PM.
#78
10-08-2013 | 12:43 PM
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How about one of these with a 1250 cc vrod engine, transmission and brakes. Also use the Vrod Muscles's LED tail light and side mirror back turn signal & running lights.
http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com...afe-racer.html
http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com...afe-racer.html
Last edited by Walter White; 10-08-2013 at 12:47 PM.
#79
10-08-2013 | 01:28 PM
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That does look nice but a modern one is already being made by Triumph. I might look into 1 as a 2nd bike.
http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/...-ar160303.html
http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/...-ar160303.html
I think HD could be competitive in that market.
Last edited by popawcritter; 10-08-2013 at 01:30 PM.
