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Harley Dudes

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A 20 year old 85 GS 1150 in stock configuration, if upsized to 2376cc would output 271 hp.

Earl

FireRescueFL said:
Speaking of power, I found these specs on the S&S website.
145cid Evolution V-twin

- Displacement 144.7 CI (2376cc)

- Max Horsepower: 186 @ 5700 rpm
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earlfor said:
A 20 year old 85 GS 1150 in stock configuration, if upsized to 2376cc would output 271 hp.

Earl

FireRescueFL said:
Speaking of power, I found these specs on the S&S website.
145cid Evolution V-twin

- Displacement 144.7 CI (2376cc)

- Max Horsepower: 186 @ 5700 rpm
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Earl that wouldnt be fair 8O 8O 8O :( :(
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My disdain for Harleys in general is directed at the riders not the bikes. I have a few (several) years of riding under the belt and have met more than a few novices whose brand new Harley came with an unattractive accessory; superior attitude. That I can't stomach.

That being said, however, it's as regular as the seasons: the plaintive cry of "why won't he wave back, we're all bikers" etc etc. I'll give anybody on 2 wheels benefit of the doubt there, but how about this: I'll wave at a biker who is attired from head to toe in protective gear (or a reasonable facsimile thereof). Anybody driving a bike, be it a HD or rice-rocket, dressed in shorts, sandals and a tank-top, just doesn't take it as seriously as they ought to, and doesn't deserve my attention.

That's my 0.02$, I'll step off the soap box now... ; )
 
fast eddie said:
My disdain for Harleys in general is directed at the riders not the bikes. I have a few (several) years of riding under the belt and have met more than a few novices whose brand new Harley came with an unattractive accessory; superior attitude. That I can't stomach.

That being said, however, it's as regular as the seasons: the plaintive cry of "why won't he wave back, we're all bikers" etc etc. I'll give anybody on 2 wheels benefit of the doubt there, but how about this: I'll wave at a biker who is attired from head to toe in protective gear (or a reasonable facsimile thereof). Anybody driving a bike, be it a HD or rice-rocket, dressed in shorts, sandals and a tank-top, just doesn't take it as seriously as they ought to, and doesn't deserve my attention.

That's my 0.02$, I'll step off the soap box now... ; )
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Move your half frozen butt :lol: to south florida and maybe you will change your mind. just maybe.
There are some of us who have had road rash many times and full gear didnt stop it.
Ok off my soap box :lol:
 
Scotty;

I'll be honest, not a lot of t-shirt and shorts-wearing bikers when November comes around up here... hehehe.

On the other hand, in this medicared country of ours, every time some chump goes down and needs multi-skin grafts, burn treatments etc, that's my tax money paying for his rehab. I guess I'm just lucky enough that the times I went down, the worst injuries were to my full-face, leather, gloves and ego.
 
I always wave because I figure folks on two wheels are having as good a time as I am
 
fast eddie said:
Scotty;

I'll be honest, not a lot of t-shirt and shorts-wearing bikers when November comes around up here... hehehe.

On the other hand, in this medicared country of ours, every time some chump goes down and needs multi-skin grafts, burn treatments etc, that's my tax money paying for his rehab. I guess I'm just lucky enough that the times I went down, the worst injuries were to my full-face, leather, gloves and ego.
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i was in Quebec once in a January. I thought i was tough. HA HA i think i am still thawing out. 8O 8O I was in my car also :lol:
 
Ha! If you've ever wondered why all the Quebeckers head to Florida in the winter...

Weather can be a little funny sometimes though; a little perseverance will take you well into the fall. I remember riding on a warm sunny Dec 23rd, +15 deg C. The next day was -10C, and that was it for the season.
 
fast eddie said:
Ha! If you've ever wondered why all the Quebeckers head to Florida in the winter...

Weather can be a little funny sometimes though; a little perseverance will take you well into the fall. I remember riding on a warm sunny Dec 23rd, +15 deg C. The next day was -10C, and that was it for the season.
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Yep, I usually get out at least once a month year round. It may not be a long trip, but it's something.
 
used to trash HD myself

used to trash HD myself

After years of riding GS's (GS650L, GS450G, GS1100Gl, GS1100GK) I decided to look for something new and different. I looked at Suzuki V-strom, motoguzzi, honda, triumph, bmw, and yes, Harley. For various reasons I discounted most bikes I looked at.. though came close to getting a new Triumph Bonnie. I read some great reviews on the new rubber mounted Sporties, and decided to take a look. Well something happened to my brain and before I knew it I had bought a 2004 XL1200 Custom Sportster. I put on 1,000 miles in one week of break in.. Then I took a 1400 mile four day trip. I love this bike. I don't care what is said about technical inferiority etc., it is just plain fun to ride. I have heard that the older Sportsers would rattle so much as to shake your teeth out.. but I find nothing wrong with this 2004 rubber mounted ride. But, I also miss the joy? of tuning, maintaining these old GS's., and will look for one again.. but will definitely be keeping the Sporty.

The key if to get out there and ride. I like the upright position where I can enjoy the view of the countryside as I tool around; some people like to scream down highways oblivous to their surroundings.. speed is their game. To each their own. I find joy in riding both the GS's and the Sportster. Anybody who rides is all right wth me, I don't care what their choice of two wheels is.. they are riding.
 
I come from the group that waves to everybody. "Doesn't matter what you ride, so long as you ride." I'll even wave to antique hot rods... I like those too.

I'm riding the perfect bike for getting waves from almost everybody. It's a sportbike so it gets all the race-repli crowd, it's old enough and pristine enough to get respect from any of the harley crowd and the rest of the riders on the UJMs are of the good natured will wave at everything types. Heck, I even get Harley riders pulling up at coffee stops and talking to me. It's great. :D

I like Harleys, but not enough to pay the big cash for one. My fav' is probably the 1200 sporty. I'd want a solo seat and bare as they come. (ie: no windshield)
 
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