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Old 08-19-2009, 04:53 AM
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Cool XR1200 glide custom

Just wondering if you think this ( the jpg attachement) would be a realistic customization and what you think of it... I really dig the 2010 gc, but I do like the XR1200 too.
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Old 08-19-2009, 05:14 AM
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It's been done, but I don't remember one from a Road Glide. I'm pretty sure the deminsions would need to be scaled down. If it's what you want, go for it.
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Thanks for the post and link. It still is a vague idea.. But I definitely like the nose looks of that Glide!
 
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Originally Posted by HarleyScuba
It's been done, but I don't remember one from a Road Glide. I'm pretty sure the deminsions would need to be scaled down. If it's what you want, go for it.
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http://hoppeindustries.com/gallery/v...ppe_6.jpg.html


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The RoadGlide has a frame mounted fairing. The one from Hoppe has a handlebar mounted fairing.

Having used both, I *greatly* prefer the frame mounted fairing as it provides better weather protection and it has no effect on steering inputs.

Personally, I'd love to have a frame mounted fairing on my Sporty - I'm just not willing to pony up the money for it.
 
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are u serious? to each his own i guess.
 
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I like the idea of have tunes on the bike, but not into the looks of it.
 
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ew, I think it would ruin the bike.
 
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Originally Posted by Bacon_Grease

Personally, I'd love to have a frame mounted fairing on my Sporty - I'm just not willing to pony up the money for it.
Same here. I wish Harley would offer a factory Sportster size tourer . I don't need the big twin, but I would like it's comforts. To those who want to ride " bare bones " go for it, but by 50 I enjoy other aspects of the ride........WVleo
 
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Default XR1200 tourer...

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are u serious? to each his own i guess.
Well, I like the bare looks of my XR, but I'm trying to find a solution for the wind pressure when riding faster for hours and I really don't like the looks of the windshield kit HD offers. I'm not convinced of that look either.. but I like the star-wars looks of my photoshopped image. Also the XR would almost look like an 'enduro' that way, and that, I don't know what to think of (it's not the goal, definitely, ...)...
 
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Originally Posted by zzz
Just wondering if you think this ( the jpg attachement) would be a realistic customization and what you think of it... I really dig the 2010 gc, but I do like the XR1200 too.
Thanks!
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