Picked up another v-twin!

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Oct 5, 2017 | 09:17 PM

95th 1200

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Picked up another v-twin!

God Almighty does this thing go. Never owned a sport bike before so I'm taking it easy, I don't want to accidentally lift the front wheel when I'm not expecting it. Sounds great, has a fantastic rumble and power everywhere. I still have my Softail, no worries there. Previous owner is a coworker of mine, so I know the history. 10k miles, CR swing arm and sprocket, denoided, Jardine exhaust, custom tuned ECM from HD, heated grips and new tires.

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Oct 5, 2017 | 09:25 PM

fullautomike

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What year is that? Doesn't look like a Sportster motor in there.

Oct 5, 2017 | 09:31 PM

95th 1200

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Originally Posted by fullautomike

What year is that? Doesn't look like a Sportster motor in there.

2008. The 1125R and 1125CR use 72* DOHC liquid cooled Rotax engines. 146 hp, 10,500 redline. I originally wanted an XB9 or XB12 but this happened to come along.

Oct 5, 2017 | 09:34 PM

Thingfish

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Looks like Serious fun!

Oct 6, 2017 | 12:03 AM

RK4ME

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Congrats on your Buell. You now own one of the very few "Harleys" that can run with the big dogs.

Oct 6, 2017 | 05:40 AM

Bubba Zanetti

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I always thought if I went the sport bike route that a Buell would fit my nicely.

I'm not up on the lingo so what is a "CR swing arm" and "denoided"?

Oct 6, 2017 | 06:59 AM

rauchman

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Awesome! I had test ridden a 1200 Firebolt and Lightening Long. The amount of fun I had on those bikes was ridiculous. I can only imagine the Rotax engine in that chasis. Congrats and enjoy!

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Nov 7, 2017 | 10:21 PM

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Road Master

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti

I always thought if I went the sport bike route that a Buell would fit my nicely.

I'm not up on the lingo so what is a "CR swing arm" and "denoided"?

The CR is the naked version of the 1125, and it has a different rear sprocket geared more for acceleration. In order to swap the sprocket onto the R model, the swing arm must be changed too. And as far as denoided: The EPA determined that at full whack there was too much intake noise, so there is a little solenoid that partially closes the throttle blades at a given engine speed and load (right before peak torque coincidentally) to prevent this. By removing the solenoid, you don't experience the power drop off.