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First ride, first impression of my2013 xl1200c (+ pics)

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Old 01-31-2013, 08:54 AM
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Bike looks great, enjoy it
 
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Originally Posted by CryingJoker
amazing looking bike man really flows together. and I agree to wait and let it break in some. Just like anything new it needs time to settle in

yep. My 12' 1200c really smoothed out as I put miles on it. I know that some here will doubt it, but it seems that any vibration has disappered. Mine is smoother than my buddies SG.
 
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Old 01-31-2013, 10:31 AM
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I think it's pretty smooth already. OK, the engines jumps up and down in it's rubbers but you hardly notice it. I also find it pretty powerful, I mean if you rev it in 2nd gear it really pulls away. Mmmm, I'm braking it in, easy!!!
One downer: first roundabout I left my first sparks touching the pavement. I mean this thing has NO lean angle whatsoever Just drove 22 more kilometers and now I can't resist posing another pic, I mean this bike has the looks!

And did I mention the Cobra's are loud?

 
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Nice looking Sporty there. Waiting for it to warm up here in the Wheat country of Washington state so I can get out and ride.
 
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Old 01-31-2013, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by blackknight883
Sharp Bike. I cant wait for it to warm up so I can get back to riding.
You aren't kidding. This IL weather has been ridiculous. I wanna ride so bad. Only been out a few times this year. Can't believe it was like 60 the other day and right now it's -14...
 
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Nice looking bike
 
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Wow that's a slick tank. Awesome looking bike.. ride safe!!!
 
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Old 02-01-2013, 05:59 AM
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For those who need a solution to too loud Cobra's: They sell a narrower inlay that seems to be replacing the wide inlay in their headers. My dealer has just ordered one for me.
 
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Hey blacksp, really like that paint, is that custom? I got my first back in the late fall and barely put 500 miles on it til it got too cold. Can't wait for spring!
 
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Pretty much the whole bike has been painted and powdercoated where it made sense. So it's now all black with a hint of chrome and a special tank.

So my name, blackSP finally makes sense again!
 


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