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Check THIS out. I had walked into a Harley dealer 2 weeks ago and nearly fainted. Looked around to make sure this was an HD dealership. I stood back to avoid leaving saliva drool on the bike. Looked like my 1978 KZ650 in Luminous Red <a.k.a. BURNT METALLIC ORANGE> on steroids.
My 12-year old said "hey Dad, can we test drive it?" I hesitated, but HE asked the guy. They had a tester in the shed (not all do this). I was able to test drive it (sans kid). Sheesh, talk about power.....now, what would a potato-potato-potato feel like on a long trip....
When I got back, took junior around the football-field sized parking lot a few times. Major torque betwen your legs gentlemen...
Needless to say, my attitude towards HD company has been modified alot. But I still wonder, WHY is it that HD riders seemingly appear to go without helmets at a 10-1 ratio....so I still struggle with the HD cruiser crowd. BTW, if you do HD....PLEASE send a wave when the non-HD passes...we are all on the same non-cager team fighting the same 4-wheeled nemisis...
Test one today if you can. A bit pricy at $11K, but golly, what a blast on a Harley...of all things...XR1200. A modified Sportster in Cafe racer clothing....