drhooligan
22nd October 2006, 00:52
We(wife and I) have had a few Sporters over the years and love them. My Wife is currently on an 05 883L converted to 1200 with AC, .497s, SE ignition and SEIIs. This bike flies with a 125lb rider on it. I traded my 04 1200 Custom on a V-Rod a while back. Love the V-Rod but honestly I enjoyed the 1200 Sporty much more. It was the best all around motorcycle that I have ever owned and I've had a bunch. Crotch Rockets, Cruisers, Standards and still liked the 04 1200 Custom the best.
I'm keepin the V-Rod but I gotta have another Sportster. Currently looking at leftover 2006 1200's. I talked to Dan at NRHS late last week about Stage 2 on the heads, 10.5 to Hurricanes, 536ers, Twin Tech and likely a 2 into 1. Not sure about the 1250 kit, might just have Dan do the .015 over and fit the Hurricanes. The Rinehart 2 into 1's are badass looking but i don't know how they perform compared to the Thunderheader or Supertrapp.
There is a dealer about an hour away who has 2 1200Rs, one red, the other orange. He will sell either for $8,100, not including tax and title. That sounds great to me. What do you guys think about that price for a new 06, 1200R.
I was originally looking at the 1200 Customs. The R models have a higher seat height(I'm 6'2") and are supposed to handle better and have the dual front rotors. Just wanted to share my story and hear some opinions. Thanks.
I'm keepin the V-Rod but I gotta have another Sportster. Currently looking at leftover 2006 1200's. I talked to Dan at NRHS late last week about Stage 2 on the heads, 10.5 to Hurricanes, 536ers, Twin Tech and likely a 2 into 1. Not sure about the 1250 kit, might just have Dan do the .015 over and fit the Hurricanes. The Rinehart 2 into 1's are badass looking but i don't know how they perform compared to the Thunderheader or Supertrapp.
There is a dealer about an hour away who has 2 1200Rs, one red, the other orange. He will sell either for $8,100, not including tax and title. That sounds great to me. What do you guys think about that price for a new 06, 1200R.
I was originally looking at the 1200 Customs. The R models have a higher seat height(I'm 6'2") and are supposed to handle better and have the dual front rotors. Just wanted to share my story and hear some opinions. Thanks.