May I Have Your Attention Please?

[GOTWA]

I would like to direct everyone's eyes to my description in the upper right corner...















:banana :D

Yep I'm the proud new payment maker on 2007 1200R. Traded in the '05 883.

No pics yet, pick it up tomorrow. They are swapping a bunch of my parts over from the old bike to the new one and it was getting late so I told 'em I'd come get tomorrow.

But, this is the one. Fire Red Pearl. Sorry folks, I love my black but that red is sure nice. Rob (RedRider) should like this. :D
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/medium/pnw_spxl1200r_dom_c04_stw_w1024.jpg

[Sportster Girl]

Awesome!

But come on, Erik man, we need some more details, like WHAT?!?!?!?!?


Congrats, she's a beauty!
























black is STILL fastest! :)

[debster]

Woo-hoo! Congratulations!! :clap
(Except now we won't get to hear your conversion stories.)

That is an EXCELLENT shade of red.

[jbrews]

Congrats on the new ride!

[hoosier xlc]

Nice Erik. Congrats man, did they ever find the root of the problem on your starter making noise?

[btkicker]

Nice! .

[stevo]

My attention???



sorry, I'm busy I'll get back to you later....

[stevo]

Nice Erik. Congrats man, did they ever find the root of the problem on your starter making noise?



Ask yourself why did he buy the 1200 ??? ;) :shhhh

[DOCDAVE]

Nice new bike. Want to adopt mid. age fat boy?

[Sportster Girl]

Ask yourself why did he buy the 1200 ??? ;) :shhhh


Zackly. There's a story here and I would like some juicy details. :D

[GOTWA]

Awesome!

But come on, Erik man, we need some more details, like WHAT?!?!?!?!?


Congrats, she's a beauty!
























black is STILL fastest! :)

She's got a black engine. :D

Made a fair deal. Not great but I never expect that anyway. But I'm keeping my Progressives, SEII's, seat, sissy bar, etc. THen I'm going to get another Hurricane Flow from NRHS.

I just couldn't keep dealing with the problems on the '05. Especially when on this last go-round the MoCo themselves told me they wouldn't authorize any more work until I had a total failure. And I wouldn't have been able to do the conversion if I wanted to keep the protection for the problem. They would cover any related issues for the life of the bike, but not if I did the conversion. That was the last straw.

I got a whole lot more bike for not a lot more money. Yes, I lost on the '05 but I still did alright. And I get the blacked out engine I love, dual fronts, 1200cc's with XB heads, EFI, tach, new-design tranny, etc. Would have taken a lot of cash and time to get the '05 where I wanted her and it still wouldn't be all the bike this one is.

It wasn't an easy decision but it is one I think is the best for me. :)

[Terp84Alum]

That's a beauty. Congrats!

[GOTWA]

Nice Erik. Congrats man, did they ever find the root of the problem on your starter making noise?

Stevo is right Scott. They not only didn't find a definate answer but the MoCo refused to authorize any more money to investigate it. The dealer was already into it for 14hrs of uncovered labor and I can't ask for more than that from them.

[stevo]

It wasn't an easy decision but it is one I think is the best for me. :)


there are very few bad bikes on the market...



but no shortage of bad decisions....




what's BEST for you is a GOOD decision....













'sides now I don't have ta listen to ya tryin to do the conversion ... :shhhh :shhhh :laugh :laugh :laugh

[Moparth]

Great color, just like mine except for the FI and a year newer, enjoy !!!

[Clarinetcat]

...this is the one. Fire Red Pearl. Sorry folks, I love my black but that red is sure nice.

ACK!!! Blasphemy!!! :frownthre



Gratz on the new scoot, Erik!!! :clap

[GOTWA]

'sides now I don't have ta listen to ya tryin to do the conversion ... :shhhh :shhhh :laugh :laugh :laugh

Ya know, I actually had a very similar thought driving home today. I thought, well there's a ton of pm's Stevo won't have to wade through.:laugh :laugh :laugh

[Matt]

VERY NICE SCOOT! Matt sorry for caps...

[SamIam]

Red is a very nice color. Congrats!

[Sportster Girl]

Ya, yer the cats ass for a year or so until I get my XR1200!!!! :laugh

[Casper]

Congrats on the new ride, Erik! Now, if ya really wanna be a true Red, when you do get some pics of the bike, post 'em in the O-Fish-All Red thread! When you do, we'll all re-post pics of our bikes after, to bury you in the middle. Make all them "black or nothin" people wade through some hot rod reds to find ya!! :D

http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=36225&highlight=Red
(just in case ya forgot where it was, being an ex-black and all) ;)

[Fourcats]

Congrats...:D

[The guy with the 883C]

Cool beans, man!

[hoosier xlc]

Stevo is right Scott. They not only didn't find a definate answer but the MoCo refused to authorize any more money to investigate it. The dealer was already into it for 14hrs of uncovered labor and I can't ask for more than that from them.
Sounds to me like YOU fixed the problem all by yourself! Have fun on the new ride Erik.

[GOTWA]

Ya, yer the cats ass for a year or so until I get my XR1200!!!! :laugh

Aw Mel you're the cat's ass all the time. ;):D

BTW, my dealer is excited about the XR but they have no info on when they'll be getting their hands on them. Although everyone, all the way to the GM is sure they will be in US dealerships. And no one thought they would replace the Roadsters. All just their opinions.

[ed_in_az]

No conversion. What cop out.:doh

Congratulations on the new bike anyway.:D

We will be expecting riding impressions and pictures, of course.:tour

[calsport05]

Beautiful!! Love the color! Congrats Erik.

[smokinron]

Congrats on the new RED one, super nice color BUT, black is still faster!
Enjoy the ride.

[RedRider]

Erik, twist the wick on that new Red scoot of yours and try to tell me it's not faster than your old black one..... ;) I guess it only took about two year's worth of me argueing with you to convince ya!

:sofa


Seriously man, mucho congratulations on the new iron! It has everything on it already that you've been talking about upgrading your old scoot with, and I'll know that you are the type of rider who will appreciate it. I love to see the right bike matched up with the right rider, and it will be a great fit for you. Enjoy that new machine, my friend.

[1stGenRex]

looks slow...


(lol, sory, i got this from another forum....anytime someone posts a pic, someone just has to say that)

[4banger]

Way to go! Looks great, no turning back now.

[SteveK]

Nice looking ride. I do like the red with the blacked out engine.

[rider1951]

Erik
I think you made the right decision on the new bike. You'll love the extra power.

[xena]

Hey now that's what I'm talkin about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mucho Congrats. :banadanc:tour:clap
I'll bet you got a mungo giant grin
across your face now. :D

[TOMGRUNT]

Nice Move !:clap

Congrats on the Trade Up!:banana

S/F
T.G.:tour

[crackers]

sounds like a wise decision
congrats on the ride

cheers
crackers

[05low]

Congrats on the new ride. Can't wait to see some pics.

[rlstone]

Congratulations on the new bike, dude! I love that color.

This ain't going to come out right, and please don't take it the wrong way. The MoCo told you they couldn't fix your bike until it totally failed? So, you trade yours in on another one? I don't quite understand why you'd buy another Sporty if you weren't happy with the first one. I don't think I'd give Harley any more of my money until they made it right.

Anyway, I hope the new bike is everything you expect it to be and a whole bunch more!!

Again, congrats!!!!

[Clarinetcat]

OMG... I just thought of something...

What does Cleatus think of the whole deal?!?

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e56/angelkizzes689/bd023c5a.jpg

[Joe Dirt]

Congrats on the new bike! :clap

[Prebs]

Congrats on the new bike.. I like the color :D

[blueglide88]

As a former owner of a red/silver 1200C, and now a owner of a Fire Red Pearl 2006 FXDI..........I think you made a wise choice on the color.;)

[Roadster_Rider]

Nice bike, but what happened to the black paint? That reddish color just seems sooooo slooooooooooooooooooooooooooow... :p

[phantom]

Congrats on the new bike,looks really sharp.You will love that 1200.Hang on!

[jamman]

nice ride. red is pretty good. The new "cleatus" mobile

[GOTWA]

Congratulations on the new bike, dude! I love that color.

This ain't going to come out right, and please don't take it the wrong way. The MoCo told you they couldn't fix your bike until it totally failed? So, you trade yours in on another one? I don't quite understand why you'd buy another Sporty if you weren't happy with the first one. I don't think I'd give Harley any more of my money until they made it right.

Anyway, I hope the new bike is everything you expect it to be and a whole bunch more!!

Again, congrats!!!!

No it came out right and I don't take it the wrong way. In fact, that's almost exactly what my old biker brother in law said. :D

The most recent trouble with the '05 was just the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. The '05 took me a lot of places and made some great memories for me and got my "street legs" after years of off road. But the truth is, had I known then, what I know now, I would have bought a 1200R. It just suits my riding style much better. I was committed to the '05 and working toward making it what I needed and wanted until this last bout. I swear the parts on that bike were made and assemebled on Mondays and Fridays! :D

As for not giving HD any more money, man that was a huge consideration for me. It really was. HD is my brand and I won't change that for all the reasons it is my brand. It's strange, a love/hate kind of thing. I could have gone ahead with my conversion and said screw the MoCo and, like a very trusted friend and knowledgable man suggested, not worried about the starting issues. But always in the back of my mind it would have been there. I didn't like that. If there were an answer for it, a reason, that I could take, but the whole mystery of it would have bugged me. And I'd still never make into the bike that this one is.

So there was more than just the mechanical issues with the '05. It was about finding the bike that suits my style and desires.

In the end I just felt this was right for me. Hopefully, this bike won't give me near as many occassions to talk with the service department. ;)

[GOTWA]

nice ride. red is pretty good. The new "cleatus" mobile

Yep.

Gonna have to fab up a new bar for Cleatus this winter though. Wanted to do a nicer one on the '05, same style but with more refined side plates and such. Reckon now I have a real good excuse to make him a new riding place. ;)

[sportysrock]

She's got a black engine. :D

Made a fair deal. Not great but I never expect that anyway. But I'm keeping my Progressives, SEII's, seat, sissy bar, etc. THen I'm going to get another Hurricane Flow from NRHS.

I just couldn't keep dealing with the problems on the '05. Especially when on this last go-round the MoCo themselves told me they wouldn't authorize any more work until I had a total failure. And I wouldn't have been able to do the conversion if I wanted to keep the protection for the problem. They would cover any related issues for the life of the bike, but not if I did the conversion. That was the last straw.

I got a whole lot more bike for not a lot more money. Yes, I lost on the '05 but I still did alright. And I get the blacked out engine I love, dual fronts, 1200cc's with XB heads, EFI, tach, new-design tranny, etc. Would have taken a lot of cash and time to get the '05 where I wanted her and it still wouldn't be all the bike this one is.

It wasn't an easy decision but it is one I think is the best for me. :)

Congratulations!!! It sounds like a slam-dunk when you put it that way!
Now wipe that shit-eating-grin off your face! HA! Just Goofing Ya, If it was me I would be grinning like a friggin' idiot. Actually, I kinda am one. :rolleyes:

[rlstone]

Gotwa, thanks for not taking my post the wrong way; I appreciate it. I wasn't aware you were having problems with your "old" Sporty. And there is a lot to be said for getting exactly what you want :banana :banana .

The main thing is, you're STILL a Sporty guy, right? And that's all that matters.

I'll bet you'll LOVE this new bike. I am happy for you, dude!! If I could change anything about my Sporty, it would be that I wish it was fuel injected.

ENJOY!!

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

I'm keeping my Progressives, SEII's, seat, sissy bar, etc. THen I'm going to get another Hurricane Flow from NRHS.


Tell me more.

I'm surprised the seat and sissy bar from the 05 fits the 07.

I thought the seat was different for sure.

Anything else fit?

How about the sideplates for the bar?

You didn't have crash bars did you?

Kev

[GOTWA]

Tell me more.

I'm surprised the seat and sissy bar from the 05 fits the 07.

I thought the seat was different for sure.

Anything else fit?

How about the sideplates for the bar?

You didn't have crash bars did you?

Kev

Actually I'm not sure the seat and/or sissy bar will fit yet. Just know that I am keeping them. Most likely they would've pulled the sissy bar off anyway. Remember I made it and painted it red and that doesn't exactly appeal to the masses. ;) So I'm taking it. Will be making a new one And if nothing else this one will be good for referencing. Then I'll see if my buddy Scotty wants it so he can chrome it and put it on his '06XLC.

The seat, even if it doesn't fit, I wanted back. I was going to lose on the '05 I just wanted to minimize as much of that loss as possible. So if the seat doesn't fit I can sell it to help fund a new one.

I know I have seen blips about slight redesign of the frame and fender for the '07's but I don't know any more than that(?).

And as you'll recall my highway bar is homemade and red as well so I'm getting that back too. :D

[raysheen]

Hey congrats on the new bike Erik!!! :)
Be sure to give us a ride report!!

[DarkStar883]

Nice Erik. Congrats man, did they ever find the root of the problem on your starter making noise?

Gotwa, perhaps this is how HD planned on resolving the starter issues in the first place, fool around until you finally trade it and the problems off and they can go back to marketing beef jerky... :p

I guess you and I had the same attitude about our late Friday afternoon assembled bikes and the mechanical issues they suffered and we traded our problem children away, but you're a bit more forgiving toward the MoCo than I, I traded for a Yamaha... :D

Keep us posted, I'm really hoping the EFI works as well as advertised...

[jwb47]

very cool I love the blacked out motor I wish the 04,s had them. your gonna love that bike and when you get stage one done you will really get a thrill , good luck and enjoy.

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

Most likely they would've pulled the sissy bar off anyway. Remember I made it and painted it red and that doesn't exactly appeal to the masses. ;) So I'm taking it. Will be making a new one And if nothing else this one will be good for referencing.

And as you'll recall my highway bar is homemade and red as well so I'm getting that back too. :D


:doh I do (recall and remember) now :o :laugh

[GOTWA]

:doh I do (recall and remember) now :o :laugh

I'll have definite answers today after I pick her up.

Kev, do you know what changes were made to the frame and/or fender for '07? I remember seeing mention of "slight redsigns" but I can't find any hard info on it.

[GOTWA]

Gotwa, perhaps this is how HD planned on resolving the starter issues in the first place, fool around until you finally trade it and the problems off and they can go back to marketing beef jerky... :p

I guess you and I had the same attitude about our late Friday afternoon assembled bikes and the mechanical issues they suffered and we traded our problem children away, but you're a bit more forgiving toward the MoCo than I, I traded for a Yamaha... :D

Keep us posted, I'm really hoping the EFI works as well as advertised...

Yeah, I stuck with HD and the Sportster. It's what I love. Sort of like women, they always give you some grief but that doesn't mean you switch teams.:D:D:D Just funnin' ya Darkstar. I'm one of them ride what makes ya happy guys and I think your VMax is a cool looking bike.

As for the EFI, I'm hopeful. I don't pretend to know all the technical stuff but I can say this, the service manager at my dealer doesn't even own an HD. He's a motorcyclist first and his prefered style is dual sport. He's an old MX racer I believe. So his primary ride is a DR. He wants a Uly bad but at around 5'7" that ain't happening. But he and I were talking about the EFI, long before he knew I was interested in a new bike and he said HD's closed loop system is hands down the best out there. Take it FWIW. :)

[CBAS5]

THen I'm going to get another Hurricane Flow from NRHS.

Congrats on the new bike. However, the hurricane flow would be the first thing I would take off the bike and keep. As far as I know it fits the new 07's and that's one expensive a/c.

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

I'll have definite answers today after I pick her up.

Kev, do you know what changes were made to the frame and/or fender for '07? I remember seeing mention of "slight redsigns" but I can't find any hard info on it.


I'm under the impression that some stuff changed toward the rear, underseat and fender strut areas, in order to accomodate the ECU and some other electronics.

The parts catalog suggests that things like the luggage racks, sideplates, sissybars and seats will all be unique to the 07+ models.

Don't know about front down-tubes, like say if crash bars or forwards would be the same.

Honestly, IF it wasn't for all those differences, Jenn and I would probably have considered upgrading from the 883L to a 1200R or 1200L, but it wouldn't be worth ditching all the stuff we currently have. And we don't NEED the power of the 1200.

Kev

[DarkStar883]

he said HD's closed loop system is hands down the best out there. Take it FWIW. :)


Good to hear! I've been researching the HD EFI setup and it does look very promising. I'm planning on watching how experiences go and adding an EFI Sporty this spring... If I can't get my hands on an XR, that is! :D

[btkicker]

I'm under the impression that some stuff changed toward the rear, underseat and fender strut areas, in order to accomodate the ECU and some other electronics.

The parts catalog suggests that things like the luggage racks, sideplates, sissybars and seats will all be unique to the 07+ models.

Don't know about front down-tubes, like say if crash bars or forwards would be the same.

Honestly, IF it wasn't for all those differences, Jenn and I would probably have considered upgrading from the 883L to a 1200R or 1200L, but it wouldn't be worth ditching all the stuff we currently have. And we don't NEED the power of the 1200.

Kev

I think you're wrong about luggage racks, sideplates, sissybars all being different...The seat, and fender, yeah sure. When I use the online shows catalog luggage racks, sideplates, sissybars, they are for other years as well.

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

I think you're wrong about luggage racks, sideplates, sissybars all being different...The seat, and fender, yeah sure. When I use the online shows catalog luggage racks, sideplates, sissybars, they are for other years as well.

Well, I did say I was "under the impression" maybe they've revised what they first printed.

I would like to know for sure though.

[blastoff99]

Nice bike! I have to wait until January... sigh.

I truly hope the sideplates/rack/sissy bar will fit on the 07, since I kept mine from the 04. The dealer *said* they'd fit, definitely, and it sure looks like they'll fit. Obviously I'll have to buy the little posts for the new bike, but that should be it. If it *doesn't* fit, I'll have a nice setup for sale for somebody with an 04-06.

Hey, I'm in WA, too... if you want to ride up I-5 we could see if the 04-06 stuff would fit. And I could sit on your bike to make sure it's not too tall for me. :D I ordered this thing without sitting on one with a stock seat, so who knows?

[Moved On / My Own Choice]

A quick-check of the HD site was encouraging. Yes the detachable solo luggage rack is still labelled as 04+ which would mean the fender and fender struts would have to be basically the same (and that would mean sideplates and sissybars would fit).

Hey ERIC, that means your custom sissybar would probably still fit!!!!

Same seems to be true for Crash Bars.

Heck, I wonder if everything we have but the seats would fit on an 07???

(edit - I just checked and the tach wouldn't, but that's not a big deal)

(I'd better not wonder that out-loud too much, cause I want an XR if/when it comes and if we upgraded Jenn's Sporty that would be one more step further away from an XR :shhhh ).

Thanks for pointing that out BT :clap , I THINK :doh

[GOTWA]

Nice bike! I have to wait until January... sigh.

I truly hope the sideplates/rack/sissy bar will fit on the 07, since I kept mine from the 04. The dealer *said* they'd fit, definitely, and it sure looks like they'll fit. Obviously I'll have to buy the little posts for the new bike, but that should be it. If it *doesn't* fit, I'll have a nice setup for sale for somebody with an 04-06.

Hey, I'm in WA, too... if you want to ride up I-5 we could see if the 04-06 stuff would fit. And I could sit on your bike to make sure it's not too tall for me. :D I ordered this thing without sitting on one with a stock seat, so who knows?

Well, I'm way over on the east side but there's lots of west siders here if that is where you're at. Check the Washington discussion area. :)

[pquirk]

Hey Dude what are you still doing home? I figured you'd be standing at the dealer's front door by now waiting for them to unlock....:laugh. How's the weather gonna treat you today?

[GOTWA]

Hey Dude what are you still doing home? I figured you'd be standing at the dealer's front door by now waiting for them to unlock....:laugh. How's the weather gonna treat you today?

Another hour and a half until they open. And it is currently bright and sunny. Beautiful out. Well, except it is only 19 degrees with an expected high of 39 today. :D

[Y2K]

Holy smokes! congrats bro,can't wait to see it in person.:banana

[skratch]

I guess you and I had the same attitude about our late Friday afternoon assembled bikes and the mechanical issues they suffered and we traded our problem children away, but you're a bit more forgiving toward the MoCo than I, I traded for a Yamaha...


Good to hear! I've been researching the HD EFI setup and it does look very promising. I'm planning on watching how experiences go and adding an EFI Sporty this spring... If I can't get my hands on an XR, that is! :D

ah, the force is very powerful. they always seem to come back. like the song says 'you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave' :banadanc

[pquirk]

Another hour and a half until they open. And it is currently bright and sunny. Beautiful out. Well, except it is only 19 degrees with an expected high of 39 today. :D

Well I guess the next pic we see will be a GOTWAcicle on a new motorcicle...:tour

[kiltbill]

Congratulations Erik...

:clap :clap :clap :clap

Looking forward to Hearing you're first impressions!

[bud095]

pics,pics,pics.please btw congrats!

[thescreenman]

You will be so happy riding it out of that dealership that your not going to feel the cold.Good luck 07 going to be leaving alot of 06 on the showroom floor.

[SportsterBart]

That's awesome Erik! :banana

Congrats on your new scoot :tour


Bart

[nativebroncofan]

Pics pics pics got to see............................................... ........
wtg, a new ride now thats gonna feel nice going down the road.

[dakota_dj]

That is a nice bike Erik.

[Takingabreak]

Good chioce in colors there Erik.

I have a good friend here that has the 1200R 2007, he says that the FI has made the Sportster the perfect bike, no carb farts, and it runs great cold or hot.
He owns like a dozen bikes, some Harleys, others of varring brands, i do trust his opinoin.

[Kath]

I would like to direct everyone's eyes to my description in the upper right corner...
:banana :D


Holy Shyt! Congratulations! I'm so jealous! I want a new 1200 Custom or Low so much, but not in the cards right now money wise due to the new baby.... *sigh* This little bub is definitely going to cramp my style for awhile ;) lol

[dooley]

Wise choice, gotta love a RED 1200R !! Congrat`s:banadanc

[oakies]

Eric.. Congrats on the new ride...You'll love it

[GOTWA]

Thank you very much everyone.

:tour

[55Bear]

Nice Bike, GOTWA. We'll be watching for the upcoming (frigid) ride reports. Still in the 50s and 60s down here in the Sunny South.

Now if my (Vivid Black) '07 1200R would get here, I would be a happy camper! It is due later this month, but I'm having a hard time waiting.....

Have fun with the new bike!

55Bear

P.S. Red is a GREAT color too!!

[CosmicHD]

I reads this whole damn thread and no damn pictures at the end?

Get your camera out you lazy bastard and post some pics of that beauty!!!!

And BTW -- Congrats!

[xena]

I reads this whole damn thread and no damn pictures at the end?

Get your camera out you lazy bastard and post some pics of that beauty!!!!

And BTW -- Congrats!

Click GOTWA's gallery link. Pics are there.

[cgp-1200R]

congrats man, i have a fire pearl 1200R and it is a great colour in both bright sunlight and not. ENJOY.

how do you like like it ? can you describe the differences ?

[GOTWA]

I reads this whole damn thread and no damn pictures at the end?

Get your camera out you lazy bastard and post some pics of that beauty!!!!

And BTW -- Congrats!

Sorry, posted pics in another thread. But I don't need much arm twisting to show her off so here ya go...And as Xena said, there's more in my gallery. :tour

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/medium/11_02_2006.jpg

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/medium/11_02_2006_2.jpg

[GOTWA]

This thread may help answer some of the questions:

2007 1200R - First Impressions (http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=41005)