[High On Octane]

I've got to get the new tires onto the Ural today.  I'll probably find time for a short ride this afternoon to scrub them in.  Tomorrow is looking good for riding too.  No plans for any destination.  Did you get your head gaskets replaced yet?


Cheers,

Dan K.

Yep!  Head gaskets replaced, 280 main jet installed (but I need to drop the needle a notch), new super bike bars installed.  I'm good to go. 

Scottie

[baird4444]

That is one of the coolest H-D's I've ever seen!  Sweet!
Any big ride plans for today Dan?   
Scottie

Hey Fellow Riders...   it's free admission this week end to celebrate
Veterans Day!!  I'm taking my visiting sister up to the
COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT
  http://www.nps.gov/colm/parknews/newspaper.htm
for the day. This could be about the last good weekend to ride in Colorado
so go out and enjoy it.
    that yard work will be there next week - Mike

[DanKearney]

Yep!  Head gaskets replaced, 280 main jet installed (but I need to drop the needle a notch), new super bike bars installed.  I'm good to go. 

Scottie

So we don't hijack the thread, look for a PM from me.


Cheers,


Dan K.

[D the D]

So we don't hijack the thread, look for a PM from me.


Cheers,


Dan K.

Hey!  Then we can't eavesdrop on you guys?

[High On Octane]

Hey!  Then we can't eavesdrop on you guys?

The Eagle flies at 1000 hours.   

Scottie

[Norm]

Back to the original topic, here are two pictures from the show.  The glossy tank is the 750 while the matt black tank is the 500.  I think there are differences in the trim color on the motor.

To me, the new HD looks too "busy" with stuff packed into the frame, unlike the RE which is easier on the eyes.  At 480# wet, it seems a bit heavy for a 500cc motorcycle.  But I hear the 500 will be used in the "Rider's Edge" training programs.  I guess that you could consider it proper product placement.   

[barenekd]

Now those shots kinda ruined it for me. Too long and low. It still looks like a Hardley. Bah, Humbug!
Bare

[DanKearney]

I saw a shot yesterday of the new 750 kitted up in the cafe racer style.  I must say it looked really nice.  The accompanying text from the HD rep noted that it was (paraphrase) "just a indication of how an owner can make the bike his/her own by modifying the base model."  Too bad HD wouldn't sell it off the floor in that guise.


Cheers,


Dan K.

[Manatoc fox]

This will fill a need for entry level costed bikes for Harley.  As a 20 something, I have said for a while, Harley will go under if they don't produce something my generation can afford off the bat.  A new Iron 883 is 9500 or so out the door (After taxes and such) compared to 7500 tops for many a Honda or even a beautiful C5 military (my current dream).  I just can't justify the cost of a Harley bike for what I plan on doing with it.  I love that these bikes are built in the USA, but they're still Harley with all the connotation, baggage and lifestyle associated with it.  I think I'll stick to bullet dreaming for now.  They sound like more fun, anyway.