Artmageddon Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Opinion: I forget which years for which models that the new anti-vibration engine mounting design got going, but that's what you want. Nothing less. It's so much better that I got the impression that people were selling off the old style and quickly buying the new style. Otherwise you're trading one problem for another. Massive numbing road vibration. There's a reason that Harleys don't cruise far or fast. Vibration.The Honda has rigid mounting, but I don't find vibration to be that much of problem. I can typically ride for a few hours without noticing it, and very rarely do I get numb. Any Harley after 2004 has a rubber mounted engine, I've looked into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 harley davidson are a f-n joke..roll with the shadow..im sorry but i think a sportster is for a lady or wanna be harley rider but couldnt afford a "real one" .period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 The 1200 Sportster ain't bad. It's a lot more power for a claimed increase of only 5 pounds in weight. Weird. I'd be looking at larger displacement Honda cruisers like the VTX1300, or an older VT1100 Shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I do like the VTX's. I just need to win to win the lottery and just buy every bike that I even thought about riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 First... you're a douche. Second... I think the OP should keep the bike he has' date=' address the highway riding with some proper gearing and save/keep his money. You'll be surprised at what a few teeth on a sprocket will do for you, up or down. I'd give this recession a bit of time before dropping any serious coin on a newer ride. But, that's just me and I'm not you.[/quote']harleys suck ass. period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 First... you're a douche. I agree. I've heard all the Harley crap before, that's not why I posted the question. I just wanted to bounce some ideas on the forum and help me confirm that I wanted to keep the Shadow. If you would have read the whole thread, you would have seen that, Dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 lol..i just about pissed myself...come out of the closet- you secretly love em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoticRebel Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I just wanted to bounce some ideas on the forum and help me confirm that I wanted to keep the Shadow. Keep the Shadow. Does that help confirm your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I agree. I've heard all the Harley crap before, that's not why I posted the question. I just wanted to bounce some ideas on the forum and help me confirm that I wanted to keep the Shadow. If you would have read the whole thread, you would have seen that, Dude.im just saying most would agree with what i said, a sportster is for a lady.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 im just saying most would agree with what i said, a sportster is for a lady..Thanks for turning an intelligent thread into a joke. I had a serious question, and wanted some real opinions(which I got, thanks!). Repeating garbage that has been talked to death does not make you cool, it makes you an out-of date asshole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Ok' date=' but I find it hard to take motorcycle brand opinions from somebody that rides a GSX-R. [/quote']Fuck you, you fucking fuck:fruit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Calm down Sam... we all know the 'busa doesn't get lumped in with the "regular" GSXRs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Calm down Sam... we all know the 'busa doesn't get lumped in with the "regular" GSXRsI know, just wanted a reason to go off on him:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 By all means... PROCEED "fucking fucking the fuck" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 By all means... PROCEED "fucking fucking the fuck" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Another opinion: hold out for a possible new Honda Magna offering soon. That would be really cool. The return of a Honda V4 cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Sportsters Suck Ass.... There is no way I would give up the Honda for a Sportster they are way too top heavy, ride like shit, handle like shit, oh and have that horrible HD engineering. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of the Hardley shit. You would be much happier with doing some upgrades to your Honda or looking for a bigger one. I know several people with newer Harldeys that are regretting the purchase and some others that traded their Hardley in for a "Jap" cruiser and are much happier. If you really truly do want a Hardley do yourself a favor and buy something other than a Sportster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 sportsters suck ass.... There is no way i would give up the honda for a sportster they are way too top heavy, ride like shit, handle like shit, oh and have that horrible hd engineering. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of the hardley shit. You would be much happier with doing some upgrades to your honda or looking for a bigger one. I know several people with newer harldeys that are regretting the purchase and some others that traded their hardley in for a "jap" cruiser and are much happier. If you really truly do want a hardley do yourself a favor and buy something other than a sportster.+100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 The other guys financing fell through this morning so the 1200 was mine if I wanted it. I turned it down. I'm sticking with the Shadow for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 good choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 i think you made a good choice i have ridden a hd1200 and they are fun but again personal preference i could never justify footing the cost of a hd. now as to recent HD quality i have met a man who rode his hd everyday and ended up putting so many miles on it HD bought it back from him to display in the HD museum. it was some insane miles he was retired and rode it coast to coast on a weekly basis the only work ever done to the bike was a rebuild at 250000 mile otherwise just the usual maitnacenow since then what he has been riding a.........Burgman 650 says he loves it comfy and easy to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sporty105 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I obviously have a 1200 HD and love it so far. I have had a Honda Shadow VLX, and an '82 Yamaha 550 Maxim. IMHO you made the best choice for you and your situation. There will be plenty of 1200 Sportsters, especially with the trade in program HD is doing. Do some mods and enjoy what you have. The ONLY reason(s) I got rid of the '82 550 was because of longer distance riding, power, and 2 up riding. Man I loved that bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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