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Uh-oh, a French XLCR/XR1200 kit

Chirpy

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Oh my...wonder if they will take a project XR400 in trade :scratch:

I kinda hate Adrenaline Moto for offering it.

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Very sweet. I'm a fan of the original XLCR and the new XR1200 (bummed about not winning the Popular Science XR1200 giveway :doh:) The kit really captures the looks of the XLCR.

The cost is a a little stiff ($2,228.41 USD as of today's currency rates) for a fairing, seat, handlebar, tank cover, and brackets and unpainted. Plus shipping costs from England (?)

I can see why you hate 'em, great looks/high price :lol2:
 
Just was in Cowboy H/D in South Austin today, they have an '09 XR for 7999. I did not ask what freight and setup were. but throw in this kit and there you have a nice $10G worth of scoot.
But your gonna need this exhaust kit!
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What good is the pipe if you can't make it handle better. Your gonna have to put some of these on her too!
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and beef up the front if your going to do the rear.
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Woodlands HD has a 2009 in black $7995 plus ttl. also has a silver 2010 but I don;t know the price. They really want to get the 2009 gone.
 
Woodlands HD has a 2009 in black $7995 plus ttl. also has a silver 2010 but I don;t know the price. They really want to get the 2009 gone.

I wish you wouldn't have posted that!

Steve
 
What good is the pipe if you can't make it handle better. Your gonna have to put some of these on her too!
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and beef up the front if your going to do the rear.
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The X model already comes with the suspension goodies. Its the only one they make now.
 
They also sell the "X" suspension pretty reasonably to retrofit the "old" models...
 
With a new tire I rec'd a copy of MotoUSA. They had an article on the 1200x. They stated that the suspension and brakes made a huge difference on this bike. It sure looks like it would be a lot of fun. I am not a HD guy, but this bike is just cool. I have this street tracker bug that this bike just really appeals to.

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It's heavier than a '77 Gold Wing, makes about as much horsepower as a 600 super sport running on 3 cylinders, and has a wheelbase long enough to qualify for Central Freight stickers.

But I really love the thing. Considering that it shares the frame will all Sporties, it's amazing what a difference a swingarm and forks can make. It's sweet beyond the spec sheet...kinda like the Miata transcends it's plebeian parts to come together into a package far nicer than you'd expect, the XR1200 is far more fun than you'd expect from the numbers.

My only regret is that I don't have more time to ride.
 
Gee, thanks a lot. Now when I win the lottery I'm going to have to buy 4 Harleys, a XR750, a XR1200X, a XR1200X with this cafe kit, and a CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Chirpy will have to help me keep them all happily ridden. I'm going to need a bigger garage.
 
I'm really liking these bikes. I have seen several of these Modified. Just havent taken one out for a spin yet. Conroe and the Woodlands have them on their showroom floor.
 
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