My New XR Modifications

XR124

Harley-Davidson's ideas are taken one step further by people such as Mike Wilson of Dyno Mike’s Dynamic Chassis and Sandy Kosman of Kosman Specialties, who have teamed up to build what they call the Harley-Davidson XR124.

They’ve taken Harley’s sportiest ride, the XR1200 and made it look, sound and feel more appealing for the younger crowd, while still retaining the bike’s original style. In other words, they’ve mounted an S&S 124 cubic inch Evo engine on a twin shock rubber mount frame with a Buell XB12 front end (meaning upside down fork, front fender and six-piston caliper). The aluminum tank and rear fender were ordered from Evan Wilcox.

These guys aren’t just bike assemblers, so they’ve built their own exhaust and wheels. Overall, the thing weighs less than 500 pounds, which should make it flickable, while the power-to-weight ratio should make things at least very interesting.

As with most successful tuner projects, this bike looks like it was actually made like this by the manufacturer, but we can only wish H-D would build such a bike.

Brian Mannon has a nice smugmug page with some really high quality pics of his visit there. via Motorcycle Picture of the Day.

BaRoN's #1

I love this image one of my favorite blogs uses as their header image. Check BaRoN out HERE!

Jason Wonder's XR1200

Jason started by taking off the fuel injection system: ‘We wanted a hot rod with zero dead spots. So we went with an XR Carb conversion, and ditched the 25 lb harness and throttle bodies.’ The new ignition system is fully programmable, and gives the motor a serious jolt of extra power (and responsiveness). The bodywork is custom fabricated, including the tank, tail and seat unit: it’s not a million miles away from the lines of the stock bike, but it looks a million times better. The sinuous exhaust system has been remodeled to terminate in a Yoshimura muffler, and the top tree is also custom-made. Clip-ons and race controls add the finishing touch. Check out more at Wonder Bikes. via BikeEXIF.

Next Purchase

My butt has had enough! The stock solo seat isn't bad for heading to the store but after a 45 minute ride, I start to get uncomfortable.  

This is the Saddleman replacement seat from Storz for the stock seat pad. It is slightly thicker than the stock seat pad, but more importantly it features an improved shape along with a gel insert for maximum comfort. It is intended to fit the stock seat section or the racing style solo seat section (FGL-400) and mounts using the stock hardware. $225

Nice XR1200 from X-Race.net

Free Spirits

Italian made street and racing parts for your XR1200. Check them out HERE!

XR1000 Tracker

The first version of 1970 had a XR 750 motor in a closed derivation Ironhead and cast iron heads and a single carburetor. In 1972 came the final version and aluminum cylinder heads, the unmistakable pair of carburetors on the right and left high exhaust. via El Corra Motors

Werewolves On Wheels

Riders Club

Latest Issue of Riders Club. Too bad I can't understand it.

Sideburn #3

Love this Sideburn Magazine cover image of Jared Mees.

#1 Logo

Ever wonder where the #1 Harley logo came from? Harley made it when Mark Brelsford won the AMA Grand National Championship title in 1972.

Flat Track Racing Book

Flat Track Racing: A Retrospective of the Golden Era into the Seventies is the Bible of Flat Track Racing.
This is the original 1970s ‘Ride It’ book by Gerald Foster repackaged with dozens more photos and a luscious gold embossed linen-style hardcover. The words are all the same, so it has the charm of a eBay find relic.
Hardback, 160 pages. Available now on Amazon.

Sundance QuickSilver XR1200

Sundance is one of the top Japanese custom motorcycle builders. Zak Shibazaki’s company focuses on performance as much as looks, with a range of high-tech, go-fast goodies designed to eke more horsepower out of stock Harleys.

Stunning LSL Custom

Beautiful In Blue

My Bike

Some of you asked for pics of my bike so here they are. This bike was originally a demo bike for National Cycle.

The exhaust comes with a handlebar-mounted Toggle Switch which allows on-the-fly transitions between the typical Harley loud and low throaty rumble mode and a neighborhood friendly quiet mode.

My customized Roland Sands Bell Custom 500 helmet with bubble shield.

I added a Ogio tank bag on the back. I didn't want anything too big and distracting but enough to carry something if I needed.

The other side.

As you can see, I mounted the mirrors underneath. For those of you who never have tried this, it gives you a better range of view and see more of your blind spot. Try it.

AMA XR1200 Series This Weekend On The Speed2 Channel

Here  is the schedule for this weekends races at the Mid-Ohio Course     Friday
12:00 - 12:50 p.m.	Practice - Daytona SportBike
1:00 - 1:50 p.m.	Practice - AMA Pro SuperBike
2:00 p.m.	Freestyle Motocross Team FMX Stunt Show presented by Gorman-Rupp
2:00 - 2:50 p.m.	Practice - SuperSport
3:00 - 3:50 p.m.	Qualifying 1 - Daytona SportBike
3:30 p.m.	Freestyle Motocross Team FMX Stunt Show presented by Gorman-Rupp
4:00 - 4:50 p.m.	Qualifying 1 - AMA Pro SuperBike
5:00 - 5:40 p.m.	Qualifying 1 - SuperSport
5:00 p.m.	Freestyle Motocross Team FMX Stunt Show presented by Gorman-Rupp
Saturday
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.	Qualifying 2 - SuperSport
8:40 - 9:00 a.m.	Qualifying 2 - Daytona SportBike Group A
9:05 - 9:25 a.m.	Qualifying 2 - Daytona SportBike Group B
9:30 - 10:10 a.m.	Qualifying 2 - AMA Pro SuperBike
10:00 a.m.	Freestyle Motocross Team FMX Stunt Show presented by Gorman-Rupp
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.	Practice - XR1200
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.	Lunch Break Performance Track Riding Demonstration / National Guard 2-Up Rides
12:00 p.m.	Freestyle Motocross Team FMX Stunt Show presented by Gorman-Rupp
12:00 - 12:45 p.m.	Fan Walk & Autograph Opportunity* (*Paddock pass required)
1:00 p.m.	SuperSport Race 1 (17 laps)
2:00 p.m.	Daytona SportBike Race 1 (21 laps)
3:15 p.m.	Wiseco American Superbike 100 Doubleheader Race 1 (21 laps)
4:00 p.m.	Freestyle Motocross Team FMX Stunt Show presented by Gorman-Rupp
4:15 - 5:00 p.m.	Qualifying - XR1200
Dusk	Fireworks Show
Sunday
8:30 - 8:50 a.m.	XR1200 Warm-Up
9:00 - 9:20 a.m.	SuperSport Warm-Up
9:15 a.m.	Freestyle Motocross Team FMX Stunt Show presented by Gorman-Rupp
9:30 - 9:50 a.m.	Daytona SportBike Warm-Up
10:00 - 10:20 a.m.	AMA Pro SuperBike Warm-Up
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.	Lunch Break Dealer Ride Fan Lap / National Guard 2-Up Rides
11:20 a.m.	Freestyle Motocross Team FMX Stunt Show presented by Gorman-Rupp
11:30 - 12:15 p.m.	Fan Walk & Autograph Opportunity* (*Paddock pass required)
12:30 p.m.	XR1200 Race (11 laps)
1:15 p.m.	SuperSport Race 2 (17 laps)
2:15 p.m.	Daytona SportBike Race 2 (21 laps)
3:00 p.m.	Freestyle Motocross Team FMX Stunt Show presented by Gorman-Rupp
3:30 p.m.	Wiseco American SuperBike 100 Doubleheader Race 2 (21 laps)

*Tentative schedule. Times subject to change without advance notification.