Harley Davidson

**Travelmate** · 05-09-2011, 02:58 PM

21" or 26" front?

**rickschoppers** · 06-09-2011, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by Rigger

You got it, probably do the engine mods first, big bore, cams, heads then apes and front end.

Now ur talken. Nice to see someone else speaking my language.

**Rigger** · 06-09-2011, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Originally Posted by Rigger

You got it, probably do the engine mods first, big bore, cams, heads then apes and front end.

Now ur talken. Nice to see someone else speaking my language.

Will be going for a complete kit from NHRS or Delkron, need to get rid of the cam chain set up for the gear drive cams. Dont want anything insane just 100 hp will be fine. This engine only has 17,000 miles 28,000 klm.
lined up against a VTX 1700 the night of the bike week and was shocked that the roadking held its own, didnt win but was only a bike length in it by the time we hit third, not bad for a fat old girl.

Loving the new relaxed stlye of riding from the roadking and fact I can carry plenty of gear if needed. I put some sound of chrome speakers on and even with out the screen on I can hear it at 60 to 70 m/h. Already changed all the switch gear and mirrors as well added the Arlen ness FI tuner.

**Rigger** · 06-09-2011, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by Travelmate

21" or 26" front?

Will be the 21" so I dont need to change the rake.

**peterpan** · 06-09-2011, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by Rigger

People that hate harleys are just people yet to experience one. I love all bikes and each one has it's place. Just some people are so one eyed about it. All you Harley bashers please tell us what you ride and your years of bike experience.

Never owned one but ridden a couple, just Don't see the point, no power, don't handle, don't stop. I know you ride because you are a proper biker and I respect anyone that is.
But there you go, if we all liked the same shit it would be a dull old world.

As for my credentials, owned my first bike at 14 in 1962, a BSA single 350
(what a heap it was) 1st new bike, Got a proper bike for racing, 70 Kawa H1 Mach3.

Couldn't stop after 5 Laps of our local track, found that out when the brakes gave out after 3 and hit the logs at the end of the main straight, spent a few weeks gazing at the ceiling of hospital.

Too many bikes to count after that, Best was a 996 SPS.

**Rigger** · 06-09-2011, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by peterpan

no power, don't handle, don't stop

That being said there arent any cruizers out there that do all three as good as a sports bike, I really dont see harleys as slow, heavy yes but once rolling the engine have enough power to have fun, for me anyway.
Braking I do beleive the large dual disk front on my bike are good enough and the harley roadking came in first against 3 of the jap cruizers in braking in one of the new mags I have here.
Handling is soft but hey what do you expect for a mobile arm chair

but enough for normal to quick road riding.

Me and a few lads are off for a ride tomorrow out Karsin way then up to Udon for a night out if you are around for a beer Pp.

**Rigger** · 06-09-2011, 09:02 AM

Few of the engine kits

NRHS - High Performance for your Harley Twin Cam, Evolution, Sportster or Buell!

Delkron Manufactures High Performance Top End Kits for Harley Davidson Motorcycles Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts Harley-Davidson Twin Cams

**Travelmate** · 06-09-2011, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Rigger

Will be going for a complete kit from NHRS or Delkron, need to get rid of the cam chain set up for the gear drive cams. Dont want anything insane just 100 hp will be fine

I don't get the idea of doing engine mods on a fat pig

Harley is usually all show and no go.

**Rigger** · 06-09-2011, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Originally Posted by Rigger

Will be going for a complete kit from NHRS or Delkron, need to get rid of the cam chain set up for the gear drive cams. Dont want anything insane just 100 hp will be fine

I don't get the idea of doing engine mods on a fat pig

Harley is usually all show and no go.

All about torque and roll on power, if you dont get it I guess you just dont get it

Plus I cant help but do mods on all my toys.

**Travelmate** · 06-09-2011, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Rigger

if you dont get it I guess you just dont get it

yeah probably.
Stick it in top gear and thump away.
Should be quoting torque numbers not horsepower.

**The Master Cool** · 06-09-2011, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by chitown

The wife wants a Mini Cooper as well. If I get her one, it will be back in the US. I am not paying more for a Mini Cooper in Thailand than I would pay for a Mercedes 500 back home. When I was back in the US I saw some good condition used Mini's for cheap.

Though she probably won't want one back in the US, for the points you've given.

**Rigger** · 06-09-2011, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Originally Posted by Rigger

if you dont get it I guess you just dont get it

yeah probably.
Stick it in top gear and thump away.
Should be quoting torque numbers not horsepower.

Anything over 100 ftbl is plenty enough for the road

**Rigger** · 06-09-2011, 10:19 AM

TC96 - 107 cid Dyno

**peterpan** · 06-09-2011, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Rigger

Originally Posted by peterpan

no power, don't handle, don't stop

Me and a few lads are off for a ride tomorrow out Karsin way then up to Udon for a night out if you are around for a beer Pp.

Would like to Rig but now days, I have a tendency to piss myself after 3 bottles.

For that reason, when I go out on the turps I have to take my daughters with me, so they can walk in front of me to hide may shame.

**rickschoppers** · 06-09-2011, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by The Master Cool

Originally Posted by chitown

The wife wants a Mini Cooper as well. If I get her one, it will be back in the US. I am not paying more for a Mini Cooper in Thailand than I would pay for a Mercedes 500 back home. When I was back in the US I saw some good condition used Mini's for cheap.

Though she probably won't want one back in the US, for the points you've given.

I've got a 2005 Mini Cooper for sale right now for $10,500 US. You just need to have it shipped from the States.

**Rigger** · 07-09-2011, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by peterpan

Originally Posted by Rigger

Originally Posted by peterpan

no power, don't handle, don't stop

Me and a few lads are off for a ride tomorrow out Karsin way then up to Udon for a night out if you are around for a beer Pp.

Would like to Rig but now days, I have a tendency to piss myself after 3 bottles.

For that reason, when I go out on the turps I have to take my daughters with me, so they can walk in front of me to hide may shame.

Wear a nappy, i wont laugh

much

**Yemen** · 07-09-2011, 10:43 AM

03 Nighttrain w/ 1st stage and 09 Nightrain w/ 1st stage. Love them both, no trouble, and not gay.

**Travelmate** · 07-09-2011, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Yemen

03 Nighttrain w/ 1st stage and 09 Nightrain w/ 1st stage. Love them both, no trouble, and not gay.

Pics?

**peterpan** · 07-09-2011, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Yemen

03 Nighttrain w/ 1st stage and 09 Nightrain w/ 1st stage. Love them both, no trouble, and not gay.

TWO Harleys, If you really aren't gay, your a masochist

**nedwalk** · 08-09-2011, 05:35 AM

every bloke should have at least 2 HD,S in the shed...

**peterpan** · 08-09-2011, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by nedwalk

every bloke should have at least 2 HD,S in the shed...

Agree thats where they belong.

**rickschoppers** · 08-09-2011, 07:58 AM

I have a question. If Harley's are so undesirable, then why are people paying stupid money for them in Thailand (and don't say because they are stupid)?

**Marmite the Dog** · 08-09-2011, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

If Harley's are so undesirable, then why are people paying stupid money for them in Thailand (and don't say because they are stupid)?

Nostalgia?

**nedwalk** · 08-09-2011, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by peterpan

Agree thats where they belong.

Too right mate..would,nt want to leave em out in the weather unloved...

**peterpan** · 08-09-2011, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

I have a question. If Harley's are so undesirable, then why are people paying stupid money for them in Thailand (and don't say because they are stupid)?

Good point Rick, for the Thai its a rich man status symbol, a few yrs ago you couldn't give an older classic Ducati away but now the Thai are cottoning on and they are starting to be worth money.

Pretty much the same for all Harley. The first CM bike week I went to I couldn't believe the Number of Harleys that were taken up by truck, for pose and parade purposes only.

A Harley in Thailand for many is just an ornament.
I once brought a Pristine almost 0 km Duke 996 off a guy, he had the full range. 2 x BMW's a couple of Ducs and 3 Harleys, all had very low Mileage.
His first bike was there as well, a 100% perfect GSX 750 Katana,
He wasn't a rider he was a collector.

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