[MadDogXR]

What Tuner do you recommend? Ive have FMF slip ons at the moment, going to put a K&N filter in the winter. I would like to do the tuner at the same time

Patriot Top Fueler (PTF)

Here is the link for those wishing to purchase a Patriot Top Fueler at the Forum Discount

https://shop.patriotpipes.com/XR1200.html

 

[Doc]

New to the XR but been a life long Harley Rider. On the XR air box the screws to hold it together often rust if you wash the bike often or ride in the rain. Solution is to fill the tops with a bit of water proof grease. this way they don't rust and become an issue when servicing the air filter. A bit messy but if you have ever tried to get a stripped and rusty screw out of a 2 inch deep hole you will know what I am talking about!!

 

[streettracker]

HEY MAGOO! Did anyone ever "WIN" this Contest?

 

[MadDogXR]

HEY MAGOO! Did anyone ever "WIN" this Contest?

I won a T-Shirt. Oh, that was for having the hottest chicks by my side pictures. Never mind.

 

[2vtwin]

Add some Frame Sliders, - Gene

 

[Ain't no Hog]

First, Wrap the header pipes. Purchase the appropriate color paint and apply when needed. Switch to Bridgestone T30 GT evo tires if you plan on carving the canyons and commuting. Good in the rain also. Next upgrade the seat. I opted for a saddleman. If you can, upgrade the gear shift assembly, Storz has a great kit. everything else should be decided after a couple thousand miles. I use a Dobeck EFI but most like the Power Commander or Patriot, all will give you better throttle response. Tons of torque for the twisties. If you want highway riding look into upgrading the sprokets to gie you the throttle reponse of a 6 speed. have fun and enjoy!!!

 

[G pisano]

Ride it It just blast to ride
Dyno tuning and Track days are good to

 

[G pisano]

Re: Take advantage of the XROG Forum Resources

Thats very true
Have to say the XROG forum is more knowledgeable

 

[OldGuy]

Invest is some quality shocks, it will be the best upgrade to start with. I have Ohlins on mine and it made a huge difference in ride and handling quality.

 

[Shackman]

1. Platinum plugs.
2. Drop the triple clamps thru the forks about 1".
3. Lithium battery.
4. Put a decent horn on it.
5. Full synthetic engine oil.

All of the above have worked for me.

J.

 

[drjmba]

Buy the HD factory service manual....buy the service manual....buy the service manual !!!

 

[drjmba]

....and another thing...buy the Harley Davidson Factory Service Manual....

 

[Houseyhousey]

First, Wrap the header pipes. Purchase the appropriate color paint and apply when needed. !!!

Is that like paint it orange when you want it to go faster

 

[jake2351]

1.Wheelie tickets can be very expensive! this bike tends to carry the front wheel lightly it lifts easily and once up it tends to want to stay up! i never have this issue with my Heritaqe softail? 2. old people can get out of wheelie tickets by explaining the bike is new to me i didnt know it would do that! 3.do not tell the officer once it was up i just decided to leave it up!

 

[Dorsalfin]

HDXR1200 is best used as a backup when you need a little strange, lol.

 

[Seamus]

My only advise for a new XR rider, who lives in an area without immediate access to good roads, would be to get some track days to learn the potential of the bike. For those in Southern California, Colorado, or western NC, carry on, your probably doing fine!

 

[ifsixwasnine]

Ride it,don’t polish it...

 

[Phaedrus]

The more you ride it, the better it runs!

 

[caferacer]

be positive......use your imagination....it's the perfect harley to customise....they fast enough and handle real good, no need to get "bogged down" in narrow minded "keep it standard" nonsense, do what ya like......feel the breeze.

 

[drjmba]

BEST ADVICE....DO NOT BUY ONE !


Buy a FTR or wait for the Bronx!