| Author | Message | ||
     Feinstei |
I know that there's lots of buzz about the new 1125CR and it looks like a great bike. I'm more of a "touring rider" than a street racer and was wondering if the higher handlebar placement of the CR will make it a good touring motorcycle. Will this bike be "too much" for a touring bike? | ||
| Ccryder |
I hear ya and feel ya that's why I went this route: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/354781.html And this direction: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/369913.html?1213799586 This is what I need for a Sport touring M/C! Buell started off in the right direction and I just finished it the way I needed. Neil S. | ||
| Thespive |
I would think the 1125R would be better because of the bigger fairing and quiet zone. --Sean | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Yes, unprotected at XB speeds is one thing, but unprotected at 1125x speeds is a whole new ballgame. One in the main complaints at the high power nakeds is the exposure to the wind. Maybe that partially explains the shorter gearing (which I would like for my R BTW). | ||
| Spectrum |
I would think the 1125R would be better because of the bigger fairing and quiet zone. From a former S owner I agree, what's more, the ergos on the 1125R work just fine for me. | ||
| Xl1200r |
I know that there's lots of buzz about the new 1125CR and it looks like a great bike. I'm more of a "touring rider" than a street racer and was wondering if the higher handlebar placement of the CR will make it a good touring motorcycle. Will this bike be "too much" for a touring bike? Take a look at tghe bikes again - the R and CR bars are the same height, and the CR bars a little more forward, making it a MORE aggressive position, not less. However, there is a factory solution to get higher bars on it if that helps. | ||
| Ccryder |
That "factory" solution totals to $200+ for parts (not including the top triple tree for us "r" riders). It is a little cheaper than Convertibars but, does not offer the adjustability. (Convertibars=$329, Brake/ Clutch lines=$90 total=$419, just for a point of reference). Time2Work | ||
| Mingo |
It seems like the 8% lower gearing will be a major minus for tourers.(although i think it's gonna really wake up the acceleration and i'd definately want it) | ||
| Jpfive |
"...wake up the acceleration..." ??? I didn't think mine had been dozing...  Jack | ||
| Ccryder |
Mine has caught me "dozing"  especially at that 7k mark! HOLD ON ................... | ||
| Jettdawg |
"That "factory" solution totals to $200+ for parts" Why in the world is this not a complete kit with one part #?? Need 5 part #s to do the conversion, WTH? | ||
| Xnoahx |
Thats how HD/Buell works. They give you all the part numbers on the website, doesn't seem like rocket science to order it all. |
