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captainwhoopass · 04-03-2003, 05:27 AM

Is this a real scoop, or are you yanking our chain?

rsheidler · 04-03-2003, 05:27 AM

Nice report.

Not having been a close follower of The Motor Company or its products, I had not heard of Trev until I read some of the tributes following his death.

This does seem like a pretty big breakthrough for Harley Sportsters. I hope that the new one preserves the overall character of the original Sporty while bringing the vibration levels under control.

Any idea when more information, and perhaps some pictures, might be released?

Regards

Bob

everiman · 04-03-2003, 05:27 AM

Yer two days late hero.

seruzawa · 04-03-2003, 06:07 AM

I guess this is okay as long as HD maintains its tradition of oil burning and parts shedding. I mean it just ain't a Sportster if I can't find my way home like Hansel and Gretel.

My only question is, "How will I pre-loosen my fillings for my trip to the dentist if my Sportster engine is rubber mounted?"

Buzglyd · 04-03-2003, 06:25 AM

I'm sure the "Motor Company" will offer a "parts shedding kit" in its P&A catalog. It will come with some non-toxic, biodegradeable goodies that will randomly fall off the bike giving you the nostalgic feel of being a real biker.

In addition, the "vibrator seat" will also be offered. It will have a reostat that will allow you to dial in the appropriate levels of vibration for you and your passenger. Levels of vibration will be:

1) Pretty smooth

2) A little tingly

3) Honey, turn this thing around and take me home and nail me!

runner00 · 04-03-2003, 06:38 AM

Well I'm interested. I personally saw a lot of people walk away from purchasing a sportster based on two things. Seat height and vibration. Just those two things solved will

sell a lot more bikes. I'd like to know more.

The_Aerodynamic_Head · 04-03-2003, 08:22 AM

Another planned accessory: the EZ-oil-leaker.

Can be activated separately or, in conjunction with the part-shedder, can be used as "countermeasures" against Japanese kamikaze semi-intelligent homing rockets (i.e.-600s).

The_Aerodynamic_Head · 04-03-2003, 08:30 AM

You know, I was really hoping they'd counterbalance it instead. The Sportsters get their "sporting nature" at least in part from the solid mounting of the engine. Well, that, and to prevent the frame from twisting up like a pretzel.

Still, after the Twinky engine, we all expected that they would have to do *something* to the Sporty. And, really, pretty well anything is a help. I wouldn't actually mind seeing the 984cc Buell motor in a version of the Sportster, myself.

sarnali · 04-03-2003, 08:33 AM

Why would anyone bother with no.s 1 & 2 ?

john · 04-03-2003, 08:37 AM

yes, i think they messed up by not using that motor in place of the 883. They should put the old lightning mill in as a replacement of the 1200 mill.

04-03-2003, 05:27 AM	#1
captainwhoopass Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,671	Re: Rubbermount Harley Sportster for 2004! Is this a real scoop, or are you yanking our chain? __________________ <blockquote> \"I knew it. I\'m surrounded by a$$holes.\" [b][i]Lord Helmet, Spaceballs

04-03-2003, 05:27 AM	#2
rsheidler Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,459	Re: Rubbermount Harley Sportster for 2004! Nice report. Not having been a close follower of The Motor Company or its products, I had not heard of Trev until I read some of the tributes following his death. This does seem like a pretty big breakthrough for Harley Sportsters. I hope that the new one preserves the overall character of the original Sporty while bringing the vibration levels under control. Any idea when more information, and perhaps some pictures, might be released? Regards Bob

04-03-2003, 05:27 AM	#3
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04-03-2003, 06:07 AM	#4
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Rubbermount Harley Sportster for 2004! I guess this is okay as long as HD maintains its tradition of oil burning and parts shedding. I mean it just ain't a Sportster if I can't find my way home like Hansel and Gretel. My only question is, "How will I pre-loosen my fillings for my trip to the dentist if my Sportster engine is rubber mounted?" __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: Rubbermount Harley Sportster for 2004! I'm sure the "Motor Company" will offer a "parts shedding kit" in its P&A catalog. It will come with some non-toxic, biodegradeable goodies that will randomly fall off the bike giving you the nostalgic feel of being a real biker. In addition, the "vibrator seat" will also be offered. It will have a reostat that will allow you to dial in the appropriate levels of vibration for you and your passenger. Levels of vibration will be: 1) Pretty smooth 2) A little tingly 3) Honey, turn this thing around and take me home and nail me! __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

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04-03-2003, 06:38 AM	#6
runner00 Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 144	Re: Rubbermount Harley Sportster for 2004! Well I'm interested. I personally saw a lot of people walk away from purchasing a sportster based on two things. Seat height and vibration. Just those two things solved will sell a lot more bikes. I'd like to know more.

04-03-2003, 08:22 AM	#7
The_Aerodynamic_Head Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nash Vegas, Tennessee Posts: 446	Re: Rubbermount Harley Sportster for 2004! Another planned accessory: the EZ-oil-leaker. Can be activated separately or, in conjunction with the part-shedder, can be used as "countermeasures" against Japanese kamikaze semi-intelligent homing rockets (i.e.-600s). __________________ Headlight Fluid?! How dumb does he think I am? When I get back to base with that Elbow Grease, I'm gonna have a talk with the Sarge.

04-03-2003, 08:30 AM	#8
The_Aerodynamic_Head Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nash Vegas, Tennessee Posts: 446	Re: Rubbermount Harley Sportster for 2004! You know, I was really hoping they'd counterbalance it instead. The Sportsters get their "sporting nature" at least in part from the solid mounting of the engine. Well, that, and to prevent the frame from twisting up like a pretzel. Still, after the Twinky engine, we all expected that they would have to do something to the Sporty. And, really, pretty well anything is a help. I wouldn't actually mind seeing the 984cc Buell motor in a version of the Sportster, myself. __________________ Headlight Fluid?! How dumb does he think I am? When I get back to base with that Elbow Grease, I'm gonna have a talk with the Sarge.

04-03-2003, 08:33 AM	#9
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re: Rubbermount Harley Sportster for 2004! Why would anyone bother with no.s 1 & 2 ?

04-03-2003, 08:37 AM	#10
john Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 356	Re: Rubbermount Harley Sportster for 2004! yes, i think they messed up by not using that motor in place of the 883. They should put the old lightning mill in as a replacement of the 1200 mill. __________________ You shouldnt wave at a guy with no hands, he might think you are **y. Look at what i got, mother**er.