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longride · 06-19-2007, 07:48 AM

Word on the street has it that Harley is going to be introducing a new model for their 08 lineup in a couple of weeks. It is said that it will be marketed to a younger audience. Anyone want to guess as to what it might look like and what engine they may put in it?

priday · 06-19-2007, 08:03 AM

Just like the prototype, with adjustable suspension bits, and a Buell motor. With EFI.

Now the wish list... a 6 speed with a slipper clutch.

Rob

longride · 06-19-2007, 08:09 AM

I'd like to see something along the lines of the XLCR they made back in the 70's. Use a Buell motor, and a six-speed with a bike that is slightly bigger and a cafe style.

priday · 06-19-2007, 08:15 AM

With the positive response that they recieved from the concept bike, I can imagine them NOT building it. We will see.

~Rob

longride · 06-19-2007, 08:29 AM

They did get lots of positive press on the new XR 1200. I'm just wondering if this might be something completely different. I was just at Harley HQ, and they were really tight-lipped about what it is they are bringing to market. I think it will be here in 2 weeks, so it won't be long.

Cheesebeast · 06-19-2007, 09:24 AM

Does this engine look familiar to anyone?:

Engine and transmission case assembly - Google Patents

longride · 06-19-2007, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheesebeast

Does this engine look familiar to anyone?:

Engine and transmission case assembly - Google Patents

Looks familiar to me. It's called a TwinCam.

Cheesebeast · 06-19-2007, 09:38 AM

I thought the Twin Cam is older than the patent date- by about five years?

Cheesebeast · 06-19-2007, 09:57 AM

Ah, I read the patent and it only appears to cover some work HD did fitting engines to transmissions.

Drat!

aeholton · 06-19-2007, 02:13 PM

Hopefully it's along the lines of the Euro only XR1200.

06-19-2007, 07:48 AM	#1
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	New Harley Word on the street has it that Harley is going to be introducing a new model for their 08 lineup in a couple of weeks. It is said that it will be marketed to a younger audience. Anyone want to guess as to what it might look like and what engine they may put in it?

06-19-2007, 08:03 AM	#2
priday Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 285	Xr 1200!!! Just like the prototype, with adjustable suspension bits, and a Buell motor. With EFI. Now the wish list... a 6 speed with a slipper clutch. Rob __________________ Rob Priday Horsepower is an illusory mathmatical equation; Torque is Real, and is the source of all good things in the world.

06-19-2007, 08:15 AM	#4
priday Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 285	Marketing rules With the positive response that they recieved from the concept bike, I can imagine them NOT building it. We will see. ~Rob __________________ Rob Priday Horsepower is an illusory mathmatical equation; Torque is Real, and is the source of all good things in the world.

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06-19-2007, 08:09 AM	#3
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	I'd like to see something along the lines of the XLCR they made back in the 70's. Use a Buell motor, and a six-speed with a bike that is slightly bigger and a cafe style.

06-19-2007, 08:29 AM	#5
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	They did get lots of positive press on the new XR 1200. I'm just wondering if this might be something completely different. I was just at Harley HQ, and they were really tight-lipped about what it is they are bringing to market. I think it will be here in 2 weeks, so it won't be long.

06-19-2007, 09:24 AM	#6
Cheesebeast Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: At the end of a quiet country lane Posts: 274	Does this engine look familiar to anyone?: Engine and transmission case assembly - Google Patents

06-19-2007, 09:38 AM	#8
Cheesebeast Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: At the end of a quiet country lane Posts: 274	I thought the Twin Cam is older than the patent date- by about five years?

06-19-2007, 09:57 AM	#9
Cheesebeast Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: At the end of a quiet country lane Posts: 274	Ah, I read the patent and it only appears to cover some work HD did fitting engines to transmissions. Drat!