When did the Harley Davidson xr1200r come out?
2008: Harley-Davidson XR1200R launched. None. 11 owners have reviewed their HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR1200 (2008 – 2012) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
Is the Harley Davidson XR1200 a hoot?
The bike is a hoot! To deliver on the street, the Harley-Davidson XR1200 was given the full treatment. Its new mild steel tubular frame has cast junctions, and the new cast-aluminum swingarm is 3 pounds lighter and 40 percent stiffer than that on other models.
Why is my Harley Davidson Sportster not charging?
If a new battery fixes your problem, confirm the charging system is working properly by performing the same test with the engine running. A normal reading is near 14 volts. If you find a different value, move to Step 6. Even if your battery’s charge level is normal, it may not have the capacity under load to supply enough amperage.
What’s the compression ratio on a Harley Davidson XR1200?
A 10.0:1 compression ratio (other models have 9.7:1) and performance cams give it a power boost relative to other 1200 Sportster models. To deliver a straighter shot into the cylinders H-D has fitted the Sportster XR1200 with a single 50mm downdraft throttle body injector rather than feeding the beast from the side as with other models.
Is the Harley Davidson XR1200 a good bike?
The Sportster XR1200 drew raves in Europe, and soon Americans were directing calls, letters and rants to H-D headquarters in Milwaukee, asking why we Stateside folk were being deprived of our birthright, a Harley that actually handles! Well, for 2009 we got it, and it’s good!
If a new battery fixes your problem, confirm the charging system is working properly by performing the same test with the engine running. A normal reading is near 14 volts. If you find a different value, move to Step 6. Even if your battery’s charge level is normal, it may not have the capacity under load to supply enough amperage.
Are there any battery problems with a Harley Davidson?
With that can come some Harley Davidson charging problems. Bob shares some tips on battery replacement and upkeep. Batteries have come a long way since we shot this video.
A 10.0:1 compression ratio (other models have 9.7:1) and performance cams give it a power boost relative to other 1200 Sportster models. To deliver a straighter shot into the cylinders H-D has fitted the Sportster XR1200 with a single 50mm downdraft throttle body injector rather than feeding the beast from the side as with other models.
2008: Harley-Davidson XR1200R launched. None. 11 owners have reviewed their HARLEY-DAVIDSON XR1200 (2008 – 2012) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
The bike is a hoot! To deliver on the street, the Harley-Davidson XR1200 was given the full treatment. Its new mild steel tubular frame has cast junctions, and the new cast-aluminum swingarm is 3 pounds lighter and 40 percent stiffer than that on other models.