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I'm planning to buy an 87 1200
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<blockquote data-quote="joedrum" data-source="post: 9243" data-attributes="member: 98"><p>ok ~O~ithink the twelve is a good bike all in all but it has some drawbacks.....ill just list stuff i know and keep opinions short</p><p></p><p>the 84 1200 is the best touring model with the tallest gear..in short opinion if i wanted a stock 1200 dresser this would be the only one id be looking for ....simply has the gearing for the job....one gear taller than later yrs.....</p><p></p><p>all later yrs of 1200s turn higher rpm than 83 1100 </p><p></p><p>back wheel setup is not as good as 1100s and carry more weight .....tire selection not that great either on the rear wit its 15" rim</p><p></p><p>idont know much about suspension and brakes but they are HD version of the 83 1100 stuff</p><p></p><p>bags and stuff idont know......</p><p></p><p>ok ~O~ like i said at the begining 84 is all id be looking at </p><p></p><p>fuel injection is a cant get no parts todo anything to fix it ......if parts were availible this would be great thanks honda....</p><p></p><p>i would like a big roader but you might want to consider early yr 1500 with carbs they are realy set up touring bikes .....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="joedrum, post: 9243, member: 98"] ok ~O~ithink the twelve is a good bike all in all but it has some drawbacks.....ill just list stuff i know and keep opinions short the 84 1200 is the best touring model with the tallest gear..in short opinion if i wanted a stock 1200 dresser this would be the only one id be looking for ....simply has the gearing for the job....one gear taller than later yrs..... all later yrs of 1200s turn higher rpm than 83 1100 back wheel setup is not as good as 1100s and carry more weight .....tire selection not that great either on the rear wit its 15" rim idont know much about suspension and brakes but they are HD version of the 83 1100 stuff bags and stuff idont know...... ok ~O~ like i said at the begining 84 is all id be looking at fuel injection is a cant get no parts todo anything to fix it ......if parts were availible this would be great thanks honda.... i would like a big roader but you might want to consider early yr 1500 with carbs they are realy set up touring bikes ..... [/QUOTE]
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