12-26-2009, 11:06 PM | #1 |
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Harley Davidson V-Rod
Anybody out there own one of these monsters? Ridden one, even?
I'm a little curious on what you think of it...Post your thoughts! |
12-26-2009, 11:22 PM | #2 |
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Are you thinking V-Rod instead of hot rod?
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12-26-2009, 11:22 PM | #3 |
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I know they are absolutely beautiful, unfortunately I haven't had a ride on them. Even all the crotch rocket kiddies think they are pretty bad ass that I've talked too.
On a side note Joe- I saw your screen name in the off-topic and did like a triple take...
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12-26-2009, 11:34 PM | #4 | |
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Can you comment on the comfort-level of the bike? It would be used as a cruiser, not a racer...primarily...and I'd hate to have to stop every 20 miles to fix my back. |
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Not surprisingly...the motorcycle world doesn't have nearly the number of mainstream road-test publications as the car world does...so I only found one or two writer's opinions on it. And of course, they contradicted each other. Thanks, Junkie! |
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12-26-2009, 11:47 PM | #6 |
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Oohhh.....how about sound? It's got a bit of a burble I hope?
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12-27-2009, 12:20 AM | #7 |
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Great question Dragoneye! I had thought about getting one as well! I really like them A LOT!! I really like the Night Rod version. Saw one in person at Target WOW like the Camaro pictures don't do it justice.
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12-27-2009, 02:09 AM | #8 |
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i was about to ask the same question..
i want a v-rod muscle, but i had the same question is the sound of them mean or not.. i like for it to sound mean
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12-27-2009, 02:39 AM | #9 |
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You want a V-Rod you visit BossHoss for the same money get comfort and a V8 between your legs
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12-27-2009, 02:53 AM | #10 |
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test road one
I've owned a sporty,superglide,wideglide and electraglide. Notice I said at the top I test road the v-Rod. That's my opinion. Though stock it's quicker than them all. Just no for me.
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12-27-2009, 09:08 AM | #11 |
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The cool thing about these bikes is that there are a ton of aftermarket parts for them. Mustang, corbin, and LePera all make seats for this bike. The pipe options for this bike are endless.
They do have the MUSCLE sound you are looking for. They don't sound like a mosquito on steroids. I would have one but it's not practicle for me.
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12-27-2009, 01:07 PM | #12 | |||
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And the V-Rod Muscle looks better, imo -- but the dual tailpipes can be a problem at stop-lights...so I've read. Quote:
A buddy of mine has a Boss....scariest machine I'll ever be on. Quote:
I'm looking for something fun...and passenger/cargo isn't a concern...so this would fit the bill. I have a lot of thinking to do. |
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12-27-2009, 01:16 PM | #13 |
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I've owned 2 Sportsters, 1 Wide Glide, 1 Road King, 1 Ultra, and 2 Fat Boys. All since 2001. That being said, I test rode a V-Rod the day they were introduced. Ummm Ok, not my idea of a Harley, it was fast, smooth, solid feel and had a nice sound to it. Prefer my latest Fat Boy with big bore, cams and tuned to any Harley I have owned to date. Just my opinion.
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The Vrod would of cost $40,000 just a few years back. $20,000 only use to get you what was on the showroom floor while you waited 6months and another $30,000 to get what you really wanted. |
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