Newby with V-Rod question

Hello,

I just registered with this board, and have a question about Harley v-rods. I'm in the process of buying one, and want to know if anyone knows of any problems? It's a 2004 model, and is currently tuned for high elevation. I'm at sea level. How much tuning am I going to have to do to get it running at '0' altitude? Thanks for any help.

cuedude

It's EFI with a barometric pressure sensor. No tuning should be needed unless the owner has it fouled up somehow.

Thanks CD. That's the best news I've heard all day.

cuedude

I Rented One Once Back In 03' Nice Smooth Ride, Alot Of Git Up And Go Real Quick. I Always Said It's Harley's Version Of A Honda. The New Age Harley That I Don't Think Paid Off. Good Luck On The New Ride!

Might as well get used to it. The V-Rod engine is going to start playing a larger role....

I just read an article about the Street Rod version of the V-Rod. Has me interested. They're changing the rake from 38º to 32º and raising the bike a bit so they can change the forward controls to under your butt standard style (still only about a 30" seat height). This will no doubt be the best handling bike HD has ever made. The tank is going to 5 gallons and no longer a faux tank. I gather this is probably the V-Rod HD originally intended, but wanted to slide in the more cruiserish V-Rod first to not shock the faithful as much.

Still expensive though. You can get a Yamaha FZ1000 (standard version of the R1 sportbike engine) that'll blow it's doors off power and handling wise for half the price. But as CD says..the V-Rod's motor is here to stay. Whenever they enlargen the engine and put it in an Electra Glide..I'll seriously consider my first HD.