Opinions Comments on the V-Rod

Congrats on the new purchase dude... It's still a Harley anyways!!!

Thanks very much, I am looking forward to riding a "Harley" again! I have not been able to get a good 200 miler under me in at least a month! I am very anxious!

Would not even consider anything else at all!

Regards,
German

The more I ride my road glide the more I like it. (I'm in the fiddy and older in club) used to be the only time I would even consider ridding it was when I had the "old" lady with me. It's harder to get a ticket than on it than my fxr. I just don't feel like doin 100 or more (as much) while on the glide. There are just to many cops and idiot cages out now. Which brings me to my point. I'm not up on the v-rods if I'm wrong corect me but I've herd they don't handle well it the twisties because they are long and built more for straight line riding.

fxrsrules,

I think I have said it before and I will say it again, safety is always on my mind. I did not buy a V-Rod just so that I can find out how fast I can go. I have been through that stage already.You will probably not agree with me, but I will not be out there challenging other "fast bikes" or idiot cagers.

I am glad, you brought up the handling characteristics of this VRSC family of Harleys. I think, that if you can, you should take one for a test ride. I test rode mine for over 40 miles in the backroads of Bucks County, PA. I am originally from NJ, but it was a lot easer locating a V-Rod in PA than here in NJ. Anyway, I found an empty road and proceeded to swing the bike from side to side and various speeds, I was concerned as you are, with the handling characteristics of the longer frame and most of all the 240 MM rear tire. I will be very honest, I did not feel a single reason as to why this should be a hinderance for the bike, it sits low, takes off at a quick rate of speed and handles turns very well.

fxrs machines are fine and they handle the roads, just as well, I have been on one or two before. Anyway, good luck with your ride.

Regards,
German

Hotroadking,

Thanks very much, I appreciate the comments. I will have to watch myself on this new Harley. Once I take delievery of it, I will post some images. If I can break away from my work load!!!

Hey guys, German brought his new (08 V-rod) bike over to my place today and she's a beauty! It sure is different from your traditional Harleys but it's very nice! For anyone who doesn't know about them, here's a little background. You fill it up with gas under the seat, where the oil bag would be, and where the "normal" tank would be I believe he said there are velocity stacks under there. The battery is just behind the neck, up high. The rear is a 240mm tire, and the front is nice and wide too. Overall she's a nice bike, just different from the Dynas he and I are used to. Congrats to him! Hopefully he will post pictures for all to see.

chucktx,

How the heck can I top your avatar images with my new V-Rod. You certainly know how to make it interesting here.
Anyway, I visited with voodochild today at his "Ranch" in the backwoods of New Jersey. The guy owns half the state

Anyway, I figured I better post some images before chucktx and voodochild have more to say. Hopefully, I am still holding to the "classic" traditions, even though I have moved on to a whole new design and riding protocol.

Regards,
German

chucktx,

Thank you very much, I really appreciate your comments. I agree with you, I am working on that, but I am working on locating a good "flame painter" around this part of the world. I would not want to deal with the dealer, I have a friend that works for PPG inside of the York Assembly plant and currently they have way too many issues on the table.

Regards,
German

Looks different but it still says Harley Davidson on the side . It's a great looking bike. How do you like the throttle response?

Slimjim,

I can not bring it up to speed as of yet. (Break in period of 500 miles, limiting me to a max of 55 MPH for shorts periods of time) Having said that, the bike just wants to go right away. Waiting at a light and barely touching the throttle, the bike is more than ready. In fact from second to third, the thing wants to just get up and go. Very very responsive, incredible feeling!
240 MM rear tire, handles extremely well as well, did a couple of tight turns at varying speeds, it glided through without any difficulties.

Regards,
German

That is a simple answer. BMW, Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki, run their motors ahead of assembly. So by the time the motors are installed, they already have gone through the so called "brake in" process. Don't understand why Harley does not do this?

Therefore, when a customer picks up his bike, the unit will be ready to rumble at high speed right out of the delaership's parking lot.

Regards,
German