Opinions Comments on the V-Rod

haven't heard much of anything..just been silly busy. I think he's doing better.

I visited CD at his home in Tucson this past June and he seems to be doing pretty good. Retired life has taken the stress of the business off him and he seems to be doing better physically and enjoying himself and the grandkids. I don't think he takes much time to get on the computer anymore.

Well,

I certainly hope that Dave is doing ok. Seems to me that he is getting along very well, according to you fellows. Good for you Dave!!

Weren't we talking about V-Rods? Anyway, Dave is a good guy....I think?
Probably you guys all were members of a fun riding group? I assume.

Regards,
German

Yeah, we don't mean to diverge from the subject topic, but that happens. Sleepy (Bob), FLHTbiker (Marc) and I have been around with CD and ridden with him since before he started this board 10 years ago.

So how you liking that Vrod? Definitely my favorite HD.

The V-rod comes with or without forward controls? I've never liked forward controls as it compromises handling too much for me and puts all my weight on my butt, plus I'd have to have a backrest. I like the pegs underneath me as it feels more comfortable with weight distribution and allows me to control the bike better. I can ride all day long without a backrest on the FJR and my back doesn't bother me one bit.

SK,

This particular model the VRSCAW V-Rod comes already equipped with forward controls. I wanted it that way, some of the other V-Rod models offer mid controls as well. I really think it is a matter of rider preference. If you feel more at ease with mid-controls, please by all means. I found the forward controls, very similar in feel, to those that were installed in my Low Rider originally, so in essence, no change for me. I am 5'-9" tall and for someone who is not very tall at all, I found a comfortable position. Taller riders may find the position on this bike difficult to adjust to.


Regards,
German

you're right about the preference thing. I'm not a fan of forward foot controls. I'm with SK on that, using highway pegs to stretch out is nice but I like my feet below me..I'm a hands first rider. The Vrod with mid controls [street rod?]is OK..but for the money, I'd rather keep the Ducati. Not as much power...[my bike at least] but nothing short of brilliant handling although it is a major PITA getting parts for..but as much as I love the Duc the EG is my fave.