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MstrObjectmaker -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 3:03:18 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Alumbrado quote: ORIGINAL: MstrObjectmaker Well I can see that this was a waste of time..... Well I suppose I will have to go back to reading reviews in bike mags. To be fair, you did start off claiming you were going to ditch a perfectly good Triumph for a Harley... did you really expect to be taken seriously after that?[:D] Did I mention its a rigid framed chop? Its a bit tough on the ole kidneys. Especially on european A roads. Cheap but tough. :-)

ElectraGlide -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 3:05:11 AM)
I like the look and style of the V-Rod. I saw plenty at Myrtle Beach Bike week. I know a few people that own V-Rods and really like the bike. A lot of hardcore Harley fans dont like the V-Rod because its water cooled, instead of air cooled. Get out to a big bike show and ask V-Rod owners about how they like it. We all like to talk bikes.

MstrObjectmaker -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 3:07:55 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: GreedyTop I don't know much about the VRod.. mine was a 77 Lowrider. I have heard that the Vrod has sportsbike -like handling, though. '77 Lowrider, very nice, shovel motor. (and contrary to popular belief, the newer harleys don't need constant wrenching). Have you considered a Buell? Yes I have considered a Buell, but I prefer cruisers to sport bikes, I'm pretty tall so sitting on a sports style bike is just a tad too confining I find. The legs stretched out front is much more my style. :-)

MstrObjectmaker -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 3:10:39 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: seeksfemslave OP says Harleys go round bends quick. Is he mad ? You obviously haven't heard of the V-rod or the Buell for that matter. :-)

edgepassion -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 3:27:07 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: MstrObjectmaker quote: ORIGINAL: seeksfemslave OP says Harleys go round bends quick. Is he mad ? You obviously haven't heard of the V-rod or the Buell for that matter. :-) In my experience either of the Sportsters (I’ve owned two) and all three of the Vrods handle just fine. GT is right on when she says the Vrod handles like a Sporty or sportsbike even. Handling is similar to the Trophy or any of the 650 Triumphs. I’ve never ridden a Trophy but have had a Bonny and two Tigers. As I recall, the Tiger and Trophy are essentially the same bike and the Bonny is the dual carb version. The Vrod is waaay quicker though and that quickness can get you out of trouble As both petdave and CraZYWiLLiE pointed out the uniqueness of the Vrod is the engine. Not only water cooled but built by Porsche. Major plus in my book. Harleys in general got a justifiable bad rep years ago. One of mine just would not stay in time and re-timing was a once a week chore. IMO, the ones built today are every bit as reliable as any of the Rice Burners. If you like your Trophy, MstrObjectmaker , I think you’ll love a Vrod. Lot of good info here, Vrod forum: http://www.1130cc.com/forums/index.php As far as noise….heh, louder the better for me….<shrug>…..

Level -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 3:53:24 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Aileen1968 quote: ORIGINAL: DomAviator 5) A bottle of Jerimaih Weed. Is that anything like...weed? Now that's good shit. I wonder if Bob Marley rode a Harley?

MstrObjectmaker -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 5:11:54 AM)
Thanks buddy, Well I sure do like the looks of the V-rod and some of the euro style V-rod street fighters are just the kind of style I like!

petdave -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 5:31:50 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: MstrObjectmaker quote: ORIGINAL: GreedyTop Have you considered a Buell? Yes I have considered a Buell, but I prefer cruisers to sport bikes, I'm pretty tall so sitting on a sports style bike is just a tad too confining I find. Yeah, a Buell is definitely not gonna cut it, then... they have some very innovative ideas, but the whole mass centralization thing they've got going on makes them freakin' SHORT. Holy cow. Personally, i prefer having my legs underneath me rather than stretched out, but it's all a matter of preference... But for me, if i can ever manage to get ahold of an older Moto Guzzi Sport Scura (Scuro?), i will be a happy, happy guy!

TahoeSadist -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 5:43:42 AM)
Well, I'm a Buell guy, and have noted that the Buells, and to a lesser extent the V-Rods are the red-headed stepchildren of the Harley world. At least it seems so with many of the people that ride the traditional Harleys. That said, I haven't heard any really bad things about the V-Rod, and like them myself except for the butt-ugly exhaust pipes that are too big for me to ride that bike comfortably. If I were getting a new cruiser bike, I'd either go with a Triumph or as likely one of the Victory's. I like the looks and the way the weight is distrbuted on the Victory bikes much more than on any Harley. TS

Madame4a -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 5:47:42 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: MstrObjectmaker I am so glad I posted this thread...... You guys are great....... But then I don't expect most women to get bikes....... don't make that assumption.. particularly with Harleys... one of their largest growing segments of buyers is women...

MstrObjectmaker -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 6:34:05 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Madame4a quote: ORIGINAL: MstrObjectmaker I am so glad I posted this thread...... You guys are great....... But then I don't expect most women to get bikes....... don't make that assumption.. particularly with Harleys... one of their largest growing segments of buyers is women... Hey...don't get me wrong I love to see women riding bikes...nothing sexier to me than a woman who rides a big bike, especially if its a big ole Harley........just love those butts in tight leathers.......MWAAAAAAAA

GreedyTop -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 6:47:10 AM)
lol Iain... slut ;)

MstrObjectmaker -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 7:32:12 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: GreedyTop lol Iain... slut ;) Hey Andrea thats me! ;-) Would love to see you in some tight leathers. ;-)

theMadWelder -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 10:11:30 AM)
You seem a kinda unsettled, you say you like the streetfighter style as well as the corners but you want a v-rod? Have you really figured out what you really want to achieve on a motorbike?

Asherdelampyr -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 10:21:07 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: kittinSol We're a happy lot, as you can tell [8D]. Can you rent bikes? That would be a good way to try them out and find out what you like best. PS: I'm European too. Perhaps this explains my jaded and miserable attitude to the ultimate American riding machine? I always thought that was Jenna Jameson??? guess not The V-Rods are one of a kind bikes, not a kind I like, but if ya do, go with it... (personally I love the look, feel and everything else about the Softails, and my pa had the greatest FXR I ever saw... Renting seems like the best way to find which one ya want

DomAviator -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 10:48:15 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Asherdelampyr Renting seems like the best way to find which one ya want That holds equally true to women as well! [:D]

MstrObjectmaker -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 12:48:28 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: theMadWelder You seem a kinda unsettled, you say you like the streetfighter style as well as the corners but you want a v-rod? Have you really figured out what you really want to achieve on a motorbike? All I will say to you is check out the V-rods on these sites http://www.badland.net/ http://www.no-limit-custom.com/bikes.htm http://www.v-rod.ch/custom_bikes/ http://www.taylormade-wheels.co.uk/index.php Then I think you may get an idea of what potential I see in the V-rod.

Irishknight -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 2:35:28 PM)
That is the first chance I've had to look at a V-rod. I have to say I LIKE IT!!!!!!! I'm an old school chopper type myself but thats SWEEEEEEET!!!!

MstrObjectmaker -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 2:45:35 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Irishknight That is the first chance I've had to look at a V-rod. I have to say I LIKE IT!!!!!!! I'm an old school chopper type myself but thats SWEEEEEEET!!!! Could you be a V-rod convert perhaps? If you like the V-rod and you like old style choppers perhaps you might like what Matt Hotch has done with a V-rod? http://www.hotmatchcustomcycles.com/ His Vincent Black Shadow custom is pretty awesome too!

Irishknight -> RE: Harley V-Rod query. (5/29/2008 2:49:38 PM)
If I ever split up with my wife, I'm marrying that bike. j/k

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