I really fancy a Harley V-ROD....help me decide what to do!

I really fancy a Harley V-ROD....help me decide what to do!

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casbar

1,112 posts

221 months

Friday 5th December 2014
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Nice bike, if you are not already a member, have a look at the HDRCGB forum, have a few members who own VRods

buzzer

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3,549 posts

246 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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Well I am really pleased with the bike! I have done a few miles but not many as the weather is crap... But enough to know I really like it!

Its been in the garage today on the hoist having a good clean!



Its a bit longer than the Sportster so I had difficulty getting it close enough to the wall to get the cars in, so I made this device which means I can easily push it sideways...




Tim85

1,742 posts

141 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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Nice looking bikes although I do prefer the look of your old bike more. Whack a supercharger on... wink

http://youtu.be/lMbxW9Hy4K4


bogie

16,597 posts

278 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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casbar said:
Nice bike, if you are not already a member, have a look at the HDRCGB forum, have a few members who own VRods
I think there are more V-Rod owners posting on here on a regular basis smile

last time I looked on the HDRCGB forum for V-Rods there was 1 post in 2014 .....I guess there are only around 150 V-Rods in the UK so pretty rare



andburg

7,641 posts

175 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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lovely, I'd love a ramp but only a single modern garage so not enoguh room

Keep me updated, if i ever swap the xr1200 in it'll likely be for a vrod

spoodler

2,186 posts

161 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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Very nice - thoroughly enjoyed the miles I put on one. So much better without the solid wheels of the early ones, "Oooh a cross wind, that was exciting!".

Hooli

32,278 posts

206 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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I like that wheeled trolley, very neat.

You know they are a girl's bike don't you?*










(*source: I know one V-Rod owner & she's a girl)

andburg

7,641 posts

175 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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Hooli said:
I like that wheeled trolley, very neat.

You know they are a girl's bike don't you?*

(*source: I know one V-Rod owner & she's a girl)
but on that basis i can only assume everyone with a pan european is a fat balding old man with a larger wife..that can't be right!

aeropilot

36,350 posts

233 months

Saturday 20th December 2014
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andburg said:
lovely, I'd love a ramp but only a single modern garage so not enoguh room
There are plenty of other options that don't take up much room in a single garage.

I've got one of these Eazyrizer lifts for my Harley and is great for lifting up the bike to work on or clean in my single car garage.

http://www.on-bike.com/motorbike-lift-eazyrizer-or...


casbar

1,112 posts

221 months

Saturday 20th December 2014
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bogie said:
I think there are more V-Rod owners posting on here on a regular basis smile

last time I looked on the HDRCGB forum for V-Rods there was 1 post in 2014 .....I guess there are only around 150 V-Rods in the UK so pretty rare
Guys don't tend to post in the bike model sub forums, if you post as a guest and ask, you'll find there are quite a few owners in the club

vrod

961 posts

196 months

Tuesday 23rd December 2014
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Congratulations on the bike, there are very few owners that that have bought a V-Rod and not loved it.

Reliability wise, I bought my Night Rod Special new in 2007, have dove over 11,000 miles with nothing other than tires, a fuel sender under warranty and three services.

Performance wise when the weather is good it should not disappoint, straight line is great fun but main challenge is the cornering due to the low ground clearance of the radiator cowls, exhaust and rear sub frame. A K&N, power commander and pipes make a world of difference to the power delivery.

Enjoy it and keep us posted on how you find it.




rev-erend

21,534 posts

290 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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southgate said:
buzzer said:
for gods sake guys, I posted this expecting you all to try and talk me out of it! Just called my insurance.... its double the Sportster at £220 PA... not a deal breaker then...

maybe I should get a ride on it...
Factor in the cost of a tasteful jacket too:

rofl

buzzer

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3,549 posts

246 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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rev-erend said:
southgate said:
buzzer said:
for gods sake guys, I posted this expecting you all to try and talk me out of it! Just called my insurance.... its double the Sportster at £220 PA... not a deal breaker then...

maybe I should get a ride on it...
Factor in the cost of a tasteful jacket too:

rofl
cant see what's funny? I already have one just like that biggrin

BIRMA

3,852 posts

200 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Us Rune riders prefer this https://flic.kr/p/n4DWdd

bogie

16,597 posts

278 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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BIRMA said:
Us Rune riders prefer this https://flic.kr/p/n4DWdd
Looks great for winter, isnt that a bit warm for summer though ? smile

BIRMA

3,852 posts

200 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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bogie said:
BIRMA said:
Us Rune riders prefer this https://flic.kr/p/n4DWdd
Looks great for winter, isnt that a bit warm for summer though ? smile
Yes and it whiffs a bit if you get caught in the rain and I made a couple of children cry at the Pistonheads Breakfast meet. Attracts unwanted attention from big dogs too.

Hooli

32,278 posts

206 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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When the rubber grommit that locates the seat tears out, order it online from the US. Over here you have to order the complete seat!