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

[buzzer]

I have a 1200 Sportster at the moment... Been a great bike and it suites my riding style these days, I am a cruiser now nad no longer into sports bikes... I know its not the best handling, best brakes, fastest thing out there... but I have enjoyed it.

Just popped into the dealer and there is a nice 2008 1250 V-ROD for sale, very low miles, mint condition.

the dealer has offered me a great part ex price on my Sportster (effectively what I paid for it private 3 years ago!)

So should I buy the V-ROD? are they reliable? any of you guys got one?

so I would be going from this....




to this

Edited by buzzer on Wednesday 26th November 15:34

[buzzer]

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...

[buzzer]

well I bought it.... its on the drive now, rides really nice, first bike I have ridden with ABS! only done a few miles as I only had a days insurance... roll on the spring!

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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...

[buzzer]

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:

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