So who actually rides a V-Rod around here anyways???

STEVE07 · Feb 22nd, 2009, 08:16 PM

Adding up the upgrades he wants!

RichardS · Feb 22nd, 2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVE07

I put a V-Rod on my Christmas list for around town rides after I rode one at dealer days.But no one took the hint

I dunno Bro...I have no right to speak for you, but my sense is those things are for the younger guys....I rode one a couple years ago and found it QUITE uncomfortable....and I gotta tell ya, if you don't feel right on a Sporty, (and I know you don't), I don't think a V-Rod would be a great fit either!

Have you ridden one? They are NOT what we are used to....AT ALL.

STEVE07 · Feb 22nd, 2009, 09:23 PM

A V-Rod doesn't feel anything like a sporty,they are a completly different animal altogether.Riding that one in the fall kinda reminded me of my 1100 Katana,in the bursts,not the posture

RichardS · Feb 22nd, 2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVE07

A V-Rod doesn't feel anything like a sporty,they are a completly different animal altogether.Riding that one in the fall kinda reminded me of my 1100 Katana,in the bursts,not the posture

You're right...NOTHING like a Sporty...not what I meant...just that they aren't comfortable, as you have mentioned about the Sportster.

biglew55 · Feb 23rd, 2009, 11:32 AM

I rode one a couple of years ago and found it quite ergonomic, much to my surprise. Don't get me wrong, it felt small under me, but everything was in the right spot. It has some get-up-and-go too. I would consider one if the right deal came around.....but not to replace my bagger!

RichardS · Feb 23rd, 2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by biglew55

I rode one a couple of years ago and found it quite ergonomic, much to my surprise. Don't get me wrong, it felt small under me, but everything was in the right spot. It has some get-up-and-go too. I would consider one if the right deal came around.....but not to replace my bagger!

Lew, you're a big guy, but I think I'm taller than you...maybe that's why I didn't find it ergonomic......I always feel better when I can sink in and lean back a little, which I couldn't do so well on the V-Rod.

STEVE07 · Feb 23rd, 2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by biglew55

I rode one a couple of years ago and found it quite ergonomic, much to my surprise. Don't get me wrong, it felt small under me, but everything was in the right spot. It has some get-up-and-go too. I would consider one if the right deal came around.....but not to replace my bagger!

Just for the quick trips around town!

biglew55 · Feb 23rd, 2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardS

Lew, you're a big guy, but I think I'm taller than you...maybe that's why I didn't find it ergonomic......I always feel better when I can sink in and lean back a little, which I couldn't do so well on the V-Rod.

It's definately not a lean back kind of bike for me.

If I had one, it would be for the power, and a turbo would likely be added!

I have a 'lean back' bike that works quite well! And you do too!

AOW1 · Feb 23rd, 2009, 02:04 PM

I have an '07VROD w/240mm rear. I love it. It definitely isn't a bagger replacement, bit I didn't buy it to be a bagger. There are quite a few folks that have modded the V to be a bagger or even an all out glide style bike. Me, I'm a purist. I got it for the style, power, and function. I've ridden from PA to Virgina Beach and was very comfortable the entire way. (forward controls) The other great thing is that even if it's 100 degrees outside it still performs perfect!

e7171 · Mar 2nd, 2009, 10:02 AM

I love my 08. Got it last summer and it is a awsome bike. The fit for me is perfect with forward the controls. It is so much much fun in the twistys and it does not have a problem keeping up with the other sport bikes. The balance and handling is great!! It never get hot either. It is hard to imagine how comfortable 100mph is, while 100mph on my 84 FXR is a white knuckle ride.

Feb 22nd, 2009, 08:16 PM	#11
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 2,996 My Mood:	Re: So who actually rides a V-Rod around here anyways??? Adding up the upgrades he wants!

Feb 22nd, 2009, 09:23 PM	#13
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 2,996 My Mood:	Re: So who actually rides a V-Rod around here anyways??? A V-Rod doesn't feel anything like a sporty,they are a completly different animal altogether.Riding that one in the fall kinda reminded me of my 1100 Katana,in the bursts,not the posture

Feb 23rd, 2009, 11:32 AM	#15
biglew55 Community Guru Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: IA Posts: 2,124 My Mood:	Re: So who actually rides a V-Rod around here anyways??? I rode one a couple of years ago and found it quite ergonomic, much to my surprise. Don't get me wrong, it felt small under me, but everything was in the right spot. It has some get-up-and-go too. I would consider one if the right deal came around.....but not to replace my bagger! __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean Ride it hard and ride it far!

Feb 23rd, 2009, 02:04 PM	#19
AOW1 Start The Engine Ride: 2007 VRSCAW Join Date: Feb 23rd, 2009 Location: Pickerington, OH (for now) Posts: 15	Re: So who actually rides a V-Rod around here anyways??? I have an '07VROD w/240mm rear. I love it. It definitely isn't a bagger replacement, bit I didn't buy it to be a bagger. There are quite a few folks that have modded the V to be a bagger or even an all out glide style bike. Me, I'm a purist. I got it for the style, power, and function. I've ridden from PA to Virgina Beach and was very comfortable the entire way. (forward controls) The other great thing is that even if it's 100 degrees outside it still performs perfect!

Mar 2nd, 2009, 10:02 AM	#20
e7171 Start The Engine Ride: 1984 FXRT Join Date: Dec 26th, 2007 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 32 My Mood:	Re: So who actually rides a V-Rod around here anyways??? I love my 08. Got it last summer and it is a awsome bike. The fit for me is perfect with forward the controls. It is so much much fun in the twistys and it does not have a problem keeping up with the other sport bikes. The balance and handling is great!! It never get hot either. It is hard to imagine how comfortable 100mph is, while 100mph on my 84 FXR is a white knuckle ride.

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