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ANY HD V-ROD OWNERS?

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  1. Fiorano57

    Fiorano57 Formula 3 BANNED

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    Just bought a used(private) 2013 HD V-ROD NIGHTROD.like new with 1.4k miles and 3k in extras,it even has ABS! I have not ridden in about 10 years and they were all sport bikes. Never owned a Harley but I just love the looks of this bike and was thinking it might be a little more comfortable on my older body,lol. Hope I didnt make a mistake,it will be here in about 2 weeks.
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  2. Vinny Bourne

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    The little high chair is funny. I have always liked the looks of this bike and I have sat on quite a few at different dealers. Comfortable low seating position (stock) and good performance numbers. But even with this meaty bike, compared to a full fairing sportbike, when you look down it sems like you are riding a bicycle. Plus no wind protection.
     
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  3. FerrariF50lover

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    I had a Nightrod for a year and I loved it. It still shocks me how many people would ask me questions about it. I couldn't go anywhere without someone taking pictures of it or asking questions.
     
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  4. Fiorano57

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    Thats a gel seat,lol......One of the options thats on it is a clear windscreen that will help but yes its not a full fairing. I dont intend to be going on rides longer than 2 hrs.
     
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  5. Fiorano57

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    Why did you sell it?
     
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  6. Vinny Bourne

    Vinny Bourne Formula Junior

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    Love it. I keep thinking of selling Duc and picking up a Nightrod so the wife can ride with me.



    Mark
     
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  8. FerrariF50lover

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    I always enjoy having new bikes. I wanted to get back into drag racing again so I switched back to a Japanese bike. I greatly miss my nightrod and it was an amazing bike and I will own one again but the next one will have a RCC turbo kit. Heres my bike

    https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/t1/164962_10151656976918993_1436518010_n.jpg?lvh=1

    Do it you won't regret it at all.
     
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    I've got an 08 night rod.... Love it ! :)
     
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  11. LightGuy

    LightGuy Four Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Does she want to ride ?
    I bought a Road King with the impression my wife would want to; Nope.

    I've learned over time to buy toys for myself not my assumption of someone else's desires.

    Rent one for a weekend.
     
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  12. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Eight Time F1 World Champ BANNED Rossa Subscribed

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    Does anybody make a real motorcycle frame for this engine? You know, once with a normal rake and trail? This looks like a cool motor, but geeze...

    Dale
     
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  13. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    I agree. Cool motor looking for a good MC. First thing that comes to me is when can I get off?
     
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  15. 1974gt4

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    Agreed, rent one, I did, in GUAM of all places, and the rake scared me off a bit, until I rode it, the thing looks like it would be heavy or slow to turn, but it isn't...this is the engine Porsche helped design.

    The bucket seat is understandable. Most Harley riders, (me included) aren't used to that acceleration. Acceleration more fitting to comparison? the KTM I ride as well.

    I will say the only think I didn't like about that bike was the fuel capacity/mpg…but I was smiling when I rode it.
     
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  16. lear60man

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    I had two over the years. Problem with the VRod is that it is so well designed. It kept thinking it was a sport bike and I rode it like one hahaha. Wife talked me into buying one in the first place, she was right.
     
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  17. Fiorano57

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    Finally got the V-ROD on the road. I have had sport bikes up to around 10 years ago the last being Bimotas so the V-Rod will take some getting used to,lol...I have not ridden since moving to Utah and bought the V-Rod because of its upright seating position(wrists and back cant support the crotch-rocket seating position anymore) plus its looks. Enjoy
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  18. rmani

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    Ive been having the same dilema. Thinking about selling my r1 for a custom nightrod i love the look
     
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    My Night Rod Special is going through major transformation from V Rod to Beast.... Here are the new body parts and what it will look like upon completion....
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  21. BigTex

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    You go man!!!
     
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