I would take any one of them :D
(disclaimer: some airheads mixed in)

http://www.cyclevisions.com/customer-rods2.html

Gorgeous is not what I would call them. Functional maybe, but definately not gorgeous.

Those are some really nice looking bikes! Bet those are one smooth ride!

WOW!

Not sure I would do that to my DX, but they look pretty good.

Would be great to make it all detachable!!!

The perfect second bike. A couple of them, anyway.

Some really nice roadrods, I wish the MOCO would just bring out a Vrod bagger and be done with it so we can all have some fun. Hell, what will I do with my airhead bagger when that happens?

:thumb:

I don't know..mixed feelings about those....they look impresive, but you almost looks like you lose the V's identity...my :2cents:

They look nice but the stock front fender needs some help to tie in with the rest of the bike.

The Vrod wasn't designed to be a bagger and adding a fairing, hardbags etc just takes away from what a Vrod was truly meant to be. BV

The Vrod wasn't designed to be a bagger and adding a fairing, hardbags etc just takes away from what a Vrod was truly meant to be. BV
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The Vrod wasn't designed to be a bagger and adding a fairing, hardbags etc just takes away from what a Vrod was truly meant to be. BV

...Says the guy with a Rune (IMHO, the ugliest bike ever made) avatar. Any bike is a platform for the owner to make his own. If some guy turned a Ninja into a tour bike, I think it would be butt ugly, but it's his, not mine.

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this one aint too terribly bad, I guess they are starting to grow on me.

Yup I like that one.


Ooohhh. You meant the bike! I like that too.

The Vrod wasn't designed to be a bagger and adding a fairing, hardbags etc just takes away from what a Vrod was truly meant to be. BV In that case, I suggest you not add any of that stuff. Hope you don't mind if some of us have.


Of course, we could care less if you do mind. :bash:

In that case, I suggest you not add any of that stuff. Hope you don't mind if some of us have.


Of course, we could care less if you do mind. :bash:
:them: to each his own huh Daniii.

The Vrod wasn't designed to be a bagger and adding a fairing, hardbags etc just takes away from what a Vrod was truly meant to be. BV


And just what, exactly, is it that a V Rod was "truly meant to be"?

The Vrod wasn't designed to be a bagger and adding a fairing, hardbags etc just takes away from what a Vrod was truly meant to be. BV
Uh??? This IS the "bagger section" isn't it?

The Vrod wasn't designed to be a bagger and adding a fairing, hardbags etc just takes away from what a Vrod was truly meant to be. BV


Would it surprise you if I told to that, all other things equal, my bike is inherently faster than yours due to the aerodynamic advantage of the fairing?

Would it surprise you if I told you that my bike handles better than yours due to the tires and wheels, the more efficient riding position, AND the aerodynamic advantage of the fairing?

Would it surprise you if I told you that I can ride my bike comfortably at or near triple digit speeds for 10 - 12 hrs a day; get up the next day and do it all over again?

Can you do that on your bike?

There ya go! Looking at a 12 hour day Wed. Should be no prob. The fairing really makes a difference.

It's a shame the Harley image confines Harley so. I have been Jonesing for a Street Rod since before Harley offered one, running through ways in my mind to put a male slider fork, Brembo brakes, move the muffler out of the way of the swingarm pivot so I could mount footpegs to there and a longer travel suspension on an original V-Rod A. Oh, and I began saving money. The introduction of the Street Rod saved me a great deal of custom work. I take delivery in a couple of weeks. I love the V-Rod drive train but the riding position doesn't work for me. The Street Rod is dead nuts perfect.
What a shame the bike has been cancelled. I'm told by some Buell engineers I met at Laguna Seca at the Moto GP race that the dealers killed it dispite the strong desire of the factory to push alternatives to the traditional big twin and attract a different customer. I know dealers in So Cal that refused to even carry the Street Rod, how sad. Hey, Harley won me over and I've been riding BMW's for a quarter century, 400,000 miles worth behind the blue and white spinning propeller logo. Funny thing is the Street Rod feels more German than BMW's new K-1200's, and is much quieter and more refined than any of their traditional flat twins. Imagine, I stepped off a BMW for a Harley because of it's refinement and performance. Hell just froze over!
I see in the Street Rod frame and suspension the foundation of a superb sport touring horizon chaser that could give things like the big ST-1300, FJR-1300's and even BMW's K-1200GT absolute fits. Harley certainly has the engineering talent ( the Street Rod's platform manager was a young German guy named Peter who also roadraces ) and the right platform but will Harley's traditional customers permit the Motor Company to do it? With detatchable hard bags and a fairing not unlike the old FXRT a sport touring Rod would be very competitive. The radiator cowl almost begs for a nice sport touring fairing. Will the faithful look the other way and let Harley do it, or will they pan it as too "Japanese" as they did with the original FXR frame? Sigh.

Would it surprise you if I told to that, all other things equal, my bike is inherently faster than yours due to the aerodynamic advantage of the fairing?

Would it surprise you if I told you that my bike handles better than yours due to the tires and wheels, the more efficient riding position, AND the aerodynamic advantage of the fairing?

Would it surprise you if I told you that I can ride my bike comfortably at or near triple digit speeds for 10 - 12 hrs a day; get up the next day and do it all over again?

Can you do that on your bike?

merlin and daniii looks like we are one of a select few that like the vrod baggers we have.

just changed my bars for a more comfortable position and installed the HD progressive rear springs and also the aim clutch and 5 gal tank. this is now the best bagger i have ever owned and ridden. and i have had baggers for 40 years.

headed for sturgis tomorrow.

everyone ride safe

I just don't get why someone would come into a subforum trashing everyone in it. This is the Bagger Forum. If you don't like them stay out. I mean if you had a Backpack Forum I wouldn't come in there telling you how dorky you look.

merlin and daniii looks like we are one of a select few that like the vrod baggers we have.

just changed my bars for a more comfortable position and installed the HD progressive rear springs and also the aim clutch and 5 gal tank. this is now the best bagger i have ever owned and ridden. and i have had baggers for 40 years.

headed for sturgis tomorrow.

everyone ride safe
I'm pretty pleased with my setup. I also went for the reduced reach bars, and improved rear shocks (mine were Works). The MoCo will have to do something pretty spectacular to get me to trade (not up, but over).

I'm heading out tomorrow after work. See you in South Dakota!

I just don't get why someone would come into a subforum trashing everyone in it. This is the Bagger Forum. If you don't like them stay out. I mean if you had a Backpack Forum I wouldn't come in there telling you how dorky you look.


Maybe , Some peaple happen apon this thread because they ( I ) clicked on new post . Personally I dont go to each section each day . I just click new post and this was one of many that happen to be in the mix. I come to this site nearly everyday so it makes it alot easier and more fun for me . I enjoy V-Rods , I clicked on the link of pics of V-Rods . Not to my liking , But to each their own .


Take a deep breath and relax......

Maybe , Some peaple happen apon this thread because they ( I ) clicked on new post . Personally I dont go to each section each day . I just click new post and this was one of many that happen to be in the mix. I come to this site nearly everyday so it makes it alot easier and more fun for me . I enjoy V-Rods , I clicked on the link of pics of V-Rods . Not to my liking , But to each their own .


Take a deep breath and relax......


Says "V-rod Baggers" right beside the post. Kinda hard to miss.

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I can see were you might not realize your in a bagger forum. Still, your on a bagger thread.
Oh well, deep breath taken relaxation commenced.

DPierce and Daniii,

Have a great trip

Due to an unforeseen development, I won't be able to make it this year.

I will have to live it vicariously through you. Keep us posted

Ride On
Merlin

Says "V-rod Baggers" right beside the post. Kinda hard to miss.

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I can see were you might not realize your in a bagger forum. Still, your on a bagger thread.
Oh well, deep breath taken relaxation commenced.

This ain't nuthin'. You should see the crap we put up with in the R section from non-R riders. Personally, I think half the nnegative comments are form snot nosed 14 year old goobers, that have never ridden a bike.

Enjoy Sturgis guys and get home safe!

... Jonesing for a Street Rod since before Harley offered one, ....I see in the Street Rod frame and suspension the foundation of a superb sport touring horizon chaser that could give things like the big ST-1300, FJR-1300's and even BMW's K-1200GT absolute fits. ...Sigh.

Check out my gallery. I added B bars to get a little more upright. The bags and shield make it a nice ride. I still prefer the geezer glide for an 800 mile day, but I took the R out for 400 miles and still had some butt left.

Check out my gallery. I added B bars to get a little more upright. The bags and shield make it a nice ride. I still prefer the geezer glide for an 800 mile day, but I took the R out for 400 miles and still had some butt left.

The Rod especially the R is definately built for long haulin. I have done several 2-300 mile days and one 600 mile with only one time screaming-for-a-rest at about 40 miles from home. That kind of ride gets me thinking about a windshield, engine bars, bags, more relaxed bars, maybe some kind of footboard...

gtrman by the time I get done, we can be the most rejected:soapbox: , laughed at:barf: , Lux hated:moon: , stand out:boobs: , kick ass:dance: , perm-a-grin:D, Harley fkng Davidson riders out there!!! Ride Hard---Stay Hard:diablo:

Would it surprise you if I told to that, all other things equal, my bike is inherently faster than yours due to the aerodynamic advantage of the fairing?
Would it surprise you if I told you that my bike handles better than yours due to the tires and wheels, the more efficient riding position, AND the aerodynamic advantage of the fairing?

Would it surprise you if I told you that I can ride my bike comfortably at or near triple digit speeds for 10 - 12 hrs a day; get up the next day and do it all over again?

Can you do that on your bike?

Edited: I originally mis-read the highlighted portion!:banghead:

I've never experienced riding one first hand but, I have personally followed Daniii, and bro I gotta tell you I'm no stranger to haulin ass, but Daniii flat out gets it!! I've never noticed where the BatWing and the 600 gallons of fuel he carries holds him back either!! Between the convenience of being able to carry what you need and seeing how little it holds him back really has me on the fence about about adding a fairing and a set of bags myself.

The Rod especially the R is definately built for long haulin. I have done several 2-300 mile days and one 600 mile with only one time screaming-for-a-rest at about 40 miles from home. That kind of ride gets me thinking about a windshield, engine bars, bags, more relaxed bars, maybe some kind of footboard...

gtrman by the time I get done, we can be the most rejected:soapbox: , laughed at:barf: , Lux hated:moon: , stand out:boobs: , kick ass:dance: , perm-a-grin:D, Harley fkng Davidson riders out there!!! Ride Hard---Stay Hard:diablo:

Not a bagger rider, but I'll comment that a bagger Vrod is a necessity if HD is to see a long term future for the platform and Revolution engine. The engine in particular is a masterful design and could nicely power a good bagger as is, or better if it's around 1300-1400 cc.

I'm sure HD has done it's demographic & marketing studies, tho. Maybe the dominant age group for baggers (two up, long haul etc.) is more conservative than the typical Vrod purchaser? If so, they may not see sufficient market for a retooling exercise for a production bagger. Maybe HD marketing has found the roadking riders are too often the guys who kick the dirt and mutter "not a real harley", and all that.

I think I finally figured it out. Water cooled engine=rice rocket, rice rocket=no bags, therefore V-rod = no bags. Seriously, what is wrong with taking a reliable platform and modifying it into whatever you want. I can't imagine anyone here is actually driving an air cooled car because its the only engine that properly belongs in it.

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this one aint too terribly bad, I guess they are starting to grow on me.


The girl or the bike??

. Maybe HD marketing has found the roadking riders are too often the guys who kick the dirt and mutter "not a real harley", and all that.[/QUOTE]


Their days are numbered...... they just dont realise it!!:D

A real Harley is a bike made by Harley Davidson.... with what ever platform and accesories and modifications are on it...

If I had the $$ I'd be all over a full touring edition VROD or whatever you want to call it. Give a 1500cc kit for some more torque and it would be near perfect. I'll be patient. It will be here soon.

These are sweet bikes and with a great power plant they can be morphed to the vision of the RIDER regardless of the original package purchased from the MoCo....as is true for all of the HD line.

:them:

If I had the $$ I'd be all over a full touring edition VROD or whatever you want to call it. Give a 1500cc kit for some more torque and it would be near perfect. I'll be patient. It will be here soon.

These are sweet bikes and with a great power plant they can be morphed to the vision of the RIDER regardless of the original package purchased from the MoCo....as is true for all of the HD line.

With the Victory Vision coming out in the Fall, HD needs to do something to trump it. The Vision with its non traditional futuristic style (love it or hate it) should give HD product development some food for thought. I will reserve judgment on the Vision until I see one in person, but I personally think that it looks strange. However, give Victory credit for risk taking. If it sells well, perhaps HD will advance introduction of a modern touring bike.

Fred, I think it looks just like all the other Jap sport cruisers. I can't tell one from the other, even up close.
In the meantime, we have made it what we need. I've got 50K on my bike now, though, and one of these days I'll need to think about a replacement. Wonder if the MoCo will get it together before I retire.

Air cooled engines may be out much sooner than anyone thinks. Already the 07/08 owners (ESPECIALLY the CVO owners) are screaming that their engines are running way too hot. Cylinder head temps on CVOs are over 350 degrees.
In 2009, I believe, the EPA standards will require Harley to lean out another 2 steps or so. I talked with a Harley rep about this. They are in a quandry - they know that they have to water cool, but they are afraid about losing market if the switch. Sort of a myopic vision I think, as their competitors have to be in the same boat

sc2whls4me - welcome to the forum... your bike is gorgeous! One of the best V-Rods I've seen. Not overdone and fully functional. BRAVO!

I've been betting the next V-Rod will be a touring version since 2002. Doesn't seem to be happening, but who really knows what they have in mind.

We were discussing this last night. If HD were to put out something like the new Victory ST model, it would be just another sport tourer. And as several of the Jap and British (is Triumph still British now??) have well over 130hp, it wouldn't be as good (or at least as fast), and can be had for less than $10k in many cases. I figure HD sees that market as saturated.
We're on our own until they put the Revo motor into an HD-stryle bagger frame. Which isn't gonna happen soon, I figure.

We were discussing this last night. If HD were to put out something like the new Victory ST model, it would be just another sport tourer. And as several of the Jap and British (is Triumph still British now??) have well over 130hp, it wouldn't be as good (or at least as fast), and can be had for less than $10k in many cases. I figure HD sees that market as saturated.
We're on our own until they put the Revo motor into an HD-stryle bagger frame. Which isn't gonna happen soon, I figure.

You mean we are stuck with only annual variations on the same damn theme (with ABS brakes)! The stupid Bast--ds!!!!

I'm thinking the slipper clutch might be a good add when mine finally gives out...

We were discussing this last night. If HD were to put out something like the new Victory ST model, it would be just another sport tourer. And as several of the Jap and British (is Triumph still British now??) have well over 130hp, it wouldn't be as good (or at least as fast), and can be had for less than $10k in many cases. I figure HD sees that market as saturated.
We're on our own until they put the Revo motor into an HD-stryle bagger frame. Which isn't gonna happen soon, I figure.
i ran into several people that claimed they worked for the MOCO and liked my bike on my Sturgis trip. when we discussed the MOCO reasons for not making a Vrod bagger like several us have, the answer by more than one person was WillyG didnt design the vrod as a bagger platform and refuse to put a touring fairing on the current vrod platform. i was told he apparently dosent like to take others input on design variations after his designs are released and in production. thus thre reason we have the custom aftermarket.

But they seem quite willing to take input on mods to the platform. Most of the recent upgrades have already been seen on a member's bike, or whined about in the forum, about 18 months before the MoCo introduced it.

Like most managers, make them think it was "their" idea and it will get done.

But they seem quite willing to take input on mods to the platform. Most of the recent upgrades have already been seen on a member's bike, or whined about in the forum, about 18 months before the MoCo introduced it.
yea i am sure they have something in the works for a revo tourer and will unveil like everthing at the last minute before the new year models come out like they did the V-Rod.

Some really nice roadrods, I wish the MOCO would just bring out a Vrod bagger and be done with it so we can all have some fun. Hell, what will I do with my airhead bagger when that happens?
Ajax, according to what I've heard Harley won't do a V-rod bagger not enough torque in the motor. I think after they see what other people are doing with the platform they will have to do a V-rod bagger sooner or later.

Ajax, according to what I've heard Harley won't do a V-rod bagger not enough torque in the motor. I think after they see what other people are doing with the platform they will have to do a V-rod bagger sooner or later.
its just a matter of getting use to using the rpms. i had a hard time getting use to the higher rpm psychologically. i was use to 2000-3000 on my Ultra.

now that i have adjusted my mind set i run between 4000-5000 on cruise and if i want go i just downshift to what ever gear i want and the bike will pull fine all the way to Red line but by that time you are into triple digits anyway.

i ride 2 up and loaded 95% of the time and don't have a problem with torque as long as i use the gears to keep it in the rpm torque curve. the best performance bike i have ever ridden and owned.

There was an EPA report going around that there was a 2 and I believe 2.4 being tested .It was shown here on the forum.