I have read many posts on here or have heard comments from a certain few people about how Harley Davidson wasted their time making the Street Rod. Harley Davidson intended this bike for individuals who wanted to step away from sportbikes. I think you are kidding yourself if you think Harley Davidson was trying to get riders off their Fat Boys, or Dyna Wide Glides etc.. and on to a Street Rod. They morphed the standard VROD into something that would appeal to people who were once crazed or still are by sportbikes. For example: the 31.5in seat height, USD Forks, Brembo Brakes, mid-mount controls (not rear-sets like on a sportbike), Steel braided lines40 degrees worth of lean etc... These are all things that sportbike riders are looking for that intrests them in a motorcycle. And that is what drew me to the bike.
Now the story of how it saved my life. Living here in Central Florida you would be surprised but there are some great super curvy roads around especially in the Brooksville area. I have been riding these roads for about 10 years, all of them on sportbikes. Now I am not one to pop wheelies or constantly pass cars over the double yellow, but there were some corners that I was used to where I would be doing well over 100 mph. Well after some friends got hurt and some people were getting killed I woke up wanting to slowdown, because I felt I was just pushing my luck. I tried to slow down on my Honda CBR 1000RR, but I just did not have the self-control to do so. Hell when you think you are doing 50mph on that bike its really 90mph. So I decided to sell it and get a Harley Davidson.
After researching their bikes I felt the Street Rod was the perfect choice. By the way just so you know I love many of there models from the Road King Custom to the NightTrain. In the end the Street Rod had my name all over it.
With my Street Rod I am now able to cruise and be comfortable at will (remember I had a 1000RR very uncomfortable!), yet still enjoy the twisties. My father who has been a Harley rider for many years and myself now ride a lot more then ever before. This has really strengthened my realationship w/ him. My wife is more comfortable riding on the back of the bike, and now we actually take little weekend getaways on it. Her and my 2 stepsons actually follow me sometimes up to my local dealership on a Saturday or Sunday for some free barbeque. Which is great because it allows us to spend time together as a family and they love to look at & learn about all of the Harleys there, not only customer bikes, but also the new ones on the sales floor. I no longer have to have two motorcycles because I can now do long distance trips on my Vrod.
Now I know that riding my Street Rod is not going to make me safe from every little variable, but it has allowed me to take out certain variable sdue to how I ride it. Everytime I start it up or even look at in my gargae it stirs my soul. I even love to just cruise and enjoy the ride!!
So in my eyes and for me Harley Davidson did suceed w/ the Street Rod, and I am very happy w/ my decision!!
Thanks for reading
Now the story of how it saved my life. Living here in Central Florida you would be surprised but there are some great super curvy roads around especially in the Brooksville area. I have been riding these roads for about 10 years, all of them on sportbikes. Now I am not one to pop wheelies or constantly pass cars over the double yellow, but there were some corners that I was used to where I would be doing well over 100 mph. Well after some friends got hurt and some people were getting killed I woke up wanting to slowdown, because I felt I was just pushing my luck. I tried to slow down on my Honda CBR 1000RR, but I just did not have the self-control to do so. Hell when you think you are doing 50mph on that bike its really 90mph. So I decided to sell it and get a Harley Davidson.
After researching their bikes I felt the Street Rod was the perfect choice. By the way just so you know I love many of there models from the Road King Custom to the NightTrain. In the end the Street Rod had my name all over it.
With my Street Rod I am now able to cruise and be comfortable at will (remember I had a 1000RR very uncomfortable!), yet still enjoy the twisties. My father who has been a Harley rider for many years and myself now ride a lot more then ever before. This has really strengthened my realationship w/ him. My wife is more comfortable riding on the back of the bike, and now we actually take little weekend getaways on it. Her and my 2 stepsons actually follow me sometimes up to my local dealership on a Saturday or Sunday for some free barbeque. Which is great because it allows us to spend time together as a family and they love to look at & learn about all of the Harleys there, not only customer bikes, but also the new ones on the sales floor. I no longer have to have two motorcycles because I can now do long distance trips on my Vrod.
Now I know that riding my Street Rod is not going to make me safe from every little variable, but it has allowed me to take out certain variable sdue to how I ride it. Everytime I start it up or even look at in my gargae it stirs my soul. I even love to just cruise and enjoy the ride!!
So in my eyes and for me Harley Davidson did suceed w/ the Street Rod, and I am very happy w/ my decision!!
Thanks for reading