07 VRod - Harley Davidson Forums: Harley Davidson Motorcycle Forum

kerrycorcoran · 10-18-2009, 03:46 PM

My buddy just stopped by with his new '07. This is a guy who swore he would never own a Harely. He is into performance based bikes for speed and handling. This is no exaggeration - when he hops on his sport bike - EVERYTIME - he will bury the speedo at 184; the RPM keeps climbing.

Anyway, I have been bitching at him for years to get a bike he will travel on and when I told him I purchased a Fat Boy (a week ago) he purchased his '07 VRod. He likes it thus far. I rode it for a few miles and was pleased as well. I just wish Harley would migrate the Revolution motor to their other models. I know it is different than what everyone is used to, but change is a good thing in this instance. Keep the classic Harley looks, just develop the engineering to modern technology and this motor meets that need.

Dogsoldier · 10-18-2009, 04:49 PM

You got yourself a fancy bike there, lad. Had the same happen to a dude this spring in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada just after I purchased my 09 V-Rod DX and my wife a 09 Sporty. Like your friend this guy, friend of my wife's brother, spent an entire meal riding me over my Harley not being a real Harley and he'd never get a Harley as he had a Jap bike - long story short he ended up buying a Harley touring bike from my dealer and is now one of those sudden Harley guys - I think it had something to do with images with of angles in his toast riding Harleys or some other religious experiences brought on by an over abundance of alcohol or other illegal substances.

**EZE RIDER** · 10-18-2009, 05:06 PM

Congrats on your purchase. I couldnt be happier with mine.

big worm · 10-18-2009, 05:34 PM

never met a vrod i didn't like.

kerrycorcoran · 10-18-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by EZE RIDER

Congrats on your purchase. I couldnt be happier with mine.

Oh, I didn't purchase a Vrod; my buddy did. I purchased a Fatty - should be here next Monday or Tuesday.

big worm · 10-18-2009, 08:11 PM

how did you like the back of the vrod?

kerrycorcoran · 10-18-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by big worm

how did you like the back of the vrod?

Ha, funny. I drove it , I don't ride on the back of any bike. What you do in your spare time is your business.

big worm · 10-18-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kerrycorcoran

Ha, funny. I drove it , I don't ride on the back of any bike. What you do in your spare time is your business.

you'll be seeing alot of it was what i's getting at

kerrycorcoran · 10-18-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by big worm

you'll be seeing alot of it was what i's getting at

Ha...that could be true...however if I don't want to see the back of it I simply take my 1000rr and watch him disappear in my rearview

XDixiecratX · 10-18-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kerrycorcoran

My buddy just stopped by with his new '07. This is a guy who swore he would never own a Harely. He is into performance based bikes for speed and handling. This is no exaggeration - when he hops on his sport bike - EVERYTIME - he will bury the speedo at 184; the RPM keeps climbing.

Anyway, I have been bitching at him for years to get a bike he will travel on and when I told him I purchased a Fat Boy (a week ago) he purchased his '07 VRod. He likes it thus far. I rode it for a few miles and was pleased as well. I just wish Harley would migrate the Revolution motor to their other models. I know it is different than what everyone is used to, but change is a good thing in this instance. Keep the classic Harley looks, just develop the engineering to modern technology and this motor meets that need.

184 everytime ! Its just a matter of time, hope he lives through it.