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New Guy Question about an 08 VX - 5/12/2008 11:51:59 AM    08NightRod   Posts: 6 Joined: 4/22/2008 Status: offline Bought my first new Harley a few weeks ago. I bought an 08 night rod special, denim black with ABS. I've been driving bikes for 20 years and decided to come over to the dark side. I got about 300 miles on it and noticed that when driving down the road at about 3000 RPM's or less it has a slight hesitation (the bike jerks a little) when you hold it at a constant speed. It drives fine and any higher RPM.  To be honest, I don't know much about Harley's and was wondering if someone else had this issue. Does it have anything to do with the break in period? Other than that issue, the bike is an absolute blast to drive. Thanks for your time, _____________________________ 08 Night Rod Special, Denim Black, ABS Post #: 1

RE: New Guy Question about an 08 VX - 5/12/2008 11:55:08 AM    eazy Posts: 1723 Joined: 4/25/2006 Status: offline Revolution engines are designed to operate at a higher RPM than their air-cooled brothers. Up your RPM slightly and you'll see the problem disappear. _____________________________ The Free Revolution (in reply to 08NightRod) Post #: 2

RE: New Guy Question about an 08 VX - 5/12/2008 2:29:15 PM    ebrown0104 Posts: 43 Joined: 6/15/2007 Status: offline it has to do with the oxygen sensors - the bike runs too lean at lower RPM's, causing it to hesitate.  It's all EPA emissions BS, get an SERT/Power Commander/Fueler box and it'll fix it up for you. _____________________________ (in reply to eazy) Post #: 3

RE: New Guy Question about an 08 VX - 5/12/2008 8:20:43 PM    STEG Posts: 612 Joined: 3/1/2007 Status: offline 4-5k bike is quiet and runs very smooth _____________________________ 2007 Vivid Black/Black Denim VRSCDX Night Rod Special (in reply to ebrown0104) Post #: 4

RE: New Guy Question about an 08 VX - 5/13/2008 5:24:24 AM    08NightRod   Posts: 6 Joined: 4/22/2008 Status: offline Thanks for the info! _____________________________ 08 Night Rod Special, Denim Black, ABS (in reply to STEG) Post #: 5

RE: New Guy Question about an 08 VX - 5/17/2008 2:14:34 PM    iepulliam   Posts: 5 Joined: 5/16/2008 Status: offline I'm glad I read this post, as this is a question I was curious about also. I just bought a new 08 V rod last week and have put about 400 miles on it. I noticed that lug too, and I just assumed it wasnt anything wrong with the bike......like 08nightrod said possibly being the break in period for the bike. I did notice very quickly that these bikes are most most definately not meant to be run at low RPM's...... I am looking forward to a log and meaningful relationship:) Isaac (in reply to 08NightRod) Post #: 6

RE: New Guy Question about an 08 VX - 5/17/2008 2:18:06 PM    iepulliam   Posts: 5 Joined: 5/16/2008 Status: offline While we are on this subject, I have found myself a lot more comfortable keeping the v rod in a higher rpm range than the owners manual suggests. I only hit 3rd gear once I get close to 35......4th comes at 45, 5th soon after............. I am new to bikes so if anyone has some constructive criticism for what I say I would love to hear it. Pardon me 08 nightrod, I am in no way intending to hijack your post. Isaac (in reply to 08NightRod) Post #: 7

RE: New Guy Question about an 08 VX - 5/17/2008 4:46:53 PM    cmashark   Posts: 28 Joined: 12/21/2007 Status: offline congrats on the new bike.....as others have said....with a stock tune, they will surge alittle below 4000 rpms. _____________________________ 08 night rod special SERT Bub 7, 2 into 1 (in reply to iepulliam) Post #: 8

RE: New Guy Question about an 08 VX - 5/25/2008 8:23:27 AM    08NightRod   Posts: 6 Joined: 4/22/2008 Status: offline Since I live in central WI the average temps last month were 40-50 degrees.  The hesitation seemed to be more noticable when it was cold.  A couple times I went to work and it was 38 degrees, wow was that cold.  Lately it has been warmer (~65) and the hesitation has gotten a little better but it is still there. Other than that, I got about 750 miles on it and it is a blast to drive. _____________________________ 08 Night Rod Special, Denim Black, ABS (in reply to cmashark) Post #: 9

RE: New Guy Question about an 08 VX - 5/25/2008 9:20:41 AM    DesertSpeed   Posts: 366 Joined: 12/20/2007 Status: offline Hmmm... I like to shift into second around 50mph. _____________________________ Cody McC Abnormal Smartass (better than being the opposite) I often question my sanity. It never answers. 06 VRSCD Night Rod (in reply to 08NightRod) Post #: 10

RE: New Guy Question about an 08 VX - 5/25/2008 4:46:16 PM    NightStar   Posts: 125 Joined: 9/3/2007 Status: offline It's hard to get the vrod up to speed. 90 in 3rd gear, I forget I have a 4th and 5th. _____________________________ It's like riding into the mouth of a Hurricane. 07 Nightrod EFM racing clutch Kisantech Tail Blazer OEM short shocks Mini Sports Windshield OEM rear extended lights Mini sissy bar and baggage rack Siren and remote Pager (in reply to DesertSpeed) Post #: 11

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