V Rod engine
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From: WMass
Okay, my question is, put the engine in a Dyna chassis?
I can see the appeal for switching it into a touring chassis.
And a Street Rod for a rip. Mor lean angle, steeper steering geometry, bigger stiffer forks. It's a much better performer out of the box than you would think.
Chase
I can see the appeal for switching it into a touring chassis.
And a Street Rod for a rip. Mor lean angle, steeper steering geometry, bigger stiffer forks. It's a much better performer out of the box than you would think.
Chase
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From: Columbia sc
Sorta, a hybrid, more of a Dyna or touring bike than a Vod, more comfort and more versatile than the current vrod models, with quicker steering geomtry and a better seating position.
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From: Columbia sc
Kinda, but I think that hrydra formed frame or whatever it's called needs to go. Instead of dropping the engine out the bottom for service have a removable top rail, AND a convetional neck/steering head.
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From: Virginia
No. I will take the Vrod engine right where it belongs, in a Street Rod. Inverted forks, more ground clearance, true mid controls. They're already on the road. Not many(comparatively) to night rods etc, but they're out there. The frame was designed around the engine, and doesn't exhibit any of the instability, or wallowing that some Dynas do.
I've said, if the right one came along, I'd give my FXR for it... Then again, I'd also rather just add a 3rd bike....
My 2 pennies.
Chase
I've said, if the right one came along, I'd give my FXR for it... Then again, I'd also rather just add a 3rd bike....
My 2 pennies.
Chase
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From: Detroit
It generates it's torque peak at a higher rpm, which means it can be geared down more (the force is multiplied) before it reaches the rear wheel.