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Old Dec 4, 2021 | 07:27 AM
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Guess I was onto something with this. I still see V-Rods for sale for 12-16K at the dealership. I recently priced a similar year Rocker C and it's almost 20% less. Funny when you go through old threads and witness how dumb we sounded then and looking back at all the riding done along the way. I still love being on two wheels, and at the end of the day, that's what this game is all about.

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The more things change, the more they stay the same.

I’ll occasionally look back at my early posts, and I do find humor in younger me.

One thing is certain - I’ve learned a lot from the others on this forum.

And I hope I’ve done a good job giving back too.
 
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The more things change, the more they stay the same.

I’ll occasionally look back at my early posts, and I do find humor in younger me.

One thing is certain - I’ve learned a lot from the others on this forum.

And I hope I’ve done a good job giving back too.
 
Old Dec 4, 2021 | 09:14 AM
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I never got a chance to ride a V-Rod but always thought they had a lot of potential ... What do I know ??
 
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Old Dec 4, 2021 | 09:58 AM
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It was interesting that the gas tank was under the seat.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2021 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
I never got a chance to ride a V-Rod but always thought they had a lot of potential ... What do I know ??
Once you get used to having to keep rpm’s up they are a fun ride. I still think I would like To get one before I quit riding.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2021 | 05:07 PM
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I rented a V-ROD in Vegas about 10 years ago. Rode around Nevada and Arizona. Great riding, great bike. If I didn't have a Fatboy at the time, I would have bought one straight away. Now my old @$$ feels more comfortable on a RK...
 
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V-Rods don't really bring big bucks around here and there isn't much demand for them. Two years ago when I was searching for another bike I seen a lot of them with low miles in the 5-7 thousand range, prices have crept up on everything since then though but I still see them pretty cheap.

Quick look at CL has a couple.
17,000 miles- $4950
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/mc...408806313.html

CVO with 6,xxx miles - $8999
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcd/d...403817881.html
 
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Old Dec 4, 2021 | 08:22 PM
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The V-Rod cult shows no signs of diminishing.
 
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Don’t crush me for this, but I didn’t hate the Rocker C.
 
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