General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Opinions on the Night Rod for a noob?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 01:37 PM
  #1  
Bikerbilt's Avatar
Bikerbilt
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From:
Default Opinions on the Night Rod for a noob?

I live in So. CA by Bartells and I went there a month ago to see new bikes. The Night Rod is a killer looking machine and felt very good under my butt, the size and controls I mean.
Anyhow, is this a good machine?
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 02:23 PM
  #2  
vegashd's Avatar
vegashd
Banned
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,341
Likes: 0
From: Dover, Oh
Default RE: Opinions on the Night Rod for a noob?

I like the loko and style of the Vrod, the only hting I do not like is their resale.

The Vrods is a bike that people either like or hate.
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 04:38 PM
  #3  
wild wally's Avatar
wild wally
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 857
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Opinions on the Night Rod for a noob?

It's got a low center of gravity, which is nice for a newb or shortlegged person. It's several inches lower than other v-rods.

I think it's a very cool looking bike, but i've never ridden one.
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 04:47 PM
  #4  
Bikerbilt's Avatar
Bikerbilt
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Opinions on the Night Rod for a noob?

I think that's why I liked it, it's a big bike but doesn't feel big. I felt like I could ride with confidence on it which I liked.
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 05:09 PM
  #5  
solorider's Avatar
solorider
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,475
Likes: 3
From: Southeast Wisconsin
Default RE: Opinions on the Night Rod for a noob?

They handle quite a bit differently than most other bikes. Make sure you test drive one before buying.
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 05:35 PM
  #6  
Snarly's Avatar
Snarly
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 5,119
Likes: 2
From: USA
Default RE: Opinions on the Night Rod for a noob?


ORIGINAL: Bikerbilt

I live in So. CA by Bartells and I went there a month ago to see new bikes. The Night Rod is a killer looking machine and felt very good under my butt, the size and controls I mean.
Anyhow, is this a good machine?
I'm entertaining the idea of a Night Rod myself. Intend to try one out when I get out to my dealer's the first nice day we get. I'd ride it anytime, but they don't like to let em out in nasty weather, and that means another month or so around these part's. My only concern is the seat height. By the looks of it in pic's, it's to low for me. I'll have to see if they have a "tallboy" saddle.
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 06:16 PM
  #7  
Bikerbilt's Avatar
Bikerbilt
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Opinions on the Night Rod for a noob?

What about the engine and other mechanical things on the NR?
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 06:24 PM
  #8  
Snarly's Avatar
Snarly
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 5,119
Likes: 2
From: USA
Default RE: Opinions on the Night Rod for a noob?

ORIGINAL: Bikerbilt

What about the engine and other mechanical things on the NR?
Not to worry. They are top shelf and what's more, there're the future.
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 06:31 PM
  #9  
wild wally's Avatar
wild wally
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 857
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Opinions on the Night Rod for a noob?


ORIGINAL: Bikerbilt

What about the engine and other mechanical things on the NR?
I would check out the v-rod forum here and see what v-rod owners are saying, and see what issues they have. They're a different beast than most Harleys. Some may argue this, but reportedly better front brakes and more nimble handling, and a water cooled engine.

Wally
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 11:41 PM
  #10  
jester's Avatar
jester
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Default RE: Opinions on the Night Rod for a noob?

Here's my$02 worth. I was abut to do the deal on a nt.rod when I sat on it one last time and noticed my right heal totally missed the guard and rested on the muffler . that will melt the **** out of your boot . other than that the rod series are great bikes they are the fastest and best handling line that h-d offers. good luck, mike
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:03 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE