Beat a V-Rod...
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From: Austell, GA
RE: Beat a V-Rod...
Depends on which V-Rod you're talking about. I watched an n/a Screamin' Eagle V-Rod turn 147 mph last weekend in the 1/4 mile with low 9 second times.
As for you naysayers, most of you probably know little about riding the twisties and scrapin' some metal on the asphalt. I'll take you on any day if ya ain't skeered. I have no reason to doubt the OP's claims. I've seen a good enough rider on a stock '06 Road King that I couldn't keep up with through the twisties on my Deuce.
As for you naysayers, most of you probably know little about riding the twisties and scrapin' some metal on the asphalt. I'll take you on any day if ya ain't skeered. I have no reason to doubt the OP's claims. I've seen a good enough rider on a stock '06 Road King that I couldn't keep up with through the twisties on my Deuce.
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RE: Beat a V-Rod...
ORIGINAL: ImYrHklbry
Depends on which V-Rod you're talking about. I watched an n/a Screamin' Eagle V-Rod turn 147 mph last weekend in the 1/4 mile with low 9 second times.
Depends on which V-Rod you're talking about. I watched an n/a Screamin' Eagle V-Rod turn 147 mph last weekend in the 1/4 mile with low 9 second times.
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From: Alberta
RE: Beat a V-Rod...
themetal: That is a fearsome looking bike; I don't know if I'd pick a fight, even if I was on a V-Rod...
I believe somewhere in all this I did get an answer to the actual question...It seems a V-Rod will do 140+. On top speed that would have me 'cause my ****-limiter cuts in at about 125...even though the rev-limiter is set for 6500rpm; whatever that would be if I pulled redline in fifth...
Avery entertainingdiscussion; a bit suprized at how a stock V-Rod is perceived by many as invincible
[IMG]local://upfiles/32069/A6999E56544F4760817F9C491389CDC5.jpg[/IMG]
I believe somewhere in all this I did get an answer to the actual question...It seems a V-Rod will do 140+. On top speed that would have me 'cause my ****-limiter cuts in at about 125...even though the rev-limiter is set for 6500rpm; whatever that would be if I pulled redline in fifth...
Avery entertainingdiscussion; a bit suprized at how a stock V-Rod is perceived by many as invincible
[IMG]local://upfiles/32069/A6999E56544F4760817F9C491389CDC5.jpg[/IMG]
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From: right down from the FloraBama
RE: Beat a V-Rod...
ORIGINAL: sharkey
On top speed that would have me 'cause my ****-limiter cuts in at about 125...even though the rev-limiter is set for 6500rpm; whatever that would be if I pulled redline in fifth...
On top speed that would have me 'cause my ****-limiter cuts in at about 125...even though the rev-limiter is set for 6500rpm; whatever that would be if I pulled redline in fifth...
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/gearspeed.html
btw, very nice bike, might go a little faster thoughif you painted it black.
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From: Carrabelle, Fl
RE: Beat a V-Rod...
Hey I beat a V-Rod just the other day on my sporty!
Pulled up to a light and looked over and there was a V-Rod. Challenged that sucker and when the light turned green dropped the clutch and I was gone!
Never did see a rider on the V-Rod sitting in that bar parking lot, but I challenged and beat that sucker!!![sm=happybounce.gif]
Pulled up to a light and looked over and there was a V-Rod. Challenged that sucker and when the light turned green dropped the clutch and I was gone!
Never did see a rider on the V-Rod sitting in that bar parking lot, but I challenged and beat that sucker!!![sm=happybounce.gif]
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RE: Beat a V-Rod...
ORIGINAL: sharkey
Avery entertainingdiscussion; a bit suprized at how a stock V-Rod is perceived by many as invincible
[IMG]local://upfiles/32069/A6999E56544F4760817F9C491389CDC5.jpg[/IMG]
Avery entertainingdiscussion; a bit suprized at how a stock V-Rod is perceived by many as invincible
[IMG]local://upfiles/32069/A6999E56544F4760817F9C491389CDC5.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: Beat a V-Rod...
from what I have read: Vrod=100 HP stock. Big Twin goal=trying to get to 100HP.....
then to mention handling/weight/etc.
Not to say you didn't beat him fair and square......(but it wasn't a race).
then to mention handling/weight/etc.
Not to say you didn't beat him fair and square......(but it wasn't a race).
