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Old May 22, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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I'm thinking about demoing the V-rod this weekend. I've rode one once and didn't like it at the time, but to keep an open mind, I thought I'd revisit it one more time to be sure. My arm and leg length didn't seem to like it very much. I sat on the new Zuki M90 last week, but didn't ride one yet. The Yamaha V-Max is also one I'd like to try. What's your opinions on the V-Rods?
 
Old May 22, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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I like the V-rod demos but I like to go alittle bit faster the next time.
 
Old May 22, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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I'd love to try one but I don't have enough coin to purchase one. So it's sorta like going to a strip club, fun to look but more fun to enjoy...
 
Old May 22, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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I like the V-rod demos but I like to go alittle bit faster the next time.
I'm not sure what you mean there. Is it that they have rev limiters installed that keeps you from really seeing what the bike can do?
 
Old May 22, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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I test rode a night rod speical.. AMAZING bike. I'm seriously hooked on it. I will definitely own it one day for sure!
 
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They have you ride in a group and the V-Rod just wants to go.
 
Old May 22, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by italian biker
I'm not sure what you mean there. Is it that they have rev limiters installed that keeps you from really seeing what the bike can do?
I think he means that the ride leaders keep a pretty tight grip on top speed on group demo rides. The V-Rod is quick and fast enough for most riders. Most over the age of consent will never find the top speed of it anyway.
 
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I'm not sure how the local dealer handles it, as I've not looked into it. They have a sign that says "Demo rides daily".
 
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Or ya could just go rent one for the day, flog the crap out of it, and bring it back.

The dealer near me has a couple in the rental fleet, and I was thinking: $150 (I definitely would spring for the insurance too) or so, and I could have some serious fun.

Or get some serious tickets....
 
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italian biker. well its the best HD makes performance wise and you'll get more hotties sniffn around cuz they dig the looks. if you like ol cougar ladies get a BT they seem to like em. hey try out the Buell 1125 !! just dont try to shift at the RPMs U would on yer HD. its like trying to drive a Ford GT40 when all you've driven is Ford 350 duals its a different animal.
 



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