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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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Going down I-57 south right about Effingham IL on Monday. See a bike coming in the northbound and its a VRod with....................... big ol' apes.
Now I've seen apes on a lot of scoots but never on a VRod. Sorry, no pics. Seeing we were both going 70mph+ in the opposite direction it wasn't feasible. Just kinda struck me as odd.
 
Old Aug 11, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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That is an ugly rig in my opinion. I would rather ride a honda.
 
Old Aug 11, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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I think the one I saw had taller bars. Hard to tell without a rider on there to have something to guage it off of.
 
Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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I`m kinda liking it.
 
Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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I know I was never a fan of the original seating position on a V-rod. Even though I'm no fan of ape hangers, I bet it adds a degree of comfort to an otherwise uncomfortable looking ride with better ergonomics. Now if someone would do something with the forward controls.
 
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That's badass (minus the color). My local dealer had a V-Rod with a Road Glide kit (fairing and hard bags).... it was cool as hell. A fast bagger.... who'd a thunk it.
 

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Oh chit! I could NOT ride a V-Rod with apes and forward controlls. That sob would Kill me in less than 50 miles.
 
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I don't think it looks that bad.
 
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Local HD dealer here has one used on the floor with apes. Saw it over the weekend and it really does get your attention. Liked the look but not sure about the ride.

Vrod tourer...hmmmmmm
 



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