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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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When the day arrives that the Moco stuffs the V-rod engine into a RG or UC I'll be one of the first in line for one.
It'll prevent me from buying a BMW K1200LT, and you can bet a huge number of metric riders will be springing for their first Harleys when that day comes.

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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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ORIGINAL: Comfortably Numb

When the day arrives that the Moco stuffs the V-rod engine into a RG or UC I'll be one of the first in line for one.
It'll prevent me from buying a BMW K1200LT, and you can bet a huge number of metric riders will be springing for their first Harleys when that day comes.

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I agree I think it would be a good marketing move for them.
 
Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Harley vs Harley is nothing new, try owning a Sportster. It's ridiculous, but it happens. Two wheels are two wheels, not matter what brand.
 
Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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I agree I think it would be a good marketing move for them.
I'm not sure they have any other option, and I can't imagine with all the development $$$ they must have in this engine they'd go another route anyway.
In my books any current Harley coupled with smooth, cool running 130+ HP on tap would be a dream come true. Like having your cake and eating it too.
Where do we sign up?


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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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This is classic!!!!!! I'd expect nothing less than this from some greaseball Harley ******!!!!
NOW THEY ARE ******* THEIR OWN BIKES FOR BEING WELL MADE!!!!!!!
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Anybody on a V-ROD still trumps a troll on a metric any old day. [sm=loser.gif]
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Anyone that knows anything knows that only baggers are "real" Harleys.
 
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Anyone that knows anything knows that only baggers are "real" Harleys.
There are those that would argue that they haven't made a harley since 67.
 
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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This all aounds like piranha v. piranha except when that pesky little japanese koy stroles into the wrong part of the pond. I understand the time of death was 12:01pm 12/04/06. Personally I don't see anything wrong with a Vrod, just wanted to go the traditional Harley route for my first Harley. Guess those guys got caught up in a little Harleymania.
 
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Been riding Harleys since 87. Before that rode some of the "others". Love my Harley. Rode a new demo v-rod night rod special. Man I would like to have one of those! What a fun ride. Only thing I would change would be the handlebars. The pull back bars would be a lot more comfortable on a long ride. Currently have a 2000 Screamin Eagle Road Glide. The V-rod would make a great second bike.
 
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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When the day arrives that the Moco stuffs the V-rod engine into a RG or UC I'll be one of the first in line for one.

CN
If they add ABS brakes, I'll be right up there with you.
 



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