V Rod Engine in a Streetglide?

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Apr 28, 2010 | 10:10 PM

#21

jaybird708

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i dont thing the vrod motor have the tq to get any performance out of it,deff have the hp just not the tq i may be wrong...

Apr 28, 2010 | 10:22 PM

#22

WI Bob

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From: Madison, WI

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDV-GLIDE

1130cc.com was my home for many years before I bought the SG. I learned a wealth of info there but when you get older, comfort is more important then speed. Once I bought the SG, the V sat unused for almost a year and a half.

Same for me. I loved the Revo motor and the bike. But I had to get out of the wind or quit riding (neck issues). Easy decision.

But I do really enjoy the SG now too. And the low RPM torque.

Has anyone actually taken the measurements of both motors AND transmissions to compare the overall dims? I don't believe the voids (motor hole) in the frames are that much different. Sure nothing would fit and it would be a huge fab job, but there is lots of talent out there. How about early those X-Wedge projects?

Who's got both in their garage? ;-)

Apr 28, 2010 | 10:41 PM

#23

NoCoLoco

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From: Northern Colorado

I'm sure it's possible to put a REVO in a touring frame, anything is possible, but it wouldn't be very practical.

Apr 29, 2010 | 08:01 AM

#24

dog155

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Originally Posted by TW

There is a company or two who have been making the "Touring" bodywork for V-Rods for a few years now.

V-mod is one that comes to mind- can't remember the other one.

This sounds like the way I would go.The looks of a the Kings with a VRod mill done right,has my curiosity peaked.

Apr 29, 2010 | 08:06 AM

#25

shortride

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I would give up the stock drivetrain in my '09 Ultra Classic for one like the V-Rod has in a heartbeat.

Apr 29, 2010 | 12:40 PM

#26

Hammy

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From: Northshore in Massachusetts

4k in a vrod is not the same as 4k on a bagger, crusiing at 3-5k is the norm for a vrod, hence the bad mileage, but you can launch a vrod at 5k and and just take off and blow away any other harley out there.. so if geared up the "missing torque" would not be an issue but mileage would..