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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Default Tell me again about the "V" on a Roadking
My buddy just bought a 2012 Roadking and was wondering why it had the V in the Harley name on the tank and on the seat. I read the historical reason a while back and can't remember the reason. Could I get some help here please?
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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I believe it's because of the "V" Twin motor...
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Doesn't it stand for "V" twin....
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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"V-Twin", Vulcan, Vulva, vibration, one of those.
 
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I thought it had something to do with it was intro'd on the 50 year mark?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Road king came out in like 96? That's like 92 years or something?
 
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The "V" is for vasectomy, which is what he'll be getting when his wife finds out he just bought a new bike
 
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Vicious bike, Very nearly an Ultra, ....or so they could sell a bunch of the "V" trim pieces.
 
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I have no friggin idea, but it looks cool.
 
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The "V" is for vasectomy, which is what he'll be getting when his wife finds out he just bought a new bike
 
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