What would happen if Harley put the radiators in the REAR bags, with the hot air exhausting out the back? They could scoop up cool air, and run it through the back.

 

my bad then. i assumed when you said "jap scrap" you meant crotch rockets

 

That might be an issue for the passenger having their legs roast while idling. It would also make the bags more permanently attached and a pain to remove.

My speculation: The path of least resistance would be to adopt the Revolution engine and radiator into an updated V-Rod frame for touring. The Road Glide fairing may make this easier since it is frame mounted. If you look on v-rod forums, it's already been done and dubbed the "Road Rod". Some versions I've seen look pretty good IMO.

Edit: found the link http://thekneeslider.com/how-about-a-v-rod-glide/

 

sweet. i might just own a classic all of a sudden!

 

cyclevisions sells a Road Rod kit that doesn't look bad, but I think the V-rod motor needs to be re-tuned for touring duty. It's a fun fast motor, but not very torquey.

 

Man o man not only will it be ugly but it will be all wet !!!!!