Discontinuing the VROD???
Stage IV
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: North Carolina
Agreed. Had a VRSCB for over 10 years. Awesome MC!
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2006
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Will never let my very first Harley go (2002 FXDXT) but my 2004 VRSC has been / is so much fun. Added a long range tank, a Track turbo and touring accessories and it's great cross-country as well. I agree, I think H-D will regret this decision (but they'll never admit it :-) )
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Joined: May 2014
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From: Louisville
From the dealer's perspective (I worked in the H-D shop in my town for over 4 years) the VROD was dead weight. They didn't sell at all and dealers wound up giving them away or even losing money just to move them. They seemed to do ok in the private used market but that is hardly justification for the MoCo to keep building them as HD makes precisely zero dollars off private used bike sales. I know the VROD has a loyal following but at the end of the day the MoCo has to build what sells new in dealer showrooms otherwise they go out of business!
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Joined: May 2014
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From: Louisville
Our district rep was quite adamant that it would not be returning either. This being the same guy who told me that the Road Glide was DEFINITELY coming back once they tweaked it and as we all know, it did. He told us at that time that the Road Glide wasn't discontinued, only undergoing a refresh that they could not complete at the same time as the rest of the Rushmore project.
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Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Brick, NJ
I have really enjoyed these 10 pages. I love my 2009 Fatboy. The water cooled/air cooled argument will probably be decided by the European environmental regulations. This just pisses me off. I do not care or want to hear about European emissions regulations and their effect on US bikes. Hell we already have the idiots at the California Air Resources Board with their regulations effecting motorcycles. Harley all ready sets up their bike running way to lean to pass existing EPA regs. Catalytic converters in the headed pipes, lean tunes, reculation systems, hot running engines to better meet EPA. Then we have the $10,000,000.00 dollar fine. I am tired of stupid regulations.
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Joined: May 2014
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From: Louisville
You and I both. The simple truth is that the exhaust emissions from bikes compared to passenger cars/trucks or anything diesel is insignificant. It's just the left trying to tell folks what's best for them through excessive government regulation. Big 2nd amendment supporter here so don't take this the wrong way. I can own a gun but not a tuner for my motorcycle? 
F the EPA and anyone else that is actively trying to crush 100+ years of American heritage through excessive BS regulation. Harleys should be exempt because 'Murica dammit!
F the EPA and anyone else that is actively trying to crush 100+ years of American heritage through excessive BS regulation. Harleys should be exempt because 'Murica dammit! I have really enjoyed these 10 pages. I love my 2009 Fatboy. The water cooled/air cooled argument will probably be decided by the European environmental regulations. This just pisses me off. I do not care or want to hear about European emissions regulations and their effect on US bikes. Hell we already have the idiots at the California Air Resources Board with their regulations effecting motorcycles. Harley all ready sets up their bike running way to lean to pass existing EPA regs. Catalytic converters in the headed pipes, lean tunes, reculation systems, hot running engines to better meet EPA. Then we have the $10,000,000.00 dollar fine. I am tired of stupid regulations.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Richmond, VA
After seeing that new 750 Street Rod that Harley just released, I can pretty much say without reservation, that if the Moco were to pop that 1250 VRod engine into that Street Rod, my Sportster would be gone faster than a buffalo fart in the wind. Frankly, I'm hoping that's been their plan all along.... but I'm pretty doubtful the Snorkster will be going anywhere, anytime soon..... sigh.