vrod for motorcyle driving test?
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
From:
vrod for motorcyle driving test?
I have had my learners permit for 5 months. I have currently been riding a 2004 vrod , my husband bought me. No problems the bike handles great. My question is, would it be a good bike for the driving test. Here in maryland, we have to weave thru these cones that are 10ft apart, and make a sharp right turn. I think the bike might be to big and not very stable at low speeds. Would just like some opinions before I take the test.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 235
Likes: 0
From:
RE: vrod for motorcyle driving test?
IMO, it would not be a good choice unless you are really comfortable making slow speed turns with power/friction techniques. If you are, then it would be fine. See the Ride Like a Pro DVD. I doubt the test is anything like what is shown in this video, but it does show good technique for big bikes in slow turns...like parking lots, etc.
Good luck on your test!!! I'm sure you'll pass with flying colors!!!
Good luck on your test!!! I'm sure you'll pass with flying colors!!!
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
From: Temecula CA
RE: vrod for motorcyle driving test?
I couldn't do it. I can take very tight turns and I had been riding for a good year on the vrod, but our test required a very tight circle. the cones wouldn't have been as bad, but still. If you aren't relaxed it would be hard to do for a newbe. A really great bike for that is a Honda 750. Our Motorcycle Safetycourse had us on those! They were so light and easy to manipulate. If I had the chance to take the test on that it would have been a breeze.
Novice
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
RE: vrod for motorcyle driving test?
ORIGINAL: worm83
I live in Illinois. Similar test. Failed first time. Went and practiced course after hrs. a few times. Passed it second time. Tricky but doable. First bike Ive ever owned.
I live in Illinois. Similar test. Failed first time. Went and practiced course after hrs. a few times. Passed it second time. Tricky but doable. First bike Ive ever owned.
I took my on my Super Glide and just barely passed. If you can find a small bike, I would go for it.
Trending Topics
Stage II
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
RE: vrod for motorcyle driving test?
I used my v-rod the first time, just to big to get through cones.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Stage II
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
RE: vrod for motorcyle driving test?
I disagree. The cones was the easiest part of the test. I used my vrod and had no problems!
The problem is you need to relax, it's a learning experience if you don't pass, the world doesn't come ot an end. You test again and maybe again, but it doesn't mean you can't ride, it means you got psyched out.
The problem is you need to relax, it's a learning experience if you don't pass, the world doesn't come ot an end. You test again and maybe again, but it doesn't mean you can't ride, it means you got psyched out.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 553
Likes: 0
From: Mission Viejo, CA / Salt Lake City, UT
RE: vrod for motorcyle driving test?
I passed on the V-Rod, but had a lot of coaching before the test. For me the cones weren't a problem, it was the tight circle. I took the test at a location that had two cement walls just outside the circle - it was just the thought of missing and hitting the wall that psyched me out. The tester let me try more than once and on the second time I passed. If I had to do it over again I would do it on a much smaller bike - but that's just probably mental again.
Lisa
Lisa