Ok, So I have rider birt bikes in the past along with quads and others, however I have never been on let alone riden on a street bike. I have been looking into getting one and the harley VRSCs' have been what I like the look of. I knew a guy a few years back that had a harley that I never bothered to ask what it was and I believe it was a VRSC. I LOVED the look of that bike.

What is your guys' opinion on a VSRC for a newer street bike rider?

Would you suggest getting used to a street bike with a 1,500 piece of crap first, then going to a VSRC?

 

Yeah, get something light weight that maneuvers quickly.

600 pounds of metal is a lot to get out of the way of the old lady that turns left in front of you.

And the V Rod ain’t the sleekest in handling, either.

Your reaction time and balance may be fine tuned from riding crazy stuff in the dirt, but your street savy had better be full on .

 

This is a debated question and you'll get a number of answers, I just want to say that your idea is exactly what I did (except mine was $1750 )

 

I say get what you want. If its a V-Rod, get it. Take an MSF safety course and learn your limits. Start out slow and as you build confidence, take it to the next level. Remember, use your head and be smart. Nothing you can't tackle and succeed at with that mentality. Good luck.

 

I don't recommend the piece of crapride on a trial basis. This way, you are not predisposedto any particular feel. If you get the VROD, you'll think that is what every street ride feels like. I don't think the type of bike has anything really to do with it...get what you wanna ride andlearn to ride it. If I can give onetip to a new rider on a street ride,it would be...where your eyes go...the bike goes.

Let us know what you decide.
BillyD

 

to all who read this keep the thoughts coming. I take all replies into consideration so that I make the right decision in the end for myself.

have another question... what do you think I could look at spending on a VRSC. Do you recomend putting aftermarket exhaust and what not on it or keeping it stock... so on and so forth. I know the MSRP is like 14.5 or so... hell i dont een know what a pair of screaming eagles would cost to put on that bike. Any thoughts?

 

My GF was riding on the back of my bike for maybe 1/2 season. After the first 6 hour juant to Chicago, she hated it. She said she'd rather ride her own. So she went off and took the MSF class, and got her license. She was taking advice from everyone who told her to go cheap for her first bike. Some folks told her to get a sporty for a first bike.

We spent a good part of that summer going from dealer to dealer, reading the paper, looking for a good "first bike." She never got really excited about any of the bikes we looked at. One day, we headed up to our local HD delaership for a benefit ride, for a friend of ours. There was a Black Denim D on the floor. She looked at it and said, "That's the one."

Well, to be sure, it's quite a bike for a first ride. The front end rake makes the low speed stuff a bit of a challenge. (When you get used to a V-Rod, the other bikes feel like your riding a squirrel in the slow speed parking lot manuvers.)

We debated putting on a set of engine guards, just for the inevitable tip over. I figgured with the D, you could always sand and paint the crash bars with some gloss black krylon, just to keep it looking descent. When she got some more confidence we could take them off. We debated it, but we never did it. I think deep down inside, neither of us like the look of crash bars on the V-Rod.

Anyway, here we are some 6K miles later, and she's beating most everyone stoplite to stoplite, and can handle the twisties like a pro.

As for mods, she's kept them pretty simple. A quick detach windshield for the longer hauls and colder weather. Pull back bars to help her reach. Some cosmetic stuff, and an AIM clutch plate, to reduce the pull on the lever, more than for the lock up mechanism. The nice thing is that you can do anything you want with it when you get it in the garage. It's all yours.

Just know any money you spend on Mods, you'll never recoup.

Between 1130cc.com, and ebay, you can get any stock part you want for a V-Rod for reasonable price.

It's up to you which bike is best for your needs, but I find the bike chooses the rider. That's my 2 cents.

RJ

 

I agree and Sidelvar has been chosen by the VROD.

BillyD

 

I'm a pretty new rider too. I rode dirt bikes a few years ago so I kind of had a feel for riding, and started riding on the street with the V-Rod. I really like the bike. I'm in UT for the weekend and borrowed a bike for the weekend - I hadn't recognized just how quick the V-Rod really is in comparison. Go for it, it's a fun bike!

Lisa

 

Once again, all of your imput is appreciated. I have a few more stupid (or rather embarassing) questions. I keep seeing that there are differrent models for the V-Rods. Would anyone care to explain or point me to where I can look to find the more specific details? Thanks to all. Happy riding