New V-Rods v's Old V-Rods
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New V-Rods v's Old V-Rods
Hi all
Just wondering if anyone can tell me whether the newer factory standard V-Rod bikes are lower, longer or sleaker compared to the early models?
Thanks
Michael
Australia
Just wondering if anyone can tell me whether the newer factory standard V-Rod bikes are lower, longer or sleaker compared to the early models?
Thanks
Michael
Australia
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That's in the eye of the beholder. The older versions, 2002-2005, had 2 degrees more rake in the front end. When the first 240mm rear tires started coming from the factory, they took 2 degrees out of the trees, which would result in a slightly higher V-Rod. The fork length didn't change. The wheel base would also be just slightly shorter on these newer machines.
Hope this helps.
RJ
Hope this helps.
RJ
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That's in the eye of the beholder. The older versions, 2002-2005, had 2 degrees more rake in the front end. When the first 240mm rear tires started coming from the factory, they took 2 degrees out of the trees, which would result in a slightly higher V-Rod. The fork length didn't change. The wheel base would also be just slightly shorter on these newer machines.
Hope this helps.
RJ
Hope this helps.
RJ
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But the DX (not a standard V-Rod) has the lowest seat hight of any of them.
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