V-Rod Muscle
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Shawnee OK
I totally disagree, different strokes for different folks. I love the new muscle the chopped fender, the huge rear tire, bigger fuel tank, side mount license plate. They have made alot of inprovements and I absolutely love the bike. Some people just wouldn't know style if it bit them right in the rear, jetgod.
Last edited by Jetgod; Jan 18, 2009 at 08:17 PM.
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From: Third Coast
I'm a BMW driver who is pondering Harleys. The one that attracts me the most is the V-Rod. I popped into the dealer the other day and looked at a silver V-Rod Muscle. I thought it was great looking -- a stunning design. I also thought, "This could work -- ABS, belt drive, great gauges, great engine, great accessories, great quality." Then the bubble burst -- I sat on it, and the forward pegs made for a very uncomfortable posture for me (I'm fairly tall). It looked like mid controls would be very difficult on this bike because the location of the exhaust pipes on both sides. I commented on this in another thread earlier. With the low seat, I'm not sure if it's possible to have mid controls that would be comfortable to a tall person.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Wickenburg Arizona
I have owned many Harleys and have ridden Ultra Classics for the past 10 years or so. I have been impressed with the v rods since they came out, but really did not not like the looks of them untill I saw the Muscle. Wow!! Harley has finally made the v rod look as hot as they really are. I am looking forward to owning one as a second bike
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: aurora,colorado
I think your just jealous the MoCo did a nicer styling job than you did. From my perspective the muscle looks outstanding without anything but small changes to personalize it. I know there will be one in my garage eventually.
Last edited by wood butcher; Jan 24, 2009 at 08:14 PM.
Road Master
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From: LOST WAGES
Those are not for the F model they are for 02-06 with the 180 rear tire
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From: Third Coast
BMW has taken enough hits to its reputation for reliability in the last few years (justly or unjustly I leave for others to decide) that an attractive alternative would get a serious look.
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From: Nuevo México, Los Estados Unidos de América
Hmmm... I guess I'm just trying to make the Muscle into something it's not -- a sports tourer. HD really needs to be working on one using the V-Rod as a basis.
BMW has taken enough hits to its reputation for reliability in the last few years (justly or unjustly I leave for others to decide) that an attractive alternative would get a serious look.
BMW has taken enough hits to its reputation for reliability in the last few years (justly or unjustly I leave for others to decide) that an attractive alternative would get a serious look.