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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Sounds like you had a blast. They are cool bikes and I don't think they are ugly at all. Just not what one would expect as a "traditional" Harley....Definitely not traditional which is ok in my book....
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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You should get the Muscle. I have almost 7000 miles on mine already and love it! It's hard to get me off it. The bike handles like a dream in the corners. You can lay it down until the pegs hit and it won't budge even at 70-80-90 mph.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by WarriorHD
Sounds like you had a blast. They are cool bikes and I don't think they are ugly at all. Just not what one would expect as a "traditional" Harley....Definitely not traditional which is ok in my book....
Give them another 20 years.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DesertSpeed
It's easy to do. Not much problem bolting it up. You just can't get to the dipstick with those pipes.
You have to also change the right (clutch) cover to the 09 VRSCF cover
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Rode a V-Rod Muscle at a *** Harley Demo Sat. I like the way the DX looks better, but that Red Muscle is growing on me I ride an 05 Road Glide and all I can say about the Muscle is Damn that bitch moves!!! Had a lot more TQ than I was lead to belive from just reading here on the Forums, Did feel a lot like a chopper at slow speeds which sorta surprised me till it dawned on me about how much rake it has Overall I really liked it and couldn't belive how damn smooth that engine is at higher RPM's but still had that V-twin feel when pulling at lower rpms in the higer gears. Put the fairing from a DX on the Muscle and it would be perfect for me!
 
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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I was at the HD Museum last night for a presentation on 40 Years of Harley Styling. Willie G talked and mentioned that the V-Rod Muscle is so popular in Europe that it is sold out.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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I love the Muscle except for the low handle bars. If I could sit back more like on my VRSCAW then I would one it instead.

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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Windeed
I was at the HD Museum last night for a presentation on 40 Years of Harley Styling. Willie G talked and mentioned that the V-Rod Muscle is so popular in Europe that it is sold out.
They can have it IMHO
 
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Ok, newbie here. I bought an '09 VRSCF Muscle about two months ago. Brilliant Silver with ABS. Absolutely love it. Handling, acceleration, everything. Couldn't be happier. Glad I found this forum.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Rode a 2005 VRSC that was for sale here. Liked it but did not like bending over to ride. With a little mod's it could be a great cruising bike. Gas mileage is not that great.
 
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