New V-Rod Model!!
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Yes they are. Also Australia, England, Spain, Italy, Greece... 
I know it was a big deal when 1130cc hit 30,000 members. Says a lot for the bikes.
I know it was a big deal when 1130cc hit 30,000 members. Says a lot for the bikes.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Alberta
I agree with everyone so far, the vrod handles like it does because it has to. Takes some getting used to, but it sticks to the pavement better than you might think. And ya, you need the front end to push down, I nearly jerked myself off the bike cuz I pulled onto the highway and gave her a twist. 
Course, that's when I fell in love...
Course, that's when I fell in love...
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We had our bike about a week when I found out the neck bearings weren't loose. It was the front wheel making contact with the road in second gear. A friend on a Busa told me I was lifting the front tire about 3" going into second. I've learned not to do that.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Westchester, New York
I rode the VRSCF last summer and I was blown away. The overall length didn't bother me. However, I'm not sure I loved the forward controls which put you in that "Clam Shell" position but adjustment to it was far easier than I expected. I think I'd prefer the mid mounts like the VRSCR - too bad they are not offering them as an option. But man, that Revolution motor is fantastic!
I do think H-D are their own worst enemy in regards to the V-Rod lineup. Things like not offering mid-controls on any current model is just a dumb move. How expensive could it be to have it as an option? IMO, the forward control layout endears itself to the cruiser rider that has a hard time accepting the V-Rod anyway!
mid controls riding position
forward controls riding position.
Which looks like a better, more controlled position?
I do think H-D are their own worst enemy in regards to the V-Rod lineup. Things like not offering mid-controls on any current model is just a dumb move. How expensive could it be to have it as an option? IMO, the forward control layout endears itself to the cruiser rider that has a hard time accepting the V-Rod anyway!
mid controls riding position forward controls riding position.Which looks like a better, more controlled position?
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Had I been buying a solo bike, I would have bought the Street Rod. Since we were looking for bike to do double-duty we bought the Night Rod. The D with mids and highway pegs suited me just fine. My wife liked the D better than R from a back seat perspective. I'm 6'2" and don't have a problem riding any of the V-rods. I don't much care for the DX. Forward controls and drag bars just don't suit my back. The bars on the F should come back a lot further, in my opinion.
My son is 6'4" and loves the F. It fits him perfect. He doesn't know if he wants red or black.
A couple of us were talking about the F and it's color availability. The bike is ugly in silver. We decided it's because of the brushed stainless pipes. The bike is too monochrome. If it had the black engine from the Night Rods it would look better. Even the half-black B engine wouldn't be enough black to break up all that silver.
I did see one picture of an F painted black on red like my bike. That was a good looking bike. I think it would also be good in a medium blue.
My son is 6'4" and loves the F. It fits him perfect. He doesn't know if he wants red or black.
A couple of us were talking about the F and it's color availability. The bike is ugly in silver. We decided it's because of the brushed stainless pipes. The bike is too monochrome. If it had the black engine from the Night Rods it would look better. Even the half-black B engine wouldn't be enough black to break up all that silver.
I did see one picture of an F painted black on red like my bike. That was a good looking bike. I think it would also be good in a medium blue.
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From: Double Oak, Texas
Ahhh, the Street Rod, what a fabulous machine!! Too bad a fairly serious twisty road capable bike didn't make it. The same fate (at least in the USA) probably awaits the most excellent XR1200. The typical Harley customer could care less about handling, it's usually more about how cool (????) raked out front wheels look, how cool a lowered bike looks, how cool the rider looks with legs stretched waaay out front, how many additional pounds of chrome doo-dads can be bolted over parts, etc, etc.
As far as braking capability, you won't find much in the air-cooled Harley world, only one current Dyna (Fat Bob) is equipped with two (marginal) front disc brakes.
As for the comments of needing a longer wheelbase to handle the big power for keeping the front on the ground..... yes.... but KTM, Aprilia and Ducati V-twins that put down serious RWHP 120-170 and big torque combined with short rake and short wheelbase, hundreds of pounds lighter than Harleys manage to operate just fine.
As far as braking capability, you won't find much in the air-cooled Harley world, only one current Dyna (Fat Bob) is equipped with two (marginal) front disc brakes.
As for the comments of needing a longer wheelbase to handle the big power for keeping the front on the ground..... yes.... but KTM, Aprilia and Ducati V-twins that put down serious RWHP 120-170 and big torque combined with short rake and short wheelbase, hundreds of pounds lighter than Harleys manage to operate just fine.
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As for the comments of needing a longer wheelbase to handle the big power for keeping the front on the ground..... yes.... but KTM, Aprilia and Ducati V-twins that put down serious RWHP 120-170 and big torque combined with short rake and short wheelbase, hundreds of pounds lighter than Harleys manage to operate just fine.