VRSC Models V-Rod, Street Rod, Night Rod and Night Rod Special

Why does HD do NOT this?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 15, 2010 | 11:05 AM
  #1  
rogerfromco's Avatar
rogerfromco
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,137
Likes: 0
From: Rocky Mtn High CO
Default Why does HD do NOT this?

My wife has an 03 V-Rod, and it's a great bike. But once they started painting them in 03 and later, I noticed and still see that they do not color match the shroud around the instrument cluster - they leave it grey to match the frame. Just seems unfinished to me when they do that.

We had her bike custom painted and had it matched then. Looks 100% better IMHO. What are your thoughts on HD not painting that piece?
 
Attached Thumbnails Why does HD do NOT this?-p1000774.jpg   Why does HD do NOT this?-p1000775.jpg   Why does HD do NOT this?-p1000776.jpg  
Reply
Old May 15, 2010 | 09:12 PM
  #2  
Hal64hd's Avatar
Hal64hd
Road Master
Veteran: Air Force
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,161
Likes: 39
From: LOST WAGES
Default

Lets see if they are all one color
1) keeps production cost down
2) less inventory to carry
3) won't have to wait 6 week for a replacement color run

And there are members here that have a couple of different color tin sets, and change them out now and again. Me included. So the stock color housing suit me just fine
 
Reply
Old May 15, 2010 | 09:58 PM
  #3  
DesertSpeed's Avatar
DesertSpeed
Account Suspended
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 898
Likes: 1
Default

I don't really see it as an issue.
 
Attached Thumbnails Why does HD do NOT this?-vrscdleft.jpg  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Curated Content Editor
General Harley Davidson Chat
0
Jan 17, 2018 02:35 PM
NascarGuy
Motorcycles For Sale
9
Dec 4, 2017 12:22 PM
Harttoo
2014-2024 Touring Models
1
May 22, 2016 07:26 PM
danny100
General Harley Davidson Chat
37
Jan 19, 2012 10:08 AM
slack20
Touring Models
8
Aug 25, 2009 09:46 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:10 PM.

story-0
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-3
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-4
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-8
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

Slideshow: A clear-eyed look at what actually worked for Harley this year, and what quietly undermined its progress.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-29 17:10:48


VIEW MORE