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Sep 10, 2011 | 09:54 PM

MechsHands

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From: Newark OH

Finally got my ride

Well after 2 years of looking and waiting I finally got my Vrod. I have to return my sporty to stock and then hand her in and then I will ride her home.

Its an 08 Anniversary edition with 198 (yes 198) miles on it. I wish it had abs but I couldnt pass up the chance to get it. Call it a birthday present for myself LOL. I'll be sad to see the sporty go, cringe at the mods to do to the vrod, but will be enjoying it.

Sep 10, 2011 | 10:48 PM

fastjoe

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From: Baytown Tx.

Congrats on the V-Rod.

Sep 10, 2011 | 11:35 PM

lh4x4

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From: Illinois

Good going. Too bad you have to trade the Sporty, but that is understandable.

Post some pics when you get it home.

Sep 12, 2011 | 08:18 AM

nightroddersp

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From: norfolk

can we gets some pics please... after v-rod the sporty would be like riding a vespa... i actual let my 06 883xl sit for almost 2 year before i sold it... got tire of cleaning the chrome and wiping up oil... had nothing but carb problems and cover leakage... sold it with 1500 mile on it...

Sep 12, 2011 | 11:16 AM

MechsHands

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From: Newark OH

well I enjoy the sporty I have put over 12000 miles on it. Its just not comfy with the mrs on it.

Sitting on the vrod it feels very similiar to the sporty. However when I test rode one alst year I was blown away by how smooth it was and when I hit 4200 rpm (I was watching cause I was expecting it and wanted to see when it would hit the power band) it pinned me in the seat. I loved it.

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/37/bikesa.jpg/ (cant get it to insert sorry)

This is the pic from the dealer. While I like the stock pipe look, these vance and hines look very nice extend far back to the rear of the bike and have a very nice sound.

I get to bring her home saturday and its supposed to be good weather all weekend.

Last edited by MechsHands; Sep 12, 2011 at 11:20 AM.

Sep 12, 2011 | 01:50 PM

Gnarl78

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From: Northern Virginia

Congrats on the new ride. I think you'll more than enjoy the V-Rod...

Sep 17, 2011 | 03:33 PM

XKnight

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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun

Congrats! One day I plan on picking up a V-Rod as a second bike.

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Sep 17, 2011 | 04:13 PM

MechsHands

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From: Newark OH

Wowowowowowow :d

Well we brought it home today. It was soo fun adn felt so natural. I had to hustle home to deal with the insurance. Mrs had driven the cage and she got home 15 minutes after I did lol.

We went for a ride together after I installed the corbin seat. She was much more comfortable and enjoyed the smoothness of the bike. I punched it getting on the freeway and hit 60 MPH in first gear. All I can say is WOW lol. My passenger was enjoying it the entire time too