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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Newark OH
Since you are just starting off riding I would be careful jumping to the vrod. I could get into trouble on the sporty and even more so on the vrod. Its hard to resist the temptation to open the bike up.
As others said take the class then go from there. Personally I do not regret getting the sporty first then the vrod. If my mrs could have fit the sporty I'd still have it.
On that note In absolutely LOVE my vrod and cannot get enough of it. Talked with a guy last night that worked at a dealership rode it to a bike night then couldn't stop riding it at all till 330 in the morning. I can relate totally. I love the power and smoothness of the bike. Now for the goodies for it LOL.
I have owned a Sporty, Street Bob and now a 2010 VROD. All were good bikes. Sporty not big enough, Street Bob, nice bike, lots of vibration on the rear. Both the Sporty, and Street Bob air cooled. VROD rides and looks awesome, does not overheat in the hot Korean summer, riding position much more comfortable than it looks. I ride sitting up. Smooth as glass, plenty of power. Gas mileage less than Street Bob, but if you don't dog it not bad. Lots more looks and thumbs ups on the VROD. You have to be careful, it has way more power than any sane person needs. You can easily exceed your riding ability. Engine by all reports more durable than the 1684 on the Street Bob. I have the ABS on the VROD, would not buy another bike without it. Tiny battery that is hard to get to, if I keep it would get a lithium ion battery. May sell because I don't ride it enough to justify the expense.
Stage II
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2
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From: chicago
Hi
I have a question , can i used this size for my v-rod 2003 N.O.S. Set (2) Front is 3.5X17, Rear is 5.5X17 in original packaging From Harley with Continental Conti Motion tires 190 50 ZR17 & 120 70 ZR17!!
thanks
I have a question , can i used this size for my v-rod 2003 N.O.S. Set (2) Front is 3.5X17, Rear is 5.5X17 in original packaging From Harley with Continental Conti Motion tires 190 50 ZR17 & 120 70 ZR17!!
thanks
Stage I
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1
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From: Mass
I just picked up a brand new 2011 Night Rod yesterday, and its no joke. Very powerful, im not sure what 0-100MPH is but I went 0-70 in the blink of an eye didnt shift in 3rd until 70. I only have a year of riding under my belt and that was on a small Honda 750. This bike is probably more than what I need but I got an awesome deal on it that I could not pass up. For a first time rider I would be very careful, this bike will come out from under you very easily. Id have to recomend doing what I did and get a cheap used bike for a year and get used to riding, used to the other idiots on the road, and most importanly find out weather riding is really for you or not, a Harley is a $10k-15k+ investment, it would really suck to buy one and realize riding is not for you. But ultimatly its your decision definatly do and get what you want, and whatever you decide on good luck!
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 214
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From: kentucky
If you've never rode before, I would air on the side of caution and probably suggest you get a more docile bike. The v-rod is the fastest most powerful bike that HD makes. You can get in trouble real quick with this bike if you don't know what to expect. I suggest taking the course and see how it goes. If you decide you still want to ride, then go to the dealer and size up a few bikes for comfort and ease of use. Once you have picked a few bikes out start test riding them. Remember you are the only one that knows what satisfies you. If you still want the v-rod, then test ride it. Just be careful with throttle and you should be fine. Also the v-rod is pretty docile if you keep it below 5,000 rpms but it pulls like a freight train when it gets to this rpms. So don't let it intimidate you, you just have to respect a bike with 100+ horsepower at the ground.
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