Trade Lo for 2012 Night rod??
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I traded my 2010 Road King for a 2009 VRSCAW - I have had it three weeks now - I have put just over 1000 miles on it in that 3 week period. I absolutely love it. The RK is /was a nice bike...I owned it just short of two years. The stock bars on any RK are just as bad or worse than a DX as far as comfort. I am 6'2" the AW fits me much better than the RK did. I do not ride any long hauls anymore and I ride solo so the V Rod is perfect for me. I do not miss my RK at all. The only advantage the RK had was air shocks and that can be remedied on a V Rod with $$$
The bars on an AW are much more comfy than a DX - I looked at and rode a 2012DX but I decided to get the 09 AW as it was way more comfy.
The bars on an AW are much more comfy than a DX - I looked at and rode a 2012DX but I decided to get the 09 AW as it was way more comfy.
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Ya if you change the Drag bars to reduced reach pull backs it will help! I know on the 2012 they changed bars, moved pegs closer, total rear end change which allowed for the way better deeper seat. If i do decide to trade then i have to decide what color! Vivid black or Denim!!LOL
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The money thing aside, I'd do it if I were you. VRODS are sweet. Back in the day I didn't like 'em too much except for the CVO's in the mid 2000's but over the past few years with these cool Night Rods, they are really growing on me. With the right exhaust that engine roars too! If I was in the market for a bike, I'd definitely consider a VROD.
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I thought the same thing when 2012 came out.. I hated the new rear. When i saw it in person i loved it. I know they all have the same engines and stuff but to me they totally changed the 2012 to my liking alot. enough to have me considering this trade. The reduced reach stock bars on the new rod are so subtle i dont think they look like reduce reach. This decision is going to be tough cause the fatboy lo is a great bike...
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The money thing aside, I'd do it if I were you. VRODS are sweet. Back in the day I didn't like 'em too much except for the CVO's in the mid 2000's but over the past few years with these cool Night Rods, they are really growing on me. With the right exhaust that engine roars too! If I was in the market for a bike, I'd definitely consider a VROD.
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UPDATE!! Called the dealer he said i would lose $1,500 on my Fatboy LO. So he would be giving me like 15,800 for it! But he would sell me a Denim Night rod for 15,299 otd!! So by my math that a $500 credit cause the Night rods cheaper!!! Uhhh maaan!!! Do i really want to do this???
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Yes!! Thats what he did for me with the Fatboy Lo last year too! Good dealer they always give me the best prices! Oh ya actually below MRRP because its Denim black and hes not charging me for the color option!