Why should I buy a V-rod?
#31
04-10-2007, 02:07 AM
Tourer
RE: Why should I buy a V-rod?
ORIGINAL: Gixxer750
No I don't think so in fact I know so. Show me HARD PROOF of a STOCK v-rod running in the 10's and i'll belive it. There is no way a stock v-rod will have a chance against a stock sportbike.
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ORIGINAL: triple buzz
I did read your other posts and threads thats why i was asking . As far as the head start thing I was talking about the sub 11 sec part of that post meaning a v-rod that will go 10 something and a 600 that will go ten something, the rod has an advantage. There are alot of Rods out there running in the 10's . Don't think so go over to www.1130cc.com You might be suprised. Just relax I only replied to you because I ride sportbikes too . I have had this argument with others before. Wrong forum for this . BTW what model H-D do you have ?
ORIGINAL: Gixxer750
I guess I missunderstood him, as around here a "streetbike" and a "sportbike" are commonly refered to as being the same thing. However, show me a bone stock v-rod that will cut faster than a 10.7 in the 1/4 because that's what the 600's are doing out of the factory and they just get quicker as you move up in cc's. So you can get out of the hole "quicker" what's that gonna get you? A 25ft head start before your ran down like your sitting with your hazards on? That doesn't mean anything.
And someone please bring up the "I bet the outcome would be different with a roll on race" as I can dispute that one also.
BTW: triple buzz i'm not a troll, because if you read my first post, you would have read that I complimented the v-rod in it's class
I guess I missunderstood him, as around here a "streetbike" and a "sportbike" are commonly refered to as being the same thing. However, show me a bone stock v-rod that will cut faster than a 10.7 in the 1/4 because that's what the 600's are doing out of the factory and they just get quicker as you move up in cc's. So you can get out of the hole "quicker" what's that gonna get you? A 25ft head start before your ran down like your sitting with your hazards on? That doesn't mean anything.
And someone please bring up the "I bet the outcome would be different with a roll on race" as I can dispute that one also.
BTW: triple buzz i'm not a troll, because if you read my first post, you would have read that I complimented the v-rod in it's class
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#32
04-10-2007, 02:05 PM
RE: Why should I buy a V-rod?
I think things were lost here by some. I see a big difference in a street-bike and a sport-bike. I don't think it's ever realistically been argued that a VRSC will outrun a crotch-rocket. It's comparing apples and oranges, or should I say chrome and plastic. A sport-bike is far lighter than a VRSC. They are obviously in two different sections of the motorcycle world.
I have, and will continue to, made a statement that to go faster then the VRSC line you will have to like sitting on your nuts.
No offense to the sport-bike riders out there, it's just the way I see it.
I have, and will continue to, made a statement that to go faster then the VRSC line you will have to like sitting on your nuts.
No offense to the sport-bike riders out there, it's just the way I see it.
#33
04-13-2007, 05:13 PM
RE: Why should I buy a V-rod?
Ok at the risk of re-igniting some obviously long running aguements:
I decided to go with the V-rod, took it out, rode it, loved it and so did the girlfriend. Much more comfortable - I'm six foot one, and didnt even notice the girlie on the back. Oh and that power........
On the down side only thing I didnt like was the gentle weave that started around 80mph - can only assume its something to do with the solid wheels. Any tips for dealing with this?
Chris
I decided to go with the V-rod, took it out, rode it, loved it and so did the girlfriend. Much more comfortable - I'm six foot one, and didnt even notice the girlie on the back. Oh and that power........
On the down side only thing I didnt like was the gentle weave that started around 80mph - can only assume its something to do with the solid wheels. Any tips for dealing with this?
Chris
#36
04-15-2007, 11:37 AM
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RE: Why should I buy a V-rod?
ORIGINAL: airjoe
You guys in this V-Rod forum take life way too seriously. I was thinking about getting one but if I do I'm afraid I'll get too touchy.
You guys in this V-Rod forum take life way too seriously. I was thinking about getting one but if I do I'm afraid I'll get too touchy.
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04-15-2007, 12:30 PM
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#38
04-15-2007, 12:54 PM
RE: Why should I buy a V-rod?
I guess it's like Harley vs. Metric. Truth be known it won't be long till were all riding water-cooled bikes. Don't take it so personal. Ride what you like and don't worry about what others say. If you don't respond to them they will have no one to argue with.
#39
04-15-2007, 05:23 PM
Tourer
RE: Why should I buy a V-rod?
ORIGINAL: airjoe
I guess it's like Harley vs. Metric. Truth be known it won't be long till were all riding water-cooled bikes. Don't take it so personal. Ride what you like and don't worry about what others say. If you don't respond to them they will have no one to argue with.
I guess it's like Harley vs. Metric. Truth be known it won't be long till were all riding water-cooled bikes. Don't take it so personal. Ride what you like and don't worry about what others say. If you don't respond to them they will have no one to argue with.
. And I do ride what I like.
#40
04-15-2007, 08:17 PM
RE: Why should I buy a V-rod?
ORIGINAL: triple buzz
Sorry joe I argue for a living . Can't help my self ,just happens . And I do ride what I like.
ORIGINAL: airjoe
I guess it's like Harley vs. Metric. Truth be known it won't be long till were all riding water-cooled bikes. Don't take it so personal. Ride what you like and don't worry about what others say. If you don't respond to them they will have no one to argue with.
I guess it's like Harley vs. Metric. Truth be known it won't be long till were all riding water-cooled bikes. Don't take it so personal. Ride what you like and don't worry about what others say. If you don't respond to them they will have no one to argue with.
. And I do ride what I like.