Harley Question
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26-12-2008 12:00am#1
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its a harly,noice to look at and thats about it
will cost you a fortune to keep and run if yer loaded and can afford it why not if youre tight on money go for something more reliable
imo
what complete and utter nonsense.
For a start, V-Rods depreciate quite heavily, so used ones are good value. No need to lose your shirt on one. So the 'fortune' you speak of is fiction. Running costs on my H-D, and servicing, are less than any of my R11xx bikes, over the years, and servicing is peanuts.
Secondly, and as a recent 1450 R-K convert, I'd have to query how many miles you've put on a H-D. If none/few, then you need to come out with a few H-D guys you ride, not tour, and you'll be a little shocked at how quick they work in the Real World. Last fast spin I sent on, with a v.v.eperienced TDM pilot, he asked if the rear brake was working.........why? - it only blinked a couple of times in 25 miles. Nope, working perfect........aaah, mustn't be braking that often at all then, eh ?
Finally, reliablie ? More reliable than my BeeEmm and Aprilia, so far, and I'm not afraid to ride it in the frost/rain, either. There's no issue I'm aware of, in recent years, on any H-D.
And I know you can ride a 1340 (Fatboy,etc) on provisional, with no restrictor. Restrictors only affect top end, not acceleration, so you don't lose anything an an Evo one, at any rate. All good, really
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...I agree the V-Rod has a .....weird........riding position. I couldn't get to like it, hence me going more conventional H-D route.
It's the bike you'd like to have in the South of France, on the Riviera. It's just you probably wouldn't be enamoured with having to ride to get it there !
Nice engine, though.Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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...I agree the V-Rod has a .....weird........riding position. I couldn't get to like it, hence me going more conventional H-D route.
It's the bike you'd like to have in the South of France, on the Riviera. It's just you probably wouldn't be enamoured with having to ride to get it there !
Nice engine, though.
Heard the same thing about the Kawasaki Mean Streak. It seems the stretched out cruiser style isn't for everyone.0 -
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what complete and utter nonsense.
For a start, V-Rods depreciate quite heavily, so used ones are good value. No need to lose your shirt on one. So the 'fortune' you speak of is fiction. Running costs on my H-D, and servicing, are less than any of my R11xx bikes, over the years, and servicing is peanuts.
Secondly, and as a recent 1450 R-K convert, I'd have to query how many miles you've put on a H-D. If none/few, then you need to come out with a few H-D guys you ride, not tour, and you'll be a little shocked at how quick they work in the Real World. Last fast spin I sent on, with a v.v.eperienced TDM pilot, he asked if the rear brake was working.........why? - it only blinked a couple of times in 25 miles. Nope, working perfect........aaah, mustn't be braking that often at all then, eh ?
Finally, reliablie ? More reliable than my BeeEmm and Aprilia, so far, and I'm not afraid to ride it in the frost/rain, either. There's no issue I'm aware of, in recent years, on any H-D.
And I know you can ride a 1340 (Fatboy,etc) on provisional, with no restrictor. Restrictors only affect top end, not acceleration, so you don't lose anything an an Evo one, at any rate. All good, really
I'm driving a softail 1450cc. Does not need restricting. Most Harleys don't need restricting.Very uncomfortable bike if any distance has to be covered.
Based on your own experience? I did 930km in June and was very comfy.
I stayed with a load of racers and they wanted to swap for a few hours cause they had sore backs!goldie fish wrote: »Do hardleys come fitted with potato noises or it it an aftermarket addition
Lol. Yeah but after market pipes like vance and Hines and screaming eagles make it louder. Most gus upgrade the pipesnfirst either with whole new ones or slip ons.0 -
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