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#1 ·
I was talking with the owner of a HD V-Rod, and commented on the solid wheels. I asked if he could tell any difference. He said they significantly increased the effect of the wind. He also talked about the "hand brake" and "foot brake," so I was wondering if this was an accurate observation? Anyone have any experience along this line?
 
#2 ·
I test rode a V rod when they first came out and yes, you get blown all over with the solid wheels. A bad idea for the front at least. On the other hand it really is a sweet motor. If they put it in a decent handling chassis it'd be a bike to have.


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#3 ·
On 2007-05-23 14:49, stevent wrote:
On the other hand it really is a sweet motor. If they put it in a decent handling chassis it'd be a bike to have.


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Would someone please tell that to Buell?
 
#6 ·
On 2007-05-24 06:28, brolane wrote:
I was trying to be nice to a fellow rider, but at one point in our conversation, he referred to his V-Rod as a "High-Tech Harley." Is that a contradiction in terms?
Just next time really upset him, and let him know the engine/transmission are designed by Porsche...

Yep, that's right. The V-Rod is a foo-foo Euro-bike... May as well give away a white helmet to everyone that buys one, like the Beemer's do...
 
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