Why the 3rd most hated Harley is the one you really want
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I always wanted a nightrod until my neighbour told me it wasn’t a real Harley because it had a Porsche engine... then I really wanted one!
Man get one if you want it doesn't matter did you know Harley use to own Lamborghini lol Ford use to be US made but designed by a bunch of foreigners lol all that shit does not matter unless you truly do not love it or love it.
Chrysler owned lambo from 87-94, the only american company to own the raging bull
It was designed by Harley using the state of the art Porsche design lab in Germany. It is the fastest production bike ever built by Harly- Davidson.
Get one, my dad had a 06 CVO and it blows any other harley out of the water that I personally have rode. I'd love a muscle rod if it rides remotely the same because I like the styling better, but the CVO in the smaller vrod frame was insanely fun, not sure what the muscle rides like. That engine is sublime.
The engine originated from the HD superbike vr1000. It was a true race engine that wasn't street legal and to high revving. They turned to Porsche to tune their race engine into a street bike engine.
Harley guys: it's fast and reliable, I hate it.
Not all Harley guys. I love my V-Rod. Took me a couple years to get used to the look of it, then once I rode one, I had to buy it.
Harley Guys: it's The Most Reliable Harley and Very Dependable and not breakable like other Haleys, I hate it.
I have 94 Harley I will put it up against any bike on the road or reliability. Over 100,000 and it’s still running great
Harley-Davidson: Here is a modern, higher tech, muscle bike to bring us into the current times
Harley Guys : it’s got no pushrods (insert other caveman noises) it’s reliable, (caveman noises) we hate it
Harley Davidson : bye bye v-rod
M109R not this...
Sean: "these kevlar gloves are only $120 a set"
Me: *looks over at my $9.99 mechanix gloves* "ill just avoid bullets while I ride for now"
Kevlar provides better slide protection for when you put your hand on the asphalt after a crash. The first thing you do when you fall is.... put your hands out to catch yourself. Your 9.99 mechanics gloves will last about .5 seconds of sliding. It has nothing to do with bullets.
haha dude get some REAL gloves.....you might as well ride with Nothing, literally.
@@Evirthewarrior not that you need $120 gloves to face a slide either... I'd rather design a pair on my own for the price lol
You can get good gloves for 50bucks. Mechanix gloves dont do shit
I’m riding with cowhide gloves, not sure how they will do in the event of a crash
I will never understand why harley stopped making V-rod. Night Rod was the only harley I would ever buy. Beautiful bikes, they should make a new one.
because the old crusty harley owners [muh touring bAggErs ArE LiFe] didn't buy em. id buy one , but instead i got the other most hated harley. the 18 fatbob [and i love it ] but next is a vrod for me lol
Have you checked out their new fxdr? Very rod-ish
@@loganellis9867 the FXDR is like the V-Rod and Breakout had a baby. I hate the V-Rod and '18+ Breakout, but the FXDR could be that following's answer. Tho at that price, we haven't been selling many of the FXDRs
Because sales were bad..
Damn kids, get off my motorcycle brand!
I always thought the V-Rod was the Harley for people who loved motorcycles. The rest of their range harks back to a gentler time but the V-Rod had a bit of a mean streak.
Mean Streak lol Nice One Thomas
Speeding from a v-rod owner, this bike is awesome and very nimble in cornering with the 240 rounded rear tire that come equipped.
The mirrors that comes equipped with this bike works great.
This bike has always been underrated by everyone that never ridden one.
TEST THE ORIGINAL BIKE, NOT THE MODIFIED BEFORE YOI JUDGE.
GOD BLESS BROTHER
The VROD is literally the ONLY harley i like...
Eh I like my fxdr
You've never test ridden the 2018 Fat Bob 114
With the fxdr
That WAS the same for me, but then I found the Sportglide. Traded my vic and z800 for it. I never thought I would ever own an HD till I rode that bike.
Keita Jones i have. Cant compare the powerplants on a normal harley and a vrod, the difference is ridiculous
It's only hated by harley bros that ride 4000lb baggers that go 0-60 in 30 seconds.
thecoolchipys harleys heaviest bikes still do 0-60 in the low 4s. Pretty quick for a cruiser.
Jake 22 how much do those low 4 cruisers cost?
Baggers are the ugliest. If you want to take all the shit with you, buy a car.
@Casey R. Harley parts are made in china like everything else.
i dont get it either. im a harley bro. i like the sportser softails. the VROD should of stayed.
Most hated Harleys seem to be my favs 😅
My v-rod has been super dependable and always puts a smile on my face when I ride.
Same.
Same.
puts a laugh on the real harley guys faces
@@Hank-wc9ov Real Harley guys? Nowadays, that would be the old timers. Most guys my age (53) or younger that ride Harleys all started off on some form of Japanese bikes and don't really shoot down anyone who rides something different. There ARE guys (and women) who buy into the Harley hype, but the "REAL" people who ride and put on any miles instead of hanging out at bike nights and coffee shops are the ones who laugh at them! These people have everything down to the Harley underwear and condoms!!!
I worked at a HD dealership for 14 years and never ran into anyone who claimed they hated a V-Rod. When it was first released, a few hard cases grumbled a bit, but after one ride they mostly just grinned from ear to ear. The least favored bike was the Road Glide with it's fixed to the frame, double headlamp fairing, but that was also a "one ride" bike that won over most everyone.
Best Harley ever, 13 years and 50k miles and still laying rubber!
Only 50k? I did 43k last year on my valkyrie
@@gabegillman2260 I broke my neck in '08 so it's painful when I ride but still do.
@@gabegillman2260 Circle the globe a couple of times did you???LOL!
I ran into a guy from Cincinnati Ohio and he had 76,000 on his V-ROD He said it’s never been apart only scheduled maintenance. I think it was a 02 or 03 model year.
V-Rod was one of most of not thee most Reliable, Bullet Proof Engine from Harley.
They never broke, so Harley never made money from servicing it. , hence one of the reasons they stopped production.
They stopped making them as they didn't sell well in Con-US.
Had a good sale rate in Aus / NZ but not really anywhere else.
Yup just like the EVO motors. Too reliable.
So far the last to “most hated” Harley’s are my favourite
John Doe because who says it’s the most hated Harleys?? This guy is full of shit. 3rd most hated?? Lmao he take a poll or some shit
@@isaactaylor1833 Exactly right mate ,, he IS full of shit and gets his most hated or liked out of his hat or his arse ,,The only bike I hated was a Harley MotoX 125 my dad was going to buy me and I lived in Darwin , NT , Australia where NO KID rode a Harley on the MX Track ,, with a bit of whinging I got a YZ 125d ,, ,,I was a bit spoiled for bikes as a kid but regularly flogged ,, No One would say No to a free Vrod because they hate them lol
In the u.s. v rods are shunned. They don't sell or hold value. I love mine but not many share the same love.
@@jake66 Move yourself and it to Oz Mate : )
it appears some folks act as they don't understand your post . I get it . the hawg bastards hate it because it proves how the problematic and undependable vibrator class is a plague to folks who want to ride instead of visit repair shops .
Hi Sean you are mostly right, a lot of Harley riders still look but hurt when they see me riding mine, usually the older they are the more noticeable it is 😁👍🇨🇦 I have the 260mm tire so I would not have change swing arm.
I have wayyy too many mods to mention and love every bit of it.
I remember when these hit the dealership.. i used to do most of the pre delivery setups so i rode every bike that went though the dealership.. i was in love with these just cause they were different and fast comparedto the traditional air cooled models
So glad I got my V Rod Muscle just before they stopped making them
Those very rare pipes were made by BuBs Rinehart. The two companies got together for a very short time.
Produced those awesome loud pipes. I have a set on my 2006 Screaming Eagle VRod.
I wish they made a set for my road glide special I haven't seen a deer since I've owned my V-Rod with the bub pipes on there.
I never knew much about the different models of Harleys (cuz I never rode a bike before but always wanted too) so me and the GF stopped at the local Harley dealer and I came across a used 2004 V Rod. I fell in love with it when I saw it (not knowing about it). Just the look of it is totally my style. Needless to say a couole hours later I was the owner of a V Rod (much to the dismay of all the "Harley guys" at work. 1 week after, I got my License. I'm in love with my V Rod, it's a great bike. Plus I'm told I look really good on it. It's totally me. Lean, mean, fast and offensive
Funny thing is most sportbikers like the VROD. lol. I freaking love it and happy to say I got to spend some quality time with one in the mountains of NY.
Me
‘No one ever does that modification to a Vrod’
Come to Australia bud. Everyone puts giant apes on Vrods here.
Americans don't like change 😂
@@blueaz2850 or corners , they don't seem to like corners as they set up every vehicle to do badly when cornering.
😂😂😂😂😂😂👌👌👌👌
Saw like 4 today
Go to New Zealand, 98% of vrods have apes or t bars
I Guess it would be hated if your accustom to a traditional Harley... but on the outside that bike looks sick.
I had an 05 vrscb that I put 16” apes on! I sold it to my friend so I still get to see her, but it was actually pretty cool. Got a lot of comments on her! Thanks for your videos and better yet, the ”words of wisdom”. God bless brother!
I have a StreetRod -06. Bought it brand new and have never had any problems what so ever in 12 years. Corners very well and is quick from the red lights. Love the bike and will keep it. Cheers from Sweden!
The point of being a biker is to be different from others, so we have to be just like them being different from others. Makes total sense. One of the best bikes I've ever ridden.
Harly D built that engine in the first place. They blew up often. Porsche polished the design for production. Those are amazingly well built bikes, the big back tire really makes them suck. Probably the best quality bike they ever made.
I bought my 1st ever motorcycle 4 years ago... was a 2008 Nightrod Special. It was the craziest bike to learn on but made me pay close attention. I LOVED it. It had 900km on it - mint. I put Tab exhaust on it - sounded like a racecar.
Your first bike was THIS?
@@UncleBensChannel yep.
Heavily customised VRODs are very popular here in Australia particularly in the surrounding Sydney suburbs. “The Leb sled” consisting of large ape hangers, bagged rear end and lost of black or gold are also very popular.
wow..… imagine a engine that can do 50 - 60 thousand miles...…… no wonder Harley binned it.
Bob Lowe , Bahahahaha!!!
Tubesteak Nopantz v2
What? The twin cam and evo do that no problem too. The vrod was just trash.
Bullshit. My Evo has 90 thousand miles on it. Evos are forever.
this bike can do 100k easily
Sweet ride!
I have had mine for 2 years now and wouldn't trade it for anything.
One of the problems is that the break-in procedure in the beginning of the model run was different from a standard air-cooled Harley. So from what I've heard is that guys were burning up the engine.
I always like the V-Rod especially the upside down forks on the street. I just found that was saddle was to hard and the suspension too harsh. But all in all it is a really cool bike.
Lowered front was probably achieved using lowering springs rather than adjusting the forks in the triple tree. That's how I lowered my FZ6R, with a lowering link in the rear to match.
the Engine was a (refined by Porsche) version of the VR1000 engine.
The V-Rod was produced to "quieten" down the Japanese motorcycle loving sub community of the Harley Davidson family ! It proved to the motorcycle world that HD could move in that direction if needed ! HDMC chose to refine it's modern line-up to the more traditional path and roots the company is renowned for. I'm liking the new 2019 Line-Up a lot ! Ride Safe !
Even though this video is a tad old. I fell in love with the V-Rod when Harley Davidson first came out with it. I remember watching a documentary on the Discovery Channel about at and how Harley Davidson built the motorcycle from the ground up. I just love the way it looks! Even though I just started riding, my goal is to own one and love the hell out of it!
just started watching your channel real informative i think the words of the wise before the rides are cool too keep it up dude
I’ve had my 2009 V Rod Muscle for 5 years and I love it the same amount as the day I bought it.
Dude I've had my 09 for 9 years and dito
Luv the power of the vrod...good power spread with top end pull.
My first bike was a. Night rod. Absolutely loved that bike. Not great for long rides but ripping around town was AWSOME. It’s a shame This thing never caught on. It was very well engineered, ran well, fun to ride and looked AWSOME. Not much aftermarket for it and the aggressive riding position with forward pegs, well you either loved it or hated it.
Thank you for this video! I just got the Vrod 2004 delivered. So excited to take her out!!!
Just makes me love my Vrod nightrod with widow slip ons, fuel pack and high flow air filter...mine growls maybe even louder than this one
I own a 2015 breakout,it has a similar backtire, and i always get asked about it. I love the way ot looks
I own an Electra glide but I would love to have a breakout for solo riding. They look similar to the vrod but I like the frame and wheels on the breakout better.
The V Rod that I owned was a 2007 Night Rod and was the best bike that Harley Davidson ever produced.My bike had a 190 rear tyre and handled like it was on rails, the motor was designed by Porche as you say but responded well to a few tuning mods like a larger throttle body, ignition module, intake camshaft and exhaust system.The rear tyre on the later models are just too big and H D would have done better sticking with the 190 and a enjoying the bike for what a performance machine that it is.My V Rod was a 1130 cc variant but with the mods done could clean up a 1250 cc Model with ease.
Kawasaki Meanstreak, a bike I own was the first modern hyper cruiser/muscle cruiser, then Honda upped the anti w VTX 1800... which wowed everybody, then Yamaha introduced the Roadstar Warrior, and that bike stole the show...THEN Harley introduced the V-Rod. Though te V-Rod entered the field last, it was hands down the most technologically advanced, most powerful and forward thinking of the group, and while traditional Harley riders hated it...it WAS the bike that brought more new/younger traditionally metric riders over to Harley Davidson. When a bike's headlight alone creates fans, and starts a trend you know you're on to something, but Harley didn't respond to the displacement war with a bigger motor than the others, and that was a very interesting choice, they just made a better smaller displacement motor. Of all the iterations of the VRod, the Muscle is my favorite.
I just bought my first one and I am in love . 2003 100th anniversary .Black W/silver frame .9000 well cared for miles . All I need is a license . DMV is closed until further notice . Damn !
I managed to get my permit right before covid hit and my road tests kept getting cancelled. The bike was all I had and I still had to get to work so I just started riding. With reg, insurance and a permit, I figured I had 3/4 and it was clear i was trying to be legal. No issues but granted I'm on a rebel 250.. the least attention grabbing bike ever lol. I gotta start trying to schedule that test again.
I'm loving the lines and style of that bike.
And I'm not a Harley fan.
Don't like choppers or ape hangers.
Drag or Cafe bars with low profile.... I'm game.
My main bikes he d Ace been gixxxers... I'm riding a Honda Shadow 1100.
But that Harley is looking sweet
Cafe bars are super uncomfortable
I have a 09 VRod. ,it is a beautiful machine. Pretty quick. Sucks in rain.(huge tire). Ridged ride. Sounds great. Definitely the best mechanical harley ever made.
Night Rod Special was the first Harley I ever owned and is still one of my favourites over the years. It was hated by the average Harley guy from 15 years ago, and those are the customers responsible for Harley dragging their feet since. Thankfully that's all about to change with the death of the Sportster and release of the Revolution Max bikes. Genuinely excited to see what happens in the next couple of years. Happily buy a new, less drag strip inspired bike from Harley-Davidson
I love my VRod. 7 years with it and I'm hard pressed to sell it for a Road Glide.
Roy Gherbil keep the vrod and buy the road glide
@@rivi4984 I sold the VRod a month ago. I have too many bikes in the garage
@@roygherbil2660 i guess you didnt love it enough 😂
Love vrod.. I have one and its really A great beast!
My intruder has the false tank and you sit on the real one... Great design I think! I love that bike! It's low profile and easy to ride plus it feels awesome riding it. The mirrors are normal too! I'm gonna have to look at the v-rods now
I love my 2011 V-rod Muscle in silver. It looks badass and rides even better. No mods. Just added the HD passenger backrest and the HD rack, which honestly is so small it borders on impractical.
Harley Guys hated my V-Rod Muscle until riding with them I pulled away from them at a light like they were on bicycles 🤣
After that they all liked it.
In Australia, they are the best selling Harley Davidson model ever and still the most desirable Harley to own. It's 2019 and i have asked many HD dealers and they say, the vrod's never stays too long in the showroom floors.
Allow me to compliment your statement with this link th-cam.com/video/OGg2EjZWvQM/w-d-xo.html and I fully back what you say from my home here in New Zealand mate
I had a Vrod here in the uk 🇬🇧 and it was amazingly good! Absolutely loved it and want another!
I've always personally liked the v-rod. I've been able to borrow one from my friend and I loved it. So fast so easy to maneuver. The only thing I never liked about it was the water cooled system. Otherwise awesome bikes
Thank you for start your videos off with god I’ve been wanting to get a bike but your videos have shifted my priorities. Thank you.
Elaborate Further ,,I'm interested Joshua
@@MrMambott Are you having a stroke?
@@cheeko_914 Sometimes I think so
Those mirrors are great for looking at your knees🤣
I actually have inverted mirrors on my night rod and can see a lot more behind me. With top mirrors I usually get a big chunk of my shoulders blocking my view.
Haha
There is quite a complete Video by HD on the years spent testing and developing the V-Rod, they began with the engine stuck in a Dyna Glide frame , Harley and Porsche engineers designed the mill . Ran fulll throttle for days, Running desert heat. These motors do not go down. The rev limiter can be shut down or changed because the machine likes 14,000 rpm.
I had a 2009 VRSCAW, and I loved it. Mine had a 240 rear tire (factory size). Lots of power, loved the water cooled part. It wasn’t great for long trips. And is guzzled the gas. Sixty miles per hour, a n 5th gear, I was at 4000rpms.
I've got a Vmax, but I want a Vrod for a "custom" build that won't leave my damn mind.
I also have a Vmax (2015) and nothing can touch it in my eyes but a Vrod would definitely be a close second!!!
There's one for sale around me for CHEAP and I'm really considering getting myself a second bike
Did you do it. Just saw this comment and now I want to know the conclusion.
@@max7209 No unfortunately. Didn't last long. I think it was a too good to be true thing.
@@sjaatime well damn sorry to hear that. Thanks for replying though mate! My girlfriend just got me a 2007 suzuki boulevard m109r blue. Love it and her to bits.
Be prepared for costly maintenance on these. It's not that they need a lot of work but due to the close fitment of the hydro formed frame, the motor must be pulled out of the frame to get the valve covers off so the clearances can be checked and adjusted.A buddy had one of these and it cost him around 800 bucks back in '06 to get his valves done.
I have the 07 vrod.
You are right the mirrors are ridiculously useless.
I made an extension using 2 cut studs
Threaded into a coupling nut.
That raised it about 1.5 inches.
Also my mirrors are on top.
Luv the mirrors underneath.
Used to ride my bikes like that when the handlebars were right.
"I thought that those v-rod's were 1250cc! nice video big guy anyhow; "Be Safe"
They are now. They started at 1100. My 2005 screaming eagle is a 1250cc
@@tonylama2012 1130cc Sir. Sorry I just had to. 🤣
This was the only Harley I wanted until the sport glide.
So I had a 2007 AW model with BUB Jug Huggers (sounds like this one does too, don't know if I missed you mentioning that) that were absolutely awesome btw... Stock tires were Dunlop, rear 240, I got about 8k miles on it before I changed to Metzlers with a rear 260, the widest I could fit in the stock a-arm. With the 240 I could corner so hard I'd scrape pegs. With the 260 it felt like it was gonna slide off the road. Hated it. When I first bought it I was the only one in my area that had one, so there were lots of interested traditional 'airheads' and I made a lot of friends. They actually had more good comments than bad, though none of them would admit to wanting to own one. Absolutely loved that bike for short distances, but the 3-4 hours long trips killed me. Eventually I bought an Ultra Classic.
You should test drive one of the new 2018 Softail FatBob! I wanna see your feedback.
Would love to see a Gen 2 VMAX (1700cc) on the channel!
He has one for the Gen 2 Vmax. Just google Yamaha Vmax 1700 and you’ll see him in the thumbnail sitting on one! Good luck.
The Night Rod Special was the only Harley that convinced me to buy one. I own a 08 model and it’s my only bike now. Prior to the NRS I’ve owned Yamaha FJR, HoNda VFR, Ninja 1000R and a few smaller bikes
Same story. The only Harley I ever considered buying after owning sport bikes was a Night Rod Special. Bought an 08 and still have it. Its no sport bike, but its the closest you will get riding a Harley.
That smooth ride is definitely the progressive suspension.. my NRS is stock and it feels like I'm riding on rim when I hit a bump
I always wanted them to make a bike like the Concours 14 with the VRod engine. You could hit the twisty bits if you want or load it up with a week's worth of stuff and do a cross country trip.
I've watched so many bike reviews on this channel now that I think I know my way around his community 🤣
Best Harley is V rod. End.
For low mirrors to work you have you have to bar height right, the mirror stalk has to be the right length and they will adjust so you can see below your elbows.
Really appreciate your take on bikes and more importantly the fact that I guess a life giving verse. Thank you
I really wish Harley brought this bike back and this motor
There’s no reason for the Vrod not to live on!!!
Harley bring it back
The FXDR is a better bike
Especially when they're introducing 3 new liquid cooled bikes In 2020: A crotch rocket, and enduro/adventure bike, and what looks like a liquid cooled sportster. None of them using the vrods revolution engine. So pissed they stop making them. I will never get rid of My 08 Vrod custom
Me: I want to get a V Rod
Harley community: That's not a real Harley
Me: Ok, fatbob is pretty awesome
Harley community: TF did I just tell you.
Me: Ah ok, I gotcha. *buys Sportster Superlow*
Harley community: *lynch mob intensifies*
LMAO
That new fat Bob is hideous. Hahaha
Sportsters are not bad around town. Shit on the highway
😂😂😂😂
@@jake66 my sporty is just fine on the highway lmao
God forbid you get a HD Street 750 LOL
Up in Maine every Harley I see is a black bagger, everyone and their brother has a boring black bagger... Im not a Harley guy but if I was I'd get a V rod.... Love your videos... God Bless
I have a 2007 Night Rod Special. I ordered it in October 2006. Received it in March 2007. It is an awesome bike. Gets looks and comments all the time.
Im one of the OLD GUY's But I Liked the V Rod i just wanted a windshield and Bags. Mid Controls.
I agree with the mid controls the stock ones are too far forward
They made mid control fitted models... the street-rod has middies on it
AND A 6sp. transmission
I love V Rods!
People are just picky in the Harely world.
The only thing lacking is sound. Bike scares me just looking at it. Let alone riding it. Tough as hell looking. Love it great video.
Great text on 4.00! Thanks!
Just wondering , What are the first two most hated Harley's ?
Probably the Livewire and the Street 500 are the top 2
Old people hate change lmao.
Great video, great bike, I have 2004 vrod, is awesome bike, is my first harley and I love it.Very nice Neighborhood where you rolled :)
03, 04, 05, v-rod are my favorite and I'm a sportbike rider, I worked for Harley, I personally love the flh's.
I rode the Vrod at Sturgis the first year HD had it out. I didn't get to really experience the whole performance spectrum as I was on the chaperoned group ride. I loved the engine but I knew it wasn't going to be accepted by the old negative farts who don't like change. You can buy a nice Vrod on craigslist for real reasonable money. Fat rear tires are cool till you buy them, 1 dollar per millimeter.
The vrod is the most loved in Australia but okay 😂👌
I'd love to Honda gold wing tour automatic offering their fantastic bikes Please keep up the good work you're doing our lovely old videos
I own a muscle and a street glide the vrod muscle will never leave my procession 9 years together and a still get a tingle every season when it's time to ride her, truly one the best decisions in my life was to buy her, at first I felt odd because Harley guys looked over vrods but eventually they learned how dope the vrod is
Vrods are a gold mine in Australia
Especially when pega customs in Melbourne gold plate them my man
th-cam.com/video/OGg2EjZWvQM/w-d-xo.html check out this video bro click on the link
I’m not a motorcycle person but I have heard more than once in my life growing up: “if Harley ever makes a water cooled engine I’ll never own one again.”.
It's literally the engine that should be in every frame harley makes idk what they are doing. -biased vrod owner
Great videos and scripture! Do you always clutch up or is it because the bikes you talk about are new to you? I hardly ever clutch up shift ...bad habit?
V-Rod first came out in 2002, that model had an 1130cc engine, that engine was designed in collaboration with Porcha motor designers, the rest by Harley Davidson.
Amen love this one! Jesus Rocks! And I have always wanted a VRod. Kind of like a sports bike and cruiser love em. I dont own one but would love to
Jesus became a white man for my sins.
The very best VRod is the VRod street rod. H-D made a big mistake dumping this bike. They are highly regarded in Europe, Australia and parts of Asia.
Charles Nash Amen brother, I have an 06’ VRSCR and it’s the most remarkable machine.. still my daily driver.
@@BishopDelicious I just found an '06 Street Rod w/ 6500 mi for $6900. I wouldn't pay that much, but, I've had 2 Sportsters, and would like this one for sale. Never seen one, though.
@@BishopDelicious How is parts availability?
@@filoIII Truthfully, not great at all. Most of the core stuff is standard on enough bikes that dealerships will have them (or can get them). Aftermarket stuff is almost nonexistent at this point. I should get the “this part does not fit your bike” message on Revzilla tattooed on my face. DD Designs (or “Customs” maybe?) I believe will do custom fairings and cosmetic components; I imagine there are others. Custom/replacement seats are still possible. Engine is rock solid, so even going on 16 years, no issues. Runs like a rabid beast. I absolutely recommend the bike. I’d just say (unless you know someone or have a ton of $$ to throw at it)… probably should like it the way it is when you get it.
@@filoIII I think that’s about what I paid in 2016 for my 06. Maybe had less miles, would have to check the title. I’m just rolling over 20k without any issues (splits time with other bikes). Was my daily driver for a few years though, never even a rough start.
My Vrod is set up similar, I have a bar end mirror works great without taking away from the drag bars.
I always loved the VRod. It was so different looking when it came out.