Re:Had to take this for a ride.. 2 Months, 1 Week ago
robjeep wrote: Thank goodness you didn't succumb to the whim, Bad_Max. You would have regretted it when we all get our bikes. The Vrod though good for a harley is a pale replacement for the
, imo. I would even take the warrior over the vrod.
Bad Max could not be taken, he doesn't know the ....POWER OF THE DARKSIDE!!
Re:Had to take this for a ride.. 2 Months, 1 Week ago
Bad_Max wrote: Thanks Steve, & guys, was a learning experience for me on my B-day. The Vrod does have its advantages, Rider comfort being the main one. Resale is also a concern, and this particular Vrod would hold its resale very well. Handling was ok, but the 280 rear tire prevents one from dipping thru the twisties. There's so many one off parts on this bike it's ridiculous. There's custom chrome panels made that you can't buy anywhere, and a slew of other parts that were hand made for it. I've wanted it for 2 yrs now, but after seeing the actual numbers for the
, I am glad I held off on the Vrod. This one was a harder decision than it seems, simply because I know the owner a long time and had always told him I'd own it one day. Everytime I went to his house, I was always saying, "you better keep it up for me, you know I'm coming to get it" and stuff like that. I REALLY did want this bike, for more than 2 yrs now. The 09 ride at Daytona has ruined me. Once you feel how responsive the bike is, and feel that famous V4 pull, now refined and taken to a new level, everything else pales by comparison. 7 measley weeks to go and it will be here. I almost gave up the dream for this sexzy temptress I had wanted for so long..
It was a tuffer decision than you might think.. I could be riding this right now.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Think of long term, short term thinking is for the youngins'
Re:Had to take this for a ride.. 2 Months, 1 Week ago
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Hardly-Division are so common right now that they've grown to be a cookie cutter bike...even their overpriced worth couldn't stop their demise as being unique..
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