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21QUEST · 03-05-06, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Is it worth mentioning at this point that I'd like to build a cruiser with an SV engine in it?

I know someone doing just that

Cheers
Ben

johnnyrod · 04-05-06, 08:37 AM

I feel somehow violated after reading this thread

04-05-06, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy

Not keen on that Triumph,Strange looking thing.

Thing is with the V-Rod,the lump is built by Porsche,so completely different from the others,Gearbox is reasonable too!

I borrowed a brand-new (<100 miles on clock) V-Rod for a couple of days. That engine is a peach. Totally different from an air-cooled Harley lump. The straight-line accelleration is just amazing. I didn't really like the feet-first riding position, but there's now the 'Street Rod' which has a more conventional riding position.

The V-Rod has incredible presence. You really feel special riding one. Everyone (especially sports-bike fans) should try one, just to see what it's really like and judge for themselves. I still wouldn't buy one, but I'm very glad that I got the chance to try one out.

04-05-06, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve W

What's the cure?

a test ride.

Sid Squid · 04-05-06, 07:59 PM

Ooooh dear...

04-05-06, 10:51 PM

v-max

05-05-06, 04:48 AM

Quote:

That engine is a peach. Totally different from an air-cooled Harley lump. The straight-line accelleration is just amazing. I didn't really like the feet-first riding position, but there's now the 'Street Rod' which has a more conventional riding position.

The V-Rod has incredible presence. You really feel special riding one. Everyone (especially sports-bike fans) should try one, just to see what it's really like and judge for themselves. I still wouldn't buy one, but I'm very glad that I got the chance to try one out.

Wyrdness - bang on with your comments mate

Bought one a month ago and am totally gobsmacked with the acceleration & power, it would leave my 650S for dead.

Its also superb in corners, brakes really well (although not as good as the SV - the 275 kilo weight might be something to do with it !)

As you mentioned, the only thing I find totally weird is the feet forward riding position although I have ordered different forward reach foot peg mounts.

All in all, totally amazin bike, no regrets in buying it

Here's a wee piccie, what dya fink ?

northwind · 05-05-06, 06:37 PM

I think... Well, it's best expressed in song... Purple Rain, Purple Rain...

Speedy · 05-05-06, 09:13 PM

Yeah nice! I'll post a pic of my Dad's when he gets it out of the garage again!
Any 'Screamin Eagle' goodies?

Dad's one has Stg1 chip/pipes. And LOTS of shiny things.

06-05-06, 08:58 PM

HERE is a road test writeup.

04-05-06, 07:59 PM	#15
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05-05-06, 06:37 PM	#18
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I think... Well, it's best expressed in song... Purple Rain, Purple Rain... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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