Harley Davidson V-Rod anyone ? - Bimmerfest

Manu · #1 10-01-2009, 04:26 AM

For some reason I can't shake from that head that V-Rod "night edition-whatever" I saw in the street the other night. This bike looks fabulous.

I don't know anything about bikes, so just wondering someone who knows them :

- Are these good bikes in General ? Are they reliable ? What would be the maximum miles if I were to buy the bike used ? If I buy used it would be nearly new...what is the bike mileage equivalent of having less than 20K miles on a car ? I don't want to buy a worn out bike.

And anyways how many miles could I expect out of one these V-rods before nothing works anymore ?

I'm looking at Harleys because they seem to be one of the few bikes that keep some of their value over time, but I am open to any suggestion.

These are the bikes I like, V-Rod Night edition and V-Rod muscle

Thank you for any feedback/suggestions.

Kind regards,

Eddie Bimmer · #2 10-01-2009, 04:32 AM

in befo da toe...

Manu · #3 10-01-2009, 04:35 AM

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in befo da toe...

Was my question that stupid or is the bike that bad

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chadi · #4 10-01-2009, 04:44 AM

You've posted in the wrong forum. We have a bike thread so it will prob be moved there.

Manu · #5 10-01-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chadi

You've posted in the wrong forum. We have a bike thread so it will prob be moved there.

I see now

I accept my faith

Please dispose of my remains as you see fit.

#5880 · #6 10-01-2009, 04:49 AM

It's the only Harley I would buy. The Harley Community (not lawyers on his and hers bikes) don't appreciate it.

I think it's a direction they need

They are cheap on ebay

http://motors******.ebay.com/Motorcy...273&Model=VRSC

chadi · #7 10-01-2009, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Manu

I see now

I accept my faith

Please dispose of my remains as you see fit.

They shall live on in another form!

Eddie Bimmer · #8 10-01-2009, 05:03 AM

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They are cheap on ebay

http://motors******.ebay.com/Motorcy...273&Model=VRSC

hate it when that happened.

Eddie Bimmer · #9 10-01-2009, 05:10 AM

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They shall live on in another form!

+1

besides, vrod v. Softail is an ageless conundrum.

my vote vvv

Double-S · #10 10-01-2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Manu

I'm looking at Harleys because they seem to be one of the few bikes that keep some of their value over time, but I am open to any suggestion.

Dude, you don't buy a bike for their resale value, you buy one for speed...

Here's my suggestion:

#5880 · #11 10-01-2009, 06:01 AM

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Dude, you don't buy a bike for their resale value, you buy one for speed...

Here's my suggestion:

Which two 18 year olds own those?

Double-S · #12 10-01-2009, 07:02 AM

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Which two 18 year olds own those?

The ones doing your ex.

MMMM_ERT · #13 10-01-2009, 08:23 AM

Welcome to the Harley addiction! I like the V-Rod. WGAF what anyone thinks in the "Harley" crowd. Buy what your heart desires.

NIce Fatboy Eddie...

Have you seen the new Fatboy Lo?

My baby...

MMMM_ERT · #14 10-01-2009, 08:23 AM

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Which two 18 year olds own those?

burn...

Double-S · #15 10-01-2009, 08:39 AM

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burn...

1st degree at best...

Here's a 3rd degree burn...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...3&postcount=12

Manu · #16 10-01-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Double-S

Dude, you don't buy a bike for their resale value, you buy one for speed...

Here's my suggestion:

Those are nice but I have kept away from bikes for so long because I know I would kill myself with one of these. I am looking at the V-Rod precisely because it is not nearly as sporty.

Manu · #17 10-01-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by #5880

It's the only Harley I would buy. The Harley Community (not lawyers on his and hers bikes) don't appreciate it.

I think it's a direction they need

They are cheap on ebay

http://motors******.ebay.com/Motorcy...273&Model=VRSC

Thanks for the link. Those are some amazing prices

I am looking at pretty much double the price here.

I don't care about what the Harley community or riders of other makes think frankly. I love the bike.

Manu · #18 10-01-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMM_ERT

Welcome to the Harley addiction! I like the V-Rod. WGAF what anyone thinks in the "Harley" crowd. Buy what your heart desires.

NIce Fatboy Eddie...

Have you seen the new Fatboy Lo?

My baby...

That's another Harley I like very much. It looks so agressive and tough. I also like the 883 Iron and the XL1200 Nightster. Or indeed those very old rat bikes I see at kustom car shows.

Off-topic, but would love to see pics of your Camaro. My Favorite year of all by far

Congrats on a beautiful bike

Double-S · #19 10-01-2009, 10:51 AM

That's what I like about Harley Fat Boys, you guys are all so jolly...

MMMM_ERT · #20 10-01-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Manu

That's another Harley I like very much. It looks so agressive and tough. I also like the 883 Iron and the XL1200 Nightster. Or indeed those very old rat bikes I see at kustom car shows.

Off-topic, but would love to see pics of your Camaro. My Favorite year of all by far

Congrats on a beautiful bike

Thanks! Pics of the Camaro can be found in my photo album under my user ID.

I really like the Nightster too. Love the old school bobber rat bikes.

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Originally Posted by Double-S

That's what I like about Harley Fat Boys, you guys are all so jolly...

Dork.