So what are the Rods really like?

[JohnT]

I'm looking to buy another Harley later this summer, all being well and am likely to buy a Dyna of some sort (Had a brand new 06 Street Bob for a year, now riding a 1200 Sportie, my second.).

However...

There is something about these VRSCs...

I have been tempted to look a little closer at a Street Rod because of all the great reviews, but I don't know why Harley stopped making them.

Yes I know that if I'm looking for a traditional Harley a VRSC is not that. But some good general advice on VRods and all the variants would be welcome. Street Rods especially, since they seem very well priced used with very low mileages in most cases.

JohnT

[harleyshrew]

cannot really help you other than I took a V-rod out at the NEC last year and apart from lacking the torque of my Dyna it handled like a dream. Bit quiet for my liking though.

[DickDastardly]

Well, was stayin' at friends in Clevedon (North Somerset) last week, and popped into 'Riders' Bristol, for a foot-rest rubber last week. Got talkin to a chap, who had a 'Night-Rod' and was thinking of 'chopping it in' for a 2008 'Street Bob'

He said he couln't get on with his 'Night Rod', "oh I said, have you had it long?"......................."Yes"....... he said........"3 weeks"

I walked away

[Baff]

Originally Posted by harleyshrew

cannot really help you other than I took a V-rod out at the NEC last year and apart from lacking the torque of my Dyna it handled like a dream. Bit quiet for my liking though.

Like shrew, I took one out for a ride at the NEC, but the year before last. I have to say I was mightily impressed. Very straight power band all through the rev range, nice & torquey, went round what few twisty bits we were taken along very well.

For me, it was not the Harley I was after at the time, but if I was looking for a bike now, having Monster already, I'd certainly consider it.

Baff

[thewhoosh]

Originally Posted by JohnT

I'm looking to buy another Harley later this summer, all being well and am likely to buy a Dyna of some sort (Had a brand new 06 Street Bob for a year, now riding a 1200 Sportie, my second.).

However...

There is something about these VRSCs...

I have been tempted to look a little closer at a Street Rod because of all the great reviews, but I don't know why Harley stopped making them.

Yes I know that if I'm looking for a traditional Harley a VRSC is not that. But some good general advice on VRods and all the variants would be welcome. Street Rods especially, since they seem very well priced used with very low mileages in most cases.

JohnT

I tried the V-Rod, Street rod and Night rod in 2006 and for me the Night rod won hands down the others for me had things that I was not happy about.
I won't be swopping it till they bring out another rod with the controls in the mid position.

for all information regarding rods check out 1130cc.com: The #1 Harley Davidson V-Rod Forum

[Back in black]

Ask anybody with a Night Rod Special and they will tell you its just about the best bike they have ridden. It accelerates like a jap bike, it has got good brakes and stick an aftermarket exhaust on it and it sounds mean as hell.

[Dave_Scott]

Originally Posted by Back in black

Ask anybody with a Night Rod Special and they will tell you its just about the best bike they have ridden. It accelerates like a jap bike, it has got good brakes and stick an aftermarket exhaust on it and it sounds mean as hell.

I agree i've got a 08 Night rod for the weekend,

Only complaint is the sound it makes

[stevel]

Originally Posted by Back in black

Ask anybody with a Night Rod Special and they will tell you its just about the best bike they have ridden. It accelerates like a jap bike, it has got good brakes and stick an aftermarket exhaust on it and it sounds mean as hell.

Couldn't agree more - I have the V&H Indy exhaust on mine and every time I ride it I'm playing the helicopter scene from Apocalypse Now in my head

Steve