Harleys with radiators?

**FJRider** · 12th June 2011, 18:41

Originally Posted by bogan

Looks like someone's sense of humor has sprung a leak too!

On some models ... that feature was never installed ...

**FJRider** · 12th June 2011, 18:46

Originally Posted by slofox

...which is collected in the local pub dunny...

I wondered why I see so many outside pubs ...

**Big Dave** · 12th June 2011, 18:54

I predict they will call it......the V-Rod....no, wait.....

**FJRider** · 12th June 2011, 19:05

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I predict they will call it......the V-Rod....no, wait.....

Water bus .... oh wait ...

**RDJ** · 12th June 2011, 19:45

Originally Posted by Geeen

HAD being the operative word

Does the V-Rod have radiators??

My 2004 water-cooled Vrod has had a (non-leaking) radiator since, well, 2004...

**YellowDog** · 12th June 2011, 20:07

The Cruiser market is pretty hot and over crowded.

HD need to maintain their presence.

I suspect all that expensibe Buell R & D wont be going to waste.

**FJRider** · 12th June 2011, 20:17

Originally Posted by RDJ

My 2004 water-cooled Vrod has had a (non-leaking) radiator since, well, 2004...

Just check to see if there's water in it ...

**Shadows** · 12th June 2011, 22:41

Originally Posted by scumdog

The ONLY bike I've had that left oil spots on the ground is my Suzuki...

Funny, that. The ONLY Suzuki I ever owned shat itself on the first ride and is still in the shop 6 months later. Putting the rego on hold tomorrow.

Glad I've still got my HD, never had one let me down.

**ducatilover** · 13th June 2011, 19:08

Originally Posted by BIG DOUG

bogan Your a F**kwit,my 99 dyna and 09 xr 1200 haven't EVER leaked oil shit even my 75 shovel doesn't don't know where people get these misconceptions,oh thats right a jap bikes never leaks oil.Also if hd goes to watercooling it will be for noise and emissions then again a few euro and jap twins sound more rattlier than some harleys

**White trash** · 13th June 2011, 19:43

Originally Posted by BIG DOUG

bogan Your a F**kwit,my 99 dyna and 09 xr 1200 haven't EVER leaked oil shit even my 75 shovel doesn't don't know where people get these misconceptions,oh thats right a jap bikes never leaks oil.Also if hd goes to watercooling it will be for noise and emissions then again a few euro and jap twins sound more rattlier than some harleys

*CHOMP* How's the line and sinker feel following the hook down Doug?

**AllanB** · 13th June 2011, 21:51

I predict that outwardly they will look the same - fins etc. They may only water cool the heads (I think Kawasaki do this on the big 2 litre V Twin) and have a much smaller radiator discretely placed in the front frame legs.

It won't be called a radiator it will be a 'Harley Davidson performance cooling aid'. You'll be able to buy a larger Screaming Eagle one too if you desire. And genuine Motor Company cooling fluid.

I joke about that but on USA forum I notice that you can purchase genuine Honda everything too - oil, cooling fluid, brake fluid ..... just no tassels.

**RDJ** · 13th June 2011, 22:39

Originally Posted by FJRider

Just check to see if there's water in it ...

Er, no... just some coolant

**sinned** · 14th June 2011, 17:50

No sign of any concern yet on emission and noise from HD in London. HD had a promo site on Canary Wharf (London) last week. This is their target audience - men with lots of disposable income.