Harley have released a W-Rod

[vs04]

Hear, hear! Last Sunday I got the toes of both boots down around the Waipu loop with Busapete etc. (and not just when I stopped!). Was fun! I do agree they probably wouldn't restrict a V-Rod much more than without them, though. The V-Rod's cornering clearance is abysmal!

Yes,but there,s a shit load of people who dont feel the need to be scraping toes to have fun riding bikes.

[Edbear]

Yes,but there,s a shit load of people who dont feel the need to be scraping toes to have fun riding bikes.

I quite agree, my good Sir! I often just pootle along enjoying the scenery and most of my mates have cruisers, including a couple of V-Rods and a Softail! When getting back into biking I originally considered a cruiser but was offered the 'F' at a price I really couldn't refuse, so somewhat hesitantly bought it. Having now done nearly 10,000km on it I'm not sure I could be satisfied with a cruiser now, though. I do get a kick out of scratching and getting it down in the corners.

[sunhuntin]

Couldn't you just wack a sidecar on insted? Would look betta and be more practicle!

when i was in canada at a rally.....port dover i think it was [if you havent been....go!] there was a bike there with not so much a side car, but a side tray....the owner...a dude in a wheel chair. he sat in his chair on the side tray and operated the controls from there. amazing stuff...i was impressed! also met a couple of guys who had legs amputated due to accidents and had prosthtic legs....they rode trikes.

pity i didnt get a photo of the side tray bike, but didnt want the rider to get upset.

[scumdog]

pity i didnt get a photo of the side tray bike, but didnt want the rider to get upset.

Why? What was he going to do? Run after you and kick your ass? (Sorry Mr H.)

[98tls]

Harley releasing a W-rod seems rather appropriate to me.

[sunhuntin]

Why? What was he going to do? Run after you and kick your ass? (Sorry Mr H.)

hardy har har. lol. you never know...them wheel chairs can roll pretty fast!

[98tls]

hardy har har. lol. you never know...them wheel chairs can roll pretty fast!

i hope there faster than the V-rod then......i followed one over the pig root awhile back it was ummmm...lets say entertaining for a short time...Brake..pitch..Wallow..Whoops...Brake again...Wallow...scrap..etc..thought it better to just move on.

[vs04]

I quite agree, my good Sir! I often just pootle along enjoying the scenery and most of my mates have cruisers, including a couple of V-Rods and a Softail! When getting back into biking I originally considered a cruiser but was offered the 'F' at a price I really couldn't refuse, so somewhat hesitantly bought it. Having now done nearly 10,000km on it I'm not sure I could be satisfied with a cruiser now, though. I do get a kick out of scratching and getting it down in the corners.

I,ll admit i,ve never ridden a sport bike they just feel to uncomfortable to me and thats just sitting on them,although i do admire the performance and handling that they are known for and can understand the buzz you guys get from scraping toes etc but if i was to get my cruiser over to the point of scraping the pegs,well,i,d be looking for a clean pair of underwear pretty quick.Cheers.

[98tls]

I,ll admit i,ve never ridden a sport bike they just feel to uncomfortable to me and thats just sitting on them,although i do admire the performance and handling that they are known for and can understand the buzz you guys get from scraping toes etc but if i was to get my cruiser over to the point of scraping the pegs,well,i,d be looking for a clean pair of underwear pretty quick.Cheers.

good post mate...i have mates who ride cruiser bikes and we often have debates on the cruiser/sport thing,i have no idea how they do it,me it drive senseless just puddling along..all i want is the next twisty road and yes it sure does get the heart pumping..i love it but when i listen and i mean really listen to a mate with a cruiser describe his love of riding i have to admit we all just get a real Buzz out of what we do.

[sunhuntin]

i hope there faster than the V-rod then......i followed one over the pig root awhile back it was ummmm...lets say entertaining for a short time...Brake..pitch..Wallow..Whoops...Brake again...Wallow...scrap..etc..thought it better to just move on.

i love harleys...but the vrod is somethin ill never understand....from my view ugly as sin [cept for the color] and sounds like trash....having one of them go by is like being passed by a goldwing...all stereo no engine noise. theres one or two in town here...i always pity the rider. give me proper cruiser styling...heritage softail classic perhaps? *wipes drool off keyboard*

i remember when i first fell for bikes....was sittin on the side of the road on my bicycle....big black harley went by...all i knew was the power, the sound and the fact my insides were being rearranged by the vibration. my ex ddint call me "cumquad" for nothing!!

[98tls]

as much as i like my sport bikes i do like the look of the new Suzuki offering......M109R.at $20,000 why would anybody buy a Hardley......WHOOPS i mean Harley,Fuck it there goes another Red Rep.

[sunhuntin]

not bad...but could do without that thing over the headlight. nice...but not for me. just dont like the look.

[98tls]

not bad...but could do without that thing over the headlight. nice...but not for me. just dont like the look.

no what you mean....if i bought one i would mount up a wee buell screen or something similar.

[sunhuntin]

no what you mean....if i bought one i would mount up a wee buell screen or something similar.

buells....sounds good...goes like a bat outta hell [beein pillion on one about 3 years back] but too sporty for me.

[vs04]

good post mate...i have mates who ride cruiser bikes and we often have debates on the cruiser/sport thing,i have no idea how they do it,me it drive senseless just puddling along..all i want is the next twisty road and yes it sure does get the heart pumping..i love it but when i listen and i mean really listen to a mate with a cruiser describe his love of riding i have to admit we all just get a real Buzz out of what we do.

I agree.I,m a member of the triumph owners club here in wanganui,one ride in particular i remember,we were coming back from down wellington way,where we sat on 100-110 and just cruised back, no one overtook anybody we just sat in formation all the way back to wanganui.Now that would drive most sport riders nuts but to me it was probably one of the best rides i,ve done with the club and stopping of at the local pub for a couple of pints was,nt bad either, awesome.