V-Nation - VRSC General http://www.v-nation.com/forums en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:07:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.v-nation.com/forums/anodized/misc/rss.jpg V-Nation - VRSC General http://www.v-nation.com/forums Alternative seat site http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9111-alternative-seat-site.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:09:28 GMT Found this while perusing link from V-Strom site. Don't care for the cover but looks comfy.
Rich's Custom Seat Gallery
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]]> VRSC General RC4MAN http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9111-alternative-seat-site.html Bridgestone Tire Sale @ Rocky Mountain http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9110-bridgestone-tire-sale-rocky-mountain.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:38:35 GMT Correction: ROCKY MOUNTAIN NOT MC SUPERSTORE
It won't let me correct the title.

Just a heads up. I just picked up a spare set of Bridgestone Excedras front (120/70ZR/19) and rear (180/55ZR/18) For a total of $218.98 to my door

180/55ZR-18 (74W) Bridgestone G850 Exedra Cruiser Rear Motorcycle Tire | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

120/70ZR-19 (60W) Bridgestone G851 Exedra Cruiser Front Motorcycle Tire | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

I have 7k on the set of Bridgstones I am currently running, and have no problem other than I don't think I'll make 10k on this set due to my heavy right hand with the Turbo. ]]> VRSC General Hal64hd http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9110-bridgestone-tire-sale-rocky-mountain.html Ad agency drops HD http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9109-ad-agency-drops-hd.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:15:11 GMT Ad Agency Drops Harley-Davidson Due To Slow Sales September 1, 2010 by Emily Fredrix, AP Marketing Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Harley-Davidson... Ad Agency Drops Harley-Davidson Due To Slow Sales


September 1, 2010

by Emily Fredrix, AP Marketing Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Harley-Davidson Inc.'s main ad agency for more than three decades has dropped the struggling motorcycle maker in favor of new business.

Ad agency Carmichael Lynch, a unit of Interpublic Group, said many factors went into the decision, including the fact that the Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker has slashed its marketing spending in recent years amid slumping sales.

Carmichael Lynch President Doug Spong said Harley-Davidson was also never a big spender on traditional advertising.

According to Kantar Media, Harley-Davidson spent about $11 million on television ads and other measured media last year, half its spending from 2007.

"It got to the point where we no longer felt we could take that brand forward," Spong said.

Although Harley-Davidson isn't a big spender on traditional media, the brand is one of the best known in the world with a loyal legion of fans who don the company's black-and-orange logo.

The company's fans may be fervent but its sales are not as people focus on necessities in the economic downturn. Harley-Davidson has been restructuring for more than a year. Last month it said sales of its motorcycles continued to fall in the second quarter, though the pace of declines eased. Worldwide retail sales fell 5.5 percent, a less-steep drop than the 18 percent first-quarter decline.

Harley-Davidson began its relationship with Minneapolis-based Carmichael Lynch in 1979 and had been the firm's second-oldest client.

The company said in a statement it has a big roster of ad agencies, and Chief Marketing Officer Mark-Hans Richer said the company feels good about its creative direction. It is making progress reaching new consumers including women and younger people. And it is shifting its marketing to more agencies as it goes after new riders in new ways, including online and through social networks.

"We haven't tried to be all things to all people," Richer said. "We tried to be what we are to more people and we're making progress on that front."

Carmichael Lynch, which has Subaru as a client, gave Harley its 90-day notice last Friday. That means the ties will be severed in late November.

Harley-Davidson said it will not conduct an agency review process or look to replace Carmichael Lynch.

Spong said none of the firm's 250 employees would be cut because their work would be shifted to new accounts, which he declined to name. ]]> VRSC General RC4MAN http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9109-ad-agency-drops-hd.html Slipper clutch noise http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9107-slipper-clutch-noise.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:12:37 GMT Installed a slipper clutch on my 2007 vrscx about 6000 miles ago. I have heard the slipper is a bit noisier than the stock and I noted this when... Installed a slipper clutch on my 2007 vrscx about 6000 miles ago.
I have heard the slipper is a bit noisier than the stock and I noted this when first installed. Lately it seems to be getting louder especially on deceleration. It is getting so loud I can hear it over my v-modded pipes.

Just why does a clutch produce clattering noise and how can I minimize it? Whats going on here?

Noise is most pronounced in the 2500-3500 RPM range. ]]> VRSC General Rustyg http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9107-slipper-clutch-noise.html Who Knows if .....? http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9103-who-knows-if.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:26:56 GMT Just looking on Chicago Harley for clutch master cylinders. They list three PN's
38744-06A
38744-06B
38744-09

Question is will the 38744-09 fit earlier models? ]]> VRSC General Rustyg http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9103-who-knows-if.html The First Ricor Shocks For The V-Rod http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9099-first-ricor-shocks-v-rod.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:17:06 GMT Well I have a set of Ricor y front suspension and absolutely enjoy them. Ricor started manufacturing rear shocks for Sportsters, Dynas, and Baggers... Well I have a set of Ricor y front suspension and absolutely enjoy them.
Ricor started manufacturing rear shocks for Sportsters, Dynas, and Baggers with positive feedback on the HD forum.
I talked with Brian and inquired on shocks for the V-Rod. I offered my V for the mock up and tuning.
After a little over 3 weeks, I now have the first set for the VRSC. Sorry for the crude pics
(gotta clean)but it's better than none.







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]]> VRSC General Hal64hd http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9099-first-ricor-shocks-v-rod.html Michelin availability http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9097-michelin-availability.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:23:36 GMT Did some research on the new Michelin tires available on the new 2011 V-rods. Here is what I found so far

120/70/ZR19 19" Front P/N # 43213-11

MSRP.........$189.95
CHI Harley $151.96
Zanotti's....$148.16

240/40/R18 18" Rear P/N # 43189-11
MSRP........ $259.95
CHI Harley $207.96
Zanotti's ...$202.76 ]]> VRSC General Rustyg http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9097-michelin-availability.html No shift...help http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9092-no-shift-help.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:54:11 GMT Hi long lost friends, me lost not you. My bike wont shift past neutral. The lever moves but nothing happens. Plenty of travel, linkage moves, shift... Hi long lost friends, me lost not you. My bike wont shift past neutral. The lever moves but nothing happens. Plenty of travel, linkage moves, shift shaft turns but no noise no shift. I can get it to find second if its not running. I'm a little worried. What do y'all suppose is wrong? ]]> VRSC General ShoNoff http://www.v-nation.com/forums/vrsc-general/9092-no-shift-help.html