What lead you to buy your V-Rod? - V-Nation

**capngeo** · 09-23-2008, 07:15 PM

I was shopping for a Beemer or a Yammy, and stopped in the local Yamaha dealer.. The Service Mgr had a V-Rod, and told me it was the best bike made, even let me take it for a spin (he knew me for a long tome). 2 weeks later, I owned one! The sales dept at the Yammy dealer was not happy!

txdxrider · 09-23-2008, 07:28 PM

I fell in love with them in 02 - after I sold my FJ1100 - love the style - look, and the ride - especially with the 240mm on my DX....

Cheatin · 09-23-2008, 07:29 PM

When it was unveiled onstage by Willie G.

rsc · 09-23-2008, 07:39 PM

Sunday Morning...

Looking at the new HD cat.

Wow A new Bike Named V-rod...My Name Rod
Wow Made on the Vrsc Platform...My Initials RSC

It was just ment to be!!!

Loved the look!
rod

Bonketi · 09-23-2008, 07:42 PM

The Chevy dealer in Napa had an anodised '02 on the showroom floor for display purposes only. The owner bought it to make his showroom floor more exiting. When I saw it I had to have one. Never bought a Chevy.

DesrtSpeed · 09-23-2008, 07:44 PM

3 1/2 years of looking for the right bike for us. It found us.

2oo6niterod · 09-23-2008, 07:47 PM

when tripp nobles called me up and said "you got to come see this" i've wanted one since.

**streetrodder06** · 09-23-2008, 07:53 PM

A fu##in 30 dollar T-Shirt

KidRod · 09-23-2008, 08:29 PM

I've had many imports before purchasing my first HD, a 98 Softail, sold that one for a 2004 Heritage, loved them both but always missed the horse power and over all performance SOME of the imports offered. The V-Rod had it all, Horse power, handling and a LOAD of friggen style

Besides, every swingin dick on a bike nowadays has a "regular" HD, its nice to hear "WOW thats a nice bike again"

scarecrow · 09-23-2008, 08:34 PM

had been looking to go in a different direction than my bmw R1100RT. Saw a V-Rod on the street near my house right around that time. It was an X model. had never seen a v-rod at all before. love at first sight, had to have one. did a little checking and saw the DX after that. then it was both love AND lust at first sight. done deal.

09-23-2008, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
capngeo Mooderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Now Sorrysota more than Key West, FL Bike: 2005 VRSCA Posts: 6,511 Blog Entries: 2	What lead you to buy your V-Rod? I was shopping for a Beemer or a Yammy, and stopped in the local Yamaha dealer.. The Service Mgr had a V-Rod, and told me it was the best bike made, even let me take it for a spin (he knew me for a long tome). 2 weeks later, I owned one! The sales dept at the Yammy dealer was not happy! __________________ Remembering Alex Elyjiw (Steppenwolf) 7/2/59-9/14/08 "Live free or die" RIP Dave Pitt "Gearhead99" Godspeed Bill "MD Rod" Rest in Peace Sherry World's Only Firefighter Special Edition '05 VRSCA V-Rod And as far as being a biker site... I ask anybody who says that if they would ride with some asshole who pisses off somebody at every gas stop or makes a scene about shitty service at every place you stopped for a bite to eat? Have you signed up yet??>> V-mergency My Gallery

09-23-2008, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
txdxrider along for the ride Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Bike: 2008 VRSCDX Posts: 322	I fell in love with them in 02 - after I sold my FJ1100 - love the style - look, and the ride - especially with the 240mm on my DX.... __________________ I come from the DARK side of life...... ----------------------------------- 08 DX Vivid Black/Pewter TOXIC V-Lux pipes PCV with AT K&N Filter/Topless Side PC Plate Tribal Grips/Pegs GR Custom Mirrors

09-23-2008, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
rsc Free energy! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodville,ohio Bike: 2003 Posts: 734	Sunday Morning... Looking at the new HD cat. Wow A new Bike Named V-rod...My Name Rod Wow Made on the Vrsc Platform...My Initials RSC It was just ment to be!!! Loved the look! rod __________________ I have nothing to worry about, just alot to think about! 2003 vrsca #185 Road Rub Rep. http://www.v-nation.com/v-mergency/index.php Vrod mechanics: http://www.youtube.com/user/rscrod

09-23-2008, 07:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
DesrtSpeed Abnormal Smartass Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, GA Bike: 2006 VRSCD Posts: 128	3 1/2 years of looking for the right bike for us. It found us. __________________ Cody I often question my sanity. It never answers.

09-23-2008, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
2oo6niterod COWBOY FROM HELL Join Date: May 2008 Location: North focking Carolina Posts: 3,205	when tripp nobles called me up and said "you got to come see this" i've wanted one since. __________________ 2009 Farmington Dragway Motorcycle Class Champion 2010 sponsors http://www.v-shop.us/ http://www.ridersdiscount.com/ COMING TO A DRAG STRIP NEAR YOU SOON!

09-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cheatin Out spelunkin' Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,912	When it was unveiled onstage by Willie G.

09-23-2008, 07:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bonketi Peaked at Birth Join Date: May 2008 Location: Napa Valley,CA Bike: '05 CVO Posts: 2,067	The Chevy dealer in Napa had an anodised '02 on the showroom floor for display purposes only. The owner bought it to make his showroom floor more exiting. When I saw it I had to have one. Never bought a Chevy.

09-23-2008, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
streetrodder06 Moderacer Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2006 VRSCR!! Posts: 940	A fu##in 30 dollar T-Shirt __________________ 2006 VRSCR Yellow Pearl: Rinehart 2-1, SERT, K&N, Topless, 26T pulley,Barnett extra plate clutch with RED 100# springs, Metzeler 200 on the rear, HC Stage 1 "V" Light, Pondo " streetrod " clutch/derby covers! Remembering Alex Elyjiw (Steppenwolf) 7/2/59-9/14/08 "Live free or die" "The Elite" I work for FORD, I drive a FORD Honorary Tennessee Rockstar- 11.60@116 mph KCIR 2 time KC Rally Vet- 2007,2008 KC 2007 Rally - Stock 1130cc Dyno Champ! 4am Club KC 2007

09-23-2008, 08:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
KidRod tpmcmahon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Redding Ca Bike: 2007 VRSCAW Posts: 764	I've had many imports before purchasing my first HD, a 98 Softail, sold that one for a 2004 Heritage, loved them both but always missed the horse power and over all performance SOME of the imports offered. The V-Rod had it all, Horse power, handling and a LOAD of friggen style Besides, every swingin dick on a bike nowadays has a "regular" HD, its nice to hear "WOW thats a nice bike again"

09-23-2008, 08:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
scarecrow boo Join Date: May 2008 Location: washington, DC Posts: 599 Images: 2	had been looking to go in a different direction than my bmw R1100RT. Saw a V-Rod on the street near my house right around that time. It was an X model. had never seen a v-rod at all before. love at first sight, had to have one. did a little checking and saw the DX after that. then it was both love AND lust at first sight. done deal. __________________ “To quote the late, great Colonel Sanders, ‘I’m too drunk to taste this chicken.’” SFC Spin Doctor 07 DX Denim SERT and SE Air Filter - Supertrapps with black end caps - Vinyl upper fork wraps - Black VRSCD handlebars - Black Hand levers - PC Black Foot levers - PC'd Kuryakyn Switchblades - Pondo Clutch and Derby Covers - SwitchBlade Billet Black Grips - Sundowner seat, touring pillion - V-Gauge Lite - Black radiator mesh grills from Handydan (not yet installed)

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