Topic: FIRST IMPRESSION (Read 6738 times)

DCFIREMANN · « **on:** December 26, 2005, 08:59:59 PM »

Well as cold as it is up here in the mountains, I just couldn't resist. So I took the V Rod out for a very short spin. It is about 30 degrees with the wind blowing out of the north at 20 plus MPH!!! The first thing I noticed was the road grit being thrown up by the front tire over the front of the fender. I think the fender should be a little lower in the front but I guess it won't look as cool as this one does. I need to check the tire pressures as the bike is a little weak in the corners. This may be also in part because of the design of the bike. One thing for sure it runs like a SCALDED DAWG!!!!!!! It sure is strange that something that runs that good and makes no noise! WTF?

?? I will change that next week as the Thunder Header and Power Commander are in and need to be picked up. The engine does not like low RPM's and I hope the changes I am about to do will help,if not I know our good friends at Zippers will have a cure.

All in all I like the bike. It sure isn't my SEEG but it has many good points.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #1 on:** December 26, 2005, 09:06:59 PM »

Don I know [smiley=worthless.gif] [smiley=afro.gif]

We need to talk so I figure how to down load the pics

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Jock · « **Reply #2 on:** December 26, 2005, 09:27:19 PM »

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Well as cold as it is up here in the mountains, I just couldn't resist. So I took the V Rod out for a very short spin. It is about 30 degrees with the wind blowing out of the north at 20 plus MPH!!! The first thing I noticed was the road grit being thrown up by the front tire over the front of the fender. I think the fender should be a little lower in the front but I guess it won't look as cool as this one does. I need to check the tire pressures as the bike is a little weak in the corners. This may be also in part because of the design of the bike. One thing for sure it runs like a SCALDED DAWG!!!!!!! It sure is strange that something that runs that good and makes no noise! WTF??? I will change that next week as the Thunder Header and Power Commander are in and need to be picked up. The engine does not like low RPM's and I hope the changes I am about to do will help,if not I know our good friends at Zippers will have a cure.

All in all I like the bike. It sure isn't my SEEG but it has many good points.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

DAWG,

You are correct on the low RPMs...Have not checked into the Zippers option at this point...

Who's running your Dyno for the PC setup?

As for the Thunderheader, I will be interested to hear your feedback after proper setup...

Unfortunately, the nearest place for proper set up for me is Daytona and that is 4hrs from my house. Therefore, I am limited as to local options.

Good Luck and Keep Us Posted,

Jock

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2005, 06:51:16 AM »

Jock PC has a download for the SE VRod with a thunder header and the SE air cleaner. I also found a nice little item from the PC people, it's called a shift rod. Well I really wanted to know about this thing so my buddy ordered it for me. Once installed and set up it will shift your bike at the rev limit for you with out the clutch. These bikes are set up for high rev shifts without the clutch. I tried it last night and it shifts alright and the bike takes off like a rocket. So as soon as all of this stuff is installed I will try to take it to Zippers and see if they can dyno tune it. If so i will save the map and get you a copy.

I run a Thunder Header on every bike I own except the old police bike. I really like the sound and the performance.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2006, 09:15:23 AM »

V-ROD PICS

Fatboy · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2006, 09:37:46 AM »

DC,

Very nice Scooter! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

I'd love to buy a 2006 in Yellow but the timing just isn't right for me.

We'll see how it ends up..... I wanted a SEEG for a while before I got the stars all aligned.

Fatboy

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2006, 09:50:05 AM »

MORE PICS

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2006, 09:50:38 AM »

Jock · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2006, 09:39:18 PM »

Like the mods in the other post...enjoy the bike for a while...

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2006, 07:35:46 PM »

Jock not toooo sure on the V Rod as of yet. It might have a for sale sign on it shortly!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Jock · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2006, 08:49:52 PM »

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Jock not toooo sure on the V Rod as of yet. It might have a for sale sign on it shortly!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Why?

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #11 on:** March 02, 2006, 07:09:53 AM »

Jock I have ben riding dressers for so long it hard to get use to something new.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

VRSCSE · « **Reply #12 on:** March 07, 2006, 06:56:35 AM »

Screamin_Beagle · « **Reply #13 on:** March 07, 2006, 11:12:25 PM »

Dawg,
Nice freakin ride. I can tell you, from experience, that a Thunderheader on a VROD at around 7 or 8 grand sounds freakin EVIL.........those things don't even come on till like 5 grand and then you'd better be holdin the fu@k on....or it's gonna leave you on your a$$. Have fun with that sucker...........be careful on it till you understand it though.......that's one of those bikes that could get away from you..........

Thanks for the pics.....

_Beagle [smiley=cherry.gif]

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2006, 07:35:25 AM »

BEAGLE yes it is a fast ride. check out my other thread on the mods that have already been done. The bike looks great but I am going to sell it. It just doesn't suite my riding style. You know the old man with the windshield and the radio kind of thing. Plus I think my SEEG will have almost the power that the V rod has now. I know it won't out run the Vrod but it will hang.

Be safe

THE DAWG

arcticdude · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2006, 11:54:40 AM »

Why not just put a shark nose fairing on it, add a couple of bags and ride?? Saw one at a Ft. Worth dealer several years ago. It was the shape of things to come, I'm afraid. But, it looked like it would cover some miles!

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2006, 07:21:33 PM »

The fuel tank is tooooo small and they don't do very well in the mileage department. I think I will stick with my SEEG.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Jock · « **Reply #17 on:** March 14, 2006, 07:42:08 PM »

At a 100 miles, I am filling up...Fun during the ride...

Gettinold · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2006, 07:19:59 PM »

GENTLEMAN
THE V-ROD NEVER DID ANYTHING FOR ME UNTIL THE CVO VERSION CAME OUT IN O5. AND THEN IMPROVED AGAIN IN O6 AND FINALY THIS WEEK-END I RODE AN O6. AT FIRST I WAS EVER SO CAUTIOUS, BUT ONCE I HAD FAITH THE FRT WHEEL WASNT GOING TO COME OVER, I USED ER-UP. I LIKE IT

[smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] & I WANT ONE $$$$$$$$ ANYONE GOT A ORG & BLK 06 FOR SALE [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2006, 07:35:25 PM »

Not here but I have an 05 for sale. You can see pics of the bike in another thread on here about Mods Done!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

mdduce · « **Reply #20 on:** March 22, 2006, 07:48:18 AM »

Theres a knew one on the floor in clarksville tn ,at Appleton's harley davidson. Beauty,If your interested, Ill tell you who too talk to.06 model!!!!!!!!

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