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SNAFU · 08-19-2006, 08:25 PM

What do you guys think of the New Harley?

2007 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special

kyro2000 · 08-19-2006, 08:46 PM

Kinda looks like the headlight off the M109.
It does look like a mean ride though.

geoffsimpson · 08-19-2006, 08:48 PM

Looks tough...I like that matte black, damn thing looks like a weapon.

BlaznBlu · 08-19-2006, 09:17 PM

Damn, gotta say I like it.

EFI, liquid cooled, belt drive, 5 gal tank under the seat, sharp lines, and even anti-blinged enough to make Sunny look at it.

Now I might have to play the lottery to see if I can afford to buy one.

Jerryzuki · 08-20-2006, 05:23 AM

Check please...........
I'll pass on that one and go down to the Victory store.

CruisingRam · 08-20-2006, 05:47 AM

Hmmm, looks too much like the mean streak- and doesn't have the cool parts of the street rod. If they put the street rod in those colors I would say it was a better deal than some of the other power cruisers.

Crap- edited: I meant the yamaha midnight warrior. Cheaper, air cooled for you V-twin lovers, USD forks, under 13k OTD. Record holder in drag racing for metric cruiser class. Tons of aftermarket support for HP- I think, overall, it is a better power cruiser- though the street rod has done a great job- it needs to have a night street rod!

HAMMERPETE · 08-20-2006, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerryzuki

Check please...........
I'll pass on that one and go down to the Victory store.

I hear ya. HD is totally pissed about Victory. I went into the HD store the other week and the salesman was given the wife grief about owning a Kawi.

He asked well what does you husband ride....she said "A 2005 Hammer...you know the other American made Motorcycle"...silence ...crickets curping..the whole place was quiet.

Not knocking them..I personally like that bike makers are trying to compete.
Hey it makes the world much more enjoyable.
I still like the fact that I own one of a handful of Vic's in my city...let alone a Hammer.

BlaznBlu · 08-20-2006, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HAMMERPETE

HD is totally pissed about Victory. I went into the HD store the other week and the salesman was given the wife grief about owning a Kawi.

He asked well what does you husband ride....she said "A 2005 Hammer...you know the other American made Motorcycle"...silence ...crickets curping..the whole place was quiet.

LOVE IT!!!!

Rockhead · 08-20-2006, 07:33 PM

Dont care for the headlight, exhaust, seat or the scoop on the radiator. Other than that it looks nice, reminds me of the Meanstreak.

SNAFU · 08-20-2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CruisingRam

Crap- edited: I meant the yamaha midnight warrior. Cheaper, air cooled for you V-twin lovers, USD forks, under 13k OTD. Record holder in drag racing for metric cruiser class. Tons of aftermarket support for HP- I think, overall, it is a better power cruiser- though the street rod has done a great job- it needs to have a night street rod!

My thoughts too. Looks like they copied the Warrior. They're both nice looking bikes.

stp1971 · 08-20-2006, 10:29 PM

It is not a bad looking ride to me. Wonder if that matte black is a pain in the booty to keep clean??? Do like the new Warrior and especially like the new V-Max better.

Speaking of the S/O women,,, me and "J" found a cool shop locally that ONLY works on older Jap bikes. He had a V-Max sitting out front that was his. "J" falls in love with this bike. She is like man I want to get one of those to ride. The dude at the shop says now that is a woman right there. He asks how long she has been riding,, she says wanting to learn...same thing crickets chirping and all,,then he politely says that is NOT the bike for her. She would be better off learning on the '81 GS650G we are planning on taking to him.

She is like why,,, he politely explains the facts of horsepower to weight and the fact that the V-Max is NEVER a beginners bike. He earned my future business right there.

GSX1100FL · 08-21-2006, 12:04 AM

Just added that to my "I want" list.

jwalcik · 08-21-2006, 12:20 AM

i definitely dig it. the matte black tank w/ satin stripes is absolutely sick.

CruisingRam · 08-21-2006, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stp1971

It is not a bad looking ride to me. Wonder if that matte black is a pain in the booty to keep clean??? Do like the new Warrior and especially like the new V-Max better.

Speaking of the S/O women,,, me and "J" found a cool shop locally that ONLY works on older Jap bikes. He had a V-Max sitting out front that was his. "J" falls in love with this bike. She is like man I want to get one of those to ride. The dude at the shop says now that is a woman right there. He asks how long she has been riding,, she says wanting to learn...same thing crickets chirping and all,,then he politely says that is NOT the bike for her. She would be better off learning on the '81 GS650G we are planning on taking to him.

She is like why,,, he politely explains the facts of horsepower to weight and the fact that the V-Max is NEVER a beginners bike. He earned my future business right there.

Ya, gotta respect that salesmen!

I suggest, since she likes the vmax- a V30 magna, or V45 Sabre or magna- it will get her used to the cruiser style riding vs the 81 GS you mentioned- and they are dead nuts reliable bikes that are extremely good first bikes and extremely forgiving to newbs!

**intimid8er** · 08-21-2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stp1971

Wonder if that matte black is a pain in the booty to keep clean???

Hides dirt well!

stp1971 · 08-21-2006, 08:20 AM

Well she really wants to fix the '81 up too. I told her lets just get it going and learn on it and my brother wants to learn too. But she wants to do a resto on the '81 but add a new paint scheme to it. It originally was that burgandy/brown color,, but she wants to paint it that burnt orange/rust color on those Chevy HHR's that are running around.

But she wants to learn on it and later when the bills get caught up she wants to get her a Honda Shadow. Women,, but those are good suggestions and something to ponder.

Xerses · 08-21-2006, 08:22 AM

I was at a show in downtown Montréal a few weeks ago and Harley had a booth with a flat black modded version. It is a nice looking bike, but for the money I would think twice.

HAMMERPETE · 08-21-2006, 08:27 AM

no kidding...I have heard that before back when I looked at a V-max. The guy asked how long I had been ridding. I said well my buddy taught me how to ride on a shadow and a v-max. He about swallowed his tongue. I restated that I would love to have the bike but I felt my new found knowledge was not enough for a bike so evil. He regained his composer.

Those that think the night rod looks great..yes it does look cool. But go sit on one. That was one of my determining factors. I think the bike sits to top heavy. That and the handle bars need to be changed out. Something a bit wider. It reminded me of a 25cent drug store pony ride.

Jerryzuki · 08-21-2006, 10:59 AM

Now it's going to sound like I'm hatin' on the bike, but Pete started it

Sitting on the bike did it for me too. It looks like a small bike, looking down at that narrow tank, and I too thought it was top heavy. It's not to my taste I guess, but that's why they make so many different styles of bikes ya know.

**intimid8er** · 08-21-2006, 11:20 AM

I agree with both of you.

Definitely a weird set up for me. Especially the Street Rod. No way I could ride with those mid-sets.

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08-19-2006, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
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08-19-2006, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
BlaznBlu Clutch Cadet Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2008 Black/Silver GSX650F. 2005 Black M50 with blue ghost flames. Location: West Melbourne, FL Posts: 906	Damn, gotta say I like it. EFI, liquid cooled, belt drive, 5 gal tank under the seat, sharp lines, and even anti-blinged enough to make Sunny look at it. Now I might have to play the lottery to see if I can afford to buy one. __________________ When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So let's all get drunk and go to heaven!

08-20-2006, 10:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,817	It is not a bad looking ride to me. Wonder if that matte black is a pain in the booty to keep clean??? Do like the new Warrior and especially like the new V-Max better. Speaking of the S/O women,,, me and "J" found a cool shop locally that ONLY works on older Jap bikes. He had a V-Max sitting out front that was his. "J" falls in love with this bike. She is like man I want to get one of those to ride. The dude at the shop says now that is a woman right there. He asks how long she has been riding,, she says wanting to learn...same thing crickets chirping and all,,then he politely says that is NOT the bike for her. She would be better off learning on the '81 GS650G we are planning on taking to him. She is like why,,, he politely explains the facts of horsepower to weight and the fact that the V-Max is NEVER a beginners bike. He earned my future business right there. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

08-21-2006, 08:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,817	Well she really wants to fix the '81 up too. I told her lets just get it going and learn on it and my brother wants to learn too. But she wants to do a resto on the '81 but add a new paint scheme to it. It originally was that burgandy/brown color,, but she wants to paint it that burnt orange/rust color on those Chevy HHR's that are running around. But she wants to learn on it and later when the bills get caught up she wants to get her a Honda Shadow. Women,, but those are good suggestions and something to ponder. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

08-20-2006, 07:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,759	Dont care for the headlight, exhaust, seat or the scoop on the radiator. Other than that it looks nice, reminds me of the Meanstreak.

08-21-2006, 12:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
GSX1100FL Puddle Runner Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 369	Just added that to my "I want" list.

08-21-2006, 12:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
jwalcik Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard S50 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 51	i definitely dig it. the matte black tank w/ satin stripes is absolutely sick.

08-21-2006, 08:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
Xerses Sprocket Pilot Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '06 Black M50 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 807	I was at a show in downtown Montréal a few weeks ago and Harley had a booth with a flat black modded version. It is a nice looking bike, but for the money I would think twice. __________________ Black is still faster DAMN IT! Power Commander III USB Install Manual I Made *High quality debaffle video with drive by sound... coming as soon as someone can tell me how to digitally* blur out a plate in a video. Please PM me if you know how.**

08-21-2006, 08:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
HAMMERPETE Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 HAMMER Location: SOCAL %%%%%ES Posts: 2,957	no kidding...I have heard that before back when I looked at a V-max. The guy asked how long I had been ridding. I said well my buddy taught me how to ride on a shadow and a v-max. He about swallowed his tongue. I restated that I would love to have the bike but I felt my new found knowledge was not enough for a bike so evil. He regained his composer. Those that think the night rod looks great..yes it does look cool. But go sit on one. That was one of my determining factors. I think the bike sits to top heavy. That and the handle bars need to be changed out. Something a bit wider. It reminded me of a 25cent drug store pony ride. __________________ "There's not a whole lot ways this can go right" - Johnny Knoxsville "I did something in a previous life that must have been spectacularly good, because I'm getting paid in this life just magnificently, more than one would dare imagine or hope for." - RIP George Carlin. Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, But rather to skid in side ways, totally worn out shouting HOLYSHI$T What A RIDE!!

08-21-2006, 11:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,795	I agree with both of you. Definitely a weird set up for me. Especially the Street Rod. No way I could ride with those mid-sets. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 10/08 The Butthole Surfer's - Who Was In My Room Last Night? <Insert nothing original in this space>

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