Can you say Porsche? Because that's who's behind this new V-rod engine
design! I've never been an HD fan since I'm not into styling & profiling, or
going from one watering hole to the next and calling it riding, but this new
HD image looks promising, not to mention pretty. Now whether or not HD can
get the good 'ol boys to accept this new concept is another story.
George the skeptic
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Diesel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 1:40 AM
Subject: Re: Sound clip of the new Harley Vrod (Fluffy)
> I got the opportunity to ride one, a Sportster 1200, which suppoosedly is
a
> low-end one.
>
> It vibrated my teeth out, wasn't sure if I had a seizure or not, the
mirrors
> got blurry from it, the seat was uncomfortable and the engine was lacking
> torque and horsepower. I expected more out of $12K!!!
>
> Any, ANY japanese bike will outperform the Harley in ANY way for the same
> price, more comfort, power, torque, looks (ok, that';s objective).
>
> Anyway, it's an outdated design, they just slap on different chrome and
call
> it something else for the next model year, the engine is the same old
> poshrod clunker as always.
>
> I actually wonder if the new liquid cooled engine will transform the
Harley
> into somethin gworthwhile or not, however, they are selling an IMAGE and
not
> a quality bike.
>
> Just my opinions.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Terrence D. Lekites" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > though....What is wrong with owning a Harley.....Can anybody give me
> specific
> > details....In other words, whay would I not want to go to the HArley
> > dealership to purchase one?
> >
> > Terry
> >
>
