GoldOxide_imp
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Two year-old fuel, soft tires, re-tendered battery.
First start-up:
First start-up:
2003 HD VRod Anniversary Two Years Out of Storage
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peterbaron
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Looks good to me with Porsche engine 
GoldOxide_imp
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The lump is good Grasshopper, but not overwhelming. There is soul though.peterbaron_imp said:Looks good to me with Porsche engine
I am impressed with the gearbox.
It’s an impressive looking machine. How was it to ride?
GoldOxide_imp
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The VRod was smoother than expected. Comfortable, strong pull, sloppy heavy as heck, and the brakes were soft, but likely original hydraulic fluid.
In short: Fun. I couldn't ride it all day, but it did get a lot of attention from the locals ... who all happen to drive pick up trucks.
In short: Fun. I couldn't ride it all day, but it did get a lot of attention from the locals ... who all happen to drive pick up trucks.
GoldOxide_imp
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Brought the west coast VRod home 
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For a diecast model, it is heavy like the real thing.
...For a diecast model, it is heavy like the real thing.
the Ferret
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:rofl: Pretty amazing likeness.
GoldOxide_imp
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Thanks Ferret.
For reference, the original that was in the video (above):
For reference, the original that was in the video (above):
Mtneers
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GoldOxide_imp said:
If you rode it all day, you would lose a lot of time just at gas stations. I had a friend who once had a V-Rod. About 90 miles to a tank was all he could get out of it. Enjoy!
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peterbaron
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mtneers_imp said:
If you rode it all day, you would lose a lot of time just at gas stations. I had a friend who once had a V-Rod. About 90 miles to a tank was all he could get out of it. Enjoy!
In this case, it would be cheaper and more enjoyable watching the video with a diecast model placed on a table while sipping coffee....
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The original is in better nick than the model.
1985CB450_imp
Running like a top
If you have never ridden forward controls like that you are more than ready to get off the bike at 90 miles
tommymck
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That's one beautiful bike!
GoldOxide_imp
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peterbaron_imp said:
If you rode it all day, you would lose a lot of time just at gas stations. I had a friend who once had a V-Rod. About 90 miles to a tank was all he could get out of it. Enjoy!
In this case, it would be cheaper and more enjoyable watching the video with a diecast model placed on a table while sipping coffee....
:beerchug:
I have heard the same: A pig on, ... err, I mean, ... a hog on gas.
The model has a lot of solid metal parts. Very surprising. The rear has suspension and the foot controls all spring back. It looks okay on a table top - indeed.
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