peterbaron
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I never new, but the V2 engine in the Harley-Davidson V-Rod with 115 hp and 1131 cm3 is the work of engineers from Porsche....
Gumby1100, do you hear me?
HARLEY DAVIDSON V-Rod
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I never new, but the V2 engine in the Harley-Davidson V-Rod with 115 hp and 1131 cm3 is the work of engineers from Porsche....
Gumby1100, do you hear me?
the Ferret
Road warrior
I always thought of the V rod as a great motor in a funky looking motorcycle.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
For an engine that generously drinks, you'd think they could have given the bike a larger fuel tank.
Gumby 1100_imp
Been there
I hear you. The V-Rod probably had the best engineered Harley engine (thanks to Porsche)...it just didn't have the character or "soul" that most Harley riders were looking for.peterbaron_imp said:
I never new, but the V2 engine in the Harley-Davidson V-Rod with 115 hp and 1131 cm3 is the work of engineers from Porsche....
Gumby1100, do you hear me?
I'm still enjoying my 2018 Road King...just not so much currently with it in hibernation for the winter
peterbaron
Road warrior
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, but for winter 
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the question come to mind: can you call it a real Harley than?Gumby 1100_imp said:I hear you. The V-Rod probably had the best engineered Harley engine (thanks to Porsche)...it just didn't have the character or "soul" that most Harley riders were looking for.peterbaron_imp said:
I never new, but the V2 engine in the Harley-Davidson V-Rod with 115 hp and 1131 cm3 is the work of engineers from Porsche....
Gumby1100, do you hear me?
I'm still enjoying my 2018 Road King...just not so much currently with it in hibernation for the winter
In my opinion not really, thats not a bad thing per sé
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Global economy influence: Some Honda engines are made in Italy, and some BMW engines are made in India. There are numerous examples. No doubt HD had fun with this engine.
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
An EMS riding buddy of mine mentioned at one time that he saw a lot of accidents with the HD V-Rod ,more than the % of them sold by HD.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Yeah, but you are talking about 'The Globalisation' in the economic process.Riko_imp said:
Production and manufacturing.
Here the topic is that the design, conception, creative idea of the engine was (partially?) of Porsche origin.
Whole different thing.
Actually, I meant both. Some design is being done in India, Mexico, etc. for the said example firms too. The level of creativity might be different for sure compared to Porsche.
rboe
Road warrior
BMW successfully got away from the Boxer engine (well, to a degree anyway). Moto Guzzi successful got away from the horizontal single but landed in another silo with the V twin. Harley needs to get away from its' famous V twin or go out of business.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
lol?Riko_imp said:lol?Rboe_imp said:
Long live Heath Ledger.
rboe
Road warrior
Very serious. That engine won't survive emissions requirements (think EURO 4 and greater). At some point it will have to water cooled. Their main customer base is dying off. It's diversify or die. Which they are trying to do. But the old guard will/won't buy into anything else (see the big yawn with the V-Rod) so they will have to make the change with new customers and younger ones.
But they seem stuck on the V twin design. Emotionally that seem like a good idea, but for long term business survival not so great. Just look at what Honda, Yamaha, BMW etc. have done.
But they seem stuck on the V twin design. Emotionally that seem like a good idea, but for long term business survival not so great. Just look at what Honda, Yamaha, BMW etc. have done.
HondaJon_imp
Been there
V Rod - The worst bike I ever owned. Huge disappointment. Lackluster build quality and so-so performance
If you want to be let down, buy one.
Watch a bone stock 1983 GS 1100E eat one on "Pinks"
If you want to be let down, buy one.
Watch a bone stock 1983 GS 1100E eat one on "Pinks"
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Owner here with me now says can't get very far on a tank of gas, maybe 150 kms. Also, always has to keep battery charged since the built-in (HD?) alarm drinks more than expected battery juice. Not very fun on long journeys - fatigue riding. Other than that, strong pull, alotta torque.
peterbaron
Road warrior
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..any help/indication with parasitic draw test???GoldOxide_imp said:
:huh:
GoldOxide_imp
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..any help/indication with parasitic draw test???peterbaron_imp said:
:huh:
I measured the parked/ignition off draw at about 250 mA. I pulled the fuse to the security system and draw dropped below 1 mA. The bike is okay parked for about just over a week. After that it needs a boost.
To say the least, not very exciting. Nevertheless, the owner gets a rush riding it, and I suppose that's all that matters.
peterbaron
Road warrior
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..any help/indication with parasitic draw test???GoldOxide_imp said:
:huh: I measured the parked/ignition off draw at about 250 mA. I pulled the fuse to the security system and draw dropped below 1 mA. The bike is okay parked for about just over a week. After that it needs a boost.
To say the least, not very exciting. Nevertheless, the owner gets a rush riding it, and I suppose that's all that matters.
1/4 A discharge = :huh:..lucky it goes dead after one week, not sooner
the Ferret
Road warrior
why not pull the fuse, leave it out, and be thankful if someone steals it?
I kid
I kid
