Harley V-rod Review

Here’s one that’s been a long time coming. The Harley Davidson vrod review. Watch me go over this bike and give some history/descriptions/stories. Feel free to add any input, or details I missed, and I’ll try meet to incorporate them to the ride along video. Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more content!
Correction: I say re-jet when describing fueling because I’m used to carburetors, but high-flow injectors/ re-map is what I meant.
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[@edwinpadilla856]

Back in 2004 my first bike was and still is a vrod, after 19 years it still running fine, with a few parts that had to be changed along with the typical maintenance/upkeep. When I bought it HD enthusiast hated it, now that it has been off the market for several years it’s a head turner, get a lot of questions, and lots of people take pics with it a lot more than my friends newer motorcycles. The fact that Porsche worked on it is what attracted me from the very start, vrod represents/symbol for what amazing things harley is capable of producing, but it also represents when people don’t appreciate what they had until it’s gone. The other bike that has caught my attention is the newer fatboy, but I love a lot more what Indian motorcycle got to offer.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Props to you that you got it as a first bike! I honestly think it was engineered to aircraft quality. I still don’t think the importance of it’s engineering has been fully realized and appreciated in the motorcycle world. However, I think it’s gaining tons of momentum. More people ask me what it is today than ever have before.

[@edwinpadilla856]

@@ComfyDadShoestotally agree with you, in Europe the bike is very popular, in fact some of the parts I bought were shipped from Germany because the U.S no longer Carrie’s it. The other company in the U.S that makes parts for it is Fitzgerald motor sports, and their techs specialize in this bike too, if you ever have an engine problem or need good upgrades they are the place to go.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

@@edwinpadilla856 thanks. I haven’t checked out Fitzgerald ✌️

[@miketr732]

Hey just picked up a 06 vrod same color different wheels. 5,187 miles. You arent about the power. Holy @@%$. Great vid.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Right on!

[@foxtrotwhiskey874]

HD V-Rod is my first bike, and i love it., as far as being a dangerous first bike tag it has, this could be said for any motorcycle that goes past 50 MPH. its all about the rider and his use of throttle.

[@txsx7858]

Just bought a 2003 vrod as my first bike. Been great to ride and low center of gravity makes it pretty easy and comfortable. Have not pushed it yet but will take it easy for the time being. Just looks so great and is a real dime piece.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

I mostly ride pretty casual, but it won’t hesitate to “go” when I need it too!

[@williammuir638]

Best HD ever!

[@bothetinman772]

Willy G was the lead designer and the thermostat says made in Germany if you pull it out. I love the Vrod and I’ve been riding them and working on them nearly 20 years.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Ahhh, so they’re not all Milwaukee. I know a lot of mikuni carbs were used on some older bikes, but not a clue about the German parts. Thanks for sharing ✌️

[@zf4hp24]

@@ComfyDadShoes Nope. Pistons are Mahle, crank is Hatz, transmission is Getrag, and the list of German parts goes on and on. Not certain about the rods and valves.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

@@zf4hp24 thanks for the info.

[@KevinSnyder]

Have you (or others reading this) had issues finding V-Rod parts? I went to my local Harley dealer and mentioned the V-Rod … they told me “you don’t want that bike” because they don’t even make parts for it anymore. Now of course they were wanting to sell me a NEW bike, but I’m curious if anyone has had problems getting parts for this bike???

[@ComfyDadShoes]

@@KevinSnyder I haven’t had to get any parts outside of routine maintenance bits, but I’ve heard the same thing as well. In fact, the Harley dealership in my area said they “don’t work on bikes that old”… could’ve just been that person I was talking to, or that they were in fact wanting to get me in a new bike. Fortunately, there’s a good amount of motorcycle shops in my area that work on Harley specifically. If you’re looking for one, eBay has helped a lot with parts for bikes I’ve owned that are out of production. That was the case with my voyager 1200, and eBay always came through for me.

[@aapddd]

Having a Porsche engine is a good thing. Different, but good. Solid, reliable engine with a good sound and good performance.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

@@aapddd people don’t realize that Porsche engines, or Porsche engineered, are tanks. They reward you for using them and punish you for letting them sit, but still VERY durable.

[@patrickmokaraka1138]

I love my 03 anniversary here in nz we love our 14 inch 16 inch t bars noice and comfortable

[@Charger73_504]

Crazy story I won’t lie. I bought my night rod special fresh out of highschool, I too hope I can keep her for more than another 20 years

[@ComfyDadShoes]

I imagine it definitely could. They’re bulletproof bikes.

[@Charger73_504]

@@ComfyDadShoes well, I already got one year down😂😂 no problems either

[@olivierred007007]

Great video! Hold onto it.. I love my ‘16 Vrscf

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Thank you! I hope I did it justice. I’m going to consider keeping it as my winter bike and adding a windscreen after I sell my voyager. I’m struggling with temptation because of all these new middleweight ADV’s. My DR650 is my daily, but these damn transalps and vstrom 800’s are all over my YT feed lol.

[@juans3728]

This HD V-ROD is the best owner friendly bike for do it yourself maintenance and it is also a not so heavy bike if a rider has back and leg issues . This bike has beautiful curves , so sexy it turns heads and comes in gorgeous colors. To clean the wheels you buy a wheel cleaner that does not polish but removes old grease . This bike is not made for long trips it is made for weekend, city country rides. FJR1300 now that's a bike very comfortable whether city riding or long distance it is great and the hard saddle bags you can store quite a bit Fjr would be without a doubt my favorite choice specially with the large gas tank

[@ComfyDadShoes]

If there was a DM feature on KZbin, I would send you photos of my 14 FJR that I regretfully sold. My greatest regret, besides selling it, was not documenting my ownership of it on KZbin. I’m strongly considering finding one again…. Should my lower back issues resolve.

[@davidramirezr00ramirez27]

Great video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Thank you! I’ll be adding a ride along video soon!

[@user-on8wh4xr6r]

Bought a 2006 V Rod last year DUMBEST purchase I ever made From the lack of modifications, the fwd controls, suspension, EXTREME heat that comes off the exhaust. Thankfully, I was able to sell it to my son

[@ComfyDadShoes]

@@user-on8wh4xr6r you pretty much nailed it when it comes to cons. I believe suspension travel is 2.3 inches 😬

[@rahowardjr]

I have a 2010 and i disagrees with your assessment of the handling on the highway i have been up to alot on the freeway and this thing is as smooth at thirty five as it is at 100!

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Do you have the spoked, or solid wheel? That’s about the fastest I’ve gone as well.

[@jimanders9971]

My Triumph Rocket has been to 140 and glued to the road.

[@jimanders9971]

Good looking scoot

[@stevem4783]

There's one reason and one reason alone I prefer the older Revolution over the new Revolution Max (Pan Am, Sporty S, Nightster.) The RevMax sounds absolutely terrible and the Revolution doesn't. A few things did change over the years, most notably the 1250cc engine as you mentioned which was debuted in the screaming eagle/CVO, then moved to the regular Rods after they transitioned to the 240 rear. The 2007 is the only model year with the 240 and the 1130cc, which makes it the slowest V-Rod to date (not hugely noticeable, but still an anecdote.) The ergos were changed slightly in the 2012s and up, making the reach a little less radical. Eventually they got a bigger gas tank too. Most everything else over the years is cosmetic.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

I haven’t heard the revmax, but I appreciate the additional knowledge. I’m guessing the heavier 240 needed more guts to push it with the 07’? Thank you very much for checking out the video!

[@stevem4783]

@@ComfyDadShoes Yeah, the 240 rear was the justification for the change to the 1250 permanently. They say the 1130 bikes on the 180 rear are still a hair quicker than the 1250cc ones on the 240, but it's probably an unnoticeable difference. I also forgot to mention the newer ones got updates like ABS and inverted forks. V-Rods are funny...like most things, it wasn't fully appreciated until it was out of production, now six years later people wax poetic about how it was the best bike Harley ever built, you never heard anything like that around 2017 and earlier. The RevMax may look similar to the Revolution on a spec sheet, but it has a 30 degree offset crank, making it fire more like a 90 degree Ducati. It's...disappointing sounding (IMO, of course, that thing's always subjective.) If you're bored, check out some exhaust comparisons between V-Rods and the new Pan Ams, Sporty Ss, and Nightsters. Big time difference.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

@@stevem4783 perfectly said about the attitude back in 2017. That’s the year I got my v-rod and I remember opinions being very split, much different than today. I do want to see a Pan-Am in person, but I get what you’re saying about the l-twin

[@stevem4783]

@@ComfyDadShoes I'll tell you...I may hate the way they sound, but I'd still recommend you ride a RevMax bike. They're all very fun.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

@@stevem4783 true! Power delivery is always good!

[@valentinoperson3372]

🤙🏿👊🏿😎

[@stompnucustoms2616]

Sick bike

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Thanks 🍻

[@camachman]

Showa suspension NOT made in USA. Also instrumentation may not be made in US

[@tryjc1]

How do you remove the seat?

[@ComfyDadShoes]

For the sundowner install, turn the key all the way back to lift the rider seat. They should have slides if I remember correctly. It’s been six years since I did it. The passenger pillion should unbolt. I’ll double check this for you when I can take a minute to look.

[@ricky-leethompson6786]

I still like the 2003 model

[@ComfyDadShoes]

I keep saying I’ll sell mine, then I ride somewhere that’s not on my DR and remember how insane the motor is.

[@barryklinedinst6233]

Its not a Porsche engine. They helped design it. I had a niterod. Great machine. Harley didnt know how to sell them

[@zinnglanzschriber3810]

You cant jet a bike thats fuel injected

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Correct, this is just a habit I’ve gotten into saying because all my other bikes are carbureted. “High flow injectors” of course.

[@zinnglanzschriber3810]

I kind of figure so.... you definitely seem like you have a little bit of knowledge mechanical knowledge I should say anyways take care

[@zinnglanzschriber3810]

Anyways I had the same exact machine mine looks like brand-spanking-new I've changed a lot of stuff upgraded lot had the transmission built but I give mine a 10 all the way across the board I love how it performs I have a 260 on the rear and even with that it performs around the corners it is the best riding machine that I own I have seven motorcycles

[@ComfyDadShoes]

@@zinnglanzschriber3810 the 1130 probably handles that 260 rear with ease!

[@zinnglanzschriber3810]

Re-jet a fuel injected system? This is not carbureted.....There are no jets!!!!!!

[@ComfyDadShoes]

I address that in the description, but at the time my last 3 motorcycles were carbed. My brain was stuck in jet mode!

[@jimanders9971]

Pfffft my first motorcycle was a Triumph Rocket with will eat up the vrod.

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Very cool, thanks for watching

[@koni__koni]

Still, that doesn't change the fact that the Rocket is just plain ugly as shit.😅

[@firbyd]

LoL, actually, if I let you have a similiar year, even an 07 Rocket 3..you would most likely tie with me in my 07 Nightrod at 11.2 (in a quarter). and if I brought my 98 BMW K1200RS well, I would be right there too but yet the Beemer was built 9 years earlier! And let us not forget the differences in displacement, and my RS will outhandle either one of them street or track.. Thanks for shopping at Dave's World! :-) And as always, TCRS! Cheers!

[@jimanders9971]

@@firbyd I have the 2020 Rocket GT I like my chances against any of those bikes. Btw I have passed many even newer 1600 BMWs. But a few have passed me.