VROD Is Harley-Davidson's Baddest Out of the Box Bike

The Vrod or Vtwin Racing Street Custom (VRSC) wasn't actually new technology as most thought. The Vrod actually started out as the VR1000 Superbike which Harley-Davidson used for road racing. The Vrod actually doesn't share any parts with the VR1000 engine but the architecture remains the same. Harley-Davidson partnered with Porsche and used the VR1000 to make a road going version of what could of been a dominant racing engine. While the Vrod may of quietly road off into the sunset it's legacy and used bikes live on today as one of the baddest Harelys you can buy.
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[@GixxerFoo]

What is your opinion of the Vrod, should Harley of repurposed that motor into something like a bagger?

[@carlbruhn1772]

Outside of being water-cooled, never understood the hate. Although I never bought one I enjoyed riding other people's. The ergonomics we're a bit weird for me but could be remedied via aftermarket. You do a great job of your vlogs, I look forward to them.

[@ababbit7461]

GixxerFoo. No, HD should not have put the Vrod motor in a bagger. That short stroke, small displacement would have failed in a bagger. Baggers need torque at lower revs, that is not a Vrod. Two things made the Vrod go away. First was price. Second was comfort. But with that said, now that they are used and the prices are coming down, the Vrod looks tempting... Of course, at 66 years old, I might have to think twice on that platform..

[@slyfoot0605]

Best bike Harley ever made. The Harley Community condemned this bike

[@rugershooter5268]

@@slyfoot0605 no, all the Harley haters that claimed Harley needed to make blah blah blah.......so they did and the haters didn't go buy one.......it was Harley people buying a second third fourth or fifth Harley is the ones buying it

[@bigdaddy5948]

It would seem there is room to do it all. Keep traditional winners and introduce new technology at the same time.

[@xrick76tube]

One of my favorite Harley Davidson channels !!!

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you! We appreciate the support!

[@morgankeyon4532]

Hi Richard can we be friends

[@abelborchardt2456]

I think, the V ROD is the best Harley Davidson motorcycle out there, it has the looks with out the issues and it has the performance of a sport bike on a cruiser, the best of both worlds, greetings from Nogales México....

[@robertmartin5138]

Absolutely more Vrod videos! VRSCSE2 has been my dream bike since it was released but I couldn't afford one. My wife made that dream come true this year and it's everything I dreamed it would be! Bad to the bone!

[@GixxerFoo]

That is awesome news! Glad to hear you finally got that bike!! They are a lot of fun to ride, my dad is 73 and he rides a NightRod Special.

[@ElPaPaBear69]

I’d like to see more V Rod videos keepem coming bro

[@GixxerFoo]

I'll for sure have to dive into more on the Vrod, there's some good little tricks when it comes to the Vrod you can do.

[@Theoscarshow]

Still waiting on that vid!!!

[@Prairie_Barbarian]

More V-Rod coverage! I never owned one, but one of my old army buddy's had a couple and we'd swap bikes sometimes. V-Rods were fucking outstanding and too under appreciated by the diehards. The only thing I'd change about them is throw on some mid controls.

[@rugershooter5268]

You want "night rod".....not "night rod special"........quick way to see difference is NR has chrome pipes, NRS has blackout pipes

[@GixxerFoo]

They are fun bikes for sure! I would have to agree they really could of benefited from a set of mids for sure. That long style with the forwards was a little awkward, that's at least how I feel on them.

[@rugershooter5268]

@@GixxerFoo night rod has mid pegs......high, easier to get my butt off the seat and over the side than my crotch rocket

[@leonardstanford1877]

@@GixxerFoo Sandy Kosman the chassis builder made a mid control kit for V Rods at one time . There was a bunch of V Rod riders in the mid 2000s that always wanted them !

[@charlesnash2748]

So does the VRod Street Rod

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for featuring the Vrod 👍🏻 I have a 13 Muscle for the past three years and it’s extremely reliable and fun to ride.

[@GixxerFoo]

They are great bikes, there's really not much to do them as far as maintenance other than oil changes and getting the valves adjusted.

[@richardbeucler6425]

Bought my ‘02 VRSCA in ‘04.It now has 98,000 trouble-free miles on it.Only complaint is it’s hard on tires(both front and back).

[@GixxerFoo]

That's some serious miles on a Vrod! They are hard on the tires for sure, that narrow front tire doesn't last as long as we'd like, the rear well it's sacrificial depending on how you ride.

[@jamesball2128]

I knew an old grey beard that had a black one modified to the 9's and it scared the crap out of me the first time I heard it...boy was it fast!

[@GixxerFoo]

There are some nasty Vrods out there, you can make one stupid fast if you want to. It really doesn't take much to make one run, Harley used to have all the parts to build your own Destroyer motor right in the catalog.

[@patricklydon6935]

ALL-WAYS enjoy V-Rod content! One of my favorite channels.

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@tobypaone3426]

I owned a V-Rod for 10 years. Absolutely loved the bike! Fast, great handling and versatile. It had a couple of drawbacks though. First, terrible for two-up riding. Clearly a solo machine only. The need for a valve adjustment every 10-20,000 miles was an expensive downer. It was also hard to get parts because of the uniqueness of the bike. Still, it was a fantastic machine. I ride a Road King now due to my being married and wanting to ride with my wife. Still, the V-Rod was/is an engineering marvel and one of the best bikes HD has ever produced.

[@GixxerFoo]

Yeah for sure they do a lot better riding solo, found that out myself too lol. Valve adjustments are pain on that bike, no room in there without lowering the engine down a bit. I did my dad's valves last winter, it wasn't too bad but glad it's only a every two or three year job on that bike.

[@rodney9886]

I just got on '09 NRS last week! Planning to do put some miles on it after the holiday season but man, she is a beauty! I had no idea about the valve adjustments needing to be changed every 10-29k miles so thanks for the heads up. Got mine just under 10k miles on it. Looks like i'll be making a trip to my mechanic soon about it.

[@randymiller5008]

I'm considering buying one. Please respond. What parts did you need and how hard was it to find em. Thank you, in advance 😉

[@rodney9886]

*edit: 20k miles...

[@dwayneglover2176]

Hands down you have the best Harley Channel keep them coming now my comment on V-Rods the engine was Bar None I think is the best engine in a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. It also had a revolutionary frame design that nobody talks about gas tank under the seat dropping the engine down into the frame instead of putting it in the frame from the side are you kidding me due to how well that bike is balanced it is even a superb bike for beginner to start on but then I say that a beginner if they respect the power they can start on any bike Suzuki Boulevard or even a Raider another bitching bike you name it butt the apparel company that happen to sell motorcycles AKA Harley-Davidson majorly dropped the ball by getting rid of the V-Rod but at least buyers in Germany Russia Australia and New Zealand know what time it is unlike most of us Americans and please bring more V-Rod videos enuff said.

[@GixxerFoo]

The frame construction on that bike was second to none for sure, it's a very well balanced bike! It's really sad they just didn't catch on in the US, they sure did everywhere else in the world.

[@stevewalden3814]

Thank you for covering the V-Rod. I learned a few new things in your video. More V-Rod please.

[@GixxerFoo]

You got it, more to come!

[@ishappens]

I love the V-rod I own an 09 Muscle and I love the ride. It not made for longer rides so I also own a 14 Street glide for the longer rides. I even put apes on mine and it made it a bit better for me to ride. I hope Im never forced to sell it. And definitely make more videos on the Vrod. Maybe some upgrades videos

[@GixxerFoo]

Those NightRods have a nice seat on them, my dad is 73 and he absolutely loves his. Lol for sure not made for the long haul though, I'd have to own two bikes like you got for sure.

[@a.j.vonregensburg2498]

We Bought 2 VRSCXs in 2007. Still have them. No issues whatsoever. . Fantastic bikes. And yes. Fear no other HDs either!

[@GixxerFoo]

I love the Vrod, my dad got one a few years back. He's 73 and tears around OKC on it about every day in the summer.

[@bobbreit5244]

Went from a 82 FLT to a Vrod. Still have both. One always runs(Vrod), the other is torn down again from another problem. And ya... IT SCREAMS!

[@GixxerFoo]

That's the best of both worlds right there! Those shovels are fun to ride, but they take some upkeep!

[@bryanashirley1327]

Check out the 2006 VRod Street Rod, Foo. Steeper forks, mid mount pegs, 1 gal larger fuel tank, increased lean angle. It’s the rider’s VRod. I love mine.

[@Simosay78]

These bikes are very popular here in Australia, and are asking crazy prices of $30 - $40 000, me personally I love the classic look of a harley . Great channel

[@dotlaj]

I think they are popular in most countries except in USA.

[@GixxerFoo]

They are also extremely popular in Europe, that's some insane prices for those bikes over there! It would almost benefit someone in the US to sell it and ship it.

[@GixxerFoo]

I would have to say that's highly accurate!

[@Simosay78]

@@GixxerFoo I have given this some thought, we would make a killing , what's a vrod ( leb sled ) as we call them in Australia worth in the US 🇺🇸. ?

[@heyimmike]

The '03 V-Rod was my first motorcycle, and I still ride it today. The styling has never gotten old. The engine and mechanical parts have been bullet proof. The only changes I've made over the years are a few chrome pieces, the hard saddle bags, and changing out the lights for LEDs. The bike is solid, and still gets a positive comments wherever I take it. The ONLY complaint I have is the gas tank is small, but I fortunately found an aftermarket fix I plan to have installed at the end of this riding season.

[@Crimepaysaskapolitician]

I think I saw some V Rod testing. They'd take a v rod park it in a box with no top on it, somewhere in the desert and start it and walk off. And let it idle for hours and hours to see if it would over heat.from what I understand they never over heated.

[@GixxerFoo]

I wouldn't doubt it! Harley has a test bed out in the desert somewhere, they also ran those motors at redline for 24 hours to see if they could get it to fail.

[@rwilko9525]

@@GixxerFoo that test was actually 500 hours, 20 days of full throttle

[@tomedwards3814]

The VRod had potential to be a cross platform motorcycle. Harley in my opinion pigeon holed the bike with no options to have it be multifunctional like the FXRT. There was a kit that someone designed to add a Road Glide fairing and small saddle bags. FXRs with the FXRT fairing are more popular than ever these days. VRods are very popular in Germany!!

[@GixxerFoo]

It had some serious potential to be a multi platform bike they just didn't do it. It seems like it caught on everywhere but the US.

[@kennethwise7108]

Thank you mr. Erik Buell

[@GixxerFoo]

Buell had a huge hand in the VR1000 which led to Vrod. I can only imagine what would of happend if they let him have some more input over the years.

[@kennethwise7108]

@@GixxerFoo yeah, look no further than the EBR 1190RS and EBR 1190RX. The RS was holding its own against the Japanese imports at the Daytona twins races of the day. Those bikes were EXTREMELY nasty! 180HP to the rear wheel on ANY twin is VERY respectable.

[@kennethwise7108]

@@GixxerFoo have you ever seen any of those Eric Buells garage/Barn videos on KZbin by "Gabe Ets-Hokin"? Very impressive stuff. Here's part II of III kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH-7aWebbLGma7M

[@michaelmorgan5714]

Well thanks I never expected to see my V-rod on your channel. I mostly watch so I can have a little positive input for my stepson who owns a twin cam. And tips on maintaining my wife's Sporty. Thanks Mike from Maryland PS I do get a little street cred by maintaining a 65 Pan head on a rigid frame that will be back on the road after this winter after getting a Deuce front end with that 11 1/2 in.disk brake. P S S That little lady knows more about old bikes than most of his friends.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's awesome! You for sure don't see many Pans out on the street these days, I bet that draws a crowd from those who know what it is!

[@genekelley7579]

🛑🛑 It’s hard to believe Harley spent so much time, effort, and money on the VRod Engine, then just “threw it away” 🤷‍♂️

[@rugershooter5268]

Have you looked at pan america and sportster s

[@genekelley7579]

@@rugershooter5268 Yes…seen both. Rode the Pan America.

[@rugershooter5268]

@@genekelley7579 then you know they didn't just throw it away

[@Prairie_Barbarian]

The RevMaxx is the next gen Revolution engine. Much like how the Shovelheads transitioned to the Evolution engine. They didn't throw away anything, if anything they revived it and massively leveled it up

[@GixxerFoo]

I am surprised they didn't update the platform and they let it go in the form of the Revolution Maxx. I would be interested to see if we see it make a come back with some updates in the future!

[@bothetinman772]

The Vrod is the best bike Harley has ever built. The Revolution engine is an amazing platform that could have been used for so much more. A 100+hp touring bike would have sold.

[@GixxerFoo]

Harley missed a great opportunity with a larger bore Revolution engine and tuned for a bagger. Indian got the market on that setup with the Challenger!

[@ronbailey8370]

I have a V-ROD. The best bike Harley ever made. Keep the V-ROD content coming. Peace.

[@crspcritter]

I test rode one ; scary fast - I seen myself killed quick . Don’t care for valve adjustments on it . Well my buddy bought one and wasn’t long he traded it for corvette. 😁 ✊🏻👍👌🙏👋 Great explanation -

[@morgankeyon4532]

Hey

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you! Yeah the valve adjustments are the huge downside on those bikes, lol don't get me started on how you gotta lower the engine to get the valves done. That's quite an adventure in of itself.

[@crspcritter]

@@GixxerFoo ✊🏻👍👌

[@michaelwoytasek8198]

Just started watching your videos I’ve been a vrod fan since I got my 2006nightrod that I beat the shit of for 60,000 miles, being a twin cam owner, I would’ve had to rebuild my twin camp twice as I already have. I’m on my second night rod 2016 and I think they’re amazing bikes. I don’t care about the haters out there I ride what I like I also have a roadking and I always get on my nightrod with a 240 front tire to match the rear it’s truely a work of art

[@Steve-wx9gl]

Enjoyed your review of the vrod I have a 2007 model great bike will never sell hope you can do another video on the vrod 🇬🇧

[@GixxerFoo]

I'm for sure working on getting some more Vrod content together, we appreciate the support on the channel!

[@zf4hp24]

Excellent and accurate analysis bringing together a ton of other details into one video. One of the best IMO. I love my '14 VRSCF.

[@GixxerFoo]

Much appreciated! They are some awesome bikes, it's a shame they shuttered that line with the Dyna.

[@derbestrafen]

I have a 2015 V Rod Muscle. This is my fourth Harley and it's the best one yet. I love the looks and performance and this is the one I'm going to keep.

[@GixxerFoo]

They are really cool bikes, they run great and they are just plain fun to ride!

[@Eidrian111]

You deserve way more subscribers than you have. The V-Rod haters, also called traditionalist, are the people responsible Harley is in deep financial trouble. They didn’t let Harley try new engine configurations or evolve for that matter. It would have been great to see the Vrod engine on a touring/dyna/softail/sportster.

[@ababbit7461]

Captain Fartmaster. Really? A Vrod engine in a Big Twin bike? Maybe a Sportster (which is basically what HD did with their new water cooled bike that they call a Sportster). The Vrod engine needed RPMs to get going. It would not be good for 2 up riding in bikes that require torque. Why are all logging trucks big diesel engines? Torque is needed, not HP... Same goes with loaded down, big heavy bikes that are carrying 2 people. Take that low torque Vrod motor and put it in a bike that is rolling down the road at 1,200 lbs or more and see how it performs... Go up hill loaded down, two up riding and see what a low torque, high HP motor does... Just like your name, it would be a Fartmaster trying to climb that mountain.. Now try going up hill loaded down on a twisty road where there is a reduced radius, off chamber roadway. That low torque Vrod motor would "fart" and crap its pants...

[@Eidrian111]

@@ababbit7461 sorry just for your comment I know that you don’t know shit of what you are talking about. The lowest torque vrod was almost 80 ft/lb and with an even lighter bike you sure as shit can pull all the way to your mommas house in top of the biggest mountain plus it isn’t as different as you thing with the pigs of an engine that are the 88, 96 and 103. 80 ft/lb is more than most bikes have FYI plus you clearly didn’t have reading comprehension class on school cause I clearly stated that traditionalist didn’t let Harley try and evolve that engine and try different configurations, I meant trying vrod style engines (water cooled) in touring models, like the one that has the panamerica. And I do know what I’m talking about I own a 2003 and 2012 vrod, an 2008 deluxe and 2014 cvo street glide. The only point you made that was valid is the torque at lower rpm, but while the deluxe peaks at 88ft/lb at 3300 the vrod at that same rpm has plenty enough hp and torque.

[@ababbit7461]

@@Eidrian111 You are so young. I have owned well over 40 large motorcycles in my riding time since Feb 1974. I can tell you that a Vrod motor would not work in a touring platform. Where does the torque and hp peak on a Vrod? Not at 2500 rpm or even near that point. Therefore, you will wear out the clutch trying to take off from a stop with that Vrod motor. The peak HP is 115 at 8250 rpm and peak torque is 74 ft/lbs at 7300 rpm. Now, if you geared that Vrod transmission so that it could handle the load off the line, you would be riding a diesel type ride. You know, short shifting because you would run into the rev limiter real quick.. No sorry, my momma is dead and has been for over 25 years so her house is too high in the sky for you to get that weak powered Vrod motor up to her area. If it was possible, other manufacturers would have made tourers with a high revving motor. It doesn't work. Let's look at a Vmax 1700 in a tourer. Nope, that bike makes the Vrod's motor look like a Honda 250 rebel... Why is it not in a touring bike? Oh, but Yamaha put an air cooled 1830 or so cc, low end grunt motor in its high priced new Venture... A Buell 1125 cc Rotax motor kills that Vrod, yet neither one of those motors are in a tourer... The closest high revving motor that failed, in a tourer, was the Kawasaki KZ1300B2 model that I owned. Too high or revs to make it a viable tourer motor, but it crushes the Vrod motor in a touring type platform and it was made in 1980.

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you, I appreciate it! The Vrod just didn't catch on in the US, it did every where else in the world. If they would of played with the displacement on it they could of moved it around on different platforms.

[@GixxerFoo]

The Vrod engine as is wouldn't of made a great bagger motor, now with some serious displacement increase and cams centered around torque I could see it making it's way into a bagger.

[@garysmith645]

Loved the Video! Can you do a video on spoke wheels versus mag wheels not so much versus but the problem with smoked wheels thank you GixxerFoo😃👍

[@GixxerFoo]

That's a great video idea! There's some serious ups and downs on wheel choices out there!

[@jimhebert3490]

Love my 100 year anniversary 2003 vrod. Put every piece of chrome I could find for it including a chrome Trask turbo kit. It safely runs 8psi of boost which Trask says puts about 160 hp to the ground. And yes...it stretches the arms!! lol

[@GixxerFoo]

Damn I would say so! Trask makes some awesome bolt on turbo kits, that's way to go with a Vrod and you don't even have to crack into the engine. That motor is a great platform for a turbo!

[@alanquintus2069]

V-Rod driveline in a FXR style bike might've worked.

[@GixxerFoo]

Now that would of been a fun combination!

[@alanquintus2069]

@@GixxerFoo flat track?

[@leonardstanford1877]

Don't know much about v rods but a friend has a model that was called the street rod bike had rear set foot controls I think 29 degrees of rake & inverted front end don't know how many or what years they were made but that bike handles really good & is fun to ride ! With the V Rod motors rev - em high that's when the fun starts !

[@GixxerFoo]

You must be talking about the 750 Street Rod, that was neat bike where they took the Street 750 and hot rodded it a bit. They do handle really well, I see those around town from time to time.

[@leonardstanford1877]

@@GixxerFoo no sir it was a VRod I'm thinking around 2006

[@leonardstanford1877]

@@GixxerFoo I just looked on KZbin their are several videos about the VRod Street Rod !

[@jimgolden9666]

I'm an aerospace engineer....which with $2 will buy me a Coke. But I love the V-Rod. I wanted one when they first came out but couldn't afford one. I eventually bought a 2003 100th anniversary one in 2009. I still have it. I love it. I had a bad crash where a deer ran into me....(ALWAYS wear your leathers....ask me how I know). The bike wasn't hurt much at all but I was....but at any rate I repainted it in a color scheme I wanted and added Screaming Eagle exhaust parts to it. Redid the intake and added a Dynojet Power Commander fuel controller. It makes about 130hp now (which is nothing compared to many sport bikes) and I've had it to 133mph a few times which is the fastest I've gone on it. Again, nothing compared to a ZX-14 (I love Kawi). But I haven't found a newer Harley I like better enough to sell it. I really like the Breakouts, and looked hard at a CVO one. But my old '03 will smoke it. The biggest complaint I have about it is the fuel tank....it's only 3.7 gallons and my bike is lucky to see 31mpg the way it's tuned now. My car gets better mileage than my bike. So I'm always stopping for fuel. Other than that, I really really like it. I think it's the best bike Harley ever built. I love the air cooled bikes too, and might get a Breakout. I also like Ducatti's. And the Kawi ZR900RS Cafe is super sweet! I always wanted a Mad Max Goose Z1. Anyway, I like the V-Rod and may rebuild my engine to be more like a Destroyer. A buddy of mine rebuilt one and made it a 1390 cc and it dyno'd 190hp. It's a beast. Still has the small gas tank though :)

[@michaelyarmie4858]

I would love to own a Harley Davidson V-Rod. The ones that i've seen for sale usually have low milage. And are r in showroom condition. If i'd ever owned one i would want to rake the front end, put some ape hanger's on it, put a set of floor boards on, also some fat bob tanks and a batwing fairing i think it would look absolutely crazy

[@GixxerFoo]

There's some awesome custom Vrods out there, some you even have to really look at to realize what it is! There are quite a few low mile ones out there and they aren't crazy expensive either.

[@twowheeledanimal4805]

I like v rod. Eh's a pretty cool guy and doesn't afraid of anything

[@GixxerFoo]

They are pretty quick off the line and plenty of power all around for sure!

[@robertdavis6050]

We get more usefull info from you brother than any other 20 you tubes. Thank you ! Terry, S.Philly.

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you! I really appreciate the support on the channel!

[@davypig571]

I love my Vrod Muscle. The speed demon exhaust from Germany was the only thing it needed. Well I did take the shitty pegs off too.

[@GixxerFoo]

Did you move it to mid controls? They can be a serious stretch out there with those forwards!

[@davypig571]

@@GixxerFoo no just a replacement set. The old ones were the cheapest thing I'd ever seen and HD was so cheap they only made one so on the left side "Harley Davidson" was upside down and backwards. Miss might be too cramped for me anyway. They were on the '16 lowrider s I wanted so bad but only test rode. Love your channel by the way!

[@SickSensei223]

My 08 night rod is fast and looks amazing. it's not a bike to ride if you're an introvert though, doesn't help that I have some loud ass slip ons that scream even when I'm feathering the throttle lol.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Brace yourself Foo!! A great bike, just started it's life in the wrong era. If the Vrod was fresh to date, I think it would have been along the same lines with less front end rake and a more cockpit like saddle, rather all bent over and stretched out. The early 00's muscle bike era was undeniably idolized by anyone building a custom or one off. Could you imagine the way people would have looked at you back then if you told them the future of Harley is now leading the way for bagger racing. Times, there a changing.

[@markmasser6404]

Take a look at the VRSCR, the V-Rod Street Rod(2006 & 2007). Mid-controls, less fork angle, taller shocks for better ground clearance. Might be just what you are looking for!👊🏼🙂

[@GixxerFoo]

That is one sweet bike, that bike isn't very well known sadly. It sure checks a lot of boxes for a lot of people though!

[@GixxerFoo]

I totally agree it was really ahead of its of time! That bagger racing is just crazy with what they are doing with stock framed baggers, granted they are well worked over though! I got to admit it's pretty exciting and the sound of it is off the chain.

[@fredflores5142]

thanks for all of your info on Harley's I've learned so much what to look for on a bike the goods and the bads

[@GixxerFoo]

That is awesome to hear! That's exactly why I do this!

[@RefinerSimilitude]

This is my favorite bike. I watched a lot of videos on it and even own the DVD from the Discovery channel and I learned several things on yours that I haven't seen elsewhere. Well done!

[@jamessimpsoniii2029]

Loved the V Rod Destroyer that I co owned with a good friend and we both immediately had to have physician clearance to ride at the local strips because on each of our second passes we dipped below the 10sec barrier banning any passes without clearance. We raced the hell out of that bike from 07-14 and went to sell it with 110mi on board only to find out it was worth a quarter of what we payed and I was the only solvent partner so I bought it out and added a 1550 big bore from wiseco and a nitrous system with 75hp shot the bike stock had 150@tire and with big bore alone it made 178 and cams and nitrous it laid down 255 so a couple passes and a backfire later I switched to a custom hilborn methanol injected 1550 motor with a 245hp rating and a high 8sec pass my best when the Mickey's allowed. I sold that bike in 2018 and finally bought the 20 year dream Gilroy Scout with a 96 S&S since grandma wasn't with us a a bike on the street isn't an issue anymore. I was allowed a drag bike to get away from street racing foxbody.

[@GixxerFoo]

That Destroyer was insane, lol just about anybody could throw a leg over it and after a few passes get banned. They didn't hold their value from the MSRP though, they still bring good money but not nearly what they cost new. You found a neat bike you don't see very many of those bikes these days!

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I don't mind the water cooling but I would rather have it on a pushrod engine than and OHC engine. If they MUST run OHC I'd at least like to see an easily accessible outboard timing chain or timing belt set up with hydraulic valve lash adjustment.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's the biggest down side to the overhead cams is the valve adjustments, it's not a super easy job on the Vrod either.

[@normestits3317]

Vrod. The only time I considered spending money on a Harley.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's exactly what my dad said too, lol he finally a Harley and it is his 2012 Night Rod Special.

[@gregoryranlett7868]

V-Rod: 60 degree v-twin, one-piece crankshaft w/ shell rod and main-bearings, DOHC and 4-valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled! So far ahead of it's time and the Indian Scout as well! Let's pray that the Adventure and Sportster-S are appreciated and bought by consumers as these are the future of H-D, in my opinion. More video's on the V-Rod would be nice!

[@GixxerFoo]

The Vrod was just ahead of it's time in for Harley anyhow, I would love to see that motor reworked and brought back. Hard to see that happening with the new Revolution Max platform though.

[@terrywalchuk8508]

Do more coverage on the Vrod I have 2009 vrscaw it has a TAb performance slash cut baffled mufflers with a Moto Hooligan intake with Dynojet tune it goes like hell I love it. I would like to see you do more more videos on how to modify them and maintain them thank you

[@GixxerFoo]

Not a problem, I've been wanting to get into the Vrods for a while, it's a great platform!

[@gregoryranlett7868]

Excellent video, Gixxer!, Well-done!

[@GixxerFoo]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the support!

[@luisoutumuro424]

Always liked the look & performance of the VROD. Believe it has been under-appreciated and under-rated. Not every product is intended for all consumers. The VROD is a purpose designed vehicle, not every rider is in that target demographic.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's what I felt as well about the Vrod, it brought more people to Harley-Davidson and gave people some more options with the brand.

[@luisoutumuro424]

Exactly... options! 👍

[@gpcbr1000]

I love my two V Rod’s! My 13 muscle I’m going to keep stock. My 09 muscle is going to get moded it out.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's awesome! There's a lot of potential in the Vrod, those motors can make some power with just a few simple mods.

[@stanaio8356]

Very informative, Keep up the good work bro!

[@GixxerFoo]

Thanks, will do!

[@seanlowman6785]

I owned a 2013 Night Rod. Loved loved loved it. 2 into 1 Bassani had a badA$$ sound. Its a good 2nd bike when yiu have something to go on long trips. Expensive to maintain if you start to have problems. Could not get tires during Covid. Traded it in. Will never forget the memories of some great rides.

[@GixxerFoo]

They are some awesome bikes for sure, they do get expensive if you have some issues there. Man you ain't kidding getting tires or anything else during the covid mess was a nightmare. It's still hard to get parts and tires right now.

[@caruser4]

I've been on the hunt for a 2003 model for years now

[@GixxerFoo]

The early models are hard to find these days, I think a lot of them went to collectors.

[@jimmorrison306]

I always expected H-D to release other versions of the VROD, like a touring bike.

[@morgankeyon4532]

Hi Jim can we be friends

[@HateAndFlame]

The new pan American and sportster S are effectively V rod engine derivatives. They’re a bit updated but the basic specs are identical. Took them long enough.

[@GixxerFoo]

They really are and with some new tech like the variable valve timing, same displacement but hey are quite a bit lighter and more compact too.

[@GixxerFoo]

Harley needs to come out with a large displacement liquid cooled bike, I wouldn't be shocked if we saw an updated version of the Vrod that's got some monster displacement.

[@jimmorrison306]

@@GixxerFoo , yes - maybe something in a police bike that’s faster than what we currently have. If we can’t be cool, we should at least be fast.

[@itchegerton8004]

Please more, love my V-Rod

[@rugershooter5268]

Just bought myself nightrod......under 3k miles, totally stock, nice and quiet (sort of), fast if if if my gsxs750 is in 3rd going 30mph(3000rpm) and my nightrod in 2nd gear doing 30mph(3000 rpm) and both hit the gas the rod would hit 80 well before the gsx.......however redline rod is 9000 and gsx 11500 I'd actually have to do 1/4s to see which would be faster driven to best get speed(30 mph at 3000 rpm is not best for either and death for the gsx), but I do believe the rod would win Mid pegs, don't sit on it and say no way, I took first test ride and pleasantly surprised with comfort.....and power, took second test ride(it was calling my name) long ride, back upright, arms down relaxed, knees high, but it turns out knees high is very comfortable (about an hour ride), after I bought it I went out for 3hrs, still comfortable. I might sell my Dyna.......nah I put it up for the winter, Ultra out, better for winter. I bought Harley frame bag and I already got cheap Harley bag I had to put on the back of my Dyna because the flap wouldn't hold down while on the front.......so I bought some diy Velcro and I'll put it on the front of rod since it won't be blocking cooling air.......I already figured it out looking at the radiator..........and I bought an aftermarket bra, apparently Harley doesn't sell them anymore Did I mention.....it's fast In the curves you lay it over and it stays.....idk how they do that but I've only had one other bike that did it..... Yamaha Stryker after I put 240 on the rear

[@GixxerFoo]

They make a really awesome muscle cruiser, it's a good compromise of power and performance if you're not into the air cooled models. My dad's had his 2012 Nightrod for about 6 years now and he loves it.

[@geoffreylowery9730]

It always seemed an obvious try at the V-Max that never was better on any way unless you had to have HD on the side of it. Years late to the party and never ad powerful. Brand loyalty is great. Harley has been tato

[@GixxerFoo]

Harley was working on a V4 platform in the late 70's, it just never saw the light of day. That Vmaz was one bad bike even back in 1986 when it came out with 150 horse.

[@roadkingtales]

They should put that motor in every platform they have and see what it does. The Revolution Max engine that’s in the Pan America looks promising. I’d like to see that motor in a Road or Street Glide. Or maybe a new line of performance baggers.

[@bradwilliams4921]

I made payments on a V-Rod Muscle for a while and it was a blast to ride until the bank took it back.😢

[@GixxerFoo]

Dang that sucks man, sorry to hear that. Those bikes are a blast to ride and just something different.

[@andrewkellicutt3222]

I got the 2015 muscle absolutely love it

[@gentrydebbie1040]

Good Info Thanks.

[@GixxerFoo]

No problem!

[@scottarmstrong1172]

Great info as always. I've always liked the V-Rod although I've never owned one. I don't think I would want one as my only bike but it would make a great second bike. I also think that a liquid cooled touring bike is a good idea, depending on styling (of course).

[@GixxerFoo]

Right on, yeah it would have to be a second bike for me as well. My dad's had his NightRod for about 6 years and he absolutely loves it, they are a lot of fun to ride but I still like my old air cooled 45.

[@markmasser6404]

I Have a Dyna(T-Sport) & a V-Rod(Muscle), so anything on those two would be great in my opinion. Love the video’s, look forward to them every week!😎👍🏻

[@GixxerFoo]

You have T-Sport?! Those are hard to find these days! Thank you, I really appreciate the support!

[@markmasser6404]

@@GixxerFoo yes sir, 👍🏻 bought it new in 2002, first H-D in the garage! 😎

[@shanetowne6530]

My friend has one with a tuner and 2 into 1 exhaust. It was so light it felt cheap. Then I rode it and got my foot blown off the peg it was so fast. Loved it, only complaint is it's a bit of a stretch for me im 5'7".

[@GixxerFoo]

They for sure could benefit from some mid controls, that's always my biggest challenge with one is that I am 5'7" too and it's a reach for me. Hard to keep your feet out there when you lay into the throttle on one!

[@dmitrykhramov1832]

Yes, more on the V Rod ! 👌👍💪

[@GixxerFoo]

There's a really good consensus on more on the Vrod!

[@MAC-co4cr]

I found that very interesting information about the V-Rod was always curious about what went into it well now I know thank you brother

[@Steve-wx9gl]

Get one

[@MAC-co4cr]

@@Steve-wx9gl not my style brother

[@GixxerFoo]

Glad it was helpful! They are awesome bikes, very comfortable too, my dad has a 2012 and he loves it.

[@MAC-co4cr]

@@GixxerFoo yes sir thank you

[@williammackenzie115]

Awesome vid !

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@wilfredbach1323]

I believe the V-Rod will become more accepted now that there is the new liquid cooled sportster and Pan America.

[@GixxerFoo]

It's highly possible, lol likely more so than the Pan America and Sportster S. The Pan America and Sportster S have really been well received though.

[@paulruth83]

Having owned several Harleys and one V-Max, I appreciate the effort that Harley made with the V-Rod. I really didn't care for the looks of it but I really like the performance. I never had a chance to ride one but I hear it would give a V-Max a run for the money. I would like to see them create a performance touring bike with that engine. Very well done video, of course. 👍😎

[@Steve-wx9gl]

Coolaroona I have owned a vmax love my vrod amongst other bikes I’ve owned another for me the Yamaha mt-01 beautiful looking 1700 engine if only it was in a cruiser frame 🇬🇧

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you, I appreciate it! I've rode the Vmax and the Vrod, I could see the Vrod hanging for a little bit but the old Vmax had 40 horse on it and the new one more like 85. Harley would for sure have to do a major displacement increase and some cams more centered for low to mid range power for a bagger.

[@twobeagles1365]

Good video of information about Harley Davidson !

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you! We appreciate the suport over here on the channel!

[@simonkennedy6116]

I tried a VRod out for size around 20 years ago, I still have the photo. Sadly, as with most bikes, it was out of my reach.

[@GixxerFoo]

They are pretty inexpensive now compared to a lot of used Harley's out there. They are still really solid bikes even today and a lot of them still have very low miles.

[@simonkennedy6116]

@@GixxerFoo They're in the same price range as the main bikes over here. Most have low miles, our roads aren't very long

[@gregsandifer2398]

You do a great job on the videos, thanks much . Side note might be a good idea to edit the volume down A bit on the exit music, I wear ear plugs and its peaked out

[@GixxerFoo]

Thanks for the tip, I appreciate the support!

[@tobo8181]

Thanks for the video

[@GixxerFoo]

You're welcome and thank you for taking the time to check it out!

[@delmarclifton2681]

Love my V Rod night Rod 2008

[@GixxerFoo]

Those are beautiful bikes and they run great too!

[@gsfinatic]

I don't think the dealers pushed them hard enough for some reason. Love my 09, has a stage 2 kit with open air box, and tuned. Make 124 hp at 9300 to the ground.

[@GixxerFoo]

It's very impressive what they could do some quick mods and a tune! Dealers didn't really push them like you said, even the dealers weren't too big on them it seemed like.

[@robertbarrass7519]

Bought one £4800, absolutely love it!!

[@GixxerFoo]

They are fun bikes and they are fast too, can't beat that sound either!

[@tommyweese5697]

From what I was told, true or false, the vrod was discontinued due to multiple reasons. People weren’t buying them in The states because “it’s not a real Harley”. Willy G would beg to differ on that. And the other reason is they couldn’t sell parts for the damn thing cuz it’d never break

[@GixxerFoo]

That sums a lot of it up pretty well right there!

[@tommyweese5697]

@@GixxerFoo it is absolutely ridiculous to hold on to the past so tightly that you refuse any kind of modernization and that’s what’s strangled Harley for decades. I don’t even believe it’s their business model, it’s the customer base. Every time they used to play with some new ideas and technology, people didn’t buy it cuz it wasn’t the exact same shit they got in 1972. But now that that customer base is starting to drop off and the gen x, gen y, and millennials start to become a bigger percentage, I think Harley will start modernizing and bringing us new tech and concepts

[@frednouvertne4216]

Absolutely.

[@marcusscott9800]

Great video! Thanks for all the great info. I always wanted a 2006 vrod street. Could you do a video on how to buy a used vrod and what is involved in maintaining them. Thank you.

[@GixxerFoo]

Great suggestion! That's not bad idea at all, Vrods do have a few little things to look for!

[@Streetglide2021]

Wish I had my old VROD 😎

[@GixxerFoo]

They are some fun bikes to ride, just a different way to ride and still be on a Harley is how I see it.

[@mattovictimcycles1334]

Never got into the V-Rod but just got educated pretty good....Been working on an old 67 T120 Triump and have been impressed with the one piece Crank and the cushioned Crank compensator.... I have a 07 twincam and gonna change to a Man o War comp and am worried to find out how bad my Crank runs out.....96" but needs more power .... May be putting in a Darkhorse crank.....

[@GixxerFoo]

The Vrod was an awesome platform, they run pretty dang good! Dark Horse's Man O War is a awesome alternative to a the compensator. That rebuildable cush drive is pure genius in that unit, you might be surprised if you check your run out. Sometimes the late models aren't too bad but if I was going to put a crank in Dark Horse would be my choice.

[@tetlow2]

When it first came out. I wasn't sure how I felt about it. But I can say now I like it and think it pretty cool. I don't think I would own one but I sure as hell would like to ride one. I saw a picture of one with apes and it was pretty rad lookin.

[@jlance6898]

Imam.an.old.school.harley.rider.but.to.new.school.bikeSri.like.is.vrod.hd.an.vmax.yam.i.riden.bolth.and.there,fast.would.love.oweing.them.been.riding.hds.sinch.72.?

[@GixxerFoo]

My dad actually owns one and he loves it, lol he's 73 and rides the crap out of it. They are a different ride for sure, I'd still have to keep my air cooled 45 but I'd like one as a second bike.

[@betruly7894]

You are the best, thanks

[@GixxerFoo]

You're welcome, I appreciate it!

[@ghosteagleguardian]

I have a chance to buy one. I rode one in cali, it was a blast

[@GixxerFoo]

They are awesome bikes, there's a lot of them out there! You can get the earlier version with the 1130 or the later models with the 1250, also the styling changed quite a bit over the years on those bikes too.

[@alangerrard3548]

I rented a v-rod once while in Florida, I liked it pretty good, but boy it ran hot in town.

[@GixxerFoo]

Yeah they get hot in town for sure, water cooled and you still feel it for sure.

[@fieldmanstyle1831]

When it came out, I was excited by all the rumors. When I saw it, I wasn't a fan. Thought it was awful looking. It's grown on me a little as I've seen some cool builds over the years, but still don't like the overall looks. However, I held that engine in a completely different light. I hoped they would put that powerplant into a different frame with more of a retro modern muscle bike, kinda like what the Fat boy or Fat Bob is today. That's kinda how I saw this powerplant being used in their lineup then, but it never came to be.

[@GixxerFoo]

I wasn't a huge fan of that first generation either, they improved the styling on it quite a bit as the years went on for sure!

[@flexjay87]

Those that have an open mind, appreciate the V-Rod, for what it is. I find it interesting, that the Rod could not fit a Monoshock on cuz of the under seat gas tank. Because, Germany had a hand in designing the Honda ST 1100 cc v-4 engine/ motorcycle , with an under seat gas tank, and it does have a Mono shock.

[@GixxerFoo]

I would have to say Harley's styling department had a lot to do with that and keeping that long low profile of the bike without making the chassis too tall.

[@Crashking14]

Loved the vrod

[@GixxerFoo]

They are some really under rated bikes for sure!

[@frednouvertne4216]

Good video. I own a 2016 Night Rod Special I love to leave big twins in the dust. Oh, and I am 60 + years old, and have been riding 43 years of it. Really riding serious mileages, on all bikes owned. Not posing outside the bar. I don't need a stage 4 to keep up with a 650 Honda. I had 3 XL models over the years to boot. I do like the big twins very much; however, most of em act like snobs and say asinine things such as "oh boy there's the Japanese Harley!!" Right. Jerks.

[@GixxerFoo]

My dad is 76 and loves his NightRod Special, lol he rides that thing all the time. I don't get why people knock the Vrod and the XL's so bad, they are best bike Harley ever made.

[@jongray9342]

Great vid...

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@neverknosbest]

I think the vrod sounds like a Ducati or Aprilia v twin. It definitely has a very European exhaust note. I love my 06 vrscr

[@GixxerFoo]

They really do with at whine of the water pump and the exhaust note, minus the dry clutch though.

[@ralphaelconfer9719]

Enjoying your vlog. What problems/year should I look for in buying a VROD and what would you automatically change? Thanks!

[@GixxerFoo]

Vrods are all really good any year honestly, I would go for a 2008 or new just for the 1250 engine though. Power vision tuner, exhaust and a K&N air cleaner is all you really need to do to one.

[@dmitrykhramov1832]

Very HOT looking “ROD GLIDE” 🤔 @1:02 👌👍💪 ( never seen a rendering like that ) this was never a concept , right?

[@GixxerFoo]

That's a cool looking drawing, I wouldn't doubt if it was played around with but nothing was ever made public about it.

[@spencerb8609]

More VROD videos

[@GixxerFoo]

I'll have some more Vrod content on the way soon!

[@justin.s9783]

the black sheep ? what about the Live Wire ? lol i liked the Vrod , early models. i think they messed up with the later rad design and the fat rear tires. i think if they had made one with a sport type touring fairing it may have lasted longer. like a FXR fairing maybe look wise. good vid

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you, I appreciate it! The sold really well early on but I'd have to agree the styling got a little different as the years went on.

[@MRR-qv3bw]

I've got one that has the drag package on it with a wheelie bar. It was left to me by my uncle but it didn't come with a title and pretty sure all we could come up with was the original bill of sale/ NHRA info paper clipped to it. It looks a little different than the ones you showed in this video.

[@GixxerFoo]

It sounds like you have the factory drag bike, the Vrod Destroyer. That's a race only monster with 165 horsepower, that bike got pretty much everyone banned at the strip. Almost anyone could throw a leg over one of those and after a few passes get below 10 seconds in the quarter mile. If you don't have a pro license they will ban you lol.

[@jamessimpsoniii2029]

Well you have the VRXSC aka Vrod Destroyer and it'll do a quarter with a 250lb man in 9.75 at a good prepped track, it'll also get to 60mph down a back alley in 2.9sec if the pavements smooth and tacky from the summer heat otherwise it's a smoke show at best. These thing if they have under 20 passes (10mi) and have no rash will command around 25-35k depending on what's added or subtracted from the bike with the only outside accessories of note being a Vance & Hines Indy race exhaust and a Pingle electronic shift, on the plus side is new Dunlop screaming eagle drag tires. Hopefully your uncle left the screaming eagle tuning module as well as this is what made the bike a weapon in the right hands at the track. Enjoy the ride if you dare and don't try riding it to far as it doesn't get or have great fuel mileage.

[@NYCZ31]

the Dyna is such a timeless design. Its a motorcycle that looks like what a motorcycle should look like. Why Harley decided to do away with it, I'll never understand (actually I know why, the Dyna was the working man's V-Twin and priced accordingly, and harley decided it wanted to be a premium brand and so it had to go)

[@GixxerFoo]

The Dyna was an awesome line, there was so much you could do with those bikes!

[@phillipalbert5912]

Your the Man !!

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Yes more ⚙️🏍👌

[@GixxerFoo]

I'll have to dive into the Vrod more, I've done plenty of work on my dad's 2012, we've got that bike running pretty damn good.