Why the MOST HATED Harley is awesome!

[@brandonwright6659]

The VROD will eventually be like the FXR. Hated in it's time, loved and sought after years later.

[@crimsonhawk4912]

Thats the thing about every harly rider ive ever heard. My generation hats the road kinfs and glydes but in time after feeling cool over trumps looking cool , thats when the bigger bikes look bad ass

[@Fuaarrkk]

In Australia they sold for 28k ride away. Now the cheapest you’ll find is 35-40k

[@dickjohnson7845]

@@Fuaarrkk In the US they are a dime a dozen. I've seen them from $4K to $10K USD.

[@somethingelse9535]

@@dickjohnson7845 They were a hit in Australia, and later models are advertised at a premium. It was the Americans who didn't buy them and looks like used, they aren't popular even at low prices.

[@disconductorder]

you are right, harley's image is its worst enemy Harley as a brand only does well when sentiment of calling yourself an American does well. The United states has become a re-tard-ed shadow of itself and the image of american big brands went down with it

[@ddw-ge1ss]

The most hated Harley is the most loved by people who don’t ride harley’s, Great bike.

[@ModifiedNmax]

Agree, they don't like change which ultimately will kill harley it self.

[@zilari3662]

@@ModifiedNmax might want to see 2020 plus line up for that livewire in 5 to 10 years most can afford that is bottom line

[@akaredcrossbow]

Loved my 04 reliable orange V-Rod bought new in 2008! I had it for 2 years put 18,000 miles on it, absolutely no issues. I also loved my 2010 Fat Bob bought new in 2010. It was an amazing motorcycle for about a month or two, then the issue started. It was in the shop multiple times. I had the Fat Bob for 5 years and when I sold it, it only had 5,400 miles on it! The bike just couldn’t be trusted to ride anywhere, very disappointing. I Iove to ride HD, but the reliability in my experience is just spotty except for the V-Rod.

[@tombo3342]

Not true. ALOT of harley people like that bike. Myself included lol.

[@tombo3342]

@@ModifiedNmax change won't kill harley. Just give harley riders more options and bring more people in. Most i know feel harley needs more different model types. I full on harley sport bike would be cool lol.

[@usmcvet0313]

Awesome review, I love VRods. I'd like to pick up a Night Rod one day. A common misconception that was reiterated in this video is that Porsche designed the engine. The engine is based on the HD VR1000 race engine, Porsche was brought in to jointly work with HD to make the engine more streetable. It was not a new design, but rather a refinement of an existing HD engine. Porsche has a history of making high performance, liquid-cooled street engines, so HD tapped into that expertise. Also they had previously worked together in the late 70's/ early 80's on the project Nova motorcycles. The only speculation I would have as to why HD would let you order a VRod after production ended, would be because they had a surplus of parts remaining. That would allow them to reduce VRod parts inventory after the production line shut down.

[@fvgc454ss]

I've had a scratch built Turbocharged vrod for 11 years now. All homebuilt setup. T3 turbo. ZERO issues in 10 years. And it gets the shit beat out of it.

[@maxwellshammer5283]

I bought a 2007 Nightrod Special. I not a big fan of “look at me” rides. If I’d only known. I used to have people follow me to find out what kind of bike it was. I’d go to a store and come out to find 3 or 4 guys standing there looking at the bike. That bike attracted way more attention that I expected. Only bike I ever owned with forward pegs. Not fun when you get up to triple digits. But, I loved riding that bike.

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

Everybody says Harley guys hate VRODS,I have an 02 and I've never met a HD guy that didn't like my bike ,I think this is one of those urban legends

[@domenicferrelli4343]

Harley was on the right track. I loved to see this in cruiser. A motorcycle for around town and trips with out the massive weight. Did not need much windscreen, bull horns and soft saddlebag all detachable.

[@paulstan9828]

I’ve owned bikes from different manufacturers through the years. My 2006 VROD (night rod) has been my favorite.

[@Cineraria99]

Dude I dont think that's the most hated.....many many people love it...including me ❤️

[@Taino871]

corvo attano I agree, I think it’s a nice looking bike!

[@bunythebeastgamer6920]

I think the most hated is the street 500

[@Fee.1]

What’s a cvo

[@Garbagejuicewaterfall]

I hate the sportster way more!

[@tuckerdeines2685]

Fee CVO is Harley’s special edition shop. It stands for custom vehicle operations. They are limited production bikes.

[@thorrp2194]

Wait you said windshields are dumb anyway? Why? I have them on mine V-Rod and they look nice and perform great.

[@catherinehannah1316]

I was never a fan of Harleys....but walked into a dealership in 2014 and it was love at first site...still love it 6 years later...2014 Vrod Muscle in white/grey denim. Still get asked mostly by guys " Isn't that too much bike for you?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Nope!!!!

[@UncleBensChannel]

Vrod best engine HD ever sold. My 2013 Nightrod is tight as a drum. I ride it like a hooligan.

[@djacts]

I have a 06 vrod (owned it since new) and just had a conversation today with someone that it has never leaked oil and you brought that up in your vid.

[@donniemcfarland3160]

The V-ROD has the best motor HD has ever made!

[@jmackinjersey1]

After growing up around HD's all my life, I believe the oil leak was due to lack of maintenance for one, but also the fact that they were air cooled, and some would over heat their bikes and destroy the gaskets or even warp some of the components.

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

My 1988 Harley with the Evolution motor does not "leak" oil but it does have a crankcase breather hose that "vents" behind the bottom of the engine. Some oil maybe vented along with the pressure. My 1973 Shovelhead did not "leak" oil but it had, in addition to the crankcase vent also had automatic chain oilers for both the primary and final drive chains. The Shovelhead primary case had an overflow hole for "discharging" excess oil. And the final drive automatic chain oilers would continue to drop awhile after being parked. But none of that is "leaking.". Leaking infers a defect. These are intentional.

[@benjionetwo]

Brakes stick every now and then and the throttle sometimes sticks at %100. Yea that sounds exciting.

[@akaredcrossbow]

Just needs to be serviced, very easy fix.

[@SmoothJohnson]

Stick both at the same time... Automatic sick burnout mode bro!

[@GLHS592]

I remember when the V-Rod first came out. I thought it was the coolest H-D I'd ever seen. I was shocked to find out H-D fans hated the V-Rod.

[@marshboii]

you'll be even more shocked to find out all the H-D people who " hate " the vrod are over the age of 55

[@boiboi8566]

I really love the vrod so yeah. Had a 15 vrod muscle and recently had 2 get rid of it due to life priorities but i loved my muscle it was a fun and comfy bike imo

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

That style of bike may sell now. Discontinuing that bike may prove to be a mistake.

[@ItalianMetalHED]

I just bought 2003 anniversary edition silver/chrome and love it. The previous owner didn’t take care of it so I got it for 3500 out of possible 5500 and even has tab two into one exhaust and stage 3 fuel mapper and knn filter!

[@TransDerwinOverdrive]

Live2RIDE83 Former VROD owner here. You’re gonna love it, but keep up on the annual maintenance. Stuff such as valve lash adjustment and steering head bearings can bite you in the ass (like it did to me) if you put them off for too long. A great resource is 1130cc.com. The VROD community is decent and they’ll get you squared away if you have any questions. Rubber side down!

[@ColonelMustard]

I had an 883 then a 1200 and then an 08 VROD. The VROD was the best all around cruiser bike I have ever had. Almost as quick as the Z1000 I had. Great all around bike. It drove like a normal Harley to 5500rpm and then she screamed to 9000 building power all the way to the top.

[@mannye7346]

I purchased this exact bike. I can not say enough good things about this bike or SRK cycles. I bought this during the Covid lockdown and Caleb went out of his way to meet my needs and work out delivery. I'm a traditional Harley guy ( carbed EVO's, baggers, Sportsters) and believe when I tell you this bike is GREAT. As long as you want a Muscle Bike you'll love it. It won't handle like a crotch rocket nor does it float like a touring bike. However, it is rather fast and I find it very comfortable, even after a few hundred miles in one afternoon. Bike fits me like a glove, runs great, rides great, looks great !!! BTW Thanks for NOT removing the Cycle Sounds speakers and amp, they sound fantastic.

[@burscott]

Still got it? How's it holding up?

[@mannye7346]

@@burscott Yes still got... Yes I still ride it... Yes I still love it... Can't see myself parting with this bike. Between the 240 rear tire and the rake the bike has "unique" handling characteristics. Nothing too BAD but a bit odd . If your a Harley guy, your biggest hurdle is keeping the revs higher than you're used too. Hold full throttle past 6,000 up to 9,000 and it pulls HARD! I'm sure the new Sportster S is a wild ride. Keep in mind a lot of these V-Rods are almost 20 years old and their performance numbers are still impressive.

[@Mega4712]

Got a 2006 v rod not only a great bike to ride but still looks like a bike from the future.! out of all the bikes I've owned and I've owned rather a lot, still gets more attention when parked than any other.

[@MotoMengy]

For like a decade I asked the dealers when the Vrod motor would be put into a proper touring frame. To this day I can't see why HD never did that, seems like such an obvious choice?

[@caseygtr]

It's no wonder HD is dying. They kept catering to an aging crowd's idea of what a harley is, a group that wouldn't buy a new bike anyway.

[@ccrimewave]

Seems like a lot of Harley owners think that anything that isn’t an air cooled pushrod engine is a hunk of junk. The Vrod motor, obviously not fitting the description, seemed to get hate from the hardcore HD fans.

[@danielgagne485]

I actually really like the Vrod.

[@tomchrisfield7348]

I agree. Loved the "Look", very modern design.

[@ToesCapuano]

The pressure bleeder hose from ohc to ohc leaks on most VRODs because they made it out of cheap rubber. It's a $20 part so NBD. Great video!

[@user-iu2yb7dd3d]

Definitely a vrod fan. I'll take mine in the "night" flavor please.

[@digitalmotorhead5323]

I'm definitely into the Vrod, it's a different type of Harley but that's why it's so cool IMO!

[@JL-wf2wp]

Mine was leaking at the stator cable seal. A common issue on the pre 2012 models. And very simple to fix

[@mbetley07]

I'll trade you an Army OD Green Duffel Bag and a tough box thats missing a wheel for it! Both have traveled with me on three separate deployments. ...Worth a Shot lol...

[@mstr-rptr]

I'm not a Harley guy myself but V-Rod, Livewire and XR 1200 are legit cool bikes that I'd like to own someday.

[@justinlair6874]

Love my 2016 black on black nightrod special even has a fairing with a badass stereo on it.

[@Eyore82]

I love Harleys, and i love the Vrod. It's great seeing company's stepping outside the comfort zone!

[@Erlendkrantz]

I have one. Its awesome, and its true. They never leak oil.

[@ceejay8021]

Very popular in australia people do alout of custom work on them there prices have any rocketed over here

[@dbr5600]

H-D should have kept the V-Rod concept and slowly switched their lineup to water cooled, overhead cam engines. They didn’t and now they’re hurting financially. Would this have kept them in the black- who knows? And yes, I owned two air cooled Harleys and liked them both.

[@brianvermeulen558]

I have never seen a Harley that I would buy, until now. That is an awesome looking bike!

[@richardcosley7794]

i have one . added pingle kill switch, pingle steering stabilizer, and pingle electric shifter. VROD destroyer throttle body, vance & hines exhaust and screaming eagle tuner. dyno tuned 126 RWH and it runs 11.5 sec in the 1/4 mile . only complaint is 30 mph highway with a 3.5 gallon tank means a fill up every 90 miles.

[@terror2198]

I worked at Harley as intern in college when they where making those bikes. I remember them building that bike and the drag bike on the line. I also rode one. Very very fast bike.

[@scrumthebum2451]

Ever notice when ever you see a bicycle on the road they are at a blind corner and a car is coming the other way at that exact moment? Never fails.

[@brandonchayka4009]

I love re-watching this video in the winter because the exhaust is similar to my vrod vrscr. You mentioned them not leaking oil, mine blew oil out of the rear head on the left side but mine also has a dynojet tuner and has to run 91 plus octane boost so I'm not surprised it blew oil.

[@DarkAristocrat]

"Windshields are dumb." It's been the nth time I heard that from you and it still never gets old lol

[@TransDerwinOverdrive]

Personally, I like having a removable one. My last three bikes didn’t have windshields but my current Softail does. If the weather is nice, I’ll take it off. If there are tons of bugs and/or I have to ride at night, back on it goes.

[@donaldoehl7690]

I don't understand people who buy bikes and try to turn them into cars; fairings, radios, speakers, etc. If I want that crap I'll drive my car.

[@parkercarter3917]

Loved the V Rod. I still want a CVO V Rod.

[@coultloveless535]

Love the look of a vrod I’m a new rider just got my first bike it’s the hyusong vrod rip off the gv650 , would love to see a video on the gv650

[@ThePricansaint]

There are only two Harley's that I love! A Fatboy and the AWSOME VROD!!! That Porsche engine, Harley engineerings, c'mon two great forces joining to make one AWSOME bike!!

[@leemartinez9805]

Los Angeles Harley Davidson in Fullerton CA makes the buying process of a new Harley easy and is probably one of the last dealers in CA to be transparent with pricing! Check em out, loved them !

[@mikeessary4925]

That orange looks great imo

[@beardo52]

I enjoyed my V-Rod, but it had so many mechanical issues that I got about 3 weeks of use out of it in the first Year. It spent most of that season in the shop, so despite it being great fun, it had to go.

[@ashblack2979]

Just awesome, many thanks for your review... I nearly let one go until I saw this review. I'm now a proud owner of the 2005 cvo screamin eagle v rod... Absolutely in love with it. Many thanks again

[@jbtoptc7327]

Windshields are not dumb

[@MarkPalmer1000]

What I find interesting is how poorly the V-Rod was received (booed on stage), and how much it "sucked" to most of the die-hard H-D crowd during its 18 years of production. It was obviously ahead of its time, as now they have the Sportster S and the Nightster and all of a sudden critics and riders alike are in love with nearly the identical platform. Guess H-D had to wait a generation for eyes to open.

[@Firestorm637]

Vrod could not pass Euro 4. Harley did not want to spend the money to update. Euro 5 and up coming Euro 6 will make air cooled motors extinct. Cars are already Euro 6.

[@morley3810]

One of my riding buddies has a 2010 Vrod. Very cool bike but he’s had some weird mechanical issues considering the care it gets and low mileage. Harley Davidson in their wisdom has seemingly abandoned it for parts support and availability. It took 6 months to get a water pump...

[@glennknauer2696]

I wanted one. Bought a shadow sabre 1100. I prefer water cooled for long days stuck in stop n go traffic for 2 hrs in 98 degree heat.

[@floridamankyle5461]

I agree, I have an 09 XR1200 and that is another Harley that harley riders hate, I have learned one thing in my 7 years of ownership, if harley riders hate it, it is a GREAT bike. Those sweating panting leather daddies with their skull and crossbones ball gags can keep there paintshaking bikes, the VROD like my XR1200 is appreciated by regular riders.

[@jordanjohnson5784]

Man the V-Rod is probably my favorite Harley of all time. I love that people hated them bc you can snag one up relatively cheap.

[@chrisb9960]

I’ve seen a few vrods in my area. They are always in people’s yards with for sale signs on them.

[@DelawareDevil]

Get that bike to an authorized dealer for brake service. DOT 4 brake fluid draws moisture, and it has affected your system. If non ABS you can change your own fluid and own fluid. ABS has to go to a dealer because it takes a special machine to purge and bleed the system. It's what was wrong with the bike I bought from you guys. 2012 Ultra limited. Brake fluid is to be changed every 2 years. You can do it at home if it's not locked up in the system, but once locked up (1/2 inch of travel in the front brake lever). Just don't let the reservoir go empty.

[@barryklinedinst6233]

I had a 2005 nightrod. Awesome bike. There will be another vrod in my garage

[@georgegould667]

Which is fastest vrod cvo or victory octane ? You rode them both ?

[@movinmetal2596]

Not even close, CVO has 20 more horse and 10 more ftlbs. The Octane maybe up to 50-60 pounds lighter but that won’t cover the 20hp deficit 👍

[@shotgunscott]

These things have a known stator grommet oil leak. But other than that, they're reliable and dry.

[@yanvianna4737]

My have this problem. But is easy to fix with a silicone glue no need to open the cover.

[@peggypatton9170]

Does oil run through the cage on v rod I seen guy he said his did unless he was messing with me ?

[@jerrywright8882]

no

[@PILATUS1968]

I know you o hate windshileds but in California we have a wierd weather plus the way people thow stuff out the window its very difficult to ride specially on freeways we need windshields trut me if you ever come out here its not easy.

[@jasoncousins8689]

Come on ‘Dancer’ bust a few moves in those Moc Toe boots 😂

[@jimmcmahon217]

Had one for almost 10 years, loved it! I agree with everything said here...fast, comfortable, a real mile-eater. The one time I did lay into it, it was still pulling at 135 before my personal lack of testicular-mass and proper riding gear bade me to back off. As Harley's go, the thing was an iron fist in a velvet glove. In the future, when all the old school H-D guys are either dead-and-gone or puttering around retirement communities on their $30K, extended mobility H-D trikes, these things are going to come into their own with a new generation as very important and collectable bikes.

[@ItalianMetalHED]

I have full gauge cluster on mine with rpm, fuel and Speedo etc love it

[@stavencapp]

also, are those speakers on the handlebars????? were they factory?????

[@derekholland5705]

My absolutely hands down favorite bike

[@xcaliber7779]

Power and fun in a relatively lighter package. If the Night Rod/V Rod models were maintained or resurrected in the present by Harley maybe they still have their necks above water.

[@phillipternullo4934]

As I saw someone else say . I don’t know why Harley didn’t use this V-Rod engine in other Harley Models ?

[@gpcbr1000]

I own eight 2003, 100th anniversary V Rod, I own a 2013 V Rod muscle, this CVO is the last one that I want for my collection. Unless I could come across the destroyer as well someday.

[@jessehiroskey2364]

Vrod is missing its top air cleaner box cover

[@detroitbloodrunsinme8194]

I saw another vrod with the same problem the throttle sticks what’s up with that

[@codyheinemann9285]

Only people that don't like a v rod either our the people that don't ride motorcycles or broke people that can't afford to buy a Harley . Or they never riden a vrod they ride amazing, quick , sound amazing and look like no other bikes of there age . You can also beat the crap out of them for the first thirty thousand miles with no problems .

[@themaxrider]

Obviously you have never rode a Vmax. V4, sounds like a cammed V8, and was around long before the Vrod. Now I liked the Vrod other then it handled like crap and was head heavy. I rode a Vmax for 13 years and beat the ever living crap out of it, and it's still going and I bought it new in '85! Don't say "like no other bikes of that age" That is just stupid.

[@tylerwilson4287]

I'm so happy I bought one of these in 2016

[@hdVRODridersCH]

V-ROD is the best!

[@dubbeljubobby]

Have a buddy that comes from overseas every couple years to ride around. Has a v-rod and loves it. Never owned one myself but rode his for him. Such a different ride, smooth, even it’s tone, sure footed and agile. Same reason I never really got into Indian bikes, they were too smooth (I don’t know if that makes sense) but this bike is like an Indian with nitrous on steroids. You feel much more forward and on top of the bike, comes in handy when your throttle wrist gets playful. I can tell you after putting on 3.5k to 5K miles on his two week visits to ride, he always says how crazy comfortable it is. You should see how he packs it down, 🤪👍🏼

[@paulmadkow9143]

I had a 2005 Vrod. Great bike. Miss it.

[@rachelrodriguez9864]

Very awesome videos all the time, I enjoy them and learn so much from them! Can you answer a question that I can’t seem to find a direct answer to from researching across the internet and KZbin ¿In what year night rod special did they start to come standard with all features of a 2017 and which year would be best to get with all standard features?

[@fnplshark.1252]

My uncle has it in the Philippines with the orange and black and it’s has Harley Davidson logo on the gas tank

[@MercedesBenzwEMatic]

Очень красивые места, и чистота поражает. Very beautiful places, and the cleanliness is amazing.

[@scottliggett7073]

I own a 2007 VRSCX V Rod #286. They only made 1400 of them and is considered the fastest production street legal bike Harley ever built. It is dubbed the "Street Destroyer" after the Harley drag bike that is the Destroyer. I would love to see a video comparing the stock Vrod to a VRSCX. I have added a 2 into one super trap exhaust system, a Moto Hooligan super breather, and I need to add a tuner but keep waiting for a reliable aftermarket one to come along. I have owned this bike for over 15 years, and not sure I could ever sell it. 😊

[@themaxrider]

It took harley, who has been making motorcycles for over 100 years, Porsche to help develop the engine? So they FINALLY made a decent engine, but the traditionalists hated it because it worked! The only trouble with the Vrod is the over all design. They had to try to make it look cool. So they raked it way too far and made it head heavy. Which it is heavy also. That's not good to be a drag bike and heavy. It will beat some Imports that are of the same caliber. But not all. The Vmax which was introduced in 85', the Vrod was compared to decades later. That's not a real accomplishment. It should have wiped them easily! It's too bad harley has to be the embarrassment of the motorcycle industry. Representing American technology, it sure disappoints...

[@ebgarage]

The vrod throttle sticking is due to the "cruise control" I own a vrod and it does the same thing, just unscrew the cruise control

[@Vmaxfodder]

I whooped a Vrod a many a times with the old Vmax . I didn't leave em under a ton of rubber and asphalt, but a few bike lengths. Too much fun in the day.

[@Luey2.0]

Hey 👋, is it possible to import the honda cb150r into the usa from over seas. If so how can i actually do it step by step?

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

The only Harleys I would consider, this, a xr1200, 1200 sportster. And some buells

[@777RocketS]

That one was my dream!!!! I bought the 08 night rod special and I'm happy with it

[@peggypatton9170]

Lord willing one day soon I'll have bike again great video much love from Minnesota God bless 🙏

[@Buzz.Scholz-vi1ed]

Finally they fitted a radiator to keep rear cylinder cool, and a two into one exhaust so it don't sound so fkn obnoxious. About time.

[@TopDonBarrow]

Hey Sean, why is this bike rated as an advanced bike, but the vrod with the 300mm wide rear tire that you had was rated closer to beginner? Is it the power of this one?

[@LordMysticalBeast]

I think the Breakout HD is one of the best looking Harleys. I myself have a Shadow ACE 750 from 03.

[@davidcunningham5912]

I have a 2006 Vrscr and I love it.

[@Fb6.Nan0]

Is this the same one that raced the cr500 Harley? With that slipping clutch😂

[@glennanderson6052]

As a V max rider the V rod would be high on the list as a second bike. It is the best Harley out there.

[@jaygarcia4209]

Shan is the type of guy that see's bikes as he see's people he loves them all.

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

That's the only harley I would buy! I wish they still made it.

[@adam100a8]

U can buy them used

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

Adam100A and they costs a fortune

[@aricohen2171]

The CVO vrod also came in Blue!

[@MrJoshlemons]

You need to look up a v-rod with ape hangers

[@dannywilliams3516]

Trust me Sean when you fly into a swarm of bees which I've done a few times having a windshield is nice. LOL. Don't know why people love to hate the V-Rod I think it's a bad ass bike I remember when they first came out I was at the Harley shop in Chico California Halls Harley-Davidson and I thought that was one of the baddest looking bikes I'd ever seen oh well Different Strokes for different smokes. Not about the bike it's about where you're going. Take care of Sean. Loved the video.

[@Hainero2001]

That was a beautiful day. Pennsylvania, right? Beautiful place.