Goodbye Yamaha, Hello Harley!!!

[Matt50680]

I have been a faithful Japanese sport bike rider for the last 15 years, been riding for 17 years. Well I have had my eye on the Harley Davidson V-Rod and Weds I test rode the demo model, I have to have one! So I bit the bullet and took my 2001 Yamaha YZF-R1 into the local Harley dealership and had it evaluated for trade in value.

Harley has a "Trade in your metric bike on a new Harley" deal running through the end of this month. Well, we struck a deal, I left the R1 at the dealership, submitted my credit app and once approved paid the deposit. They located the 2010 V-Rod I wanted (Vivid Black) and it arrived today. I pick it up in the morning!

 

[Nova]

You bastard! Want to trade for my left nut?

 

[patrick]

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Can I borrow it? Will you at least post some pics of it? Had to get the black one too. Man oh man.

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Oh man.

 

[Noshownate]

I am saving for a bije right now post up some piccys!

 

[Matt50680]

You bastard! Want to trade for my left nut?

Sorry Nova I dont really need it, I have my left and right and they serve me well, not sure if they are viable with seeds, no kids. LMAO!!!!

I LOVE this bike, it only has 29 miles on it right now, damn mother nature. Tomorrow is supposed to be 55 and sunny, so I will get some more ride time. Patrick, they arent easy to find in Vivid Black, they searched Iowa, found one up north and went to get it. "Hello boss? This isnt the right color" He made some more calls and ended up going all the way upto Minneapolis to get the correct color. I know, color is being picky, but hey, if I am paying for it, it should be the color I want, right?

Now I am looking at mod parts, must resist urge! I want to, but paying for it is #1, modding it is #101 LOL It rides so nice, smooth, low to the ground. Best part is I am no longer hunched over the tank of an R1 with wind blowing down the crack of my ass. LOL

 

[patrick]

Damn Matt. Look at all that chrome. I cannot begin to describe just how jealous I am.

 

[Masala Mojo]

I always wonder, "Why some nuts get the best tools to go with?

 

[pepperfever]

That is just plain pretty!!!! Congrats to you Matt, anyone would love that Harley.

 

[huntsman]

What a lovely title for a thread!

I just had to read it all, and well done Matt - welcome to the real world...!

 

[Armadillo]

Congrats! A really nice bike!

 

[paulky_2000]

I'd love to have another bike....

...but I promised my kids I wouldn't get another one after my crash.

That sure is nice!!

 

[Matt50680]

Well Pauly, sometimes you have to do what you have to do, right? I wrecked a GSXR1100 2 1/2 yrs ago and got hurt pretty bad. I basically broke my right shoulder, ripped the muscles and tendons off, had to have surgery, but I love motorcycles, so I forced myself back on, went to Daytona Bike Week and had a blast.

Well, I now have 130 miles on her and everything is awesome!!! i LOVE this bike. Most the guys I ride with love it too, everytime we stopped at the local spot for a drink (water/pop) or so they could smoke, it ends up being the conversation piece.

So now everyone asks "When are you going to make it SOUND like a Harley?" Well, I really dont want to, it is a different engine design, it will never have that authentic 45 degree sound, since it is a Porsche perfected 60 degree motor. I might get a Vance & Hines system for it and a fueler pack, but until I have about $4500 saved up, thats it. So why do I need $4500 saved up? 1 word, TURBO!!! That is my ultimate plan, to put a Trask Performance turbo system on it. The box stock Trask kit takes the motor from 105hp/84ft lbs at the rear tire upto 155hp/105ft lbs at the tire, can we say Crotch Rocket Killer???

 

[Nova]

Holy toledo batman! You going to NOS it as well?

 

[Matt50680]

No nova, nitrous is fun, but one failure in the fuel system and bye bye engine. Turbo would be better, dont have to fill a bottle all the time, sinister, "dont mess with me" looks...

And I bought this bike to slow down from the R1, go figure! LMAO!!!

 

[patrick]

Do you have any idea how low a crotch rocket rider's head is going to hang after getting smoked by a Hog? Matt you're just plain mean. Man I can't stand this.

 

[Maligator]

Congrats on the very shiney and good looking toy! I KNOW your gonna enjoy riding more often. I rode a 900RR for many years and the laying on the tank part wears on your neck and back. My next bike will be a Harley. Funny thing is that my dad was always busting my balls about having a "rice rocket" since he has 3 Harleys! What can ya do?

Now, get out there and enjoy the hell out of her!!!

 

[Nova]

It already has just under the power of my 2.0 litre turbo diesel Peugot. MUST MAKE FASTER!! Your nuts, i like you!

 

[Sickmont]

hey Matt...i got a joke for ya....You know what the difference between a vacuum cleaner and a Harley is?





The position of the dirtbag!!! AAAAAHA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HAAAAAAA!!

(JUST KIDDING, DUDE. Nice bike. BTW, if you want some custom paint for it, let me know........)

 

[millworkman]

Do you have any idea how low a crotch rocket rider's head is going to hang after getting smoked by a Hog? Matt you're just plain mean. Man I can't stand this.

Maybe from a stand still to 60, but above that, sorry. And dont even try to hang with me in the corners, you dont have enough ground clearance. Oh wait you said crotch rockets, not standards, shoot.

Nice bike, only Harley I would consider owning(motor by Porsche) except maybe an old dirttracker. Also, please wear a full face helmet. That is all.

 

[Matt50680]

hey Matt...i got a joke for ya....You know what the difference between a vacuum cleaner and a Harley is?





The position of the dirtbag!!! AAAAAHA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HAAAAAAA!!

(JUST KIDDING, DUDE. Nice bike. BTW, if you want some custom paint for it, let me know........)

Yeah I know, i have heard them all and told alot of them too. Heres a good one...
What do Harley's and hound dogs have in common? They both like riding in the back of pick up trucks! LOL

Millwork, dont worry bro, I always wear my full face helmet, unless I am just going upto the store here in Wellsburg, small town, less than 800 people, speedlimit 25 everywhere. I have to ride 25 miles of interstate to get to town to ride with the boys and I refuse to be out there without the lid, too many idiots in cars.