I have been looking at puttting together a new hauler for my sidecar.... and the V-Rod really looks cool... I wonder...does anyone have a V-rod as their hauler ?? Does it work well ? and special problems finding a subframe ?.... I think I would use Unit Leading Links on the front end...
I would like to see a picture of a V-Rod sidecar tug....anyone ??
Thanks
Joel Rapose
Chester Ca.
Set up right the V-Rod should be a great tug. A sub-frame would most likely have to be a one off fabrication.
I was going to convert one when they first came out but the price, way forward footpegs and seating comfort turned me off.
The mid foot position models would be my choice for a V-Rod tug. Preferably with foot boards.
Then (like with most Harley cruisers) someone else's seat would be added for riding comfort.
Lonnie
It's such a kool looking bike...and I was thinking if you used a Unit Leading Link...and I agree the bike needs the mid controls..... but it just looks streamline...like my new car... and I have been watching EBAY and they seem to be available cheeper and lower mileage than comperable BMW late model K bikes...
Joel
Depending on which V Rod model you have you can reduce the trail using stock parts from other V Rod models to make steering easier. Mike (whew can't think of his last name) did this with his V Rod/ Hannigan and it worked out very well. I rode it before the steering change and felt that even then it was nto bad at all.
I was thinking of using a set of Unit Leading Links that I have....with 1 5/8 fork tubes.... I think a leading link on a V-Rod would really look Kool.
Joel
click here:
Claude,
Those are pretty good examples if a guy wanted to do it on the cheap.
Lonnie
I was just thinking.... would make a really neat rig... the leading link...and streamline bike...awsome with that huge rear tire...Never owned a Harley...but the ones I have ridden were pretty nice...never rode a V-Rod... looks Kool... but once bought a BMW R1150S (sport) ....it looked really neat...went fast...almost ruined my back.. I found out it was not the bike for old men... sold it a month later to a much younger man....who loves it.
Maybe one of those BMW K1200GT bikes....tons of horsepower and torque...
Joel
Hack'n - 12/21/2009 10:08 PM
Claude,
Those are pretty good examples if a guy wanted to do it on the cheap.Lonnie
Yeah just a couple of low budget builds pieced togther right. Click below for more V Rod based rigs.
the bike Claude is referring to is owned by Mike Henson,i bought the GT off of it to put on my Warrior. i believe he still has the bike with mounts and wiring done,and is for sale. if interested i can contact him as he lives near me.
Hello, Iam riding with a V-ROD whit BOXER-sidecar and it's the best I have ever driven with!
Come-on !! Post a picture of it... several please..
Joel
Hallo Joel,
check my website, or e-mail me.
I am not so far to put some foto's on this forum, sorry for that.
Greets Ad LBS
jrapose - 12/23/2009 6:01 PM
Come-on !! Post a picture of it... several please..
Joel
I do not know if this is the one?
But It's a picture of a boxer on a V-Rod.
Roger
