[Chain]

Despite my best efforts, I can't not mod.



Oh well, I throw in the towel and give you my SV...

http://chainstretcher.blogspot.com/

[Pete]

Chain has a blog...now there's a surprise.

[bwhip]

Nice blog, Hemingway!

I bookmarked it - you're an inspiration to serial modders and wordy SOB's like me.

[Heavy-Dee]

Time for a pipe. Uncork that beotch.

[CBR929RE]

Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Time for a pipe. Uncork that beotch.

this coming from the guy who is only putting a pipe on because he got a sponsor.


Chain I can't believe the first thing you did wasn't an exhaust. good stuff, nice looking bike.

[Getsome]

Not a single "I told you so" yet? Dude, the bike looks like it is coming along very well. Oh, and we told you that you wouldn't be able to keep from modding it........

[CBRVFR]

The bike cries out for personalization.. Keep going!

Nice color..... looking good!

[Mojave954]

Keep it up and I got dibs in 3 months when it goes up for sale.

Go on chain, I dbl dog dare you to say it won't be up for sale in 3 months.

[ND4SPD]

Amateurs...he does have a pipe on there. Look closer

[Chain]

LOL @ ND. You're the only one who read far enough down the blog to find out that a pipe was the FIRST thing I did.

Anyway, thanks for the positive remarks fellas. It's a fun bike. Maybe the most overall fun a guy can have on two wheels. There are faster bikes, lighter bikes, etc., but there aren't alot of motorcycles with this combination of good looks, soul, torque and handling for just over five grand (I stole the damned thing from the local shop).

Getsome, you were right.

Mojave, I doubt I'll sell this little scooter in three months, but I'm thinking hard about adding a bike to the garage for my 40th B-Day next spring... either a Road Star Warrior or V-Rod. Yep, it's just about power cruiser time.

[SomeStrangeGuy]

Nice blog and nice bike, that SV is looking the shiz...digging those bars too.

[phobiaphobe]

Chain, if you're thinking about the V-Rod, don't. Get a Street Rod instead. THe V-Rod is so long and low and raked out it is almost unrideable. I dragged the pipes on an exit ramp without even trying. Horrible bike. Street Rod, OTOH =

[HondaGalToo]

The Warrior is a nice looking bike, with drag bars on it.
I'm gonna test ride a few cruisers and other types of bikes I normally don't ride at the women's conference. No, I'll never give up sportbikes, but a muscle cruiser might be fun sometimes...

[Chain]

Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

Nice blog and nice bike, that SV is looking the shiz...digging those bars too.

Thanks brother, great compliment!

Cool avatar, btw.

[Chain]

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Chain, if you're thinking about the V-Rod, don't. Get a Street Rod instead. THe V-Rod is so long and low and raked out it is almost unrideable. I dragged the pipes on an exit ramp without even trying. Horrible bike. Street Rod, OTOH =

The sportbike part of my brain gravitates toward the shorter fork, bump in power, and racier ergos of the Street Rod over the V-Rod, but I think I ought to just get the V-Rod and accept Cruiserdom once and for all. There is something that just looks a bit "off" about the Street Rod. Besides, it's not like the standard V-Rod is lacking in power with about 115 at the rear tire.

I believe my wife would support a move like this if I timed it to coincide with my 40th next spring. She told me last night on the way to Sonic for a banana split that she'd ride with me more frequently if I had something more two-up appropriate.

[Chain]

Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

The Warrior is a nice looking bike, with drag bars on it.

[phobiaphobe]

Originally Posted by Chain

The sportbike part of my brain gravitates toward the shorter fork, bump in power, and racier ergos of the Street Rod over the V-Rod, but I think I ought to just get the V-Rod and accept Cruiserdom once and for all. There is something that just looks a bit "off" about the Street Rod. Besides, it's not like the standard V-Rod is lacking in power with about 115 at the rear tire.

I believe my wife would support a move like this if I timed it to coincide with my 40th next spring. She told me last night on the way to Sonic for a banana split that she'd ride with me more frequently if I had something more two-up appropriate.

I'm not even talking about performance. The Vrod has great power, it's just that I thought the handling was dangerously bad. It "flops" like a big chopper. Until you're doing about 40mph, it feels like it could fall over at any time. Seating position is awful too, with your legs spayed out way in front of you.

I understand what you're saying about mellowing out and just cruising, just make sure you get a good demo ride before you buy. Hell, maybe you'll like it. I was happy to give the damn keys back.

[Chain]

If price were no object, this limited production Screamin' Eagle V-Rod would be the e-ticket ride methinks.

LINK

However, spending the better part of $30K on a motorcycle isn't anything I'll do in this lifetime, especially when you can get into a regular V-Rod in Omaha for around 13 (they aren't selling well for whatever reason).

[Purpdust]

I see you have Ivan's TRE Web site in your links, Have you used the TRE and what did you think?

[Chain]

Originally Posted by Purpdust

I see you have Ivan's TRE Web site in your links, Have you used the TRE and what did you think?

I am a big Ivan Believer, having installed his FZ1 Jet Kit and Air Induction Removal Kit in my Fizzer and tuning the big silver Yamaha to his spec. It ran like a scalded ape. The guy knows what he's doing.

That said, some users of the TRE report that real world benefits are dubious. This mod only affects gears 1-4 when operating at less than 50% throttle, so it's not like it does you a world of good when you're trying to make time anyway.

Long Chain-ish way of answering, but no, I've not used the TRE.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

the handling was dangerously bad. It "flops" like a big chopper. Until you're doing about 40mph, it feels like it could fall over at any time. Seating position is awful too, with your legs spayed out way in front of you.
...I was happy to give the damn keys back.

Originally Posted by Chain

(they aren't selling well for whatever reason).

[johnnycrash]

Originally Posted by Purpdust

I see you have Ivan's TRE Web site in your links, Have you used the TRE and what did you think?

Mine should be here early next week - I'll let you know.

[Chain]

I'll look forward to your report!

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@ Pete

[bjay51d]

Theres alot of chrome on that V-Rod...For someone that doesnt like chrome.