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04-27-2007, 09:39 PM
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V-rod powered !!
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04-29-2007, 04:24 AM
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killer sperm
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Cool. I'll wait for the sport touring model.
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04-29-2007, 06:03 AM
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...maybe he'll walk with Buell........... think the Mother Ship will "buy" his idear?
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04-29-2007, 02:37 PM
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killer sperm
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Originally Posted by hogg831
..think the Mother Ship will "buy" his idear?
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I wish they would, but the MO CO seems to be too smug and hidebound.
There is a market for sporting bikes that are unique, meaning non Japanese.
Witness Triumph's sucess in spite of limited dealership coverage. Myself and others I know would consider getting a Triumph if they had a better dealer network with access to parts and service.
Harley has the dealerships, the basic engine, and the potential customer base. They just don't have the balls to think outside of their comfortable little box.
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04-29-2007, 05:49 PM
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....I don't know, they couldn't ignore what Eric Buell started in 1983, although they didn't make a move 'til around 1990-91 before doing a complete buy-out in '02 or '03. If the motor press get a chance to test this thing and gives it a thumbs up, then all bets are off, you can bet the MOCO is watching (been watching) even as we type this.
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04-29-2007, 05:51 PM
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killer sperm
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Hope springs eternal...
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05-02-2007, 04:52 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: 3rd house on the left, just south of Gawler
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quite an interesting use of the VROD engine.
did they have to make it look so much like a Duke?
even down to the red paintwork......  |
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05-02-2007, 05:04 PM
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mooooving out!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: so ca
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Springer,
that is a cool bike. I am sure that the Ducati and expensive sportbike crowd are watching.
I have another thought. Do you know of anyone that has tried to make this Rev engine into a torque monster? I would be interested to find out if this engine has any promise for the touring crowd. What can be done to add cubes? Does it show any promise of powering a 900lb loaded touring bike and making more power than a 103 or a 113 or ???
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05-03-2007, 11:37 AM
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Now Thats a Bike I would RACE!!!!!  I think I'm gonna send them a Resume  Very Cool Thanks  .............
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05-03-2007, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by route66paul
Springer,
that is a cool bike. I am sure that the Ducati and expensive sportbike crowd are watching.
I have another thought. Do you know of anyone that has tried to make this Rev engine into a torque monster? I would be interested to find out if this engine has any promise for the touring crowd. What can be done to add cubes? Does it show any promise of powering a 900lb loaded touring bike and making more power than a 103 or a 113 or ???
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My Stock 1130cc V-rod with a RCC Turbo made well over 250rwhp/200rwtq!Thats on Race gas & 'Low comp pistons',but if I pulled a little Timing out of her and Lowered the Boost 200rwhp/150rwtq all day long  !!!!! BOOST IS A WONDERFUL THING 
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05-18-2007, 04:15 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Tulsa, Ok
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Originally Posted by route66paul
I have another thought. Do you know of anyone that has tried to make this Rev engine into a torque monster? I would be interested to find out if this engine has any promise for the touring crowd. What can be done to add cubes? Does it show any promise of powering a 900lb loaded touring bike and making more power than a 103 or a 113 or ???
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people are increasing the revo engine to well over 1500cc's reliably now and are making 150-160hp at the wheel and over 100ft-lbs of torque. my stock revo makes nearly 80ft-lbs of torque, so i find the no torque comment i hear somewhat comical. sure, you've gotta rev it a little more but is it really THAT hard to slip the clutch a little?
there is no doubt the moco could make tweaks to make it a more "touring bike" friendly engine that would be better suited for long distance riding. most likely better than the current air-cooled motors as they would have the horsepower up top to really move after you get the road sofa's off the line...this is just my honest opinion...
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05-20-2007, 02:29 AM
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Very cool bike but they are way out of line on the price, $39,995? I could fill my garage with a couple *** sportbikes and a Ducati for that price. Maybe someone can convince Buell to put the VRod engine in a Lightning or a Firebolt and make the msrp a lot more reasonable than $39,995.
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