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Stopped by my Denver dealer yesterday. Can take delivery of an '03 in November and pay MSRP. Ooooo tough decision. Then they offered me a demo ride... "Come back in an hour or so" Yee ha.
The '03 demo came with the new 16 gauge SE exhaust. I liked the look and sound. Kinda reminded me of my Buell with a V&H slip-on... not quite the mellowness of a big twin exhaust note but an authoritative growl.
The seating position is interesting... almost leaning back. Something different. I kinda like that though it seems more natural to me to lean forward a bit on a fast bike. The engine is smooth and speed builds in linear fashion... not quite the stump pulling thrust of sport bikes I've been on, but it is definitely a rocket of a cruiser. Not surprising, it garnered looks just about everywhere I went during my hour, including glances from many I passed on the highway
I kinda liked that
Anyway, had my digital camera with me so I took the following photo... gives me something to look at while I consider whether I should be a V-Rod owner!
Steve
The '03 demo came with the new 16 gauge SE exhaust. I liked the look and sound. Kinda reminded me of my Buell with a V&H slip-on... not quite the mellowness of a big twin exhaust note but an authoritative growl.
The seating position is interesting... almost leaning back. Something different. I kinda like that though it seems more natural to me to lean forward a bit on a fast bike. The engine is smooth and speed builds in linear fashion... not quite the stump pulling thrust of sport bikes I've been on, but it is definitely a rocket of a cruiser. Not surprising, it garnered looks just about everywhere I went during my hour, including glances from many I passed on the highway
Anyway, had my digital camera with me so I took the following photo... gives me something to look at while I consider whether I should be a V-Rod owner!
Steve