Vrod Enquiry

[tubtub]

Hi all fellow riders out there,

I'm 1.6m short and was thinking of getting a Harley Vrod. Tried it but found the brakes and clutch abit too stretched out and will be quite uncomfortable if I were to change gear or brake. Any experiences to share?

[slowpoke]

theres an eazy reach kit for sale... do contact harley agent.. retailing abt

700+ i suppose..

[tubtub]

Hi slowpoke,

thanks for the lead, check with Harley and they confirm they have the kit but quoted me only $300+. But improvement is only 1 inch. Any custom shop I can check out?

[slowpoke]

1 inch will make a diff when u actually sit on it.. it may not sound like much but it really helps.. try changin the seat too.. there's one which is lower n brings u closer to the frony by 1 inch... so u have 2 inch in total.. hmmmm u checked 300plus? who did u speak to?

 

as for custom shops, i would say the usual ones like tony, sumsoon n mr yee

[tubtub]

Thanks slowpoke for the tips and advice. Looks like may not have the chance to try it with kit before deciding..... Hmm.... What about the custom shops you mentioned? I may want to go and talk to these ppl. Thanks in advance

[Throttle]

i think you should go for something else.

it's not just about seat height but also posture and handlebar reach, elbow rest. no point riding something which is totally uncomfortable

[knightrider]

i think you should go for something else.

it's not just about seat height but also posture and handlebar reach, elbow rest. no point riding something which is totally uncomfortable

 

 

yeah agreed witya...Juz saw one small built fellow riding it.. His posture is abit wierd cos he is stretching his arms and legs too much...Should be quite uncomfy for him bah...

[tubtub]

Ya tats wat i tot, sigh.... but not many nice crusiers out there built for short ppl like me leh....

[iwannasell]

you can get a Night Rod instead (it's a vrod with mid control instead of forward). Are you looking for new bike or used? You can convert Vrod forward to mid control but it will be expensive. Vrod is a very nice bike so please don't give up the thought. Anything can be modified =)

[slowpoke]

yup yup..nite rod with mid controls.... then crash bars with highway pegs.. best of both worlds hahaha...

[tubtub]

Still Dreaming of the vrod..... Nite rod? Dun really like the pipe.... Thou not so much chrome to polish......

[slowpoke]

not the nite rod special... just nite rod... many chrome too

[shoei_com]

wa, slowpoke, u change to Vrod already u really power la..

 

ride safe... as my brother next ride is ur clan....... see u on the road...

 

 

not the nite rod special... just nite rod... many chrome too

[slowpoke]

wa, slowpoke, u change to Vrod already u really power la..

 

ride safe... as my brother next ride is ur clan....... see u on the road...

 

really? u guys getting a harley too... great.... which model? hehe looks like we reallt old liao.. wahhaa

[shoei_com]

my brother said that day he ride his CBR 600 to clear carbon but dun dare to go more than 180km then we also said we dun really ride the bike so izzt very waste to let the CBR 600 at home so izzt better to ride a more value bike like FATBOY as izzt his all time Fav..... old skool.... or maybe a BMW... still looking...... for one....... will give u a buzz if i got FB.....

 

 

really? u guys getting a harley too... great.... which model? hehe looks like we reallt old liao.. wahhaa

[slowpoke]

haha fb.. cool!!! i also have a bmw.... so i can still join u no matter wat hehe

[shoei_com]

u power la so rich BMW ( Bring More Women )...

 

 

haha fb.. cool!!! i also have a bmw.... so i can still join u no matter wat hehe

[slowpoke]

haha dun Bring More Worries i very happy liaoz... no need bring more women.. wahahha

[thenation]

there's a Screaming Eagle V-Rod in harley's takashimaya store...very beautiful machine...manages to look both fierce and sleek at the same time. the foot pegs are pretty far forward though, wonder how its like for shorter riders...

[slowpoke]

can change to easy reach pegs n seats and u'll be ok.. alternatively u can also try mid controls..