Ryker Caused this.

[Jasons900Ryker]

I have never had a open riding experience till I took delivery of my Ryker in February. I like the feeling of going down the road with nothing being around you. So the other day I figured I would take it up a level and do something I said I would never do and I bought a 2 wheel Motorcycle also. The Ryker got my feet wet in to riding and took some of my fears away about being on the road with a cycle. So I got this 2005 Harley Davidson V -rod.

 

[canamjhb]

It's a sickness. We're all sick. But we do smile a lot. Welcome to the asylum..... Jim

 

[JayBros]

If you have not taken a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course, particularly after purchasing a V-rod, do so to save your own backside.

 

[ryker]

I have never had a open riding experience till I took delivery of my Ryker in February. I like the feeling of going down the road with nothing being around you. So the other day I figured I would take it up a level and do something I said I would never do and I bought a 2 wheel Motorcycle also. The Ryker got my feet wet in to riding and took some of my fears away about being on the road with a cycle. So I got this 2005 Harley Davidson V -rod.

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That is awesome! I had a similar experience with a spyder almost 10 years ago, it was the gateway drug. now have multiple bikes, including a VROD muscle. Check out the forum for VRODs. Great source of info, definitely better than HD dealerships: https://www.1130cc.com/forums/

here is my 2014 VRSCF

 

[Jasons900Ryker]

If you have not taken a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course, particularly after purchasing a V-rod, do so to save your own backside.

Just signed up for one the State of Pennsylvania offers. Its four days 2 classroom days and 2 range days, And After that I am singing up for the Harley Davidson learning school. Not taking the Bike out till at least I am finished with the PA state class.

 

[Grandpot]

Good decision. That V-Rod will feel like a rocketship.

 

[ryker]

yes, without much experience that big fat rear tire may give you some challenges in the turns. the bike likes to stay up straight, almost like training wheels.

Lots of good advice will come out of the training. I did MSF and I am going to have all my kids take that course whether they end up riding or not - it teaches great situational awareness.

2 bits of advice for a newbie on 2 wheels (and obviously there is lots more):
1. the bike will go wherever you are looking. it is like magic. so when turning, going around a corner, whatever - look where you want the bike to go
2. in slow speed handling, especially turns, the rear brake is your friend for stable control (the front brake will dump you)

 

[DGoebel]

Caution, owning and riding both might cause severe strain to your facial cheek muscles, grin on!

 

[4 MARIE]

:
1. the bike will go wherever you are looking. it is like magic. so when turning, going around a corner, whatever - look where you want the bike to go


just tp technical this up a little, the effect is call "point fixation" which I first experienced at 10 years old running over my neighbors kitten, nose to tai
with my stingray bicycle. Later experienced this with a brick.

 

[cptjam]

Congratulations! Have had a vrod since 06. I’m CPTJAM over there, too. Great bike. Mine is modded a bit:

Tires, wheels, paint, fairing, saddlebags, saddle, supercharger, chrome.

 

[Bfromla]

Just signed up for one the State of Pennsylvania offers. Its four days 2 classroom days and 2 range days, And After that I am singing up for the Harley Davidson learning school. Not taking the Bike out till at least I am finished with the PA state class.

:congrats::clap: but heads up fyi:lecturef_smilie: the solid rims on the V-Rod act like wind sails! From experience on my '03 anniversary one , Any cross wind at all & you are changing lanes , if not you are at least going to lean while attempting to stay straight. & I'm 6'3 250ish, several times out on casual rides winds +/- 20 (nothing major)most times it would catch & easily lean 15degrees or more not quite to knee dragging curves manuvers , just straight always with a lean like I had to look around someone in front of me or something. Was lil odd & knew not good for the tires the averaged bout same as crap kendas do on spyders, only more costly, think my first rear made 7k miles & was showing threads:gaah: no burn outs or crazy stuff, just stock"sticky" Dunlop tire. Only kept bike 3years & traded out. Even built the Lego look alike model. Happier with the :spyder2: & safer too

 

[ARtraveler]

It is nice to have one or more flavor. There is something special about two wheels too. :yes:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Wow! :congrats:

I hope the Ryker doesn't get lonely!