[mattsmusic]

Just joined the board and thought I'd introduce myself.

I've been riding for about 15 years or so and have had a bunch of bikes. Honda Ascot, Yamaha Maxim X, a couple Buell's and most recently a Hayabusa. However, I just plunked down a deposit on a HD Night Rod Special and should be picking it up next week. Can't wait, it's supposed to be a great bike!!

I own a large musical instrument dealership that's just south of Boston, so if anyone ever needs anything drop me a line and I'll hook you up. I'm always up for meeting some new people and doing some riding!

Matt

[Wishbone]

welcome

sorry to hear about the HD purchase

[mattsmusic]

Originally Posted by fasterthanu

welcome

sorry to hear about the HD purchase

Oh come on now... the thing has a Porsche engine in it. How bad can that be?

[OreoGitorio]

bad enough that Porsche didn't wanna make it? i kid i kid...

I'm sure the other black sheep HD owners we have here will make you feel right at home Until then, welcome to the forum.

[Wishbone]

i just don't like HD that much. just googled it and this is what i found


"After spending a few hours in the Night Rod's saddle, I found the 'clamshell' riding position to be fully as uncomfortable as it looks. The long reach to the forward-mounted footpegs, combined with an equally long reach to the handlebars, forces the rider's body into a C-shape (thus the clamshell moniker), which while uncomfortable, certainly looks cool, and is typical of many aftermarket customs. The V-Rod certainly has the most extreme riding position of any H-D factory model, but as long as you keep the speeds below 70mph, it's not TOO bad. Anything faster than that, and your arms and back will be aching in no time.......he Revolution motor is certainly the Night Rod Special's strong point - it's certainly the fastest cruiser I've ever ridden by a significant margin, and the increased power really helps considering the size and weight of the Night Rod, which although slightly lighter than many cruisers, still weighs in at a hefty 670lbs ready-to-run (claimed).....Once the peg touches, it's possible to achieve a few degrees more lean angle by lifting some of your weight off the inside peg, allowing it to fold up slightly under the pressure of contact with the road. However, this technique (developed by the author while riding in the canyons near Julian, in northeast San Diego county), came with an unintended consequence - the next piece to touch down is not the exhaust system (as might be expected), but the attractive front lower cowl that conceal's the water-cooled Revolution's small radiator. After a few hours of canyon carving, both the V-Rods I rode (the Night Rod Special and the VRSCX) were marred by severe scraping to the lower corners of this cowl - so bad it had worn through the paint and started to dig into the plastic. So I have to caution against using the peg-folding technique to hustle your V-Rod through the canyons quicker.



but if you like it, thats all that matters

and don't mind the ball bustin, thats just the NESR way of saying hi

[mattsmusic]

Yeah, I'm aware of the low clearance and clam position, I've done tons of research on this thing... considering I've never been on one, I better like it!

There's a good video of it on the LA Times website (throttle jockey). I'd post the link but I ain't allowed being a newb and all.

[Josephd14]

Jeeez, he just got here and your busting his ballz already.. Look at the bright side, He only owns one Yamaha.. He is smart enough to learn from his Mistakes...

[mattsmusic]

Originally Posted by josephd14

Jeeez, he just got here and your busting his ballz already.. Look at the bright side, He only owns one Yamaha.. He is smart enough to learn from his Mistakes...

Yamaha was years ago... had two of them and they're both history.

[mattsmusic]

And I'm used to having my balls busted... I own a retail business for cryin' out loud!!

[Wishbone]

Originally Posted by josephd14

Jeeez, he just got here and your busting his ballz already.. Look at the bright side, He only owns one Yamaha.. He is smart enough to learn from his Mistakes...

zip it tlr man

[LuvDog]

LOL...

welcome to the crazies.

[Stupidhawk007]

Hardly rider....................... oh boy.

[KillBill]

Originally Posted by mattsmusic

And I'm used to having my balls busted... I own a retail business for cryin' out loud!!

Welcome dude! I can totally relate with you owning a retail business. Your skin thickens everyday! Congrats on the HD purchase. I look forward to checkin out the new wheels.

[capt1014]

Wow a newbie who admits he bought an HD, Crazy mutha fucka!

So how can he be on this board, we are riders, not fixing our bikes all the time.

[KillBill]

Originally Posted by capt1014

Wow a newbie who admits he bought an HD, Crazy mutha fucka!

So how can he be on this board, we are riders, not fixing our bikes all the time.

Damn Capn'.........OUCH!

[Doc]

Maybe we should start a cruiser thread?







***Duck***

[KillBill]

Originally Posted by Doc

Maybe we should start a cruiser thread?







***Duck***

That is a great idea!!!







NOT

[capt1014]

Sure it will give us more things to piss on.....not that we don't have enough in the newb section.

[mattsmusic]

Boy... you guys are brutal!

I guess the fact that my last bike was a Hayabusa doesn't mean anything, eh?

[Supah Dave]

Not a fuckin' thing...

[mattsmusic]

I feel so alone...

The HD airhead guys won't like me because my bike has a Porsche watercooled engine in it and the sportbike guys won't like me because it says HD on it.

[KillBill]

Originally Posted by mattsmusic

I feel so alone...

The HD airhead guys won't like me because my bike has a Porsche watercooled engine in it and the sportbike guys won't like me because it says HD on it.

When you bought your HD did they throw in at no cost a violin, wine and cheese? Or was that an option?

[mattsmusic]

Those were all extra... as is everything else when you buy one of these things.

[deeto]

congrats on the purchase and welcome to the board.

[mattsmusic]

Thanks!