cb21983

If I get any new bike I am just going to get a Screamin Eagle V-Rod. Don't worry I will keep the hawk for weekend and short rides. The Harley would be a hell of a lot more comfortable on a 4000 Mile trip. I still have no clue how I made it to vegas and back to st. louis in 8 days on a hawk.

mikstr

"The Harley would be a hell of a lot more comfortable on a 4000 Mile trip"

Not sure about that one. Although I have never ridden one (Harleys are just not my thing) but every magazine test I have ever read has singled out the V-Rod's ergonomics and riding position as being akin to a torture rack (the worst of the customs, which is saying a lot, lol). I invested in HeliBars, a taller windscreen and a Sargent seat for my VTR and it totally transformed the bike (with no loss in performance). I rode over 6000 miles on a two-week ride to Calgary (including one 750 mile day!) and back (I live in Montreal) and lived to talk about it (adn it cost me a heck of lot less than a V-Rod, lol)

vitter

you want comfort and speed, get a busa.

As for your original question, buy the RC for the track, and keep the VTR for the street. Best of both worlds.

cb21983

I hate friggin' Busas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RonVTR

Instead of the V-Rod, checkout the Street-Rod. I believe it has better ergonomics.

nuhawk

[QUOTE=cb21983;34733]Does anyone know if there are any compaines that sell complete high performace kits for the VTR?

I'll bet if they did, they don't anymore. I think you would have better luck coming up with the individual parts from various sources. And do it according to a menu that you decide. I think it would be really cool to have the time (and money) to blueprint and balance a Superhawk engine. I think the results would be amazing. It would take a lot of research but I could imagine looking at rod length as well as compression pistons. Line-bore everything. Lighten the lobes on the crank. Lots of possibilities. I think this beast could have just as big a bite (or bigger ) but be a whole lot smoother at doing it.

captainchaos

Then get a ZX12. I loved mine. It's a hell of a alot cheaper and better looking than that new ZX14 thing they came out with, and it's just about as powerful too. Twobros.com has dyno charts and the 12 actually made MORE power than the 14. Anyone that says 165-175 hp isn't enough for their streetbike is full of it. Plenty comfy too, and I'd imagine even more so with bars and seat. I've ridden a V-Rod and while I was impressed with the engine, it's kind of a contradiction...it feels super light with a low center of gravity, so you really want to be able to turn with it. But then you realize your heels are dragging on the ground every time you do anything but go straight. Still waiting for Harley to put the motor in something sporty-What's up Eric Buell?

shayne

You need to talk to Roger at Revolution Racing in the UK about some Moriwaki gear. You will be able to get pistons, cams, springs, exhaust etc and all in matching components designed to work together. Moriwaki is highly regarded when it comes to Honda performance parts.

If there is an agent in the US Roger may be able to put you on to them.

denmah