Anyone Motocamp on a VROD/Street Rod?

[zixxerpilot]

So, I'm looking for a second bike to commute/tour on. My ZX-6R is great, and will stay around, but I want something more comfortable, but still fun to ride. I really like the Buell Uly, but it's WAY too tall...

I've really liked the VROD but when the Street Rod came out it hooked me!! It's between those 3 bikes, Uly, Street Rod, and VROD.

I'm not a Harley guy at all, but I was thinking this thing could be great. Anyone ever pack them full and take them camping? I'm curious how it worked out.

[Mellow]

I've only known one friend of mine that had a vrod and he never packed anything on it, always used a backpack if he was going somewhere overnight.

Wish I could help.

[Mark]

VROD and Street Rod
Don't you have to take the seat off to fill them with gas?
I think the unpacking and repacking would get *really* old.

Mark

[mongo]

I think the Uli would be FUN. Either camping, running twisties or just commuting. I don't look at it as being a dual sport, I think of it as a standard that should rock. For camping it has nice bags, and a low over the rear seat bag would give you all the room you would ever need for 1 up.

[funny-biz]

If the Uly were a foot shorter, I would have bought one. I'd also love to have a Night Rod. Basically same bike as the Street Rod with less chrome and better ergos.

A friend has a Screaming Eagle Vee and has threatened to put a hitch on it for pulling his trailer. But I've pointed out it kind of defeats his purpose of having a VRod in the first place, and he does have touring bikes.

Have you looked at a sport-touring bike? Sounds like the perfect alternative for you.

[zixxerpilot]

I'm actually an avid Sport-Tourer. I've gone a few routes, but all the ST bies have one big thing I'm trying to get away from.....

MAINTENANCE COST!!

The Uly is a simple pushrod V-Twin, and requires no regular valve checks, now crazy adjustments, and hell, doesn't even require chain maintenance!!

The VROD, from what I gather, doesn't require anything of the like either, but has the advantage of liquid cooling.

I'll always have a Supersport around, but I'm looking for something very fun, comfortable, and VERY low maintenance.

[mongo]

Don't you have to take the engine out of the chassis to do the valves on the V Rod?

[zixxerpilot]

According to everyone I've talked to, there are no valve adjustments on the VROD engine.

[mongo]

Guess I was told wrong then. My cousin has one I will ask next time I talk to him.

[zixxerpilot]

Hell, for all I know I may be wrong. I hardly know anything about the bikes, but I'm learning fast. I think they use a similar hydraulic lash adjuster to what is used in DOHC cars.

[mongo]

Hell, for all I know I may be wrong. I hardly know anything about the bikes, but I'm learning fast. I think they use a similar hydraulic lash adjuster to what is used in DOHC cars.

Yeah I know the Buel's do and the rest of the HD's, but I thought the V with it's german engineered hot rod engine has push rods. But I am like you I am probably wrong! I have been a boxer man for years and now Honda, did own a few HD's back when I cared what people thought of me though. I still think the Uli would be a blast!

[DonD]

Hell, for all I know I may be wrong. I hardly know anything about the bikes, but I'm learning fast. I think they use a similar hydraulic lash adjuster to what is used in DOHC cars.
"This motor is in a frame no less revolutionary. Featuring hydroformed frame rails, in order to wrap their shape tightly around the outline of the engine for styling, they also have removable lower sections to allow engine removal for servicing, such as the recommended 15,000 mile valve adjustment intervals."

Source:
http://www.chuckhawks.com/vsrca_v-rod.htm