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imported_g_k · 01-23-2006, 04:14 PM

Although I generally consider Harleys to be a type of farm implement, this actually makes sense - I remember seeing fuel sportsters hitting around 150 at Fontana a couple of decades ago, and the new VRod drag bike continues that trend. Plus, as I recall, dragstrips don't have corners.

BillyO · 01-24-2006, 01:13 AM

Now what do you know about "farm implements"?

gjbedna · 01-24-2006, 02:24 AM

I find that ironic...drag racing is supposed to about speed & power. The only thing Harley has in common with drag racing is noise. Oh, the water HOG, yeah my Valk laden with luggage can run with that. That's why there's the AHDRA...where bicycles aren't even allowed. It's disappointing to see our (US) manufacturer resort to the usual smoke & mirrors in marketing. Sure, it's good business, but bad motorcycling. Really, where's the performance? Not "assembled in America" anymore.

longride · 01-24-2006, 03:20 AM

How are those new Valks selling these days?

electraglider_1997 · 01-24-2006, 04:53 AM

Isn't VALK an acronym for ""*****"" in Japanese.

Z1chopper · 01-24-2006, 05:01 AM

What happened to the Yamaha Warrior? I know for years it could beat the V-rod in drag racing. This part I am not sure of but doesn't Harley drag racing only race Harley's?I love America just like the rest of us but drag racing is drag racing.

Steve

sarnali · 01-24-2006, 06:20 AM

'bout as good as a Rune.........

The V-rod, specially the Street Rod, on the other hand is selling like hot cakes in the Seattle area. Downtown Harley in Seattle sold 4 in one day awhile back, I'd be happy to score one myself when I get rich like K-pee

bbtowns · 01-24-2006, 07:19 AM

"the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of motorcycles," Seems to be short changing Victory, who doesn't move as many units as Harley, but seems to be on solid ground and continues to make inroads into the cruiser market.

longride · 01-24-2006, 08:29 AM

I tested the StreetRod last summer right here on MO. It's a very nice motorcycle. I preferred the V-Rod, but either one is pretty cool. So what did I do? Took a nice road trip to pick up an 82 FLH. That makes Shovel # 2. Is 4 bikes too many?

longride · 01-24-2006, 08:30 AM

I think they meant the only US based manufacturer of motorcycles that aren't copies of Harley's.

01-23-2006, 04:14 PM	#1
imported_g_k Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 87	Re: Harley Named Official Motorcycle of NHRA. Although I generally consider Harleys to be a type of farm implement, this actually makes sense - I remember seeing fuel sportsters hitting around 150 at Fontana a couple of decades ago, and the new VRod drag bike continues that trend. Plus, as I recall, dragstrips don't have corners.

01-24-2006, 01:13 AM	#2
BillyO Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 158	Re: Harley Named Official Motorcycle of NHRA. Now what do you know about "farm implements"?

01-24-2006, 02:24 AM	#3
gjbedna Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 68	Re: Harley Named Official Motorcycle of NHRA. I find that ironic...drag racing is supposed to about speed & power. The only thing Harley has in common with drag racing is noise. Oh, the water HOG, yeah my Valk laden with luggage can run with that. That's why there's the AHDRA...where bicycles aren't even allowed. It's disappointing to see our (US) manufacturer resort to the usual smoke & mirrors in marketing. Sure, it's good business, but bad motorcycling. Really, where's the performance? Not "assembled in America" anymore.

01-24-2006, 03:20 AM	#4
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Re: Harley Named Official Motorcycle of NHRA. How are those new Valks selling these days? __________________ I'm a knucklehead

01-24-2006, 04:53 AM	#5
electraglider_1997 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 640	Re: Harley Named Official Motorcycle of NHRA. Isn't VALK an acronym for ""*****"" in Japanese.

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01-24-2006, 05:01 AM	#6
Z1chopper Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29	Re: Harley Named Official Motorcycle of NHRA. What happened to the Yamaha Warrior? I know for years it could beat the V-rod in drag racing. This part I am not sure of but doesn't Harley drag racing only race Harley's?I love America just like the rest of us but drag racing is drag racing. Steve

01-24-2006, 06:20 AM	#7
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re: Harley Named Official Motorcycle of NHRA. 'bout as good as a Rune......... The V-rod, specially the Street Rod, on the other hand is selling like hot cakes in the Seattle area. Downtown Harley in Seattle sold 4 in one day awhile back, I'd be happy to score one myself when I get rich like K-pee

01-24-2006, 07:19 AM	#8
bbtowns Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 531	Re: Harley Named Official Motorcycle of NHRA. "the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of motorcycles," Seems to be short changing Victory, who doesn't move as many units as Harley, but seems to be on solid ground and continues to make inroads into the cruiser market. __________________ What kind of man can abandon his family like that? Seriously, who is he, I'd like lessons.

01-24-2006, 08:29 AM	#9
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Re: Harley Named Official Motorcycle of NHRA. I tested the StreetRod last summer right here on MO. It's a very nice motorcycle. I preferred the V-Rod, but either one is pretty cool. So what did I do? Took a nice road trip to pick up an 82 FLH. That makes Shovel # 2. Is 4 bikes too many? __________________ I'm a knucklehead

01-24-2006, 08:30 AM	#10
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Re: Harley Named Official Motorcycle of NHRA. I think they meant the only US based manufacturer of motorcycles that aren't copies of Harley's. __________________ I'm a knucklehead