Wuss with a V Rod has challenged me...

[KawiG]

He says his "stock" V rodley can beat my 2012 in a quarter mile....what do you all think? I dont think the V will git it done...

[jamiemac]

Not even a modified one. Now if this thing is missing the radiator, & is running billet cylinders, & is using nitro...then He has a chance, but it would probably splode.

[KawiG]

So I should go ahead and start talking crap tomorrow?

[Son of Pappy]

So I should go ahead and start talking crap tomorrow?

No, act worried, mumble that he is probably right.  Let HIM make a little side bet, hedge a little bit more, take the bet, and smoke him

[ZG]

Do you want to borrow my Gixxer KG.... 

[Snibbor]

I don't think many of us here think much of the HDs, but the v rod is no slouch......  Look up the performance numbers in the 1/4

[Rhino]

VROD 1/4 mile 11.294 sec  http://www.dragtimes.com/Harley-Davidson-VRSC-Timeslip-5930.html

I've read that a stock C14 is capable of ~10.7 in the right hands.

C14 1/4 mile 10.52 sec  http://www.sportrider.com/performance_numbers/146_motorcycle_performance_numbers/viewall.html

[Rhino]

The V-rode is no slouch but stock vs. stock the C14 should have the edge.

[Pokey]

Heck of an engine in the Vrod, what a waste of a good engine not being utilized in a sportier model.

[Son of Pappy]

Make the race interesting, 1/4 run down and back   That way the V could see both ends of connie

[C14PAINKILLER]

All depends on the man at the bars! As said the V-ROD is no slouch. Would be the only Harley I would consider having. OOPS please have mercy on me.

[martin_14]

Do you want to borrow my Gixxer KG.... 

or my bicycle?

[Rocket Therapy]

That V Rod will get you out of the hole its up to you to get him on top end.  WFO

[danl]

I have a friend who has a VRod that is worked a little- intake, fuel processor, pipes. One day we were coming out of a town at around 35mph and he went WOT on me, I was in 2nd, ran it almost to redline, hit 3rd and was long gone. I let off the gas at around 130, and he was a good ways behind me. Only after I let off did he catch up and pass. The next time I saw him he said he couldn't believe how easily I took him.

[martin_14]

it feels infinitely better when they don't see it coming...

[Son of Pappy]

it feels infinitely better when they don't see it coming...

Yep.  I'd even do the race with the bags and top case on just to prove a point.  Do like ZG does, get to the water box, get out a bottle of polish, buff her out a bit, and then stage

[OregonLAN]

You should have absolutely no troubles taking him in a 1/4 mile unless you miss a shift or get a really bad start. By the time you hit 3rd gear @ ~10K, the only thing he will see is your tail lights. Because of it's torque, I think the V might be a little quicker in the hole. However, your high revving inline should have no problems taking him before the 1/4 mile is up. I rode a V for about 6 months before I sold it. It's a decent bike but really uncomfortable...

[Xelvic]

This is funny because I ride with a friend who has a newer Vrod. I'm 230 pounds and the wife is 130 pounds. Even with her on the back and my buddy by himself I can pull on him with ease. I will say that it is a challenge until you hit about 6000-7000 RPM's. They are no slouch from lower RPM's and in the 0-60 MPH range. If he catches you looking he will pull on you until you get the RPM's up and you will be long gone.

[Tremainiac]

Is he taking side bets? 

[katata1100]

Back in '89, I bought a brand new leftover '85 Suzuki Madura. It was Suzuki's power cruiser, had triple disc brakes, shaft drive and a wonderful, V4 1200c motor. I think I paid $3200 for it.
Thirty years later, HD has a bike called the Vrod which has about the same power, crappier brakes and costs $$$. Call this progress
My C14 could waste the madura, so it should do the same to a Vrod. The only problem with a c14 is it feels dead flat gutless from 0-20mph, probably due to those stupid secondary flies.