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Yes I have one a Lensley 914 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
I was watching a special on the development of the V-Rod and heard that the engine was developed jointly by HD and Porsche and was even tested on dynos at the Porsche facilities in Germany.. I know the Vrod has been out for awhile I just didn't catch it the first time I saw the special. A two wheel Porsche maybe, but its water cooled.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 889 Joined: 8-January 04 From: meridian, id Member No.: 1,533 Region Association: None ![]() |
The V-Rod roots come from Harley's Superbike effort. Considering that HD probably had the most finanicial resources available than any other m/c maker (Honda excluded, they do cars), their efforts in AMA Superbike sucked up a storm. 3 podiums in 5 years? They called it a 'learning experience'. What HD gained by sending the V-Rod to Porsches was a worthwhile water cooled motor. Plus the distances involved avoided old-school interference which would have resulted in useless compromises.
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