Fury and Honda Nay Sayers..............

[ShowTime56]

Well, a few things here from me, not that my opinion means diddly, but here ya go......................................

First, I do like the new scooter. It is starting to grow on me. As more and more press comes out about it, I am sure to like it even more for what it is..........................

What is it, and whats so special about it? Well, true it is a chopper albiet not radical like most customs. No fatty out back, no extreme rack and long front end, but it is a good platform to work with.................. I like the idea of a matched frame paint just like Big Dog does............

Price will no doubt have a great deal to do with the sales and volume of units that get sold. If the price is huge, say 15,000 or better...........................I say not for me. I would rather spend that kind of money on a used 2 or 3 year old Big Dog. Is this bike priced below similar bikes like the Harley Rocker? If so for that, I would rather own the Rocker..........................................

Lots and lots can and will be said to come about Hondas new addition to the lineup. I can say this right now to the nay sayers though. Think and look at this scooter close..............................think about and look at your current VTX either 1300 or 1800. Think about the evolution and design of either engine and all of its related components............... Now, look at the new addition and see how clean it is...................! Especially the top of the engine and the surrounding area. Where is all the stuff? Coils, plug wires, harness, vacume tubes, ect, ect.....................?

Think Honda just slapped this thing together.............................? I dont, but thats me.............................

Just sayin yall!

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[TennX]

:agree: even though Im liking it more and more, seems slapped together, unfinished. I think they should have checked with the folks on this forum for R&D.:dontknow:

[Chicago-Spike]

I have to agree too, it's not all that bad, but certainly Honda did a LOT of over-hyping this machine. They may have been better off going the low and quiet build up route, rather than the full on media/viral blitz on the new "industrial shake-up" bike. The engine top looks great, as I said in another thread, there seems to be a cover on top of the cylinders and that is where I will guess the pair system and crankcase vent and sparkplug wires are hidden. Maybe that is what Honda meant by "Hidden wires"?? We just assumed by "Hidden wires" they meant on the handlebars. If Honda had added the 240 rear and some of the other things, now their cost goes up and our cost goes up. So, I can see why they scaled the bike back some, to keep the walk in price low

[nVyTcX]

:agree: even though Im liking it more and more, seems slapped together, unfinished. I think they should have checked with the folks on this forum for R&D.:dontknow:

I think in alot of ways they did. If guys dont go the tourer/bagger route with their vtx they usual want:

Longer rake
Stretched Tank
Modified Seat
Different front and rear fenders
Fatter rear tire (ok here Honda could of given the Fury alittle more)
Better pullback on bars
More stretch on pegs
Chin spoiler
Added led lights
Braided lines
Slimmer - taller front wheel
Cleaner looks

Sounds like the Fury to me :dontknow:

[wearevenom2]

The first thing I thought when I saw the picture is it looks like a toy, looks fake. I do not like it.

[cybrhick]

I personally think Honda did great. Very clean old school chopper look instead of the ultra modern custom crap. It's a great platform either in it's stock form, or to build from. There are tons of possibilities. A 7 degree set of trees would put you at a 45 degree rake. The frame design appears to make it very simple to mount just about any aftermarket chopper tank with very little modification. (I actually like the stock tank) My only major issue is the rear fender. But again, it's a platform to build on.

So the biggest thing I'm waiting to see is performance. Improved cams, FI, and a weight around 100 pounds lighter than the VTX1300 seems to tell me this bike may be a bit more fun.

[Chicago-Spike]

So the biggest thing I'm waiting to see is performance. Improved cams, FI, and a weight around 100 pounds lighter than the VTX1300 seems to tell me this bike may be a bit more fun.
Yep, let's hope Honda isn't over-hyping this issue like the others they have so far.

[TorqueLover]

I personally think Honda did great. Very clean old school chopper look instead of the ultra modern custom crap. It's a great platform either in it's stock form, or to build from. There are tons of possibilities. A 7 degree set of trees would put you at a 45 degree rake. The frame design appears to make it very simple to mount just about any aftermarket chopper tank with very little modification. (I actually like the stock tank) My only major issue is the rear fender. But again, it's a platform to build on.

So the biggest thing I'm waiting to see is performance. Improved cams, FI, and a weight around 100 pounds lighter than the VTX1300 seems to tell me this bike may be a bit more fun.

Performance ???? Dude... it's a 1300 !!!! :roll: :lol: :roll: :lol:

[Chicago-Spike]

Performance ???? Dude... it's a 1300 !!!! :roll: :lol: :roll: :lol:
Yeah, we know. It ain't gonna be in the 1800 range for HP&torque, but maybe another 5-10hp over the carbed 1300 wouldn't be a bad thing ;)

[Poison]

Think about the evolution and design of either engine and all of its related components............... Now, look at the new addition and see how clean it is...................! Especially the top of the engine and the surrounding area. Where is all the stuff? Coils, plug wires, harness, vacume tubes, ect, ect.....................?

Exactly.
A lot of work went into hiding all that stuff.
Engine looks very clean. I like it.

I am also anxious to hear what the redesigned cams, heads, and FI will add to the performance.
....I would guess maybe push stock HP to the mid sixties, but who knows.

[DBoyz]

If you take in all the features of the Fury, it really is a nice bike. Then add to that Honda's rep for reliability and price and it's even a nicer bike. If the price is decent enough they will have a good seller. The way the economy is now, no matter what they came out is going to be a tough sell.
Many of us are not looking at it from Honda's point of view. Is the main market share for the Fury, people that already ride a 1300 or 1800 or 1st time buyers/upgrades from smaller bikes or even someone that always wanted a chopper type bike but didn't want to drop $30, $40 or $50K?

[KenzX]

Performance ???? Dude... it's a 1300 !!!! :roll: :lol: :roll: :lol:

Not everyone wants their arms pulled out of the sockets when they roll on the throttle. You also need to remember that in a great majority of the world, a 1300cc bike is HUGE ! Honda doesn't just sell bikes in the USA.

I've never had a problem with my 1300 hauling my BFA (big fat arse) around as fast as I care to go. I bought a cruiser to cruise, not to pull stumps or to race. There are a lot of bikes that will leave an 1800 in the dust, too.

We all know you don't like 1300s...but some of us do.

[August-X]

Not everyone wants their arms pulled out of the sockets when they roll on the throttle. You also need to remember that in a great majority of the world, a 1300cc bike is HUGE ! Honda doesn't just sell bikes in the USA.

I've never had a problem with my 1300 hauling my BFA (big fat arse) around as fast as I care to go. I bought a cruiser to cruise, not to pull stumps or to race. There are a lot of bikes that will leave an 1800 in the dust, too.

We all know you don't like 1300s...but some of us do.

:popcorn:

[TorqueLover]

Not everyone wants their arms pulled out of the sockets when they roll on the throttle. You also need to remember that in a great majority of the world, a 1300cc bike is HUGE ! Honda doesn't just sell bikes in the USA.

I've never had a problem with my 1300 hauling my BFA (big fat arse) around as fast as I care to go. I bought a cruiser to cruise, not to pull stumps or to race. There are a lot of bikes that will leave an 1800 in the dust, too.

We all know you don't like 1300s...but some of us do.

Calm down Ken. ;)

[race66]

Many of us are not looking at it from Honda's point of view. Is the main market share for the Fury, people that already ride a 1300 or 1800 or 1st time buyers/upgrades from smaller bikes or even someone that always wanted a chopper type bike but didn't want to drop $30, $40 or $50K?

:agree: :agree: :agree:

I suspect that's true.

[Wood42]

I like alot of the custom X's Ive seen on this board a whole lot better. They will no doubt sell a ton of these things if the price is right. I could see alot of the guys on here ripping it up and doing the things that needed to be done the first time. Hey look what happened to the X. that was just a cruiser. Fat tire kits and trees and a slew of A/M parts. You could go nuts with this bike. Wait, next year HDL will start a FURY forum. And we will all be a thing of the past. LOL Better go out and get one. The nice thing is, maybe some of the 240 kits for the 1300 X may drop in price!
It's a nice base to do alot of different things. Cant wait to see what's done.
The thing is, Honda could have saved themselves a ton if they only changed the X a bit. Color matched frame. remove tank seam. added some rake. FI the motor. 21" up front. could have changed the whole thing for pennies. Guess we'll wait and see

JMHO!

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

I like alot of the custom X's Ive seen on this board a whole lot better. They will no doubt sell a ton of these things if the price is right. I could see alot of the guys on here ripping it up and doing the things that needed to be done the first time. Hey look what happened to the X. that was just a cruiser. Fat tire kits and trees and a slew of A/M parts. You could go nuts with this bike. Wait, next year HDL will start a FURY forum. And we will all be a thing of the past. LOL Better go out and get one. The nice thing is, maybe some of the 240 kits for the 1300 X may drop in price!
It's a nice base to do alot of different things. Cant wait to see what's done.
The thing is, Honda could have saved themselves a ton if they only changed the X a bit. Color matched frame. remove tank seam. added some rake. FI the motor. 21" up front. could have changed the whole thing for pennies. Guess we'll wait and see

JMHO!

I think you are in the FURY Chapter of the VTXOA right now.

[Wood42]

I think you are in the FURY Chapter of the VTXOA right now.


I'm sure a focus group can become a forum in just a matter of a few clicks. Don't get me wrong. I like the looks, I just think they could have put some of that thought into the X and made a bike that has endless possibilties without all the hoopla that they did with the Fury. If I didnt have a bike. I'd buy one!

[RobT]

I like it more each time I go to the Web site.
FI :dontknow: if I care but I like the way the top of engine looks, already thinking what will swap over to an 04 :cool:
Like the pipes, wonder what they sound like?
I read reworked cams in the exhaust specs, that may be for the FI.
I know a lot of readers myself included would abandon our present 1300 ride if Honda came out with a true touring VTX.

I would trade or sell this sweet 13
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/ridnagn/000_0041-1.jpg
on the introduction of that.
A Wing just doesn't do it, I need something that looks motorcyclely.

[DAWG]

Performance ???? Dude... it's a 1300 !!!! :roll: :lol: :roll: :lol:

I dunno, I've had my 1800 for almost 8 years now. and I think I used the full potential of the 1800's power Maybe once. :dontknow:

What's the big deal. If your looking for a power cruiser then you already have one. Even if they put the 1800 in the fury I probably wouldn't be racing "IT" either.

(been there done that and have too many trophies already)

DAWG

[KenzX]

Calm down Ken. ;)

I'm calm now....just don't knock my 1300 anymore, or you'll go on MY pinhead list. :lol: :lol:

[battoo]

I am liking it and I am about as big a speed and power junkie as I know , I can see a little blue bottle on the thing to make up any lose in hp but we have all left one thing out the weight of the Fury is almost 200 lbs lighter than the 1800

[dhandshy]

I suspect that the with new camming, FI and perhaps 75 less pounds than the 1300C this bike should run quite well. AND with airbox mods, exhaust mods and a PC111 w/dyno tuned map, the FURY just may outrun the 1800. we shall see...it should be black with some chrome tho...don

[TorqueLover]

Calm down Ken. ;)

I'm calm now....just don't knock my 1300 anymore, or you'll go on MY pinhead list. :lol: :lol:

You have a Pin Head Ignore List too ?? :beer3: :lol: :lol:

[debelt]

Not everyone wants their arms pulled out of the sockets when they roll on the throttle. You also need to remember that in a great majority of the world, a 1300cc bike is HUGE ! Honda doesn't just sell bikes in the USA.

I've never had a problem with my 1300 hauling my BFA (big fat arse) around as fast as I care to go. I bought a cruiser to cruise, not to pull stumps or to race. There are a lot of bikes that will leave an 1800 in the dust, too.

We all know you don't like 1300s...but some of us do.

Not slammin the the 1300 crowd cause my buddy's 110 lb. girl friend rides a nice one. But once you've ridden a 1800, it'd be hard to go back. And as for a lot of bikes that'll leave a 1800 in the dust, there arn't too many in the cruiser world bub.

I'd take a Raider over the Fury anyday.

[cybrhick]

Not slammin the the 1300 crowd cause my buddy's 110 lb. girl friend rides a nice one. But once you've ridden a 1800, it'd be hard to go back. And as for a lot of bikes that'll leave a 1800 in the dust, there arn't too many in the cruiser world bub.

I'd take a Raider over the Fury anyday.

There are more than a couple in the cruiser category that will take your 1800.

And FWIW, the Raider looks good from distances over 20 feet. Up close it looks like a mistake.

[KenzX]

You have a Pin Head Ignore List too ?? :beer3: :lol: :lol:

Well, theoretically....I haven't actually put anyone on ignore yet...but those who don't tip are likely candidates... :lol:

[KenzX]

Not slammin the the 1300 crowd cause my buddy's 110 lb. girl friend rides a nice one. But once you've ridden a 1800, it'd be hard to go back. And as for a lot of bikes that'll leave a 1800 in the dust, there arn't too many in the cruiser world bub.

I'd take a Raider over the Fury anyday.

There are plenty examples on this board of people who have owned/ridden both and preferred the 1300 for its better handling, sound, center of gravity, etc.

To each his own...but why knock another man's ride? That's just childish, IMO.

[TorqueLover]

You have a Pin Head Ignore List too ?? :beer3: :lol: :lol:

Well, theoretically....I haven't actually put anyone on ignore yet...but those who don't tip are likely candidates... :lol:

Yeah, I dropped that Loser like a bad habit. :lol: :lol:

[VTX-Ryder]

Personally, I kind of like it.
It has a clean simplicity to it that appeals to me.
If I were looking to add a second bike, I'd give it a serious look.

Now if Honda were to come out with a true Touring VTX, I'd be more than interested. I'd trade mine off for that.

The Fury would appeal to me if I could have two bikes: A Tourer for the longer runs, and the Fury for a good town bike.

But for now, my 1300 does a good job of filling both roles.

Hey 1300 guys, can we hope to see that FI on the 1300 now? :D

[VTX Slayer]

Honda came to the "Chopper Party" a little late. That party has 'bout played itself out. IMO

[X'N]

And FWIW, the Raider looks good from distances over 20 feet. Up close it looks like a mistake.


I agree. Nice bike over all some things I love about it, others I hated... If the price was right I would get one...

Fury is not bad either. I'll get to see one in person in 2 weeks so ya never know...

[debelt]

There are plenty examples on this board of people who have owned/ridden both and preferred the 1300 for its better handling, sound, center of gravity, etc.

To each his own...but why knock another man's ride? That's just childish, IMO.

I'm sorry you took that as a knock. But, it just happens to be the truth (about my buddy's girl friend owning one). If you wanna ride a Rebel, I don't care. I guess I just prefer the stability, power, and comfort of bigger bikes. Don't be so sensitive about that little girl's bike.

Ok, now that was a :joke: :lol:

[E-Train]

Okay okay okay. Just my .02- Yes i ride a 1300, so i am partial, but...
1) Is there times when i wish i would have bought a 1800...yup but i'm glad i didn't (NO OFFENSE TO THOSE THAT DID) because having the extra umph would be nice from time to time but overall the 1300 is sufficient 95% of the time. I'm a big dude at 6'2" 275lbs but the 1300 still gets me there plenty quick.

2) I think that this whole "bigger is better" complex is completely blown out of preportion. During the last how many years of OCC, West coast choppers, biker build off, ___________(insert any show where meatheads build completely insane but completely pointless bikes) where they stick the biggest motor in these things for bragging rights. Cool Yup, any other reason.....nope. Way over done. I have seen and been part of builds for a long time now that modified frames and ground up customs have been built out of 1200cc motors and are SERIOUSLY fast torque monster set ups for a whole lot less than the cost of a S&S 124" motor. Instead of everybody bi%c#in about the 1300's being put into the fury we should be excited about the possibility of honda turning a corner and maybe this "line of new bikes" will have motor kits like Hardley Davidsons have had out forever. Plus who knows maybe a 1800 Fury will be in the works.

3) Being that this bike has just been brought out, everyone is picking it apart for not having this or that. RELAX take a vicatin and let the bikes hit the street for a few months and wait for the toy stores like sumo-x, cobra, Kuryakyn, (among others) to get one of these and start fabbing up aftermarket parts. It won't be long before the 240 (or maybe 250 or up) will be made for it, then who knows a rake kit with extensions(for a deeper rake). The possibilities are endless. It wasn't so long ago that the VTX was just a plain cruiser, then the accesories started coming out. Now there are some of the most beautiful bikes i've seen on this board. It really trips me out when the dudes on here rip it appart for this and that but their X's are no where near stock. I don't remember the X's coming stock with 240's or rake kits. When i started looking at VTX i liked them but wanted something that stood out. SUmo-x kit, intake, exhaust and now i'm almost happy with it. Bikes are a canvas that each and everyone of us personalize in one way or another. The Fury is no different.

Lets just see what happens with the price, the actual way it rides, availability of aftermarket parts, ect. Otherwise I am going to just wait until i can ask "Joe at the bar" how it really rides or members on here start giving personal reviews of THEIR fury. Not just i sat on it at a bike show. (the reviews like mentioned have been very good overall but do ya get my point) I can sit in a car at the dealership but it doesn't mean it handles or drives well. If you watch the videos they talk about the most important part of it (which we all use to trash on HD riders) is ITS A HONDA, and it has to meet there standards. I'm just gonna grab :popcorn: and see where the fury takes us.

[pmn1]

I will be buying one for the wife when they are available. I am anxious to see the difference with the FI on the 1300 motor. The carb and choke are a hassle on her 1300C now (cold blooded). She will keep the C with bags for road trips.

We will end up putting a 250 tire/rear fender on it.

As far as the small tank, for an around town bike 120-130 miles on a tank is plenty.

[sunnbobb]

Well, the gang had best be gettin ready to welcome the new generation of VTX owners. The fury will be ridin into town soon!

There will be a new generation of riders with lots of questions and ideas... probably have to set up a separate for sale-trade section as well. Hal was visionary setting up this chapter...

[pmn1]

Look who owns furyriders.com......my guess it will have its own site

[Duug]

I will be buying one for the wife when they are available.

My wifey saw the vid and thinks it's "cute". :smile:

[VTX Slayer]

I heard the "Son's of Anarchy"MC will be riding Fury's next season.

[jaejon]

i like the fury but it is not kind of bike i would put saddle bags or awind sheild on . its a short trip bike or traler trip bike

[KenzX]

I'm sorry you took that as a knock. But, it just happens to be the truth (about my buddy's girl friend owning one). If you wanna ride a Rebel, I don't care. I guess I just prefer the stability, power, and comfort of bigger bikes. Don't be so sensitive about that little girl's bike.

Ok, now that was a :joke: :lol:


:lol: :lol:

Pinhead :joke: :lol:

[gregzfix]

Not slammin the the 1300 crowd cause my buddy's 110 lb. girl friend rides a nice one. But once you've ridden a 1800, it'd be hard to go back. And as for a lot of bikes that'll leave a 1800 in the dust, there arn't too many in the cruiser world bub.

I'd take a Raider over the Fury anyday.



Yup I agree with you on all of that!:thumbup:

I found some pics of a Raider without the dorky looking stock pipes and they look great! They are also 113C.I. bigger than an 1800VTX by a butthair or two C.I.s

I like this one I found looks very clean and I'm not into black paint jobs either.http://www.californiavtxriders.com/phpBB3/gallery/image30708.jpg

[Wood42]

Yup I agree with you on all of that!:thumbup:

I found some pics of a Raider without the dorky looking stock pipes and they look great! They are also 113C.I. bigger than an 1800VTX by a butthair or two C.I.s

I like this one I found looks very clean and I'm not into black paint jobs either.http://www.californiavtxriders.com/phpBB3/gallery/image30708.jpg
hey I've riden bothe 18 and 13's. and other than the bit of extra power and the fact it's top heavy I can't se the difference. Other than the price tag at the time and some of the obvious, Fi, duels up front etc. but the stance of the bike is the same. So not knocking you 1800 guys,but you went out and bought a bike that was phased out by a Girly Fury 1300!! JMHO!LOL 1300 :firstplace:

[debelt]

hey I've riden bothe 18 and 13's. and other than the bit of extra power and the fact it's top heavy I can't se the difference. Other than the price tag at the time and some of the obvious, Fi, duels up front etc. but the stance of the bike is the same. So not knocking you 1800 guys,but you went out and bought a bike that was phased out by a Girly Fury 1300!! JMHO!LOL 1300 :firstplace:

You 1300 guys always come up with some lame excuse why you prefer the 1300 over the 1800. When all it really comes down to is what you can handle and what you can't. :roll:

Dude, there's no replacement for displacement! 8)

[Bigdog 1]

My first X was the 13 and now I've owned two 18's and neither one was (is)the top heavy model. Guess mine were the special editions. Don't forget to read my sig line;)

[gregzfix]

hey I've riden bothe 18 and 13's. and other than the bit of extra power and the fact it's top heavy I can't se the difference. Other than the price tag at the time and some of the obvious, Fi, duels up front etc. but the stance of the bike is the same. So not knocking you 1800 guys,but you went out and bought a bike that was phased out by a Girly Fury 1300!! JMHO!LOL 1300 :firstplace:

I thinks it's funny how you 1300 owners say the 1800 was phased out.

Wait another year before you jump on that bandwagon. Let-em get settled in Japan and see what the new improved 1800 is. Heck maybe it'll be bigger then!;)

Oh and what's all this talk about "Top Heavy"? Sounds like we got a bunch of flippin girly men around here who can't hold a bike up!:roll:

I've ridden both and honestly couldn't tell the difference.

If anyone should have a problem with an 1800 it is me. I've been fighting cancer for the past 7 months. Been through chemo and radiation from my sinuses down to the base of my neck. I lost 45lbs, dropped from 185lbs to 140lbs and I'm 6ft tall!:shock: I'm back up to around 155 now and I've been out riding like a crazy man for the past 3 weeks. Heck being confined to a couch or bed for almost 3 months straight because I had no strength at all.

So from now on I don't want to hear anyone else use the excuse of too heavy or top heavy again! Cause if I can handle this bike in the shape I'm curently in, damn near any one can!;)8) If you can't, I'll buy you a pair of panties!;):joke::mrgreen:

[RODS X]

The curse of being American............Bigger is always better..........When the European police were using .32cal handguns were we using .357 & .44spl.................people in other countries ride scooters & 1000cc at largest & we want 1800cc ,2000cc,2300cc & some even want more..............families of 10 were raised in small homes & now the mansions of our childhood are just common.............Remember when the HD 1340cc was THE largest bike around? What is needed to do the job is a lot different than bragging rights................the rest is just excess baggage............................:lol: Rod

[VTX Slayer]

The curse of being American............Bigger is always better..........When the European police were using .32cal handguns were we using .357 & .44spl.................people in other countries ride scooters & 1000cc at largest & we want 1800cc ,2000cc,2300cc & some even want more..............families of 10 were raised in small homes & now the mansions of our childhood are just common.............Remember when the HD 1340cc was THE largest bike around? What is needed to do the job is a lot different than bragging rights................the rest is just excess baggage............................:lol: Rod
Well said! By a 1300 rider. People always feel a need to defend themselves when they feel inferior. Some Sportster riders do the same thing. :dontknow:

[ironbutter]

Well said! By a 1300 rider. People always feel a need to defend themselves when they feel inferior. Some Sportster riders do the same thing. :dontknow:

How many here remember when Sportsters were THE badass Harleys and FL's were "Geezer Glides"? Now the guy who bought $10,000 more Harley than he really wanted due to sales pressure and peer pressure refers to them as "girlie bikes." Makes them feel better I guess. I know a few die-hard Sportyphiles who might cause some RUB on a Fatboy to not feel so good at all if "girlie bike" is said to their face.

[RODS X]

Well said! By a 1300 rider. People always feel a need to defend themselves when they feel inferior. Some Sportster riders do the same thing. :dontknow:

At my age I don't feel inferior about much of anything....................My home is paid for & I don't feel the need to sell it & buy a larger one.............I don't feel the need to sell my .308 FN FAL (http://www.falfiles.com/index.php)& buy a Barrett .50 cal (http://www.barrettrifles.com/rifle_82.aspx)..............My X WAS paid for the first year I bought it & does everything I want a bike to do so I don't need a Boss Hoss (http://www.bosshoss.com/products.asp).............I certainly don't feel inferior as a man & don't need ****** ............I SURELY don't need to be analyzed by a JUNIOR Member with 29 NEGATIVE posts who most likely was filling his diaper back when I started riding motorcyclesnojoke........................... :thumbup:......................:mrgreen: Rod

[Kronos]

What's wrong with a Boss Hoss ??

[ironbutter]

What's wrong with a Boss Hoss ??

Nothing at all if it's what you like and can afford one. Think it's pretty obvious the point he was making is simply the #1 rule in choosing a motorcycle, though sometimes it seems to be a rule only us only us farts over 50 who've been riding 30 years or more have figured out:

Ride what YOU want!

[VTX Slayer]

At my age I don't feel inferior about much of anything....................My home is paid for & I don't feel the need to sell it & buy a larger one.............I don't feel the need to sell my .308 FN FAL (http://www.falfiles.com/index.php)& buy a Barrett .50 cal (http://www.barrettrifles.com/rifle_82.aspx)..............My X WAS paid for the first year I bought it & does everything I want a bike to do so I don't need a Boss Hoss (http://www.bosshoss.com/products.asp).............I certainly don't feel inferior as a man & don't need ****** ............I SURELY don't need to be analyzed by a JUNIOR Member with 29 NEGATIVE posts who most likely was filling his diaper back when I started riding motorcyclesnojoke........................... :thumbup:......................:mrgreen: Rod
There you go getting defensive again. Oh wise one :thumbup:....:popcorn: and that's 30 posts now

[Pops]

As far as getting one of these for my wife, I don't think so. I will consider putting one under my fat, old , a@@. I'm working on that, the fat part I mean. You see, having a lot more miles(and years), in the rear view than over the head light, I don't ride long much anymore and I ride mostly on the good days. Mostly anymore I do poker runs and meets and they are within 100 miles. I don't care if it only holds 3 or so gallons of gas, I'm stopped for a water check by then anyway, may as well get gas and do a walk around. I do like the looks, the low seat, the frame style, and the small radiator. I always knew the radiator on the 1300 was too large and may put a smaller one on my 1300R now. I never did like the looks of a radiator on a bike, doesn't let you see the front of the motor.Maybe a large oil cooler would work?? Come back. The one thing that I think really looks out of place on that bike is that funky looking modular speedometer. In the wind.

Pops

[Rabid_Rhino]

The Fury looks Lame in pictures, and why the Tiny motor? :dontknow:

[Kronos]

The Fury looks Lame in pictures, and why the Tiny motor? :dontknow:

:agree: IMHO, Real Choppers are supposed to have some Horsepower.

[debelt]

The Fury looks Lame in pictures, and why the Tiny motor? :dontknow:

The tiny motor keeps the cost down. And most of the girly-men on this site prefer the 1300 over the 1800.

[VTX Slayer]

The tiny motor keeps the cost down. And most of the girly-men on this site prefer the 1300 over the 1800.
Careful, some people are sensitive to comments like that. :lol:

[debelt]

Careful, some people are sensitive to comments like that. :lol:

I know, I know, I just like to give the sensitive guys a rash. :joke::grin:

[Kronos]

The Fury looks Lame in pictures, and why the Tiny motor? :dontknow:

The tiny motor keeps the cost down. And most of the girly-men on this site prefer the 1300 over the 1800.

:lol: :lol:

[Rabid_Rhino]

I would never choose less power.

[RODS X]

Careful, some people are sensitive to comments like that. :lol:


The comments bother me not,it's trolls (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll) that give me the rash......................There are definitely a few that popped up in the last month or so..............Most of you trolls do not even own a VTX or a motorcycle peroid...................Go hide under your bridge..............I'll stop feeding...:thumbup:..................:smile::smile ::smile::grin::grin::lol::lol::lol::mrgreen::mrgre en::mrgreen:

http://communitiesonline.homestead.com/files/troll_2.jpg

[Rabid_Rhino]

I hope you are not referring to me, I happen to own a VTX 1800.

This argument is quite simple...

When you go out for a nice steak dinner, do you settle for a 10 oz. sirloin instead of having a 16 oz. KC Strip.:?:

[KenzX]

KC Strip.:?:

I don't do that anymore... :oops:

[Kronos]

I don't do that anymore... :oops:

Good Lord Man... Dont go there !!!! :yikes: :yikes:

[oasysco]

I have to agree too, it's not all that bad, but certainly Honda did a LOT of over-hyping this machine. They may have been better off going the low and quiet build up route, rather than the full on media/viral blitz on the new "industrial shake-up" bike. The engine top looks great, as I said in another thread, there seems to be a cover on top of the cylinders and that is where I will guess the pair system and crankcase vent and sparkplug wires are hidden. Maybe that is what Honda meant by "Hidden wires"?? We just assumed by "Hidden wires" they meant on the handlebars. If Honda had added the 240 rear and some of the other things, now their cost goes up and our cost goes up. So, I can see why they scaled the bike back some, to keep the walk in price low

Spike, I agree with you. It may have ben better had Honda taken the market by storm by not hyping it. There's gotta be a Japanese proverb somewhere that says it better 'n me.

Hyping it like they did made expectations of buyers much harder to satisfy. And now that the "secret" is out, the one article I read last night took some stabs at the Fury - styling is pass'e, rear tire and engine are conservative, etc.

That's the last thing you want to hear about a bike hyped like this one was.

If Honda had taken the quiet path, I wonder if review writers would be as apt to issue comments like that.

Greg

[race66]

If Honda had taken the quiet path, I wonder if review writers would be as apt to issue comments like that.

of course they would.


the one article I read last night took some stabs at the Fury - styling is pass'e, rear tire and engine are conservative, etc.


link please?

one article = one writer's opinion.

Let's see multiple articles, mulitple opinions, especially from legitimate cycle rags when test rides are performed.

:thumbup:

[debelt]

The comments bother me not,it's trolls (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll) that give me the rash......................There are definitely a few that popped up in the last month or so..............Most of you trolls do not even own a VTX or a motorcycle peroid...................Go hide under your bridge..............I'll stop feeding...:thumbup:..................:smile::smile ::smile::grin::grin::lol::lol::lol::mrgreen::mrgre en::mrgreen:

http://communitiesonline.homestead.com/files/troll_2.jpg

I still have my 1800 C and I've been a member here longer than you Bub, so who's the troll?

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

What will the folks say if the HP has taken a big jump over the VTX1300 Carb models? And a big jump doesn't mean 50%. But more like 5% to 10%.

Maybe they will ask where they can buy the fuel injection system and the new cams??

[gregzfix]

What will the folks say if the HP has taken a big jump over the VTX1300 Carb models? And a big jump doesn't mean 50%. But more like 5% to 10%.

Maybe they will ask where they can buy the fuel injection system and the new cams??


Just seems to me that it would be cheaper and easier to just sell the 1300 and buy an 1800.:shock:

I'm sure Honda won't be giving all of those goodies away very cheaply, they never do.:lol:

I guess to each his own, but if it's power your after I wouldn't waste the money for just a couple more H.P. Just buy the bike that comes with the power in the first place!;):thumbup:

[RODS X]

I still have my 1800 C and I've been a member here longer than you Bub, so who's the troll?

I Don't recall quoting you or did I miss something?.................It was the guys that just joined that have no bikes I was referring to..............Last I looked your post count was higher than 30 & you were not listed as a junior member......Try re-reading my post.........AND my names NOT BUB & with a post count almost three times yours I doubt I'm a troll.......................:thumbup:

[RODS X]

What will the folks say if the HP has taken a big jump over the VTX1300 Carb models? And a big jump doesn't mean 50%. But more like 5% to 10%.

Maybe they will ask where they can buy the fuel injection system and the new cams??

Pipes & re-jet get about 5% tops...................NO WAY would I go to all that trouble just for that amount........At least
I got good sound out of my pipes..........If I was wanting a LOT more HP I would get a M109 & be done with it..................:D Rod

[Kronos]

I Don't recall quoting you or did I miss something?.................It was the guys that just joined that have no bikes I was referring to..............Last I looked your post count was higher than 30 & you were not listed as a junior member......Try re-reading my post.........AND my names NOT BUB & with a post count almost three times yours I doubt I'm a troll.......................:thumbup:

Confucius say...

"Miles on the bike count more than posts on a forum" :thumbup: