My First Harley-Davidson Cost $10,000

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024

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  • @cmatycycles8286
    @cmatycycles8286 Před 3 lety +18

    Your cinematography is so good. I'm personally glad you bought the Vrod, I came for the Indian content and stuck around for YOU in the long run. Your content is fresh, unique, and filmed so well. I enjoy your channel and I'm glad you have such a variety. That being said I'm still waiting for a new indian to pop up in that collection of yours 👀. Lol but for real great work brother and just keep doing what your doing. You've inspired so many to become riders and that's awesome.

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +3

      Haha, I have an idea for an Indian to add. It may be a few months but I’m actively looking. If it makes financial sense to me and what I do here, it’ll definitely be coming home. There’s a reason I’ve been doing certain things on the channel lately. It’s all apart of a bigger plan.

    • @cmatycycles8286
      @cmatycycles8286 Před 3 lety

      @@BrandonBicasso love it dude! Can I take a guess? Indian chief 👀

    • @cmatycycles8286
      @cmatycycles8286 Před 3 lety

      @@BrandonBicasso I'm going for a test ride tomorrow with the Chief should my bank account be scared? 🤣

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +1

      @@cmatycycles8286 Lol, my bank account told me to chill. How’d that test ride go?

    • @cmatyy
      @cmatyy Před 3 lety +1

      @@BrandonBicasso lmfao mine is saying the same thing to me 🤣 I loved it man all I can say is WOW I went yesterday to the demo truck! My video on it should be out on Monday I had the time of my life I got to ride the stage 2 chief bobber and that bike is a beast!

  • @nbt3663
    @nbt3663 Před 3 lety +6

    So much appreciate your comments. You're the best version of you, so listen to yourself and to heck with everybody else. You have a couple cool esoteric bikes. Not many folks can say that!

  • @Pollix780
    @Pollix780 Před 3 lety +4

    shame they discontinued the V-Rod. It was the coolest thing in the HD line-up imo, it was the sharpest bike Also, awesome that you named your bike FakeHD, HD didn't know what they are missing out on. My Scout is named *[NZRIN]* Nazrin, after the first boss in Undefined Fantastic Object. The Touhou series is enjoyed, and it matched her color scheme. Keep riding man, stay safe as always.

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +1

      Interesting! Every bike has a story and meaning in some way.

  • @switchingearsgarage648
    @switchingearsgarage648 Před 3 lety +3

    I agree first awesome video and content. Motorcycles are toys as with all toys you will lose value. But I have learned when purchasing a use Harley you save money and usually have a great re-sale value as well.

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety

      Yep! Resale value is on point but I’m finding that… I don’t want to sell it 😂😂😂 it’s so much fun to ride!!!

  • @christopher7310
    @christopher7310 Před 3 lety +2

    I love the VROD. I even love it's little brother, the Street Rod 750. Only thing keeping me from getting one, besides already having a "muscle cruiser", is it's hard to find mid control vrods in my area and I've sat on enough of the forward controls to know that they are just too far out for me.
    I think the VROD was Harley's best chance to step outside of the "heritage" market. It's a shame they discontinued them. But, I do love that most Harley riders hated them so much that their resale value is within my budget.
    My riding buddy rides a muscle and it is a great bike. We have a blast opening them up side by side on the long straights.

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +2

      There’s a few mid sets floating around. Was gonna do the mod but didn’t want to spend $500 doing it. 😬

    • @christopher7310
      @christopher7310 Před 3 lety

      @@BrandonBicasso me neither. I did find a Street Rod version of the VROD with mids about an hour and a half north of me for 7k... But it sold before the Weekend I could make it up to ride it. They don't last long when they do pop up.

  • @ministryofwrath
    @ministryofwrath Před 3 lety

    I just paid 2k in flights And shipping for my 2013 night rod, air suspention, LED engine lights, 10k couldn't pass it up 7k miles.
    was worth the journey across the country.
    cant wait for to show up.
    hope your Ride treats you right.

  • @OutbackOutlaw
    @OutbackOutlaw Před 3 lety +1

    VROD and the heritage softail are two bikes that I want to own. Both for different reasons but both the only other bikes I want to own at this stage in my life.
    Proud of you Bicasso for doing what you do and how you you portray it.
    I love your critical thinking.
    Keep up the orsum work.

  • @albundy6804
    @albundy6804 Před 3 lety +1

    Am in the process of getting rid of a classic car to buy one of these hoping the value increases eventually fingers crossed itl b a sort after machine

  • @charlieryan1736
    @charlieryan1736 Před 3 lety +1

    So glad you’re enjoying this amazing motorcycle 👍

  • @ChopperFett
    @ChopperFett Před 3 lety

    As a fellow vrodder and motovlogger I’m glad to see more of them out there. I just picked up my 2012 Anniversary back in Marchish and I’ve put about 60% more miles on it than on my Dyna. I lot of people don’t understand this bike. You have to ride and experience this bike to truly appreciate it. Well done video man!

  • @dhilton72ify
    @dhilton72ify Před 3 lety +1

    Great Video! And your definitely stirring the pot with that plate! LoL Love my 09 V Rod Muscle and doubt I'll ever sell it. There is a V Rod Rally this month in Ohio. It's called Midwest Thunder. It's a good time with good people.

  • @benr1866
    @benr1866 Před rokem

    Im considering purchasing a VRod Muscle. Great insights, great presentation, outstanding video. Thank you!

  • @onlyhereonce7290
    @onlyhereonce7290 Před 3 lety +4

    A great video. The V-Rod is a great bike. You did well.

  • @deanbush
    @deanbush Před rokem

    I . this bike!! The Harley-Davidson culture has never appealed to me, but I DO like this HD cruiser. I bought a Trident Speedmaster instead, but would consider this HD in the future.

  • @benny.sullivan
    @benny.sullivan Před 2 lety

    Man your videos are awesome. Really enjoyed this one. Would love to see an m109r v V-Rod video in future.

  • @chiguy_
    @chiguy_ Před 3 lety

    This is one of the many reasons Why I really wanted it. now after owning mine for 3 plus years I am slowing getting to find the flaws with maintaining this beauty... Just little quirks if you would. but to remedy those it is pretty simple.. get new battery and take off the top of the air box for some better air flow.. anyway keep having fun with it.

  • @jasonbourne4127
    @jasonbourne4127 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video ! It's 2024 thinking of buying a 2012 with 7000 miles on her.

  • @theePillar
    @theePillar Před 3 lety +1

    Miss the videos bro... hope all is well!!!

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety

      Working on one right now! Lot has been going on personally that I’ll explain later. Had to readjust but I have a good one coming. 💪🏾 Thanks for checking on ya boy!

  • @leward
    @leward Před 3 lety

    Awesome video! V-Rod’s have a wicked cult following in Germany. The aftermarket scene for those bikes out there is serious.

  • @squish3r
    @squish3r Před 3 lety

    I had *almost* talked myself out of hunting for V-Rods. Almost. Then you produced this.
    I hit an HD demo day SEVERAL years ago (like 2015?) and the V-Rod was HANDS DOWN the best engine there.
    I am not (personally) a fan of the riding position on the Muscle - my neck was done after the 15 minute test loop. But then I sat on a Street Rod variant with the midset controls - Oooh man I *still* have the wantsies.
    Try not to push the value up on 'em too high until I can pick one up, please?

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha! This video won’t get too enough people for it to matter. 😜

  • @johngoodman7635
    @johngoodman7635 Před 3 lety

    I own a 2012 VROD for almost the exact same reasons. My other HD is a trike so I own two HDs that are considered black sheep.
    My son-in-law owns a HD Breakout and he thought the VROD was lame until he rode it.
    Nice video.

  • @timothyhohn3971
    @timothyhohn3971 Před 3 lety

    Very interesting video that sums up my perspective on the V-Rod as the Harley anomaly. I've never ridden one and find myself chronically curious about it. I fulfilled a 34 year old dream by recently buying an 87 Honda vf700c, the "Super Magna" which I'm very happy with. Still, I've been looking at the Scout, Speedmaster, and 1300 Sabre as smooth cruisers all the while nagged by that V-Rod itch. I think the mid-position pegs and pull back bars might be a must for my old back. Thanks for the itch-intensifying video!

  • @osker7xxx
    @osker7xxx Před 2 lety

    What a great video! I love how you compare and use your own experience to come to a conclusion. I like you, never thought I would buy a HD, but here I am 20 bikes later and my VRod Muscle (in the matte black) is my most favorite bike ever and I will keep it until I'm ashes. I still have other bikes but those will come and go but my VRod will remain. I am connected to it. Keep up the great videos :)

  • @branv003
    @branv003 Před 3 lety

    I came across your channel while looking at Chief reviews. Great videos, well produced, and great story telling.

  • @TeamTaur
    @TeamTaur Před 3 lety

    you are absolutely right, when i saw the blacked out night rod vrod in 2008 , me and my bro ripped pictures out of magazines, as a goal to aspire to... we had no idea of HD culture, it was just a bad ass looking bike that looks like it was customized for us. ur point is 100 accurate, as we were not interested in any baggers. we were 235lb fast runningbacks in football... the muscle bikes seemed to match us physically lol

  • @jasonshortphd
    @jasonshortphd Před 3 lety

    I actually learned some things. I don't follow HD and was unaware of the bike. It looks serious for sure. To me the fact that it doesn't sound like a typical Harley would be a positive as well. That rear tire looks MASSIVE. I figured you would have bought an Indian! But like another comment said - I came because I am interested in Indian, but I subscribed for you. You keep it real and tell a good story. Ride what you like, just keep telling good stories.

  • @PrecisePBJ
    @PrecisePBJ Před 3 lety

    Awesome breakdown man! So many pretty bikes in one channel, the two staples and then a beautiful revolving door of drool-worthy bikes coming though for your and our entertainment 👍🏼. For anyone to say “those bikes aren’t made for people like you” is such a narrow minded way of thinking. You ride whatever your heart wants to ride, just like music, it transcends 👆🏼
    Ok so it’s Laconia Bike Week 2021 up here and I have tried 7 new Indians! So much power in that chief lineup!!!! Rode one with a stage 2 on a 116, it was insane, thought it was in sport then I definitely put it in sport and cranked it! First one I rode was the Super Chief in honor of you. You inspire probably more people than you think, I wouldn’t even think to be out test riding bikes if not for starting to watch your channel and others about bikes too, big thank you!!

  • @markwinchester3005
    @markwinchester3005 Před 6 měsíci

    Much respect to ya brutha!

  • @ronbailey8370
    @ronbailey8370 Před 3 lety

    I have one too. It's my first Harley, and I love it.

  • @robjamescapel8891
    @robjamescapel8891 Před 2 lety

    I think they'll go back up in value over the next few years.

  • @StellsBellz
    @StellsBellz Před 3 lety

    Some real shit man. Your videos are authentic. Keep em rollin! I’m hoping my spring time next season I can get rid of old cruiser 650 and upgrade to this bad boy. Bike is sharp.

  • @samlbear
    @samlbear Před 3 lety

    It’s a cool looking bike for sure,I’ve had everything but a HD because growing up I was told they always leaked oil (I’m 50 and that’s still in my head)
    I’m on a 6 year run with Indian and probably buying a Challenger next.
    One day I’ll have to give HD a try
    Love the videos and congrats on 2 bikes

  • @JarheadSixRides
    @JarheadSixRides Před 3 lety

    Enjoy it man! Cool bike!

  • @decapolis01
    @decapolis01 Před 3 lety

    I love your perspective. I have always only owned Yamaha. I had a tw200, a Warrior and still have my 09 Raider I just cant give up. I ride with a lot of Harley guys and just cant fall in love with those bikes. I even sold my Indian and kept my Raider. I would not mind trying out a Vrod though.

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +1

      Every bike is worth a shot to at least ride. 💪🏾

  • @GoodLifeRiders
    @GoodLifeRiders Před 2 lety

    Love your style Brandon. Your style flows well! Great job on the audio! Great take on a great motorcycle.

  • @ronjovi
    @ronjovi Před 3 lety

    That no plate is bold as fk , love it 😊

  • @SlightlyLessFat
    @SlightlyLessFat Před 3 lety

    Who the hell said you cant have a Harley because of the way you looked!? That's messed up, like REALLY messed up! That absolutely infuriates me to hear you say that. I scored my V-Rod from a car dealership in Idaho that took it in on trade so, I knew they took the guy for a ride on trade-in. Threw a figure at them, they came back, I said no, called me the next morning, put 500 down on my credit card, drove 2 hours north and scored my 2014 for 7k with 3500 miles. It has the Harley V-Rod rigid leather saddle bags, windshield and analog HD clock. Sold the bags for a cool grand and the windshield for 300. Now, its back to its Muscle roots! Love my bike! Just dropped a time-lapse ride from my home to Bear Lake Utah and back. I will never sell my ride. I will just add to it. I really want the FXDR to add to my garage. Keep up the videos. really enjoy your channel.

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety

      You’d be surprised at the crap you hear at rallies and biker meet ups.

    • @SlightlyLessFat
      @SlightlyLessFat Před 3 lety

      @@BrandonBicasso absolutely heart breaking. Some brotherhood maker eh?

  • @road_king_dude
    @road_king_dude Před 3 lety

    Nice. Breakdown and edit as always. Live how This is a nice lesson in finance as well. Get it Bran!!!

  • @chedrickmcdaniel630
    @chedrickmcdaniel630 Před 3 lety

    I’d like to say that I played a part in this HD purchase from a comment I posted on one of your videos a while ago. 🤣 #Congrats #SheisAbeauty

  • @upsidedowndog1256
    @upsidedowndog1256 Před 3 lety

    I would have liked to see that engine in the Livewire chassis.

  • @georgeknox
    @georgeknox Před 3 lety

    Don’t forget about Buell. I own two and love them both. Nice job!

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +1

      I will get on one at some point. They’re so hard to find in decent condition.

  • @TheTyrone1981
    @TheTyrone1981 Před 3 lety

    Always gotta shop around man. I got my v rod muscle for $7,000 with 2600 miles a couple years ago. There’s always a better deal out there. The v rod is an excellent bike

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety

      Yeah, you stole yours. 😂😂 And you’re right! What’s crazy is how the original Vrods are still going for almost Muscle prices. It’s wild.

  • @benjaminterangiita4146

    In New Zealand v rods are extremely sought after, would be very hard to find one for less than 20k

  • @Musicmaster908
    @Musicmaster908 Před 3 lety

    I have only been on the cruiser side for 5 years but it is super toxic on the street bike side. Sometimes, you have to weed things out. I am thankful everyday I did, if I had listened to all the so called advice I would still be riding street bikes mostly. My dad had plenty of HD glides and loved them, so I don't know what they meant by HD not making a bike for you. Just enjoy your ride and be safe, leave the noise behind because that is all it is... noise!

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +1

      Not making a bike for me was more race and age oriented. Hearsay that was passed around as rumors, without knowledge. Had to find out for myself and that has happened along the way before CZcams.

  • @dccycler3554
    @dccycler3554 Před 3 lety

    Well done as always Brandon. You’ve done your research and have the facts. Another great vid!!

  • @Notorious40z
    @Notorious40z Před 3 lety +1

    Ever since I was a kid I thought that was the coolest bike ever

  • @ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA
    @ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA Před 3 lety +1

    Fake HD 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Chump change ✌🏽
    Nice video sir! Nice perspective for sure ! Score by you on the V rod ! Word braaaaaaaah 💪🏽

    • @soganoflarider
      @soganoflarider Před 3 lety

      I couldn’t have said it better myself. I wanted one when they were introduced buuuuttt the sticker shock kicked in.

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +1

      Chump change gang 🤌🏾

  • @ralphwillis7657
    @ralphwillis7657 Před 3 lety

    Just picked up 02 V for 6 grand with 6300 miles

  • @road_king_dude
    @road_king_dude Před 3 lety

    The Vrod is such an interesting bike man.

  • @BikesBeardsAndBrews
    @BikesBeardsAndBrews Před 3 lety

    Well it has a Porche engine so it should be reasonably solid! Great find!

  • @2wheel-therapy
    @2wheel-therapy Před 2 lety

    Another Vrodder... Cool! I have a 2002 Vrod

  • @GenZBiker
    @GenZBiker Před 3 lety

    Great video bicasso!

  • @wallyr.7854
    @wallyr.7854 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video, LOVE that V-Rod 👍🏻

  • @wetkracker
    @wetkracker Před 3 lety

    I miss my v rod. Videos like this make me want to get another!

  • @Eblade19990
    @Eblade19990 Před 3 lety

    Nice video!

  • @albertwoodeasy9021
    @albertwoodeasy9021 Před 3 lety

    Good deal

  • @cdistasio
    @cdistasio Před 3 lety

    Nice bike

  • @Road_Rash1
    @Road_Rash1 Před 3 lety

    One might think you like those fat back tires, lol. Just go ahead and get a straight up drag bike with wheelie bars. Seriously, Harley has made some bad decisions during it's history, but I don't believe the Vrod is one of them esthetically or mechanically. Beautiful machine. I hope their endeavors with the Pan America on the adventure side of things works out for them.

  • @mptrh336
    @mptrh336 Před 3 lety

    Great content!

  • @amphibdriver1
    @amphibdriver1 Před 3 lety

    You have to drop the V-Rod engine to adjust the valves on it.

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety

      Ian worried. Had to half do that to change the M109R motor mounts.

    • @ZombieZim713
      @ZombieZim713 Před 3 lety

      negative, you can check/adjust with the engine in. takes about 4 hours if you are competent with tools.

    • @zf4hp24
      @zf4hp24 Před 3 lety

      Nope.
      czcams.com/video/LQRybt9tILE/video.html

  • @B702K
    @B702K Před 3 lety

    Beautiful bike!

  • @petedavis1040
    @petedavis1040 Před 3 lety

    Don’t get me wrong, the Night rod is the best of the Vrods but Harley isn’t it hard to be nimble with that huge tire and low stance?

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety

      Tell that to Rocket 3 and XDiavel. But in this case, the rake makes handling weird but the rear tire is no issue other than it breaking away easy with minimal throttle.

  • @road_king_dude
    @road_king_dude Před 3 lety

    Edit game crazy.

  • @deormanrobey892
    @deormanrobey892 Před 3 lety +1

    It's like they say, black is beautiful.
    (They do still say that, right?) 😁

  • @greenacres1909
    @greenacres1909 Před 3 lety

    Went into the Tuscaloosa HD dealership in 2018- rode up on my Kawasaki Councour which no HD can touch speed-wise, to look at abs consider at VRod. The salesmen in there dissed my Kawasaki then talked trash on the Vrod about it’s wasn’t a HD and it’s garbage abs how they can’t wait to not sell them- I will NEVER consider anything HD ever again due to the dealer attitudes. I want no part of their “culture “. Rocket 3 next and adios HD! Oh, and War Damn Eagle to you Tuscaloosa HD!

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety

      Mm, well that person ruined the experience big time.

  • @youknowit158
    @youknowit158 Před 3 lety

    Great video man

  • @The333
    @The333 Před 3 lety

    Cool bike, dude - totally suits you all the way.

  • @wiseives
    @wiseives Před 3 lety

    Great video, I love my 2011 nightrod. You staying stock or changing her up?

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +1

      Not sure yet. I’m mostly a stock rider outside of a few functional adds, but I have a few things in mind.

  • @michiganborn8303
    @michiganborn8303 Před 3 lety

    That blue bike looked sick the way it's setup.
    What'd you say it was? M109?

  • @icebrakernh
    @icebrakernh Před 3 lety

    Porches rod muscle is a great bike then if it beats the HD norm they get rid of them sadly.

  • @calvinroyals6463
    @calvinroyals6463 Před 3 lety

    Damn you have all the cool toys 😎

  • @DmitriyXR
    @DmitriyXR Před 2 lety

    клаасный обзор! спасибо

  • @KODEGREY
    @KODEGREY Před 3 lety

    Funny how there are two camps for the v-rod. Those who say it's not a Harley, and those who stand by it 100%.

  • @SilverPortal
    @SilverPortal Před 3 lety

    How tall are you?

  • @TeamTaur
    @TeamTaur Před 3 lety

    Rare bike. Nice bike... keep it on 2 wheels and ull be able to sell it for more than u paid.... watch.
    I have 2 discontinued bikes... octane and vmax gen2.... so I'm in the same position

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +1

      Vmax 🥴 *opens CycleTrader Vmax saved search*

  • @ancoloco
    @ancoloco Před měsícem

    It’s a young man’s bike.

  • @9milsOn2wheels
    @9milsOn2wheels Před 3 lety

    I have a 09 Night Rod Special, love it! @9milson2wheelsmatt

  • @ronniewilliams214
    @ronniewilliams214 Před 3 lety

    👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯💯🏍🏍🏍

  • @henrifpv2868
    @henrifpv2868 Před 3 lety

    Oh man how cheap those vrods are there. 🥲

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety +1

      😂😂😂 and steady going ⬆️

    • @henrifpv2868
      @henrifpv2868 Před 3 lety

      @@BrandonBicasso I just checked, here in Finland the cheapest vrod is 10k$, its 2002 1100cm it has 15k miles. second cheapest is 2006 47k miles 1100c and its 11.1k$... you get the picture. It's beautiful bike and I want one. just waiting for some better deals. I have 2005 buell xbr12 its lovely bike but It's time for change.

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 3 lety

      @@henrifpv2868 oh wow. The newer V-rods would be close to 20K 🤯

  • @anthonyarmstrong9508
    @anthonyarmstrong9508 Před 2 lety

    Why you bought the V-Rod in 2020. Name any biker that is content with one bike he or she owns?
    .....................
    There aren't any, that's just the bike life journey...😋😎

  • @PushaMCest
    @PushaMCest Před 2 lety

    Thats not a harley my boy 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @BrandonBicasso
      @BrandonBicasso  Před 2 lety

      It was built at Harley by passionate Harley employees. 💁🏾‍♂️