| Author | Message | ||
     Stewadi |
Thinking of trading a V-rod for a 1125R but I have a few concerns. The engine has to be dropped to charge the spark plugs. Is this an issue? Any other bikes that have the same requirement? I can't see spending $95.00 an hour to change the spark plugs. Other concern is the right foot brake pedal. I wear size 13 shoes and on the bikes I have tried, the tip of my boot hits the bottom of the engine. I know you can adjust the pedal but will it be enough? Thanks in advance | ||
| Xb9 |
The spark plug replacement interval coincides with the valve check/adjustment interval (12,400 miles) and you need to rotate the engine for either - kill two birds with one stone. Forget the rear brake on this sport bike - the front is where all the braking power is at. You may find it beneficial to modify your braking habits to a heavy front bias on this type of bike. Only time I use the rear brake is if I'm sitting still on an incline. | ||
| Dalton_gang |
The spark plug replacement interval coincides with my trade in interval. The brake pedal works fine adjusted mid way for a size 12. Size 13 should be fine but Xb9 is right. (you won`t use it for much) | ||
| Brad1445 |
Dalton_gang Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 12:29 am: The spark plug replacement interval coincides with my trade in interval.  | ||
| Zac4mac |
MY back brake works fine, get the pads seated and it's all good. My foot is smaller, but I adjusted mine all the way to the rear. I found my foot was confusing the back of the motor with the brake pedal. With the tab all the way back, I hit the brake with the wide part of my boot - at the ball of the foot. I am using my rear brake A LOT right now with ice and sand and gravel. Rode home from work yesterday, 29˚ and snowing. Hardly used the front brake at all. Zack | ||
| Unibear12r |
The rear brake on my 1125 works just fine. I moved the peg back a bit (not all the way) and all was well. | ||
| Ratbuell |
My 13s fit just fine on the rear brake. What model VRSC do you have? Just trying to figure out what you're going to notice most as far as differences go - if it's a VRSCR, it will feel very familiar but MUCH more potent. An A model will be a night and day difference though - power cruiser to sportbike  Having ridden both - a lot - I feel comfortable saying you will not be disappointed in the 1125. | ||
| Stewadi |
Thanks everybody. Ok, I can live with the spark plug change interval and it sounds like the rear brake pedal adjustment will work. Ratbuell. I have 2003 VRSCA. Good bike, good power. Just could never get use to to using my heels as lean indicators. This was my first cruiser. I have been looking for awhile and its alot like women. You see one and your heart begins to race and your mouth goes dry and you know thats the one.Thats the 1125R to me! (Just don't let the salesperson see) I must admit the VRSCDX is a looker too. | ||
| Rich |
I change my spark plugs when it misses. | ||
| Ratbuell |
It sounds like you have the same issue with the A that I do - feet too far forward to really enjoy the handling. If you really want to freak people out, wear a pair of tap shoes (steel heels) on a nice twisty road at night. Take the 1125 for a spin...but bring your checkbook, it's just that good. | ||
| Wahoo |
I wear size 12 and have never had a problem with finding the rear brake. I have the lever in the middle of the slot. I keep the ball of my right foot on the peg, the lever is a short movement away from that position. The Harley tech that test rode the bike after changing the voltage regulator commented on the rear brake. He thought I must get tangled up in the clutch housing with my big feet. I showed him how I position my feet and that I have never found the lever or the big clutch housing to be a problem, he understands now. I agree with Zac, the brakes work great after they have been broken in properly. When I first got the bike, I thought my original ZTL XB brakes worked good, the ZTL 2 is way better now!! |
