V Rod

[bikerider]

I was visiting a friend this weekend and he gave me a ride on his new Harley V Rod........the least I could do was take some shots for him.
Roger.

[bikerider]

two more, the other side.

[zacker]

nice... good shots. So how was it? I kinda like the v-rods although, I dont really see many around here.... They do look pretty cool though,but then again, Id also like a Road King!
lol
-zacker-

[Marty_Oz]

Cool bike Roger,
what did it ride like.?
I actually saw exactly the same bike today in Manly about 20metres away from me.
Had no idea it was a Harley, I couldn't work out what it was.
Like the shots, on the first two I would pp the pole/s out on the left side of the image, I think it would balance the shots more.
Marty

[bikerider]

Zacker the ride was okay, didn't think it was a ride worth $28,000......the bike felt good, went hard but felt like it had a tendency to go wide on r/h corners. The brakes were excellent, the best HD have ever had on a bike.

Marty, the bike was designed by Porsche that's why it doesn't look like Harley lol.....I agree about the poles, I just did a quick job after a I got home from the trip.....the place is called Lucknow, about ten k's this side of Orange. Here's two more!
Roger.

[Marty_Oz]

Hey Roger,
its a unusaul looking bike, the twin pipes look more like an older sports bike, and the rims just didnt suit the bike in my opinion.
Now I can see the belt drive, its saying its a Harley, but from the left side its looking like one of those Hayabussa's wth the extended/stretched rear end.
Dont tell your mate, but maybe Porsche should stick with cars.
And of course the ride would only be o.k., after all its not a Norton....!
Marty
ps
how are you finding shooting now its winter..??
to many bad shadows for me when I go out to shoot..
Might have been a cool shot to stick your fish-eye on and get up real close.

[bikerider]

Marty you'll get no argument from me on the styling front lol........I actually love shooting at this time of year, the shadows are difficult but I love the light quality and the colours and the air is crisp. The shots were all with the 17-40, all I had with me on the bike!
Roger.

[neil_r]

Excellent pics, here is a contrast in Yellow....

http://www.neil-rice.com/gallery/photo/small/HD_LH_Apr05_N6H3840.jpg

more at http://www.neil-rice.com/gallery/list.php?exhibition=51

[Marty_Oz]

Hey Roger, I agree with you, the colours and light are really nice this time of the year, and I like how well you have captured them in theses shots.
Now for me (lazy and impatient) if only there was a way to avoid the shadows.
And the 17-40 is a great lens, mine stays on camera 99% of the time, couldnt live without it.
If you want to meet up and take some action shots, I am happy to ride pillion on a bike and get some cool wide angle/low shots of other riders.
I tried some with a mate doing monos behind a car I was shooting from, but it all got a bit scary as he likes to ride about 80-100kmh before lifting the front end.
Marty

ps
dont tell the police it was me taking those type of shots

[PhotosGuy]

That's a great looking bike! There's something about the wheels that make me think about the old wooden spoked ones. Don't know why that bothers me?! ;) Maybe 'cause the frame lines flow & the wheels don't?

[malla1962]

Superb shots.:D

[bikerider]

Hey Neil I like the perspective on that shot, that looks like an early model VRod, my mates bike is the Street Rod, more horses and better brakes.

Frank I see what you mean about the wheels, they do have that look about them.......thanks for comment Malla.

Marty sounds pretty hairy activity you've been up to lol, I like your idea for some action shots.
Roger.