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VROD rear pulley sanding / polishing

by Editor on 12/21/24

Spent some time on the rear pulley off the 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA VROD.

Done a few before where I sanded and polished the entire piece but this time left the gray face for contrast.

Sanding steps: 220, 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 2000 then polished with AutoSol.

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Chrome engine hardware for a VROD by COLONY

by Editor on 12/20/24

Colony Machine makes a CHROME Complete Motor Allen Show Bike Kit 2002-2006 VRODS part number: 1021-P

I've added this kit to both of my bikes and absolutely love the difference that it made, the devils in the details!

Here's the direct link to it on eBay

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AutoSol polish and Mothers buff-ball

by Editor on 12/18/24

This is a great combo: AutoSol polish & a Mothers buff-ball

The results of not sanding and only polishing this 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA VROD rear wheel came out very well.

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Stripping a VROD rear wheel

by Editor on 12/17/24

Very grateful that the five compensator bolts and the five brake disc bolts were removed without braking or stripping of threads. Seen many posts where that has happened to people.

2003 Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary VRSCA VROD.

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VROD rear wheel plan

by Editor on 12/16/24

This solid aluminum rear wheel from the 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA VROD isn't in the best of condition. I've seen worse but unsure if polishing alone will bring this wheel back.

Sanding might be the only option to get good results.

However, I really don't wanna go the 7 steps of sanding to make this wheel perfect, so I'm going to see how good I can get it with polishing.

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Polished VROD solid front wheel mounted

by Editor on 12/15/24

Very pleased with the final results of polishing this front wheel and seeing it mounted to the 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA VROD.

Now it's time to pull off the rear wheel & start polishing it.

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Pretty happy with the results, the shine is where I want it. Few marks remain but you have to be VERY CLOSE & be looking for them to see. The only way to get this wheel any better is to start over & begin the 7 step sanding process by hand then polish. Not doing that again after I swore off that on the last set I did. When this wheel is mounted on the bike it’ll look awesome.

2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA VROD.

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VROD front wheel polishing

by Editor on 12/13/24

Part four

Finished 1st pass using AutoSol and lots of elbow grease. I'm hopeful after a second pass it will be good to go.

2003 Harley-Davidson VRSCA 100th Anniversary VROD front wheel restoration.

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VROD CHROME Footrest and Shifter Mounting Kit by COLONY

by Editor on 12/13/24

Love this Colony Footrest and Shifter Mounting Kit part number 2177-8-P to replace the grungy old OEM bolts.

Devils in the details!

click here for the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store.

VROD_footrest_and_gear_shifter_mounting_kit_by_COLONY

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2003 VRSCA 100th Anniversary VROD solid wheel

by Editor on 12/11/24

Part Three of aluminum wheel restoration

Cleaned the grime off with Harley Davidson spray cleaner and started polishing by hand with AutoSol. (2003 VRSCA 100th Anniversary VROD)

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VROD solid wheel restoration

by Editor on 12/10/24

Part two of Harley-Davidson VROD solid wheel restoration

Brake disc removed allows easy access to the wheel for polishing. Hopefully I'll be able to polish it up & not have to sand cause I swore up and down I'd never do that again.

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VROD wheel restoration

by Editor on 12/07/24

Time to start work on this front wheel off the 2003 Harley-Davidson VRSCA 100th Anniversary VROD.

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Chrome headlight hardware for VRODs by COLONY

by Editor on 12/06/24

Check out this Colony Show Polished Chrome Headlight Mounting Kit part number 2178-4-P to replace the grungy old OEM bolts.

Devils in the details!

click here for the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store.

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CounterAct Balancing Bead kit

by Editor on 12/05/24

What's inside the CounterAct Balancing Bead kit. There was no way we were going to put on traditional stick on wheel weights on our 2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCSE CVO VROD show bike??

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2003 VROD arrival

by Editor on 11/30/24

Just took possession of this 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA VROD. It'll be my winter project since it needs a lot of TLC & the wheels will need a lot of elbow grease to meet my standards. During the next few months I'll begin going over the entire bike with a fine tooth comb making sure it's in safe riding condition for Spring.

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VROD chrome frame bolts by COLONY

by Editor on 11/29/24

Check out these Show Polished Chrome Frame bolts to replace the grungy old OEM bolts on my 2003 VRSCA 100th Anniversary VROD. Devils in the details!

Here's the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store

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Happy Thanksgiving USA

by Editor on 11/28/24

Happy Thanksgiving to all our viewers and sponsors in the United States, enjoy your time with family and friends.

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Motorcycle riding on the Icefields Parkway

by Editor on 11/25/24

The Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) between Lake Louise and Jasper is 230 kilometers long and is my all time favourite place to ride, I've been there several times and can't wait to go back again.

Sadly the Mount Robson Inn burnt down in the terrible Jasper fire this year BUT they will rebuild!

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CounterAct Balancing Beads for motorcycles

by Editor on 11/22/24

Very excited to team up with the folks at CounterAct Balancing Beads and be able to say goodbye to traditional stick on wheel weights and HELLO to CounterAct Balancing Beads.

for more information & pricing please visit their website at BikeBeads.com

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VROD CHROME upper crankcase plug by COLONY

by Editor on 11/22/24

Colony Machine makes a CHROME replacement for your VROD upper crankcase plug & it also comes with the metal gasket!

The Devils in the details!

Here's the direct link to it on eBay

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