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Harley-Davidson Onyx Premium Luggage Tail Bag

by Editor on 10/04/23

Having no saddlebags on my bike is a P.I.T.A. for me.

I've got stuff that I need to take on my rides: Camera gear, snacks, water, jacket liner & pant liners, etc. So I need to find an alternative and this HD tail bag seems to have solved my dilemma. (Big shout out to Rick Takasaki for helping me getting this to me) 

Harley Davidson tail bag

Info from the HD website:

Genuine Harley-Davidson Onyx Premium Luggage Tail Bag.

DESCRIPTION

Designed by riders for riders, the Onyx Premium Luggage Collection is the best luggage Harley-Davidson has to offer and, provides everything you need in motorcycle luggage and nothing you don't. Great for daily commutes or for extra storage anytime, this Tail Bag provides the space you need. The main compartment is large enough to store a half helmet, rain gear or extra layers, while zipped side pockets are large enough to hold gloves or small electronic devices. The Tail Bag mounts to a passenger pillion and has locking, quick-release clasps for easy on and off the bike. The sturdy top handle and detachable shoulder strap make it easy to carry the bag to and from your motorcycle.

 

  • Made of premium 1680 denier, UV-stable ballistic polyester material - will stand up to the toughest road and weather conditions and won't fade through years of use
  • Water-resistant zippers with rubber Harley-Davidson branded, glove-friendly pulls for easy open and close
  • Burnt orange interior makes it easy to see bag contents in almost any light and a plethora of internal and external pockets make organization easy
  • MOLLE-style webbing for easy modular pouch attachment and abrasion-resistant, non-slip bottom keeps the bag in place
  • Reflective piping provides visibility to other motorists
  • Dimensions: 17.5" W x 12" D x 10.4" T. Capacity: 970 cubic inches
  • Includes a removable shoulder strap for easy transport and a rain cover featuring an elastic hem and barrel lock mechanism that cinches tight ensuring it stays in place at highway speeds
  •  Limited two-year warranty - see Dealer for details
  • Capacity: 970 Cubic inch
  • Water Resistant: Yes
  • Material Depth: 12.0
  • Material Height: 10.4 Inches
  • Material Width: 17.5 Inches
  • WARRANTY: 2 year limited warranty
  • Part Number: 93300106

direct link to this tail bag on Harley-Davidson website 

https://www.harley-davidson.com/ca/en/shop/onyx-premium-luggage-tail-bag/p/93300106


Carbon fiber Harley Davidson VROD for sale

by Editor on 10/02/23

For Sale: 2003 Harley-Davidson Carbon Fiber 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD. 
Including all the BEST upgrades: Largest Capacity Fuel Tank available, Custom wheels, Exhaust & more.

click here for 100 detailed images, walk around video and a long list of specs. 

Carbon fiber VROD for sale

VROD Chrome Front Axle Covers by Colony

by Editor on 09/29/23

BEST $24.43 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got these Colony Chrome Front Axle Covers to hide that grungy old OEM axel on my 2003 VROD.
 part number: 21611-2 (Fits 02-04 only)
Devils in the details!

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

VROD chrome front axle covers by COLONY


Carbon fiber VROD for sale

by Editor on 09/27/23

For Sale: 2003 Harley-Davidson Carbon Fiber 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD. 
Including all the BEST upgrades: Largest Capacity Fuel Tank available, Custom wheels, Exhaust & more.

click here for 100 detailed images, walk around video and a long list of specs.

Carbon fiber VROD for sale

Colony chrome plated Rear wheel spacers and flanged nut by COLONY

by Editor on 09/22/23

BEST $34.71 ever spent on my V-RODS.
Got these Colony chrome plated Rear wheel spacers and flanged nut to replace the aging old OEM ones. P/n 2156-4 fits 2002-2004 VRSC VRODS
Devils in the details!
click here for the direct link to this on eBay. 

VROD CHROME rear axle nut and spacer kit by COLONY

VROD walk around video

by Editor on 09/21/23

2003 Harley-Davidson Carbon Fiber 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD. 

Including all the BEST upgrades: Largest Capacity Fuel Tank available, Custom wheels, Exhaust & more.

Click here for Specs, 100 images more detailed info.


Did you know Harley-Davidson and Porsche teamed up on the V-ROD?

by Editor on 09/19/23

"A New V2 Engine for the Harley V-Rod Under the development name Revolution Engine, in 2002 development partner Porsche Engineering developed a new V2 engine for the V-Rod model of the American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson. 
Against the backdrop of a collaboration stretching back to the 1970s, the Porsche engineers constructed a water-cooled 1,131 cc motor based on a racing engine that delighted Harley-Davidson's demanding clientele both for its performance as well as its imposing sound. With a DOHC valvetrain and electronically controlled fuel injection, the VRSC-series Harley with its four-valve engine put out up to 120 hp."

Chrome Rear Axle Covers for VROD by COLONY

by Editor on 09/15/23

BEST $29.00 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got these Colony Chrome Rear Axle Covers to hide that grungy old OEM axel on my 2003 VROD.
 part number: 2163-2 (Fits 02-04 only)
Devils in the details!

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

VROD CHROME rear axle cover by Colony

Blue VRSCSE CVO VROD

by Editor on 09/14/23

More images have been added to Gallery number 2 on the 2005 VRSCSE CVO Vrod page


2005 vrscse cvo vrod in BLUE

2005 VRSCSE CVO Screamin Eagle VROD in two tone blue

by Editor on 09/10/23

More images have been added to Gallery number 2 on the 2005 VRSCSE CVO Vrod page


2005 Harley-Davidson Screamin Eagle Custom Vehicle Operations VRSCSE VROD  Two-Tone Candy Blue and Dark Candy Blue

VROD chrome shock mounting hardware by COLONY

by Editor on 09/08/23

BEST $35.68 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got this Colony Show Polished Chrome Shock Mount Kit, 2158-11-P
Polished Allen bolts bolts, spacers, washers & nut, to replace the grungy old OEM parts.
Devils in the details!


VROD chrome shock mounting hardware COLONY

Green Lake photo op

by Editor on 09/07/23

While riding alongside Green Lake and looking through the clearing I caught myself saying 'Wow' out loud, I knew right then I needed to turn around to go back for a picture. 

click here for more on this bike

2005 blue vrscse cvo vrod

Tab Performance slip on mufflers for VROD

by Editor on 09/06/23

After doing a deep clean and polish, these used Tab Performance baffled slip on mufflers came out pretty good. I'm thinking on installing them on the bike build and also including the stock oem mufflers in a box for any potential buyers. 

tab performance slip on mufflers VROD

Bike build

by Editor on 09/04/23

Two huge boxes of Vrod parts arrived for the next bike build that will be up for sale in March of 2024. 
It's going to be a custom 2003 VRSCA 100th Anniversary V-ROD with a long list of upgrades!

Boxes of VROD parts

VROD chrome front wheel spacers kit by COLONY

by Editor on 09/01/23

BEST $33.27 ever spent on my V-RODS.
Got these Colony chrome plated front wheel spacers and flanged nut to replace the aging old OEM ones
Devils in the details!
click here for the direct link to this on eBay.

VROD chrome front wheel spacer kit COLONY

Blue VRSCSE CVO VROD

by Editor on 08/30/23

More images have been added to Gallery number 2 on the 2005 VRSCSE CVO Vrod page

vrscse cvo blue vrod

VROD chrome front brake caliper mounting kit by COLONY

by Editor on 08/25/23

After removing all the grungy old OEM nuts, bolts and washers and replacing them with Colony chrome hardware on my 2005 VRSCSE CVO Vrod and seeing the difference it made in the over all presentation of the bike, I couldn't look at my 2003 without thinking I gotta do the same to this one.
Therefore, Chrome Friday is BACK, every Friday I'll make a post on a Colony Chrome upgrade for my bike.

BEST $15.07 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got this Colony Show Polished Chrome Front Brake Caliper Bolts to replace the grungy old OEM bolts. (1 package does only 1 caliper. I bought 2 packages to do both calipers. $30.14)
Devils in the details!

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

http://www.vridetv.com/VROD chrome front brake caliper mounting kit COLONY

Progressive Suspension

by Editor on 08/22/23

Ordered up a set of Progressive Suspension standard rate springs to replace the heavy duty rates ones I have in 444 series shocks right now. Also ordered the tool so I can do it myself. 
These will give a softer ride since the HD ones are preloaded for someone 250 pounds and up.

click here for more on the 2005 VRSCSE CVO V-ROD

progressive suspension springs and tool

Blue CVO photo gallery

by Editor on 08/21/23

More images have been added to Gallery number 2 on the CVO Vrod page
click here to view

BLUE CVO VROD

Loved Colony chrome hardware so much, doing another bike!

by Editor on 08/18/23

After changing all the grundy OEM hardware on the 05 CVO, I just couldn't bare to look at my 2003 knowing the difference it would by doing the same thing. So I placed an order with Colony and the box of awesomeness has arrived!
That means Chrome Friday is back & I'll be making weekly postings again showcasing each product being used.

Get your own digital copy of Colony's 2023 Catalog (or what I call the "Chrome Hardware Bible")
Here's the link:

colony chrome vrod hardware

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