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Vrod frame for sale

by Editor on 10/21/19

For Sale: 2003 Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod frame.

Price $950 USD + shipping

Details:

Bike was in a low speed accident & was written off by insurance company, I still can't believe they wrote it off!

The bike had damage to the left side, airbox cover, rear fender, rear pulley, handlebars, mirror, headlight bucket, shifter shaft and shifter rod.

The frame has a several minor marks on it and the two places that were noticeably out of alignment were the airbox cover bracket where the two posts of the cover go into the grommets and the "Duck Bill" of the frame under where the passenger's seat mounts. That has been straightened with minimal effort. 

I have the legal paper work for the frame and it has a "Salvage" status on the registration. 

If you're interested contact me here

Harley Davidson VROD FRAME for sale

Vrod engine

by Editor on 10/18/19

The 1130cc Revolution engine is out of our 2003 Harley-Davidson parts bike and is ready for pick up two days ahead of schedule. The chrome covers, starter, throttle body and coils have been taken off in an effort to keep the cost down for the buyer. He will be able to take off all those parts from his bike and install them on this motor.

vrod motor

Vrod frame and engine

by Editor on 10/16/19

The bike has been stripped, everything has been tagged and bagged, the only thing left to do is remove the engine from the frame. 

vrod frame and engine

Canadian Thanksgiving

by Editor on 10/13/19

Happy Thanksgiving Canada, enjoy your time with family & friends.

image from our ride in Turkey ; )

motorcycle ride in Turkey

Triplets

by Editor on 10/12/19

I'm really liking the look of the garage with three 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-Rods in it!

3 vrods

Vrod exhaust removal tip

by Editor on 10/07/19

I highly recommend taping off the frame and chrome covers when removing the exhaust system, it doesn't take long and it will help prevent scratches.


vrod exhaust removal tip

Stripping a VROD

by Editor on 10/04/19

I started stripping down this 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD in preparation to pull out the engine that has been sold & will be picked up on the 19 of October.


stripping a harley davidson vrod

2003 VROD parts for sale

by Editor on 09/27/19

We are parting out a 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA Vrod that was in a low speed accident. The right side of the bike is mint, the bike went down on it's left side. The odometer reads 29,971 kilometers.

most of these parts are compatible with the first generation Vrods 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006.

2003 VROD parts for sale

Motorcycle towing

by Editor on 09/23/19

We called on the services of Lonewolf Motorcycle Towing to have our 2003 Harley-Davidson V-Rod moved & were very impressed with their set up! 
The owner Jay Barber provided excellent customer service & we'll be definitely calling him again!


First day of fall

by Editor on 09/23/19

True story ; )

first day of fall

Liberty Sport Performance Eyewear X8-200 Glasses

by Editor on 09/20/19

I'm very excited that my Liberty Sport X8-200 Glasses arrived!
These glasses impressed me when I saw them online and when they arrived all my hopes and expectations were met!  The fit is secure and comfortable and my prescription is perfect! 


Here's the details:
Engineered to be Virtually Indestructible, X8 Men's Ophthalmic frames are designed using our Nylo-FlexTM material, built specifically for ruggedness and flexibility. Tough enough to be bent and dropped, X8 frames are stylish and "Take Action" when going from the classroom or office to the gym or the great outdoors, while providing non-stop vision performance.

Liberty Sport Performance Eyewear X8-200 Glasses

Key Features
  • X8 are designed to be Virtually Indestructible and Active Men for their daily ophthalmic frame.
  • Made with Nylo-Flexâ„¢ material for the ruggedness, flexibility, and stability
  • 3D Contour Grip for a flexible and hypoallergenic temple for all-day comfort

  • Lenses
  • Talk to your eye care professional about lens options. 
  • If your eye care professional uses the Liberty Performance Lab, Liberty recommends: React-X Photochromic lenses that are virtually clear lenses indoors that transition rapidly to tinted sunglasses outdoors. Protects eyes from both Digital Device and UV Sunlight exposure.

Rear camera capture

by Editor on 09/17/19

We absolutely love riding in the Fraser Canyon in British Columbia Canada. I pulled this still image from the rear camera video footage of my brother in law on his Triumph motorcycle. It was a great day, spectacular scenery and the weather was perfect!

motorcycle rider in the fraser canyon with VRIDETVcom

Motorcycle riding on Highway 7 in British Columbia Canada

by Editor on 09/14/19

It's called Scenic7BC for a reason..
Motorcycle riding on Highway 7 in British Columbia Canada is our favourite way to get to Hope. It's filled with farm land, waterways, winding roads & many points of interest along the way!

here's a still image we pulled off our video footage from our selfie cam.

Scenic 7 motorcycle ride 

Friday the 13th

by Editor on 09/13/19

Happy Friday the 13th everyone.

This picture was taken of a Franklin Mint Harley Davidson V-Rod on top of a glass cake plate in front of our fireplace.

Friday 13 VROD fire

Motorcycle riding on the Coquihalla Highway

by Editor on 09/09/19

Here's a still image from the video footage captured by our selfiecam during a ride on the infamous Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia. 
This camera angle was originally made to shoot a promotional video for Liberty Sport and after seeing the results we decided to keep it on the bike to showcase other sponsors. Schuberth and Rukka Motorsports are seen every time this point of view is used in our videos as well as still images.

motorcycle riding on the coquihalla highway

Highway 1 Coquihalla loop

by Editor on 09/07/19

Great ride yesterday with my brother in law started in Langley on Highway 1 to Hope for gas at the Chevron. Then up the Fraser Canyon to Spences Bridge crossed over to Highway 8 to Merritt for gas there. Then took Coldwater Road to the Coquihalla Highway, back to Hope for more gas, then Highway 7 to Agassiz then Highway 1 back to Langley.
Must have been a 500+ kilometer ride.

Unfortunately, we rode up to a fatal motorcycle crash near Jackass Pass in the Fraser Canyon and I realized it was one of the two riders we saw in Hope as we were waiting for the gas pumps they were using...
Rest in Peace Sir...

Fraser Canyon Coquihalla loop

Here's a pic of the bikes at Coldwater Road.

Harley davidson vs triumph

VROD shifter linkage

by Editor on 09/04/19

Looking to customize your VRod and ditch that stock turd shift linkage?
Well pickup this HOT NEW V-Rod Shift Linkage from Fitzgerald Motorsports today.

All Shift Linkages are produced from solid 3/4" DIA 304 Stainless Steel
Included in the box is (1) Shift Linkage w/ SS Ball Joints and SS hardware.
Available in FOUR finishes.
  • Option 1) Stainless finished in Black Oxide with CNC milled lettering after oxide to give you a contrast look.
  • Option 2) Polished Stainless that looks & feels like chrome with automotive black enamel paint inlayed to enhance the CNC milled lettering after polish.
  • Option 3) ALL BLACK lettering and all!
  • Option 4) ALL POLISHED lettering all!


VROD shifter rod

ConAir planes

by Editor on 08/30/19

While riding past the airport in Abbotsford I spotted these ConAir planes with foldable wings, pretty cool for a photo op!


ConaAir planes and harley davidson vrod motorcycle

Best Vrod exhaust and tuner

by Editor on 08/28/19

This "SuckerPunch" pipe from Fitzgerald Motorsports has exceeded all my hopes and expectations. The performance is outstanding and the sound is phenomenal, It's more than an exhaust system it's a work of art!
Then pair that with the VRFID Gen 4 EFI System with auto tune by Daytona Twin Tec and you have yourself the best combo for your Harley Davidson Vrod! (imo)

We liked tis combination so much we put it on both our  2003 Harley Davidson VRCSA VROD camera bikes.


VROD Exhaust pipe and tuner

Mission Bridge incident

by Editor on 08/23/19

While riding on the gravel & dirt road under the Mission Bridge I decided to stop for a pic when I saw the girders line up, I pulled over as far as I could incase a vehicle wanted by. While looking into the view finder of my camera I saw my front wheel take a hard turn to the left as my kickstand sunk into the gravel, luckily the bike didn't fall over but it was a very close call!!!!
I decided to take a video after this pic was taken, you can see how much the wheel has moved and how much lover the bike is leaning....

The worst part is that if it did fall it would have fallen down several meters down the embankment...


motorcycle under bridge

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