VRSC VROD floorboards update
by Editor on 04/29/24
While working on my bike I noticed there was a black mark on the right side VRSC floorboard from making contact with the aftermarket fuel tank made by Unlimited Engineering. I was both grateful and relieved that there was no damage done to the tank and no leaks were seen or smelt.
A grinding drum on a Dremel was used to remove enough material to ensure this will never happen again, here's a before and after pic.
Tree blossom photo shoot
by Editor on 04/25/24
This row of trees in full bloom made for a fantastic photo op!
video available on our TikTok channel, click here
Progressive Suspension 444 series springs
by Editor on 04/21/24
Swapping out the heavy duty springs on these Progressive Suspension 444 series rear shocks for a set of standard rate springs.
The Heavy duty springs are for a rider 250 pounds and up or if there was a passenger on the bike the majority of the time.
After loosing approximately 30 pounds the HD springs were just too stiff for me.
After contacting Progressive Suspension they got the correct springs and the tool I needed to swap them out myself. The red arrow indicates the snap ring exposed one the spring was compressed. Removing that allows the spring to be removed.
COLONY CHROME Complete Motor Allen Show Bike Kit 2002-2006 VRODS
by Editor on 04/19/24
BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK
Colony Machine makes a CHROME Complete Motor Allen Show Bike Kit 2002-2006 VRODS part number: 1021-P
Price: $157.95
Phantom Creek Estates
by Editor on 04/17/24
Timing is everything and with nobody around I was able to pull the bike right up to these statues at Phantom Creek Estates for a photo. I've been here several times but there has always been people around but on this day I seized the opportunity!
click here for more on this bike
Kaleden Hotel
by Editor on 04/14/24
The Kaleden Hotel makes a great background for a VROD photo shoot.
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Green Lake British Columbia
by Editor on 04/13/24
There are so many great places for background shots for a VROD photo shoot but Green Lake is certainly in the top 10.
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VROD CHROME upper crankcase plug from COLONY
by Editor on 04/12/24
BEST $10.42 I've EVER spent on my VROD!
Colony Machine makes a CHROME replacement for your upper crankcase plug & it also comes with the metal gasket!
Here's the direct link to it on eBay
Update on the 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary VRSCA VROD transformation
by Editor on 04/11/24
Spent a good portion of the winter working on my silver 2003 V-ROD & made a lot of changes to it:
- Screamin' Eagle 16 gauge muffler kit
- CVO headlight mounting bracket
- CVO shifter arm
- CVO brake arm
- Harley-Davidson script shifter linkage
- Chrome headlight bucket
- VRSC passenger floorboards
- Replaced almost every bolt with Colony Chrome hardware (full list on link below)
- Corbin saddlebags (still haven't decided on paint)
- Re-located the PIAA light to the lower legs
- Sanded & polished compensatory bowl
- Sanded & polished rear pulley
- Sanded & polished rear brake disc
- Sanded & polished both front brake discs
- Sanded & polished lower legs
I was riding the Carbon fiber VROD up until now, but it sold yesterday, so It's time to pull this one off the lift and ride it. The rest of the work that I have planned will have to wait until next winter. It's riding season!
If you would like to learn more on this transformation & see the process, pics, part numbers etc click here
Carbon fiber Vrod SOLD
by Editor on 04/10/24
This 2003 Carbon fiber Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary VRSCA VROD has been SOLD
It was picked up & delivered to the new owner yesterday.
I will honestly miss this bike, over the last seven years I've developed a strong emotional attachment to it, with lots of great memories of the amazing places it took me. I've spent countless hours sanding and polishing the aluminum parts over the winters and have enjoyed customizing it to what my vision was for it.
Now that it's gone, I already have seller's remorse...
However, I'm happy it's going to a good home and after many conversations with the gentleman I'm confident that he will take good care of it. Congratulations Sir you have yourself a great motorcycle.
Sale pending on Carbon fiber VROD
by Editor on 04/08/24
There has been a non refundable deposit put down on this 2003 Carbon fiber Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary VRSCA VROD and will be picked up & delivered to the new owner after the final payment. I will honestly miss this bike, over the last seven years that I've had it I've developed a strong emotional attachment to it and the places I've ridden on it. I am happy it's going to a good home and after many conversations with the gentleman I'm confident that he will take good care of it. Congratulations Sir you have yourself a great motorcycle.
Colony chrome plated allen screw hole plugs
by Editor on 04/05/24
After replacing many of the grungy old OEM allen head screws to Colony Chrome on my VRODS, it's time to put the final touches on them with this Colony chrome plated allen screw hole plugs assortment with tray part number 2162-300
Devils in the details!
click here for the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store.
2003 Carbon fiber VRSCA 100th Anniversary VROD images
by Editor on 03/31/24
Another 50 images have been added to the photo gallery on the 2003 Carbon fiber VRSCA 100th Anniversary VROD that's for sale.
VRSCSE CVO VROD custom derby cover
by Editor on 03/30/24
BIG HUGE SHOUTOUT to Bill Gorby of VicBaggers, Inc for doing this killer laser etching on this alternator derby cover.
I designed the graphics to represent my specific bike.
- 2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCSE CVO V-ROD
- 446 produced worldwide in this Two-Tone Candy Blue and Dark Candy Blue.
- 20 were sent to Canada
Colony Show Polished Chrome Upper and lower front fork bracket mounting kit part number 2175-4-P
by Editor on 03/29/24
BEST $7.79 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got this Colony Show Polished Chrome Upper and lower front fork bracket mounting kit part number 2175-4-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.
Blue skies and a full tank of gas
by Editor on 03/25/24
It really doesn't get much better for a motorcycle rider than this....
Blue skies & a full tank of gas!
Wait it can get better, this bike is available to buy!
click here for walk around video, hundreds of pictures and all the specs.
2024 riding season
by Editor on 03/24/24
It was sooooooooooooo good to be back behind bars again!
Have a safe riding season everyone.
An eventful start to the 2024 riding season
by Editor on 03/23/24
Stopped at Green Lake for a picture on the first ride of the year.
Shortly after taking this pic I rode up on a couple that were having motorcycle trouble in the middle of nowhere up in the mountains. The guy asked me if I would take his girlfriend to their house so she could get the truck and go back to pick him up. Happy to help another rider we started off but 15 minutes later we were stopped by the fire department as the road ahead was shut down due to two cars on fire. So we turned around went back to her boyfriend, explained the situation & took the long way to the next town out of the mountains then took the highway to the town where they lived to get the truck.
It was a memorable way to start the season.
