VROD chrome starter
by Editor on 03/20/23
Well against my better judgement I went on eBay to look for Vrod parts and stumbled across this chrome starter. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the OEM starter that's currently in the 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD but it isn't chrome.
The starter takes up a pretty large chunk of real estate on the engine so it'll really stand out when installed.
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Vrod chrome front fender kit 2174-8 COLONY
by Editor on 03/17/23
BEST $9.95 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got this Colony Chrome front fender kit part number 2174-8 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 water pump removal
by Editor on 03/14/23
After seeing the condition of the original bolts I decided to be proactive and replace the gaskets and O rings of the water pump. There wasn't any coolant coming out of the weep hole, that's when you know the gaskets or O rings gave out, but looking at what I found it wouldn't have been much longer.
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Protecting a Vrod frame
by Editor on 03/11/23
Harley-Davidson added this piece of membrane (top) to protect the paint from the key fob rubbing on it while riding. The OEM protective membrane was showing it's age so I removed it and made a template to cover the entire frame tube instead of just half. Bottom pic has the full membrane on it right to the joints.
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Colony Chrome VROD Clutch Cover, Polished Allen bolts part number 2171-17-P
by Editor on 03/10/23
BEST $24.24 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got these Colony Show Polished Chrome Clutch Cover Allen bolts part number 2171-17-P to replace the grungy old OEM bolts. (fits 2002-2005 VRSCA)
Devils in the details!
click here for the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store.
Vrod chrome thermostat housing
by Editor on 03/09/23
Very happy to have found this chrome thermostat housing for the 2005 VRSCSE CVO V-ROD, it's a small detail but it will add to the overall presentation of the bike.
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Harley-Davidson VROD chin spoiler
by Editor on 03/08/23
Not sure how many colour matching blue chin spoiler were produced by Harley-Davidson but there can't be many considering there were only 446 motorcycles made in the two tone blue. I was incredibly fortunate to have found one and i have done my best to restore & protect it the best I can.
Before and after pic using Maguires scratch x 2.0
Then made a template, transferred to 3m Protective membrane. Applied to chin spoiler to protect from any further rocks being shot up from the front tire.
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New chrome clutch cover for CVO VROD restoration
by Editor on 03/05/23
The original clutch cover had a small blemish in the chrome so it was replaced with this near mint one that I've had stashed away for such an occasion. Replacing the metal gasket wasn't necessary but I had a new one here so in it went. The final touch was using Colony 2172-16-P, Alt and Derby Cover Screw Kit to fasten it into place. If you're interested in buy this chrome bolt kit, here's the link
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Colony chrome alternator bolt kit for VROD
by Editor on 03/03/23
BEST $23.44 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got these Colony Show Polished Chrome Colony 2172-16-P, Alt and Derby Cover Screw Kit, 2002-Up VRSCA, Polished Allen bolts to replace the grungy old OEM bolts. Devils in the details!
click here for the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store.
Custom derby cover
by Editor on 03/02/23
I decided to make a one of a kind design for the derby cover on the 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD. I have sent this design with a chrome derby cover to VicBaggers in Myrtle Beach and they will laser it on.
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Two-Tone Candy Blue and Dark Candy Blue 446 bikes produced in that colour.
The blue is the rarest and after calling Harley-Davidson customer service line they were able to break that number down further for me:
Out of the 446 VRSCSE CVO Vrods produced:
- 325 were domestic USA
- 36 were for California guidelines
- 65 were HD International (assuming in kilometers but depends on country sent to. No information available on exact numbers of KPH and MPH
- 20 were for Canada.
CVO VROD KEY
by Editor on 03/01/23
The 2005 VRSCSE CVO is hopefully 8 to 10 weeks away from completion and when it's time for the first ride I'll use this key for the first time.
click here to the progress of the restoration
VROD chrome frame assembly bolts from Colony Machine
by Editor on 02/23/23
BEST $14.50 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got these Colony Show Polished Chrome Frame bolts to replace the grungy old OEM bolts. Devils in the details!
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Here's the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store https://www.ebay.com/itm/154687888160
2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD clutch cover removed
by Editor on 02/22/23
The original clutch cover on the 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD had a couple of blisters in the chrome, luckily I had a mint condition one stashed away. Unfortunately the mufflers and volume collector had to be removed to get at it, but while all that's off I can do a deep cleaning on everything.
Colony Show Polished Chrome water pump cover/thermostat housing bolts and washers VROD
by Editor on 02/17/23
BEST $15.07 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got these Colony Show Polished Chrome water pump cover/thermostat housing bolts and washers to replace the grungy old OEM ones.
Sure glad I did, OH MY GOODNESS LOOK AT THOSE THREADS.
I'm soooooooooo lucky they didn't break or pull any threads from the engine case.
Click here for the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store
2002 - 2006 vrod coolant bottle caps
by Editor on 02/14/23
My new coolant caps arrived!
These are so much stronger than the OEM and I especially like the 90 degree version!
Check out Fredy's eBay store for these, and ALL his other VROD parts.
VROD chin spoiler / radiator cover protective membrane
by Editor on 02/13/23
One of the problems with the Harley-Davidson Vrod chin spoiler / radiator cover is the paint gets damaged from rocks and debris from the front tire. In an effort to protect this Unicorn part I decided to make this.
VROD chin spoiler / radiator cover
by Editor on 02/10/23
These genuine Harley-Davidson chin spoilers / radiator are very rare, and commonly called a unicorn part. BUT to find one HD colour matched blue one for a 2005 VRSCSE CVO is wholly grail unicorn rare...
Here's a before and after being OCD cleaned, cut waxed, then three more grades of wax.
Vrod rear reactor wheel on 2005 VRSCSE
by Editor on 02/09/23
The restoration of the rear wheel came out pretty well and seeing it on the bike makes all that work worth while.
VROD chrome front fender mounting kit
by Editor on 02/03/23
I'm a firm believer in the old saying "the Devils in the details" so when I spotted this Colony Machine chrome front fender mounting kit on eBay I hit that add to cart button!
VROD rear reactor wheel, pulley, compensator bowl and polished brake disc.
by Editor on 02/01/23
This rear Reactor wheels has been deep cleaned, polished with Mother's chrome polish, the brake disc has been sanded and polished and fastened with new chrome bolts. A brand new compensator bowl and reactor pulley have been installed to complete the package.
