VROD CVO Saddlebags
by Editor on 08/12/23
I've installed a set of genuine Harley-Davidson saddlebags and will be the first one to admit that the bike looks better without. Having said that it comes down to practicality, I ride a lot and being able to reach into a saddlebag and pull out an ice cold water in the blistering heat is wonderful. Packing a lunch, camera gear and other essentials makes the change in appearance worth it to me.
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Motorcycling on White Lake Road
by Editor on 08/05/23
The photo gallery is filling up quickly now, click here to view.
This was taken alongside White Lake Road in the south Okanagan of British Columbia Canada.
05 VRSCSE CVO VROD photo gallery
by Editor on 08/04/23
Now that the bike is off the lift, it's time to ride, ride, ride and collect bugs LOL.
I've been shooting lots of pictures at some very picturesque places and have posted them on the restoration page of our website. click here to view
Osoyoos Wildfires
by Editor on 08/03/23
Thank you to the brave men & women firefighters for all their hard work with the Eagle Bluff fire at Osoyoos!
Here's a pic I took in approximately half way between Osoyoos and Oliver also posted 3 videos on TikTok, here's the link: https://www.tiktok.com/@vridetv
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Rare blue CVO VROD
by Editor on 07/31/23
Shot a quick video of the 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD before going out on the first ride, this is as clean as it will ever be, time to go collect some bugs!
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CVO VROD unvailed
by Editor on 07/30/23
Twenty months ago, I set a goal to create a rideable show quality bike & also hoped it'll be considered in the top ten of all remaining 2005 BLUE VRSCSE CVO VRODS.
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CVO VROD reveal teaser
by Editor on 07/29/23
The 2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCSE CVO VROD is off the lift and ready for her big reveal.
Vrod fall away procedure
by Editor on 07/26/23
Setting of the the adjusting nut on the steering head bearings should be easy enough but I found reading the service manual quite confusing on it. The distance of allowable movement and where the movement begins versus where it actually falls away. The manual also says to loosen the pinch bolts of triple trees BUT they don't say it's just the 2 lower ones...
So I decided to post a video on my Facebook page being a lot of Vrod owners follow me there. That was both helpful and more confusing considering two Vrod guys who are well respected mechanics had different opinions, one said it was too tight and the other said it was too loose...
I have removed both the side cover to prevent the wiring tainting the test and I should mention that I have a full and smooth range of motion turning the handlebars all the way left and all the way right.
So I've decided to leave it as is and take it for a test ride, if it has a "Clunk" on acceleration or on deceleration, or hitting a bump, or speed wobble, I will know it's too loose. If it's too tight I will shorten the life of the bearings.
here's a pic of the process.
(of course the VRIDETV guy uses a tripod to hold the pointer. lol)
Happy Birthday Diane
by Editor on 07/21/23
A very special day here at VRIDETV, it's our co-founders Birthday!
Happy Birthday Diane
VROD Wheels machined by VICBAGGERS
by Editor on 07/19/23
I've had severals sets of solid VROD wheels machined by Bill Gorby over the years and absolutely love the results!
TEN designs to choose from as well as options for chrome, polishing or powder coating. All the details are on VicBaggers, Inc website at https://www.vicbaggers.com/shop-3
Rattler Performance Works
by Editor on 07/18/23
Big HUGE SHOUTOUT to Chris Scheiding at Rattler Performance Works LLC in Cosby Tennessee for hooking me up with this air filter assembly for my VROD. The price was incredibly fair & the shipping was very fast, Thank you Sir!!!!
233 South Highway 32, Cosby, TN, United States, Tennessee
Be sure to check out the shop's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088445776034
Mark your calendars for Opening Day: August 19th . 10am
EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/812605827210434/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
"I’m going to try and get a Food truck & Drinks fingers crossed for good weather. Hope to see you all soon . Chris"
Motorcycle riding and South Okanagan grasshoppers
by Editor on 07/15/23
I may have exceeded my daily limit on this catch from today's ride!
Keep in mind, this is only what the radiator shroud caught, I on the other hand was able to catch considerably more!
Colony's 2023 Catalog (or what I call the "Chrome Hardware Bible")
by Editor on 07/07/23
Over the last few months you've seen the assortment of Colony chrome hardware I've been installing while replacing all the grungy old OEM stuff on my 2005 VRSCSE CVO V-ROD.
All of these small details have really added up to to over all presentation of the bike and I'm beyond happy with the result!
"The Devil's in the details."
Get your own digital copy of Colony's 2023 Catalog (or what I call the "Chrome Hardware Bible")
Here's the link:
Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD rider and passenger seats.
by Editor on 07/05/23
For sale: Genuine Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD rider and passenger seats. This is in pristine condition and looks brand new even by my standards. If you are seriously interested I can shoot a close-up video of each piece top and bottom and send it to you.
Price $550USD + shipping & all PayPal fees.
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Genuine Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD passenger's backrest pad and chrome sissybar
by Editor on 07/04/23
For sale: Genuine Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD passenger's backrest pad and chrome sissybar (Just took it off my VROD)
Price $450USD + shipping & all PayPal fees.
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Happy 156th Birthday Canada
by Editor on 07/01/23
I am, have been, and always will be, proud to be Canadian.
Happy Canada Day everyone.
VROD CHROME front rotor bolts by COLONY
by Editor on 06/30/23
BEST $30.84 ever spent on my V-RODS.
Got this Colony chrome plated FRONT disk rotor mount kit to replace the aging old OEM Screws.
Colony part number 2157-10
Devils in the details!
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2003 Harley-Davidson VROD clutch lever
by Editor on 06/29/23
For sale: Genuine 2003 Harley-Davidson VROD clutch lever, the "ball at the end" had a broken off so I rounded off the end using a stencil, then did some filing, sanding and polishing.
Then got carried away and ended up sanded and polished the whole lever, looking at it now the time spent was well worth it.
Price $60USD + shipping & all PayPal fees.
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VROD Front wheels spacers. part number: 43642-01A
by Editor on 06/28/23
For sale: Genuine OEM Harley-Davidson Front wheels spacers from a 2003 VROD. part number: 43642-01A
Price for both: $30USD + shipping and all PayPal fees.
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2003 VROD rear brake master cylinder assembly
by Editor on 06/27/23
For Sale: Genuine Harley-Davidson rear brake master cylinder assembly. Just took it off my 2003 VROD it was in working order, but had a very, very small leak as I did notice brake fluid present on rubber boot. (Still had lots of fluid in the reservoir) I suspect it needs a seal. Price $155USD + shipping & all PayPal fees.
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