2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary VROD Derby cover. Part number: 25373-03
by Editor on 10/16/21
For sale
Genuine 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary VROD Derby cover.
Part number: 25373-03
Price: $95 USD plus shipping & buyer is responsible for all PayPal fees.
contact info is at the bottom of this page.
2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary VROD Clutch cover. Part number: 34812-03
by Editor on 10/16/21
For sale
Genuine 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary VROD Clutch cover.
Part number: 34812-03
Price: $95 USD plus shipping & buyer is responsible for all PayPal fees.
contact info is at the bottom of this page.
VROD radiator and oil cooler cleaning
by Editor on 10/13/21
The amount of debris in the fins of the radiator and oil cooler is amazing, not just this bike but any of the Vrods I've had. Tiny rocks, pieces of glass, pine needles, twigs and lots of bug parts...
Tool of choice: That pin with the purple head in the picture.
The biggest reason for spending a few hours picking clean each fin is to prevent one of those ting rocks burrowing a hole in the rad or oil cooler. I guess one could say improved airflow could be gained as well.
Happy Thanksgiving Canada
by Editor on 10/11/21
Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian viewers and sponsors, enjoy your time with family & friends.
(image from our ride in Turkey ; )
Project VROD #3
by Editor on 10/09/21
Here's a picture after cleaning her up a bit, I'll be doing a full "OCD clean & polish' over the winter. more pictures here.
2003 Harley-Davidson Two Tone Sterling Silver and Black 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD
Odometer Reading: 23,480 kilometres. I'm the third owner & the gentleman I bought it from had it for six weeks, decided to sell because it was to small for him. (He was a very big man)
- Genuine Harley-Davidson Accessories:
- 100th Anniversary Clutch Cylinder Cover p/n 34812-03
- 100th Anniversary Derby Cover Kit p/n 25373-03
- Chrome Billet Sprocket p/n 4019-01
- Chrome Front Sliders 46526-02A
- Chrome Swingarm p/n 48410-01A
- Chrome Swingarm Pivot Bolt Covers p/n 48893-01
- Chrome Upper Belt Guard p/n 60469-01
- Chrome Lower belt Guard p/n 60484-01A
- Chrome Rear Axle Cover p/n 45621-02
- Chrome Front Axle Nut Covers p/n 43317-01
- Chrome Coolant Hose Cover Kit p/n 29770-01
- Chrome Upper Fork Stem Cover Kit p/n 46213-02
- Chrome Billet Cam Cover Medallion Kit p/n 44497-02
- Oil Temperature Dipstick p/n 26962-01A
- Nylon Saddlebags p/n 91441-06
- Saddlebag Mounting Hardware Kit p/n 91440-06
- Chrome Fender Baseplate p/n 51120-01A
- Chrome Luggage Rack p/n 51119-01A
- Chrome Luggage Rack and Sissy Bar Hardware Kit p/n 94112-04
- Tallboy Rider Seat and Pillion p/n 52927-05
- Smooth Look Touring Passenger Backrest Pad p/n 51783-07
- Low Sissy Bar Upright p/n 51126-01A
- Quick-Release Detachable Touring Windshield p/n 57211-05
- Headlamp Visor p/n 67750-88T and visor Screw p/n 3383
- Chrome Engine Guard Kit p/n 49267-01
- Chrome Billet Muffler Clamp Kit p/n 65271-03
- Screaming Eagle Slip On Mufflers: Top p/n 65028-02 Bottom p/n 65015-02
- Custom Hand Control Lever Kit p/n 45533-02
- Rider Slotted Chrome and Rubber Custom Footpegs p/n 43280-01
- Passenger Slotted Chrome and Rubber Custom Footpegs p/n 43280-01
- Slotted Chrome Shifter Lever p/n 34555-01A
- Slotted Chrome Rear Brake Lever p/n 42964-01A
- Rear Master Cylinder Chrome Banjo Bolt Cover
- Slotted Polished Stainless Steel Gear Shift Linkage 33796-02
- Contoured Chrome and Rubber Hand Grips p/n 56799-04 (small)
- Chrome Jiffy Stand p/n 49742-01
- Chrome Pin for Jiffy Stand p/n 49742-01
- Chrome Cam Tension Bolt p/n 17673-02
- Polished Stainless Steel Foot Peg Mounting Pins p/n 42679-01 (rider)
- Polished Stainless Steel Foot Peg Mounting Pins p/n 42679-01 (passenger)
- Chrome Rider FootPeg Mounting Kit p/n 50809-02A
- Chrome Rear Passenger Foot Peg Brackets p/n 51000-02
- Chrome H-D Motor Co Logo Allen Head Hole Plugs p/n 94529-95
- Chrome H-D Motor Co Logo Allen Head Hole Plugs p/n 94531-95
- Three Ignition Keys
Bike also came with:
- 5.3 Gallon Unlimited Engineering Fuel Tank (new in the box)
- Unlimited Engineering Lock Ring Tool
- K&N Air Filter
- Electric Vest Wiring Harness
- LED Headlight
- LED Turn Signal and Running Light Replacing 1157 Bulbs
- LED Turn Signal and Running Light Replacing 1156 Bulbs
- Tab Performance Slash Cut Exhaust Pipes (Baffled)
2003 Harley-Davidson two tone sterling silver and black 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD
by Editor on 10/06/21
WARNING: If you leave a silver VROD & a black VROD in the garage alone too long, they will make sweet sweet love & spawn a baby two tone silver & black offspring.
All kidding aside, I couldn't resist buying this cream puff of a 2003 Harley-Davidson two tone sterling silver and black 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD. I'll be posting better pics of it in the days to come once I've had a chance to go over it and give it a good cleaning.
Motorcycles and Fall riding
by Editor on 10/02/21
Our 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD sure does like the cooler temperatures of Fall riding! This picture was taken in the mountains on White Lake Road between Kaleden and Twin Falls, British Columbia, Canada.
DRAO: Radio interference control zone sign
by Editor on 09/28/21
Riding up in the mountains between Oliver and Kaleden you'll come across this sign as you approach the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory. It's a research facility founded in 1960 and located at Kaleden, British Columbia, Canada. (exact address is 717 White Lake Rd, Kaleden, BC)
Found this with a google search;
"The Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory was inaugurated in 1960 at White Lake near Penticton, British Columbia. The creation of the observatory was primarily the work of Carlyle Smith Beals, an astronomer who wanted to advance the field of astrophysics in Canada.
The first parabolic antenna, measuring 25.6 metres, began operating in 1960. It was mainly designed to operate at a wavelength of 21 centimetres, which corresponds to one of the spectral lines of hydrogen.
The study of hydrogen is of great importance to astronomers: hydrogen is the most abundant chemical element in the Universe, where it is present as a gas, and studying its distribution in the Milky Way can help astronomers reveal the structure of our galaxy. Radio astronomers at Penticton have been striving towards this goal since the first days of the observatory."
read more here: https://astro-canada.ca/l_observatoire_federal_de_radioastrophysique-the_dominion_radio_astrophysical_observatory-eng
Men and Women think differently sometimes
by Editor on 09/25/21
During yesterday's ride we stopped alongside the Kettle River just outside of Rock Creek when out of the blue Diane says, "take off your shirt."
I'm thinking, "Okay I like where this is going" pealed off my shirt but then quickly realized I misread the situation when she held it up and said' "take a picture for our merch."
Don't get me wrong, it was a good idea but.... ; )
VRSC V-TWIN RACING STREET CUSTOM merch:
Men's and Women's T-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, tank tops, baseball hats, stickers, patches drinkware and more. Available for all VROD enthusiasts at our online store.
VRSC shirts printed on front only start at $19.95 USD
Here's the direct link to our online store:
Tourism Oliver
by Editor on 09/24/21
Stopped by the Oliver Visitor Centre that's located in the historic CPR station along the Okanagan River.
6431 Station Street, Oliver British Columbia, Canada.
VROD parts for sale
by Editor on 09/22/21
More 2002-2006 Harley Davidson VROD parts have been added to our for sale page.
here's the direct link: http://www.vridetv.com/vrodparts.html
Motorcycle camera gear
by Editor on 09/17/21
We have outline all the motorcycle accessories our 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD many times, so lets talk camera gear.
These are the items we use and pack with us:
- Four SONY Professional HXR-MC1 video cameras
- SONY CX700V Handycam
- Eight SONY NP100 batteries
- Fourteen memory cards
- Six SONY battery chargers
- Two SONY Sport Pack waterproof cases
- SONY telephoto Lens
- SONY wide angle lens
- SONY remote control
- SONY microphone
- Two fisheye lenses
- Velbon Sherpa carbon fiber monopod
- Velbon Sherpa carbon fiber tripod
- Manfrotto 500A video head
- Tripod ball head camera mount
- Tripod ball head and quick release plate
- Four custom made camera mounts for motorcycle.
- Two power bars with surge protectors.
Rider wave
by Editor on 09/13/21
Our monopod cam capturing me waving back to a group of tourists from Alberta that were waving to me as I rode by. They were out of there car taking pictures of the old buildings and the funny thing is how far away I was when they turned around, reminding me once again how load my bike is!
Roadpost Explorer
by Editor on 09/10/21
I take this Explorer by Roadpost everywhere I go!
Our viewers can track where we are riding and filming, that SOS button could save me or someone else in the event of an accident or emergency AND so much more!
The world’s first satellite communicator with navigation built-in.
The inReach Explorer has all of the features of the inReach SE, plus built-in navigation capabilities to get you there and back – every time. And just like the inReach SE, the inReach Explorer is rugged, waterproof and ready for anything you are.
Use inReach Explorer to:
Create or view routes including distance and bearing information.
Navigate a route, to a waypoint, or find your way back with a high-detail breadcrumb trail.
Create or view waypoints to mark key locations such as a campsite or vehicle location.
Plan your route(s) and waypoints ahead of time using the Explore portal and then share your journey with others to allow them to follow along.
Just like the other inReach devices, you can use Explorer to:
Send and receive 160-character text messages to cell numbers or email addresses worldwide.
Trigger an SOS, receive a delivery confirmation, and communicate with our 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center to provide and receive critical updates.
Select your tracking interval, track your progress, and share your GPS location, elevation and speed with others.
inReach Explorer
The world’s first satellite communicator with navigation built-in.
The inReach Explorer has all of the features of the inReach SE, plus built-in navigation capabilities to get you there and back – every time. And just like the inReach SE, the inReach Explorer is rugged, waterproof and ready for anything you are.
Use inReach Explorer to:
Create or view routes including distance and bearing information.
Navigate a route, to a waypoint, or find your way back with a high-detail breadcrumb trail.
Create or view waypoints to mark key locations such as a campsite or vehicle location.
Plan your route(s) and waypoints ahead of time using the Explore portal and then share your journey with others to allow them to follow along.
Just like the other inReach devices, you can use Explorer to:
Send and receive 160-character text messages to cell numbers or email addresses worldwide.
Trigger an SOS, receive a delivery confirmation, and communicate with our 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center to provide and receive critical updates.
Select your tracking interval, track your progress, and share your GPS location, elevation and speed with others.
VROD custom wheels
by Editor on 09/08/21
These started out as the stock solid wheels on our VROD, they were sent to Ruthless Designz to be machined and polished. When I got them back from Myrtle Beach I had a brand new set of Avon cobra tyres installed and balanced. Then I sanded and polished the brake rotors and all the bolts. The pulley and compensator bowl was also done to complete this custom wheel package.
BC Wildfire ride
by Editor on 09/07/21
I decided to take a ride up McKinney Road towards Mount Baldy to shoot a video of the damage they caused by the wildfire. It was very eerie riding when every corner would reveal another part of the fire's path. Some areas were completely ravished while others untouched, while the next area's trees were scorched on one side only...
The NK'Mip wildfire is still 20,066 Hectares in size and stretches from Osoyoos to Oliver British Columbia Canada.
Thank you to the brave Men and Women who risk their lives battening this wildfire and the rest in our Province.
This is an extended length video showcasing the entire ride, so que up some of your favourite music, push play and go for a virtual ride VRIDETV's extended length video series put you in the riders seat, it's as real as it get without having to wear a helmet or getting bugs in your teeth ; ) This video was shot with a SONY Professional video camera mounted to the handlebars of a Harley Davidson VROD. The road up the mountain was quite rough in most spots so the video quality is not as good as we would have liked.
Wildfire damage in British Columbia
by Editor on 09/05/21
The wildfires in British Columbia have been very bad this year and have been all over the news and social media. I decided to take a ride up McKinney Road towards Mount Baldy to shoot a video of the damage they caused. It was a very eerie riding when every corner would reveal another part of the fire's path. Some areas were completely ravished while others untouched, while the next area's trees were scorched on one side only...
There were many places I wanted to stop for a picture, but there was nowhere to pull over, or too much incline, or the shoulder was too soft, finally this spot was safe enough.
The NK'Mip wildfire is still 20,066 Hectares in size and stretches from Osoyoos to Oliver British Columbia Canada.
Thank you to the brave Men and Women who risk their lives battening this wildfire and the rest in our Province.
Kaleden abandoned hotel
by Editor on 09/04/21
While riding on Highway 97 I took the turn off at Kaleden to check out the lake and also to stop at the iconic Kaleden Hotel. First saw this on Global News during one of their "My Community" segments and wanted to see it in person, it did not disappoint!
Here's some info I found online:
History of the Kaleden Hotel
The park itself gets its name from the shell of an old hotel that was built back in 1912 when Kaleden was in its heyday and was fast becoming a boomtown. The hotel only operated for two years until World War I broke out the hotel was forced to close its doors. The hotel never did reopen as improving roadways reduced the need to stop in Kaleden and the town never fully reclaimed its former glory. Over the years the empty hotel was stripped of anything valuable and now all that remains is the ghostly frame and the remnants of failed dreams. That being said it is a neat place to visit especially for history buffs.
source: https://www.exploratoryglory.com/travel-blog/kaleden-hotel-park-okanagan-valley-bc
02-06 VROD Owners groups launched on Facebook
by Editor on 09/03/21
I have launched a new Facebook group for first generation owners, the only requirement is you must own a 02-06 VROD.
