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.
VROD clothing and merch
by Editor on 09/01/21
VRSC V-TWIN RACING STREET CUSTOM
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:
Old church and a VROD
by Editor on 08/31/21
We see a lot of cool old buildings in our travels and some make us turn around and go back for a picture.
Two Vrods and a view
by Editor on 08/29/21
It's pretty awesome when you're riding in the middle of nowhere on the backroads of the South Okanagan, you run into someone you know AND they have a killer VROD!
Vrod front brake rotor tab polished
by Editor on 08/28/21
One of 5 tabs before & after.
Sanded with 220, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 2000 then polished with Autosol.
Did that a total of 20 times... Front and back of both rotors.
Sanding the tabs on the VROD's front brake rotors was both time consuming and an exercise in patients, BUT worth it in my opinion. All these little details will combine into the overall look for a complete wheel package.
V twin racing street custom shirt back
by Editor on 08/27/21
Stopped here to do a video for our Tik Tok account with my old iPhone 6 Plus, yes I said iPhone 6..... LOL...
Time to finally upgrade as soon as the iPhone 13 Pro Max comes out!
The selfie cam on the handlebars caught me starting up the prehistoric device and also captured this pic of our VRSC V-TWIN RACING STREET CUSTOM shirt back.
check out all the VRSC merch at https://www.cafepress.ca/vrsc
Liberty Sport Triumph sunglasses for motorcycle riding
by Editor on 08/24/21
I've been wearing Liberty Sport glasses for over seven years now and one of my favourite styles are these Triumph sunglasses!
They are specially designed for motorcycling and I have my prescription in the lenses!
Here's the details right from the source:
The Triumph provides all day comfort and wear especially under a helmet with the soft flexible temples. The sleek design fits best on medium to small faces and those with high cheek bones. The Powered by Switch removable side shields also offer ultimate wind and debris protection while riding and the option to turn the frames from motorcycle to lifestyle in seconds.
Key Features
- Prescription available through your Optical Retailer.
- Comes with removable magnetic eye cups (Powered By Switch) to help protect the eyes from wind, dust and light flying particles.
- Raised eyerim back lip provides additional lens retention.
- Head hugging temple design to add to frame comfort. Temples are flexible for under helmet fit.
- Plano frame comes with Liberty Sport Ultimate Driver polycarbonate premium performance lenses:
- Comes with semi-rigid case, cleaning cloth, eye cup pouch & adjustable cord
Lenses
- Prescription available through your Optical Retailer
- 8-base wrap around lens shape delivers excellent peripheral field of vision.
- Passes all Global Driving Standards.
- Hard Coat Premium Scratch Coating.
- 100% UVA & UVB Protection.
- Rx Lens Recommendation:
- For sports and cycling we recommend a Polarized lens with Clear Vue anti-reflective coating.
- For motorcycling, we recommend our Ultimate Driver lens which is a Rose Amber lens with silver flash mirror coating.
Here's the direct link to the Triumph glasses:
Enjoying the view
by Editor on 08/23/21
We're very grateful to be able to ride a motorcycle, travel Canada, explore new places and share it with our viewers.
Thank you so much for being apart of VRIDETV
Hmmm, looks like Diane caught me enjoying the view, she's like a photo sniper!
VROD CLOTHING VRSC V-TWIN RACING STREET CUSTOM merch
by Editor on 08/21/21
Wanted a few shots of our VRSC V-TWIN RACING STREET CUSTOM shirt while riding, here's one I pulled this still from our selfie cam video footage.
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.
The printing company we chose is based in the United States, they'll print items when ordered, package it, and ship it. This saves us having to buy a bunch of different sizes and styles of shirts, store them, package them, and ship them... With this service we're unable to get a bulk discount on the products raising the prices a little, but they're still reasonable.
VRSC shirts printed on front only start at $19.95 USD
Here's the direct link to our online store:
Pond with white ring around it
by Editor on 08/20/21
I pulled this image from our selfie cam video footage to show that pond with the white ring around it. Not a hundred percent on why it's like that but I'm guessing it's minerals in the water, and when it dried along the edges left the white residue.
What do you think it is?
Exploring Okanagan backroads
by Editor on 08/19/21
May all your rides be safe & scenic, filled with blue skies & winding roads...
We had another break in the wildfire smoke, so we jumped on the bike and went exploring some backroads. Pulled this still from the video footage of our monopod cam, love the way the road looks like a grey ribbon disappearing behind us...
Custom 2003 VROD Rear Wheel
by Editor on 08/18/21
A lot of time and elbow grease has gone into this wheel!
The folks at Ruthless Designs took my Harley-Davidson OEM solid wheel and machined their 920 design, then sanded and polished it. OMG they do nice work.
Once I got it back, the folks at TDMC Customs at Trev Deeley Motorcycles installed and balanced the Avon Cobra Tyre.
Then it was time for me to get to work on sanding and polishing the Disc, bolts, compensator bowl and pulley.
Here's the final results.
Liberty Sport X8-300 glasses
by Editor on 08/17/21
The pros and cons of the Liberty Sport X-300 Glasses:
Cons:
- My sanding and polishing addiction has only gotten worse since I've gotten these. Now I see every little imperfection on the part I'm working on... So it's their fault... LOL
Pros:
- Three lens coatings are available Anti-Glare, Anti-Scratch and Anti-Fog
- Three colour options: Shiny black/Grey or Translucent Dark Grey/Blue or Translucent Whiskey/Grey
- Prescription Type: Signal vision or Progressive or Non-Prescription
- Lens colour options: Clear, Light responsive, Blue light filter, Blue light filter and light responsive, Polarized and light responsive.
- 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.
Here's the direct link to these glasses on Liberty Sport's website:
Polished VROD rotor bolts
by Editor on 08/17/21
After spending the time sanding and polishing the rear brake rotor, the bolts definitely needed to be done too. Same process as the fronts: I wrapped the threads in electrician's's tape to protect them, then inserted into a drill chuck. Sanded with 220, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 2000 then polished with Autosol.
VROD disc sanding and polishing
by Editor on 08/15/21
Put the new sander to work on this rear disc.
Sanded the inside with 220, 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 2000 then polished with AutoSol. I left the outer part of the disc where the brake pads touch, seemed like a lot of extra work that would be scratched up on the first ride. WAIT: Before you say it, yes I know I have a problem, no an intervention wouldn't help... My affliction is terminal but I have embraced it...
Hmmm, now I need to do the fronts...
VROD with a lake view
by Editor on 08/14/21
Missed this dirt road the first few times I rode past but this time I spotted it out of the corner of my eye. I was able to get right up to the lakes edge, thought it made a great spot for a photo shot.
VROD with flames
by Editor on 08/13/21
Happy Friday the 13th everyone, have a great day, ride safe & thanks for watching VRIDETV.
We took this picture using a Harley-Davidson Vrod model from the Franklin Mint, placed it on a glass pedestal cake plate, then set it in front of a fireplace... a little behind the scenes.
2003 Harley Davidson VROD instrument cluster part 67393-01D
by Editor on 08/12/21
For sale: Genuine 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary VROD instrument cluster in kilometers not MPH part number 67393-01D. Good working condition except the black reset button is not functioning. It is replicable with part number 67584-98. The silver ring that holds the two pieces together was pinched when the clamshell bent, this does not affect anything just wanted to mentioned it. There is 29, 917kms on the odometer. Price: $220 USD plus shipping & buyer is responsible for all PayPal fees.
contact info is at the bottom of this page.
more 2003 Vrod parts available here:
Break in the wildfire smoke
by Editor on 08/11/21
There was another break in the wildfire smoke for a second day in a row, grateful to be able to ride some more!
Have a great day everyone, ride safe and thanks for watching VRIDETV
Window of Opportunity
by Editor on 08/10/21
It was great to be able to get out for a ride!
The smoke from the wildfires has been quite bad in the Okanagan but there was finally a window of opportunity today.
