Motorcycle Rider Blog. Behind the scenes of VRIDETV, Canada's motorcycle touring and travel site.

VROD jiffy stand mounting kit for VRODS by COLONY

by Editor on 07/05/24

I highly recommend that you check the bushings on your bike's Jiffy stand, especially the lower one. They do wear out and can cause damage to the metal of the frame rail or even allow your jiffy stand to disengage from the motorcycle...

Colony jiffy stand mounting kit for VRODS part number 3134-4

here's the direct link

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Log barn

by Editor on 07/04/24

Had to stop for a picture with this cool old log barn on White Lake road just off of Highway 97.

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Canadian VRSCSE CVO VROD

by Editor on 07/02/24

Added this chrome Canadian maple leaf to the 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD on Canada Day, this bike is only one of 20 in this colour that were originally sent to Canada.

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Canada Day

by Editor on 07/01/24

Happy 157th Birthday Canada!

I am, have been, and alway be, Proud to be Canadian.

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Canada Day long weekend

by Editor on 06/29/24

Happy Canada Day long weekend everyone, enjoy your time with family and friends.

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Chrome VROD shock hardware by COLONY

by Editor on 06/28/24

BEST $39.25 ever spent on my V-ROD.

Got this Colony Show Polished Chrome Shock Mount Kit, 2158-11-P

Polished Allen bolts bolts, spacers, washers & nut, to replace the grungy old OEM parts.

Devils in the details!

Here's the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store.

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Vrod carbon fiber radiator side covers by MDI Carbon fiber

by Editor on 06/27/24

Very excited to see this pair of carbon fiber radiator side covers arrive from the folks at MDI Carbon Fiber in California!

This marks the beginning for the next phase of our 2003 VROD camera bike's upgrades with all the OEM Harley-Davidson body parts will be coming off and replaced with MDI Carbon Fiber parts.

Here's the direct link to these radiator side covers on the MDI Carbon fiber website

Here's the direct link to all the VROD parts available from MDI Carbon fiber

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Saddlebags on a 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD

by Editor on 06/26/24

These genuine Harley-Davidson hard shell saddlebags are staying on my bike much to the dismay of many. The lower portion would look better if it matched the two tone blue but getting the paint code from Harley is impossible & anything less than a perfect match would drive me bonkers...

Therefore there are only two options I'll consider, leaving them as is or having the lower sections chromed to match the tops.

If you know of a Canadian company that can chrome plastic let me know.

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Genuine Harley-Davidson VROD Sundowner Seat

by Editor on 06/25/24

SOLD: Genuine Harley-Davidson Sundowner Seat. (RIDER SEAT ONLY) fits 02-06 VRODS

Pre-owned but in Very good condition.

Price $265USD + shipping & all PayPal fees.

PLEASE NOTE THIS SEAT HAS BEEN SOLD

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Green Lake photoshoot

by Editor on 06/24/24

This might be one of my favourite pictures so far this season.

Taken at Green Lake in the south Okanagan of British Columbia Canada.

more pictures form this shoot in photo gallery #3 click here to view

2005 harley davidson vrscse cvo vrod blue poster shot

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Ride Explore Get Home Safe

by Editor on 06/23/24

While riding on Highway 3A in the South Okanagan I pulled over to get a shot of the ominous sky in the direction I was heading...

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MDI Carbon Fiber rear fender for 02-06 VRODS

by Editor on 06/22/24

Very excited to see this carbon fiber rear fender arrive from the folks at MDI Carbon Fiber in California!

This marks the beginning for the next phase of our 2003 VROD camera bike's upgrades with all the OEM Harley-Davidson body parts will be coming off and replaced with MDI Carbon fiber parts.

Here's the direct link to this fender on the MDI Carbon fiber website

Here's the direct link to all the VROD parts available from MDI Carbon fiber

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VROD chrome motor oil filler plug/dip stick by Colony

by Editor on 06/21/24

BEST $32.48 ever spent on my V-ROD.

Got this Colony Machine chrome motor oil filler plug/dip stick to replace the OEM ugly plastic one. (part number 2160-1)

click here to buy on eBay.

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New version of our rear camera mount

by Editor on 06/20/24

One of the many things I like about the Corbin saddlebags is how close they fit to the rear fender, the only drawback for us was our rear camera mount cage wouldn't fit. The Harley-Davidson saddlebags had a space between the fender that the support cage utilized, with that gone I needed to figure out a way to adapt it.

This is what i've come up with so far, still need to add four more fastening points through the rear fender and into the steel inner fender support.

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Replacement for Corbin license plate bracket for VROD saddlebags

by Editor on 06/19/24

When I bought the Corbin saddlebags the license plate bracket was missing, so i reached out to a guy in Florida that has a set to get the measurements. He said he could make me an exact replica if i wanted, I gladly accepted and paid him.

Unfortunately the guy who did the welding on it did a poor job, there was basically no penetration on the side that broke, resulting in a brake in that spot.

My choices were to have it re-welded or make a better & stronger version. Very happy with the way it turned out and how it is completely hidden.