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VROD chrome alternator cover kit by COLONY

by Editor on 05/03/24

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.

VROD_chrome_alternator_hardware_by_COLONY

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VRSC VROD floorboards update

by Editor on 04/29/24

While working on my bike I noticed there was a black mark on the right side VRSC floorboard from making contact with the aftermarket fuel tank made by Unlimited Engineering. I was both grateful and relieved that there was no damage done to the tank and no leaks were seen or smelt.

A grinding drum on a Dremel was used to remove enough material to ensure this will never happen again, here's a before and after pic.

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Tree blossom photo shoot

by Editor on 04/25/24

This row of trees in full bloom made for a fantastic photo op!

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Progressive Suspension 444 series springs

by Editor on 04/21/24

Swapping out the heavy duty springs on these Progressive Suspension 444 series rear shocks for a set of standard rate springs.

The Heavy duty springs are for a rider 250 pounds and up or if there was a passenger on the bike the majority of the time.

After loosing approximately 30 pounds the HD springs were just too stiff for me.

After contacting Progressive Suspension they got the correct springs and the tool I needed to swap them out myself. The red arrow indicates the snap ring exposed one the spring was compressed. Removing that allows the spring to be removed.

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COLONY CHROME Complete Motor Allen Show Bike Kit 2002-2006 VRODS

by Editor on 04/19/24

BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK

Colony Machine makes a CHROME Complete Motor Allen Show Bike Kit 2002-2006 VRODS part number: 1021-P

Price: $157.95

Here's the direct link to it on eBay

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Phantom Creek Estates

by Editor on 04/17/24

Timing is everything and with nobody around I was able to pull the bike right up to these statues at Phantom Creek Estates for a photo. I've been here several times but there has always been people around but on this day I seized the opportunity!

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Kaleden Hotel

by Editor on 04/14/24

The Kaleden Hotel makes a great background for a VROD photo shoot.

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Green Lake British Columbia

by Editor on 04/13/24

There are so many great places for background shots for a VROD photo shoot but Green Lake is certainly in the top 10.

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VROD CHROME upper crankcase plug from COLONY

by Editor on 04/12/24

BEST $10.42 I've EVER spent on my VROD!

Colony Machine makes a CHROME replacement for your upper crankcase plug & it also comes with the metal gasket!

Here's the direct link to it on eBay

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Update on the 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary VRSCA VROD transformation

by Editor on 04/11/24

Spent a good portion of the winter working on my silver 2003 V-ROD & made a lot of changes to it:

Screamin' Eagle 16 gauge muffler kit
CVO headlight mounting bracket
CVO shifter arm
CVO brake arm
Harley-Davidson script shifter linkage
Chrome headlight bucket
VRSC passenger floorboards
Replaced almost every bolt with Colony Chrome hardware (full list on link below)
Corbin saddlebags (still haven't decided on paint)
Re-located the PIAA light to the lower legs
Sanded & polished compensatory bowl
Sanded & polished rear pulley
Sanded & polished rear brake disc
Sanded & polished both front brake discs
Sanded & polished lower legs

I was riding the Carbon fiber VROD up until now, but it sold yesterday, so It's time to pull this one off the lift and ride it. The rest of the work that I have planned will have to wait until next winter. It's riding season!

If you would like to learn more on this transformation & see the process, pics, part numbers etc click here

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Carbon fiber Vrod SOLD

by Editor on 04/10/24

This 2003 Carbon fiber Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary VRSCA VROD has been SOLD

It was picked up & delivered to the new owner yesterday.

I will honestly miss this bike, over the last seven years I've developed a strong emotional attachment to it, with lots of great memories of the amazing places it took me. I've spent countless hours sanding and polishing the aluminum parts over the winters and have enjoyed customizing it to what my vision was for it.

Now that it's gone, I already have seller's remorse...

However, I'm happy it's going to a good home and after many conversations with the gentleman I'm confident that he will take good care of it. Congratulations Sir you have yourself a great motorcycle.

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Sale pending on Carbon fiber VROD

by Editor on 04/08/24

There has been a non refundable deposit put down on this 2003 Carbon fiber Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary VRSCA VROD and will be picked up & delivered to the new owner after the final payment. I will honestly miss this bike, over the last seven years that I've had it I've developed a strong emotional attachment to it and the places I've ridden on it. I am happy it's going to a good home and after many conversations with the gentleman I'm confident that he will take good care of it. Congratulations Sir you have yourself a great motorcycle.

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Colony chrome plated allen screw hole plugs

by Editor on 04/05/24

After replacing many of the grungy old OEM allen head screws to Colony Chrome on my VRODS, it's time to put the final touches on them with this Colony chrome plated allen screw hole plugs assortment with tray part number 2162-300

Devils in the details!

click here for the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store.