VROD camera bike
by Editor on 04/30/22
Our 2003 Harley-Davidson VRSCA 100th Anniversary VROD is all set for another riding season of filming. Equipped with four SONY professional video cameras ensures that we have all the angles covered!
Vrod coolant line
by Editor on 04/29/22
Not sure who thought it was a good idea to do this....
Looks like the bottle lid nipple broke, someone put the upgraded rubber cap/plug on but not the whole replacement bottle.... Then placed this line over the cam cover on the left side, so when it needed to draw from the reservoir it couldn't because it wasn't connected....
Happy it’s an easy fix.
2005 VRSCSE VROD service manual supplement part number 99525-05
by Editor on 04/27/22
The 2005 VRSCSE VROD service manual supplement part number 99525-05 arrived from eBay.
This will be a valuable source of information while working on the bike.
2005 VRSCSE VROD parts catalog 99458-05
by Editor on 04/26/22
The 2005 VRSCSE VROD parts catalog part number 99458-05 arrived from eBay. This will be a valuable source of information while working on the bike.
VRod Left and Right black switch housings
by Editor on 04/25/22
For Sale: Genuine Harley-Davidson OEM V-Rod Left and Right black switch housings These parts are obviously not new and show normal wear for being 16 years old. $40USD + shipping & all Pay Pal fees. contact info is at the bottom of this page.
2003 Vrod back to showroom stock with the intension to sell
by Editor on 04/23/22
Over the winter I restored this 2003 Vrod back to showroom stock with the intension to sell in the Spring.
I'm very happy with how it turned out, so much in fact, that I'm having second thoughts about selling it...
... Dilemma ...
VRod Left and Right Passenger foot rest supports PN: 50994-01 and 50995-01
by Editor on 04/22/22
Forsale: Genuine Harley-Davidson OEM V-Rod Left and Right Passenger foot rest supports.
These parts are obviously not new and show normal wear for being 19 years old. Came off a 2003 VROD
Part numbers: 50994-01 and 50995-01
Price $40USD + shipping and all PayPal fees. contact info is at the bottom of this page.
DIY VROD airbox repair
by Editor on 04/18/22
I'll be the first to admit I have zero experience in bodywork....
I've been using this damaged airbox for a few years to mount my camera bag to it cause I didn't care if it got scratched. It's from a bike I parted out that was in an accident. The handlebar and signal light caused a large dent about 1 inch deep at the worst spot during the crash.
Not sure what possessed me to do this today but I cut a window into the inner skin and started massaging it. I don't have any bodywork tools so I improvised with a rubber hammer, a piece of radiator hose, then a BFH and a little swearing...
Got it fairly flush to finish off with a minimal amount of body filler that I'll pick up this week.
*Don't follow me for bodywork tips...LOL
LED Garage Lighting
by Editor on 04/12/22
After months of working in poor lighting we decided to call an electrician and have him install 6 LED lights with 4,000 lumens each.
VROD Smoked front signal lens covers
by Editor on 04/08/22
SOLD: VROD Smoked front signal lens covers
Price $15USD + shipping and buyer is responsible for all PayPal fees. contact info is at the bottom of this page.
100th anniversary VROD backrest pad: 53315-03
by Editor on 04/07/22
Happy to have found this Genuine 2003 Harley Davidson 100th anniversary V-rod backrest pad: 53315-03 Excellent condition and very hard to find. With Low sissy bar upright chrome 51126-01A
Fits '02-'06 VRSC models
DTT wiring cleanup on VROD
by Editor on 04/05/22
When I was replacing the battery in our carbon fiber VROD, I took a little extra time and cleaned up some wiring for the Daytona Twin Tec tuner. It was originally installed by a HD dealer, they did a good job but I thought it would be better this way.
2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary VROD tin set for sale
by Editor on 04/03/22
GOLD KEY TIN SET FOR SALE:
2003 Harley-Davidson two tone sterling silver & gloss black 100th Anniversary VRSCA VROD seven piece tin set for sale.
It has normal wear for being 19 years old, I pointed out any of the marks extremely close.... most of which you don't even see when the bike is on the ground & standing beside it.
Price $1,150 USD + shipping & all Pay Pal fees. contact info is at the bottom of this page.
- Airbox Cover with both Gold side emblems and the name plate. There is a very small ding in the black that I only found when I was polishing it)
- Front Fender with marks pointed out in video
- Rear Fender (there was a baseplate on this so there are marks from it, if you are going to be putting a baseplate on you won't see them)
- Left and right Radiator side cover (underside has scrapes, as do most) Seen only when under bike.
- Left and right Vented side covers
Will not separate this package and sell individual pieces.
Unlimited Engineering 5.3 gallon conversion kit for 02-06 VRODS
by Editor on 04/02/22
For Sale: Brand new in the box: Unlimited Engineering 5.3 gallon conversion kit for 02-06 VRODS
Price $500USD + shipping & all Pay Pal fees. contact info is at the bottom of this page.
Made in America by Americans for your American motorcycle.
5.3 US Gallons (20 Liters) after normalization*. This will yield approximately 5 1/4 gallons of useable fuel capacity which is a 54% increase over stock useable of 3.4 gallons - almost 2 gallons.
State of the art molding process gives unparalleled safety. The crash testing lab performed tests to American and European safety standards. The tank passed easily. They were instructed to increase the forces until the tank failed. They were unable to achieve a failure even when hitting the tank with many times the force set forth in the standards - they maxed out their equipment without failure.
Relocates the ignition out from under your butt to an easy to reach and much more natural position for the key.
Included parts to stop the key fob from flapping in the wind.
Retains normal operation of the ignition and seat latch.
Designed to fit 2002-2006 VRSCA, B, D, SE and SE2 models.
Included in the kit:
SuperTank, Tank Strap, NASCAR developed thermal barrier, Ignition Relocation kit
Ignition bracket, Ignition wire harness extension, Extended seat release cable, misc hardware, Skid Plate kit, Formed skid plate, Aluminum Rivets, 3/16" drill bit, Detailed installation instructions, Speciality tool.
Vrod Screamin Eagle slip on mufflers. Top p/n 65028-02 Bottom p/n 65015-02
by Editor on 03/31/22
Spent way more time than I care to admit bringing these Screaming Eagle Slip On Mufflers back to life. The chrome looked like it hadn't been polished in years, there were many "road tar freckles" as well as burned on boot marks and lots of muck on the backside. I had them off during the deep cleaning process and when reinstalling them I applied anti seize to the the collector making it easy to fit into place. The next time these come off I'm sure the tech will be glad I did that.
Screaming Eagle Slip On Mufflers
Top p/n 65028-02 Bottom p/n 65015-02
VRSCSE CVO VROD coolant leak
by Editor on 03/30/22
When I got this bike in November I noticed the smell of coolant when it was running, looked through the gap by the side cover and saw there was some in there so went for an hour and half ride. Well probably about half that time was stopping and taking pictures...
Got back home and put it away for the winter.
Throughout the winter I've been restoring a 2003 Vrod and wanted to get that finished before starting to look at the CVO. I topped up the rad over flow bottle, added some in the rad, checked the rad cap, all the clamps then pulled it out into the driveway yesterday. Started it up and still smelt coolant... Damn, was hoping for an easy fix. As the bike engine warmed up everything looked good but just before the fans kicked on I noticed coolant dripping from the bottom left onto the ground. Turned off the bike, did a little swearing then wheeled it back into the garage. Grabbed a flashlight and saw the coolant on the front side of the fins, my first thought was I need a new rad. (more swearing) Then I noticed condensation on the blue paint of the frame, shined the flashlight up and into the bike and found the cause of the leak. Thank goodness this is just a hose problem and not a rad corrosion issue do to electrolysis.
VROD rear wheel installation made easy
by Editor on 03/29/22
It sure is nice to have the rear wheel restoration completed, lots of sanding, polishing and elbow grease but worth it in my opinion.
Installed the rear wheel using a bike lift to get it in the correct position to slide the axle through. Doing it this way is way easier than lowering the bike to the wheel or having a second person helping.
New VROD battery
by Editor on 03/25/22
It was time for our silver camera bike to get a new battery and Johnny Racine of Canadian Gears recommended this one from Parts Canada and Drag Specialities.
VROD hard shell saddlebags
by Editor on 03/23/22
These Genuine Harley Davidson hard shell saddlebags and mounts for 02-06 VRODS are extremely difficult to find and fall into the Unicorn parts category. Very happy to have found a set for the 2005 VRSCSE CVO build. The pewter colour may work but I'm considering having them painted to match as well as adding the matching graphics that are on the rear fender.
