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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.

Canada Day in the rockies

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

Harley Davidson Sundowner seat for VROD

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

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...

handlebar view of ominous sky

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

02-06 vrod carbon fiber rear fender by MDI Carbon Fiber

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.

Corbin license plate bracket replacement for VROD

CVO VROD photo shoot

by Editor on 06/18/24

Here's another one of the many pictures taken from our recent photo shoot of our 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD.
click here for more.

2005 blue VRSCSE CVO VROD

CVO VROD shirts

by Editor on 06/17/24

Check out the CVO CROD merch in our online store.
T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and more.

CVO VROD shirts

Remember to

by Editor on 06/15/24

Ride, Explore, Get home safe...

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VROD CHROME Motor Allen Show Bike Kit 2002-2006 VRODS part number: 1021-P by COLONY

by Editor on 06/14/24

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 

vrod_chrome_allen_show_bike_bolt_kit by COLONY

2005 blue VRSVSE CVO VROD photoshoot

by Editor on 06/13/24

Here's one of the many pics taken from yesterday's photo shoot, there's a bunch more in photo gallery number 3. click here to open page

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VROD rideable show bike

by Editor on 06/12/24

As much as I love the 2003 Vrod camera bike, this 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD is on a whole new level. I built it as a rideable show bike and very happy with the way it turned out. 

VROD rideable show bike

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