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Polished OEM VROD compensator bowl

by Editor on 12/30/23

Sanding has been completed on this OEM compensator bowl for our 2003 VROD using 220, 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 2000 grit sandpaper. One round of polishing has been done with AutoSol and one more should finish this off nicely.

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

by Editor on 12/29/23

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

Colony vrod chrome allen show bike_bolt kit 1021-P

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VROD compensator bowl

by Editor on 12/26/23

Now that the pulley has been sanded and polished it's time to start the compensator bowl. Sanding off the casting seam & imperfections with 220 grit is all done. Next: 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 2000 then polish with AutoSol.

Best part of this is being able to use a palm sander instead of doing it all by hand.

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Christmas Eve / Merry Christmas

by Editor on 12/24/23

Merry Christmas everyone, enjoy your time with family & friends.

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VROD chrome upper crankcase plug by COLONY

by Editor on 12/22/23

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

VROD upper crankcase plug and gasket kit by COLONY

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Vrod pulley polishing

by Editor on 12/21/23

After spending an obscene amount of time sanding this pulley using 220 320 400 600 800 1000 2000 grit sandpaper it was sure nice to finally start polishing.

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VROD Sanding and Polishing

by Editor on 12/18/23

Well it's that time of the year again, ugh Winter, also know as sanding and polishing season. This OEM Harley-Davidson Vrod rear pulley came with a very thick layer of textured paint. Sanding that off does reveal casting seams and imperfections in the aluminum but spending the time and elbow grease to sand through the grades of sandpaper will leave this with a mirror finish.

Meanwhile back at the asylum: Sanding done on this side.
220 grit done
320 grit done
400 grit done
600 grit done
800 grit done
1000 grit done
2000 grit done
Still have to polish this side but will wait until I finish the other side with 800, 1000, 2000

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VROD chrome Footrest and Shifter Mounting Kit by COLONY

by Editor on 12/15/23

BEST $11.30 ever spent on my V-ROD.

Got this Colony Footrest and Shifter Mounting Kit part number 2177-8-P 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 footrest and gear shifter mounting kit by COLONY

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VROD parts for sale

by Editor on 12/12/23

Over 80 Genuine Harley-Davidson V-Rod parts for sale, be sure to check back regularly as more parts will be added.

click here

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VROD Cam cover screw kit by COLONY

by Editor on 12/08/23

BEST $31.77 ever spent on my V-ROD.

Got this Colony Cam Cover Screw Kit, 2002-2005 VRSCA, Polished Allen part number 2168-22-P to replace the grungy old OEM bolts.

Devils in the details!

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

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VROD for sale in British Columbia Canada

by Editor on 12/05/23

2003 Harley-Davidson Carbon Fiber 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD.

All the BEST upgrades: Largest Capacity Fuel Tank available, Custom wheels, Carbon fiber & more.

Available Spring of 2024

click here for all the details

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VROD Chrome clutch cover screw kit by COLONY

by Editor on 12/01/23

BEST $24.24 ever spent on my V-ROD.

Got this Colony Clutch Cover Screw Kit, 2002-2005 VRSCA, Polished Allen part number 2171-17-P 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 clutch cover and secondary actuator cover mounting kit COLONY.jpg

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VROD air filter assembly modification

by Editor on 11/27/23

Vrod owners have been going topless for years, where they remove the top half snorkel of the air filter assembly. Then some have gone farther and trimmed away the bottom half of the air filter assembly leaving only the necessary surface for the filter. This is know as the "Budget MotoHooligan"

Thought I'd finally give it a try and on my goodness am I glad I did!

The bike now is able to breathe as it should and when I grab a fist full of throttle it sounds like the old muscle cars with a Rochester Quadrajet carb when the secondaries fully open up!!!!

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iPhone 15 Pro Max photo

by Editor on 11/26/23

After months of waiting my new iPhone 15 Pro Max arrived and it is all kinds of awesome! This will be a welcomed addition to the 2024 riding season for capturing videos and images.

This image was capture last night using night vision, a 3 second shutter opening, 5x zoom and a little colour correction.

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VROD Chrome Upper and lower front fork bracket mounting kit by Colony

by Editor on 11/24/23

BEST $7.79 ever spent on my V-ROD.

Got this Colony Show Polished Chrome Upper and lower front fork bracket mounting kit part number 2175-4-P 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 upper and lower front fork bracket mounting kit COLONY

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VROD IAT sensor extension

by Editor on 11/23/23

BIG HUGE SHOUTOUT to Brandon Phillips (Engineer in Detroit) for making me this 12 inch IAT extension using Deutsch waterproof connectors and the matching IAT sensor connections. Click, click, done... It's that easy to install.

Backstory: After going topless and also doing the air cleaner bottom mod the OEM harness was too short for where I wanted to install it. (there was no way I was going to cut the wires and just add a section)

So I reached out to him and asked if he would consider making one and I'm grateful to have the prototype, don't change a thing Sir, it's perfect! (and everyone knows the level of my OCD)

If anyone else needs one of these contact him on Facebook for availability and pricing.

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Carbon fiber Harley Davidson VROD

by Editor on 11/21/23

More images have been added of the 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Carbon Fiber VRSCA V-ROD. You have a chance to be the next owner of this incredible motorcycle, it's FOR SALE.

click here to view