Vrod on Global Okanagan news
by Editor on 07/11/24
Big shout out to Peter Quinlan at Global Okanagan News for using our submitted photo our our bike at the Oliver Parks & Recreation sign.
It was 39 degrees Celsius at 11:06 am, welcome to the Canadian desert!
VROD IAC unit
by Editor on 07/09/24
Ever since I bought the blue bike it has had an idle issue where it goes from smooth to the tach bouncing a few hundred rmp. Dismissed as probably lack of use and the need to be ridden, but after riding in a few hundred kilometers and having it stall out on me the other day it became apparent it was time to seek answers.
The IAC (Idle Air Control) sensor seemed to be the most likely suspect so I removed the airbox and MotoHooligan to access it. While the bike was running I sprayed carb cleaner into the inlet while working the throttle to prevent it from stalling. This should remove any gummed up deposits and hopefully smooth out the idle, it seemed to help a little bit but not as much as hoped.
Decided to call the local Harley-Davidson dealer and it tuns out this part has been discontinued and obsolete. Next I searched out the part number on eBay and found a brand new in the box sensor but at 3 times the price... nothing to do but swear a little (well actually a lot) and add to cart. Should arrive in 10 days.
Ford Lake photoshoot
by Editor on 07/06/24
Stopped at Ford Lake alongside Green Mountain Road for some saddlebags snacks, ice cold water, pictures and a video. Beautiful place.
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
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.
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.
Canada Day
by Editor on 07/01/24
Happy 157th Birthday Canada!
I am, have been, and alway be, Proud to be Canadian.
Canada Day long weekend
by Editor on 06/29/24
Happy Canada Day long weekend everyone, enjoy your time with family and friends.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
