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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

Time to ride this rare 2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCSE CVO VROD

by Editor on 06/11/24

Looks like it's the blue bikes turn to come off the lift and ride since our silver bike needs a new fuel module assembly. Good to have a back up bike ready to go!

BEST 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD

Ford Lake

by Editor on 06/09/24

Up in the mountains of the South Okanagan of British Columbia Canada  lies this hidden gem, Ford Lake.
Stopped for a video and some pictures, saw an eagle, ducks, Canadian geese and other birds. 

motorcycle at ford lake

VROD Chrome rear brake caliper mounting kit by COLONY

by Editor on 06/07/24

BEST $13.54 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got these Colony Show Polished Chrome Rear Brake Caliper Bolts to replace the grungy old OEM bolts. 
Devils in the details!

Here's the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store.

VROD_Chrome_rear_brake_caliper_mounting_kit_by_COLONY

iPhone video of Big Horn Sheep

by Editor on 06/05/24

Here's a video shot on my phone of the Big Horn Sheep just outside of Ok Falls in the South Okanagan of British Columbia Canada. 


Big Horn sheep

by Editor on 06/04/24

Spotted this heard of Big Horn Sheep just outside of Ok Falls in the South Okanagan of British Columbia Canada.

big horn sheep near ok falls

Apex Mountain Ski Resort

by Editor on 06/02/24

Thought it may have been a little early to ride to the Apex Mountain Ski Resort but the road was pretty good, free of sand and rocks but a few pot holes needed to be dodged.

Apex mountain ski resort

ROCK found in VROD radiator shroud

by Editor on 06/01/24

I have NEVER seen this happen
Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the size of this rock in the radiator shroud. Roughly and 1 1/4 in length and weights 15 grams.
Incredibly lucky that it didn't put a hole in the oil cooler or radiator, my guess would be it hit the oil line or maybe the side of the shroud then fell to the bottom

Back story: I was riding up in the mountains on a paved road and heard something hit the bike, unsure what the heck was going on I pulled over to check the bike. Didn't see any obvious damage I just assumed whatever it was bounced off the chin spoiler. It wasn't until I got home and shined a flashlight into the shroud I discovered the rock. VERY LUCKY

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Colony chrome plated brake caliper screws for Harley-Davidson VRODS

by Editor on 05/31/24

Chrome Friday: BEST $9.82 ever spent on my V-RODS.
Got these Colony chrome plated brake caliper screws to replace the aging old OEM ones
Devils in the details!
click here for the direct link to this on eBay

VROD_chrome_brake_caliper_bleeder_screws_by_COLONY

Seven common species of snakes in the South Okanagan

by Editor on 05/28/24

There are seven common species of snakes in the South Okanagan: Northern Pacific rattlesnake, Desert night snake, Great Basin gopher snake, Yellow-Bellied racer, Rubber Boa, Western terrestrial garter snake and the common garter snake.

I spotted this large snake (approximately 5 1/2 feet long) and was able to get a bike length from him & had enough time to take a quick pic. Unsure of the exact species (Rattler or Gopher) that's as close as I got. 

Once home I went to Google for answers and concluded it was indeed a Great Basin Gopher snake.

Great Basin Gopher Snake

VROD build update

by Editor on 05/27/24

Spent a lot of time getting this 2003 VRSCA V-ROD to this point, here's some of the recent upgrades:

  • Colony chrome hardware has replaced nearly all of the OEM hardware
  • Corbin Beetle Bags
  • Genuine Harley-Davidson VRSC passenger floorboards
  • Genuine Harley-Davidson 16 gauge muffler kit
  • Genuine Harley-Davidson chrome CVO headlight mounting bracket
  • Genuine Harley-Davidson chrome CVO headlight
  • Custom cut wheels by VicBaggers
  • Custom aluminum bracket for PIAA driving lights
Custom VROD

2006 Harley-Davidson knurled brake pedal pad VRSCSE2 VRODS

by Editor on 05/26/24

Genuine Harley-Davidson knurled brake pedal pad on this slotted brake arm is OEM on the 2006 CVO VRSCSE2 VRODS and is a very nice addition to my 05 compared to the black rubber one.

click here for more on this bike

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Chrome VROD Frame bolts by COLONY

by Editor on 05/24/24

BEST $14.50 ever spent on my V-ROD. 
Got these Colony Show Polished Chrome Frame bolts to replace the grungy old OEM bolts on my 2003 VRSCA 100th Anniversary VROD. Devils in the details!

Here's the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store

VROD_chrome_frame_assembly_kit_COLONY

2006 CVO VRSCSE2 VRODS Harley-Davidson knurled footpeg

by Editor on 05/23/24

Genuine Harley-Davidson knurled footpeg inserts on slotted footpegs are OEM on the 2006 CVO VRSCSE2 VRODS and are a very nice addition to my 05 compared to the black rubber ones. 

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Harley Davidson CVO VROD 2005 VRSCSE vs 2006 VRSCSE2 footpegs

by Editor on 05/18/24

On the left is the OEM footpeg and brake pad inserts for a 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD.
On the right is the OEM footpeg and brake pad inserts for a 2006 VRSCSE2 CVO VROD. I like the chrome ones better but I will keep the stock inserts in a box with all other OEM parts I've switched on this bike. 

click here for more on this bike.

VRSCSE vs VRSCSE2 footpegs

VROD VRSC Chrome Headlight Mounting Kit by COLONY

by Editor on 05/17/24

BEST $6.71 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got this Colony Show Polished Chrome Headlight Mounting Kit part number 2178-4-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_headlight_mounting_kit_by_COLONY

2006 VRSCSE2 CVO VROD Knurled footpeg inserts

by Editor on 05/14/24

I've always liked the footpeg inserts on the 2006 VRSCSE2 CVO VROD better than the basic black rubber pads on my 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD so I was happy to find these brand new ones on eBay.

Harley Davidson knurled footpeg inserts VRSCSE2 CVO VROD

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