VROD chrome footrest and shifter mounting kit by Colony
by Editor on 03/31/23
BEST $11.30 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got this Colony Show Polished Chrome 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.
more on the 2005 VRSCSE CVO restoration here
VROD water pump
by Editor on 03/30/23
The original water pump and housing was still working but it wasn't in the best condition. Instead of spend a lot of time trying to clean it up and remove the corrosion on the mating surfaces I decided to use one from a 2003 Vrod that I had on hand that was in excellent condition.
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Chrome thermostat cover VROD
by Editor on 03/28/23
Having this chrome thermostat cover installed is just another piece to the restoration puzzle that can be checked off the things to do list. It's a small detail but they will all add up in the over all presentation of the 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD build.
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VROD chrome thermostat housing rebuild
by Editor on 03/27/23
This chrome thermostat housing is ready to install after 4 new O rings were installed on the tubes, new thermostat, the sensors probe was thread sealed & copper washer was coated in HD grey silicone. New thermostat gasket will also be used, just not pictured.
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Carbon fiber VROD
by Editor on 03/25/23
This 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary VRSCA V-ROD has a new and improved look with this Carbon Fiber body kit by MDI Carbon Fiber.
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Colony Show Polished Chrome Headlight Mounting Kit part number 2178-4-P
by Editor on 03/24/23
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.
more on the 2005 VRSCSE CVO restoration here
2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCSE CVO V-ROD Chrome rear exhaust Heat Shield part number 65111-01
by Editor on 03/23/23
For Sale: Genuine 2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCSE CVO V-ROD Chrome rear exhaust Heat Shield part number 65111-01 (also fits 02-06 VRODS) with all the hose clamp tabs securely in place, and also comes with the 4 hose clamps. This shows normal usage & the chrome is in decent condition for it's age. The inside tabs do have rust on them but that won't be seen when they are mounted on the bike. Price $165USD + shipping & all Pay Pal fees.
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70 more Vrod parts to choose from here.
Naked Vrod
by Editor on 03/22/23
The 7 piece tin set of this 2003 100th Anniversary VRSCA VROD has been sold and the bike is looking a little naked at the moment!
Not to worry, a new tin set is on the work bench right now getting waxed and ready for install!
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VROD chrome starter
by Editor on 03/20/23
Well against my better judgement I went on eBay to look for Vrod parts and stumbled across this chrome starter. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the OEM starter that's currently in the 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD but it isn't chrome.
The starter takes up a pretty large chunk of real estate on the engine so it'll really stand out when installed.
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Vrod chrome front fender kit 2174-8 COLONY
by Editor on 03/17/23
BEST $9.95 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got this Colony Chrome front fender kit part number 2174-8 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 water pump removal
by Editor on 03/14/23
After seeing the condition of the original bolts I decided to be proactive and replace the gaskets and O rings of the water pump. There wasn't any coolant coming out of the weep hole, that's when you know the gaskets or O rings gave out, but looking at what I found it wouldn't have been much longer.
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Protecting a Vrod frame
by Editor on 03/11/23
Harley-Davidson added this piece of membrane (top) to protect the paint from the key fob rubbing on it while riding. The OEM protective membrane was showing it's age so I removed it and made a template to cover the entire frame tube instead of just half. Bottom pic has the full membrane on it right to the joints.
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Colony Chrome VROD Clutch Cover, Polished Allen bolts part number 2171-17-P
by Editor on 03/10/23
BEST $24.24 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got these Colony Show Polished Chrome Clutch Cover Allen bolts part number 2171-17-P to replace the grungy old OEM bolts. (fits 2002-2005 VRSCA)
Devils in the details!
click here for the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store.
Vrod chrome thermostat housing
by Editor on 03/09/23
Very happy to have found this chrome thermostat housing for the 2005 VRSCSE CVO V-ROD, it's a small detail but it will add to the overall presentation of the bike.
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Harley-Davidson VROD chin spoiler
by Editor on 03/08/23
Not sure how many colour matching blue chin spoiler were produced by Harley-Davidson but there can't be many considering there were only 446 motorcycles made in the two tone blue. I was incredibly fortunate to have found one and i have done my best to restore & protect it the best I can.
Before and after pic using Maguires scratch x 2.0
Then made a template, transferred to 3m Protective membrane. Applied to chin spoiler to protect from any further rocks being shot up from the front tire.
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New chrome clutch cover for CVO VROD restoration
by Editor on 03/05/23
The original clutch cover had a small blemish in the chrome so it was replaced with this near mint one that I've had stashed away for such an occasion. Replacing the metal gasket wasn't necessary but I had a new one here so in it went. The final touch was using Colony 2172-16-P, Alt and Derby Cover Screw Kit to fasten it into place. If you're interested in buy this chrome bolt kit, here's the link
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Colony chrome alternator bolt kit for VROD
by Editor on 03/03/23
BEST $23.44 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got these Colony Show Polished Chrome Colony 2172-16-P, Alt and Derby Cover Screw Kit, 2002-Up VRSCA, Polished Allen bolts to replace the grungy old OEM bolts. Devils in the details!
click here for the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store.
Custom derby cover
by Editor on 03/02/23
I decided to make a one of a kind design for the derby cover on the 2005 VRSCSE CVO VROD. I have sent this design with a chrome derby cover to VicBaggers in Myrtle Beach and they will laser it on.
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Two-Tone Candy Blue and Dark Candy Blue 446 bikes produced in that colour.
The blue is the rarest and after calling Harley-Davidson customer service line they were able to break that number down further for me:
Out of the 446 VRSCSE CVO Vrods produced:
- 325 were domestic USA
- 36 were for California guidelines
- 65 were HD International (assuming in kilometers but depends on country sent to. No information available on exact numbers of KPH and MPH
- 20 were for Canada.
CVO VROD KEY
by Editor on 03/01/23
The 2005 VRSCSE CVO is hopefully 8 to 10 weeks away from completion and when it's time for the first ride I'll use this key for the first time.
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VROD chrome frame assembly bolts from Colony Machine
by Editor on 02/23/23
BEST $14.50 ever spent on my V-ROD.
Got these Colony Show Polished Chrome Frame bolts to replace the grungy old OEM bolts. Devils in the details!
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Here's the direct link to these on Colony's eBay store https://www.ebay.com/itm/154687888160
