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.
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
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.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
VROD chrome Footrest and Shifter Mounting Kit by COLONY
by Editor on 05/10/24
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.
Genuine Harley-Davidson VRSCSE CVO VROD motorcycle cover
by Editor on 05/09/24
Still can't believe I found this genuine Harley-Davidson VRSCSE CVO VROD motorcycle cover. Brand new inside it's sealed plastic bag and even came in the original box!
The gentlemen I bought it from had it sitting in his closet since 2008.
Harley-Davidson Chrome Contoured Tour Pack Rack: 79148-06A
by Editor on 05/08/24
For Sale: Genuine Harley-Davidson Chrome Contoured Tour Pack Rack: 79148-06A
Pre-owned but in Very good condition. Size: 16 inches wide & 12.5 inches in length at it's largest points.
Price $190USD + shipping & all PayPal fees. Click here to if you would like to purchase.
VROD chrome alternator cover kit by COLONY
by Editor on 05/03/24
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.
VRSC VROD floorboards update
by Editor on 04/29/24
While working on my bike I noticed there was a black mark on the right side VRSC floorboard from making contact with the aftermarket fuel tank made by Unlimited Engineering. I was both grateful and relieved that there was no damage done to the tank and no leaks were seen or smelt.
A grinding drum on a Dremel was used to remove enough material to ensure this will never happen again, here's a before and after pic.
Tree blossom photo shoot
by Editor on 04/25/24
This row of trees in full bloom made for a fantastic photo op!
video available on our TikTok channel, click here
Progressive Suspension 444 series springs
by Editor on 04/21/24
Swapping out the heavy duty springs on these Progressive Suspension 444 series rear shocks for a set of standard rate springs.
The Heavy duty springs are for a rider 250 pounds and up or if there was a passenger on the bike the majority of the time.
After loosing approximately 30 pounds the HD springs were just too stiff for me.
After contacting Progressive Suspension they got the correct springs and the tool I needed to swap them out myself. The red arrow indicates the snap ring exposed one the spring was compressed. Removing that allows the spring to be removed.
COLONY CHROME Complete Motor Allen Show Bike Kit 2002-2006 VRODS
by Editor on 04/19/24
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
Phantom Creek Estates
by Editor on 04/17/24
Timing is everything and with nobody around I was able to pull the bike right up to these statues at Phantom Creek Estates for a photo. I've been here several times but there has always been people around but on this day I seized the opportunity!
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Kaleden Hotel
by Editor on 04/14/24
The Kaleden Hotel makes a great background for a VROD photo shoot.
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Green Lake British Columbia
by Editor on 04/13/24
There are so many great places for background shots for a VROD photo shoot but Green Lake is certainly in the top 10.
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VROD CHROME upper crankcase plug from COLONY
by Editor on 04/12/24
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
