The service manual, parts manual and electrical manuals are a god send when working on a V-rod. Great advice

I love Vrod videos! Keep ‘em up doc!

Thanks Doc, still have my V-Rod. One of my favorite H-D motors.

My first bike and still my only bike that still satisfies 2016 V Rod Night Rod Special 🤘

@khalidasiri3321

Жыл бұрын

I'm about to buy a used one similar to yours on the weekend, v-rod 2016 do u recommend brother?

Very well explained, Doc. Thank you. To everybody who think that a Vrod is complicated to maintain, have a look on a Ducati Diabel. Not complicated, but very unusual.😊 Regards from Austria.

@gregrose6915

Жыл бұрын

Try doing service on a Can Am Spyder. It's a nightmare.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

Well said…..Doc

@haroldyazzie3538

Жыл бұрын

​@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson off the subject but when u do a whole cam conversion, how many miles to break it in? And within that period how many mph would be ideal when cruising? Thx.

I had a V-Rod for 10 years. I loved it but unfortunately too many of the HD faithful didn't. It was more European than American, which was okay with me, and an engineering marvel and headache at the same time. If you get a chance to ride one, do so. A sheer blast to ride!

@tightright7561

Жыл бұрын

Harley messed up with DC Buell and the Vrod. I think they are doomed with less models and prices that are extremely high?

@killer2600

Жыл бұрын

@@tightright7561 The entire motorcycle industry has been plagued by high prices. The young kids used to buy 600cc and up inline 4 crotch rockets but with a ZX-6R 600cc bike costing $11-12k MSRP they've had to settle for the cheaper parallel twin fart machines.

@PotatoeJoe69

Жыл бұрын

If you like the Vrod, it wouldn't hurt to check out the Yamaha VMAX. Very similar bike, with an extra 90hp. Will tear your arms from their sockets.

@stanleymasterson1135

8 ай бұрын

@@PotatoeJoe69 Buy a VMax?? LOL, Wow, you really understand nothing about Harley buyers

@PotatoeJoe69

8 ай бұрын

@@stanleymasterson1135 The VROD is not purchased by Harley buyers... because it's actually a Porsche.

Finally a Harley with an oil filter in a sensible location.

@markman7

Жыл бұрын

and a fuel tank in a sensible location which lowers center of gravity.

Thx Doc. I don’t own a VRod but if you put a vid out, I watch it. I always learn something. Thank you Sir. 👍

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support Brian….Doc

An other GREAT video. Super good idea. Thanks Doc! Especially since I've been eye-balling a sweet V-Rod for sale and know nothing about them.

I have had my vrod for 23 years, that Manual helped me figured out the correct maintenance schedule, trouble shooting, how to fix my it, and share that knowledge with other vrod owners, because the knowledge and expertise within the Harley Davidson techs has been lost, there are places that won’t even work on a 10 year old motorcycle. Fitzgerald motor sports in a good place to find experts on these type of bikes, if you can’t find the part these guys can cnc it for u, but the biggest issue is the electronic replacements. if you plan to keep this bike long term, invest in electronic replacement parts.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

9 ай бұрын

Great advice…..Doc

@raelmacintyre974

7 ай бұрын

I heard the 20 thousand mile service for valve adjustment is expensive?

I knew about where the gasoline went but i just really learned a lot, thanks Doc!

Finally a oil filter location that didn’t drop oil onto the engine cases!

@martincvitkovich724

Жыл бұрын

and the motor mount

Not sure I would own one but I’d love to ride one just to see how it was! Great video doc!

😎👍 Big thumbs up for the channel...

Thanks Doc that was excellent. I have a friend who has 6 HD's and one is a V-ROD which I have never seen him ride, maybe because he can't find the fuel tank.,

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

😆…..Doc

Please do a service video on v rod stator bolt, valve lash and other v rod specific service key points and service bulletins

The Vrod is a great bike . I had a. 2009 VRSCF. I recently picked up a 2005 CVO SE VRSCSE . It’s a real shame how the aftermarket didn’t want anything to do with it . A lot of them are still holding their value though

@saturninos5290

9 ай бұрын

You made a great choice with the CVO! Congrats bro. Here in AUS, especially in Sydney - VRod’s are the most sought after HD. Our aftermarket and support is very accessible. Take good care of your screamin’ Eagle. I’m currently on the market for a yellow CVO VRod. Ride safe brother ✊🏽

Thanks for making another VRod video 👍🏻

I bought my 02 in 02. Still have it today. Only Harley I’d own.

I like the V-Rods they're nice!

Thanks Doc. Huge help.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Ай бұрын

Great to hear…..Doc

Thanks Doc for another great tech tip👍🏻

Always wanted one, but by the time I was interested in buying one, HD discontinued it. This was a very good motorcycle that should have continued on along with the “traditional” bikes. It was ahead of its time. Would have loved to see a v-rod trike 😁, or better yet a reverse v-rod trike like the new can am spyders. This thing would look awesome in that configuration IMO

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

Interesting thoughts…..Doc

Muscle cruisers are a blast…would love to have one in my stable!

Lots of great information as always, Doc. I enjoy all your videos. Have you ever done one on riding your clutch in the friction zone or gray zone? I want to practice motor officers skills training but can't afford to drop a lot of money in clutches.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

Then you better stop there. We switch out clutch parts after every Rodeo and class qualification…..Doc

Rode with many other Cali vrodders from the Vrod forum. What a blast

Best Harley davidson engine ever!!!!!!!

Had a V Rod Muscle for a short while. It was a great bike in my opinion.

Always a great presentation.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Grunt…..Doc

Great tips doc this is definitely a breed of its own

Very interesting! Thanks Doc! 🙏

Makes me appreciate my twin cam Softail!

Probably one of the best Harleys made.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

Sir May I remind you Porche designed the motor…..Doc

@Burnersforvanlife

3 ай бұрын

​@LowCountryHarleyDavidson which is exactly why it's the only harley anyone should have😂😂

Thanx Sir!!…💪

I was a little late to the Vrod party, I didn’t get my first one until early 05. All together I’ve had 6. It’s hard to pick my favorite model, but I have my favorite models in the garage. The 08D, last of the original Nightrods. Then the 13F, the Muscle has the styling of what the power cruiser is supposed to have. At the end of the day, the 08D will be my forever bike because at the end of the day, it has the best qualities of the Vrod in one package. Either way, I’ll be the old man riding the Vrod one day. I should snag up a couple more so that I’ll have a couple parts bikes. Too bad that there’s only a handful of shops that’ll actually work on them.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

9 ай бұрын

That is a great story…..Doc

Thanks, Doc,exactly what's needed for those senior moments. While here can I ask about the maintenance regimen of radiator coolant apart from its periodic top-up? Does it deteriorate over time, particularly over lengthy storage and if so is there a need to flush and replace it. The marketing ploys sometimes have a conflict of interest as to what might be suggested as the ' right product for you'. Now, where did I put down that allen key? Cheers from sunny Queensland.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

8 ай бұрын

Replace every 30,000 miles (48,000KM)

Wow didn’t know none of this, Thanks for the info.

And now with the advent of the pan america, sporster s, and the new nightster we have 3 more motorcycles that have all kinds of mysteries!🏍👍✌️😁

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍…..Doc

man that thing is dirty

Hi Doc, thanks for all the great videos, any advice on stripped spark plug hole on a M8 and best repair option. 👍💯

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

Kevin we have not had that situation come into our shop. Take head a part, bring it to a machine shop that will weld up the hole and tap it. Helicoils don’t last. A Time-sert is better but will effect the way a spark plug dissipates heat…..Doc

Great video! I hear Harley Davidson won't work on older bikes. What's the cutoff? Will you work on my '01 FLHR?

Hey Doc great review! Your professional opinion what is the where's the rod year? Thank you once again great review I would appreciate your input

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

5 ай бұрын

I’m sorry I do not understand your question🤷‍♂️….Doc

@nickbazan27

2 ай бұрын

i think he meanz whats the best year for v rod or worst year for v rod. 2006 has mid controls and taller shocks more lean angle​@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Put the gas tank under the seat to help with the centre of gravity, then put the radiator reservoir up high and the battery up high. Makes no sense. Only thing that makes sense is Doc Harley.

My vrod does not have that plate cover for the oil filter, do you happen to know the part number?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

4 ай бұрын

I do not understand. I don’t know of a Plate over the engine oil filter. Ask your local parts specialist…..Doc

Do you know if there is anyway to change forward foot controls to mid controls on a 2003 vrod?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

9 ай бұрын

I do not know of a manufacturer here in the States. V-Rod had a huge following in Europe. A German and Italian company made many parts but that was before production stopped. I am sure you have asked on all the V-Rod forums….Doc

Thank you

That bike will really screw up these new technicians at the Harley dealers

I'd like to ride it but not own it. That's too much work. I like my road king period. Alot easy to work on.

The V-Rod people may be in trouble if they are just now looking at maintenance.

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Are they using brillo pads to clean the polished aluminum? I don't miss polishing that stuff but it looked good on mine all the time.

@zf4hp24

9 ай бұрын

That is one corroded bike. Sad.

Hahaha Doc you are so funny with this kind of stuff :-)

well now i have an idea why the v-rod was not a mega hit. Kinda like my car-- everything covered up .

@keesketsers5866

Жыл бұрын

Depends how you use it. If you ride in the winter or on very dirty roads, it's great having everything covered up. Keeps it all clean and keeps corrosion at bay.

The battery access still looks easier than the Street 750.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

😆…..Doc

I didn't want to sell my Vrod ever but HD making parts scarce scared me even though I never needed anything from them and the value was still high from the PLANdemic nonsense so I sold it to a dealer who sold it pretty quick for a few grand more. I miss that open exhaust loud beasty. 😢

I like the V-Rod but like my M8's better

the only thing you didn't find was the 10MM

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

😆…..Doc

I'd say I'm getting rid of it....too much work

The only redeeming quality of the VROD is the oil filter location. Other than that it should have been an Yamaha

@keesketsers5866

Жыл бұрын

Like that's a drawback 😂

Not a real Harley 😊

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

I disagree…..Doc

only way to fix a harley is to buy a honda

@martincvitkovich724

Жыл бұрын

what do you do when the Honda breaks?

@donnieburger3721

Жыл бұрын

@@martincvitkovich724 they don't break and if they do its a hell of a lot cheaper than a harley not to mention you can buy two hondas for the price one harley

@martincvitkovich724

Жыл бұрын

@@donnieburger3721 What a joke. Took my Honda wheel off to change a tire and the cheap ass rim bent under the pressure of a tire iron. Never happened to real bikes i've owned like HD BSA an BMWd Triumph

@donnieburger3721

Жыл бұрын

@@martincvitkovich724 all simple bikes for simple minded people 🤣mite as well put a briggs and stratton in the frame

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

Жыл бұрын

Donnie why are you here?…..Doc

First thing I bought for my bike was a Harley Davidson Manual that I refer to all the time when doing any maintenance, even stuff I've done many times before. Looks like the V-Rod book is definitely a must for the owner.

@arthurfleck1764

8 ай бұрын

Did exactly the same.Money well spent.