Wanted to try Shinko 777s on my ‘02 VRod. They don’t make the stock size (120/70-19), so I went with their 130/60B19.

It’s about a half inch wider and half inch shorter overall. Handling is noticeably snappier. I’m not sure I love it, but it works. Definitely a different feel in the way it handles

I have the stock sized Shinko 777 on the rear and have liked it so far. I was originally under the impression these were a longer lasting tire, but I don’t think I’ll get much different life out of these compared to the OG Dunlops.

How do I stop this from rattling? It’s driving me crazy! 2013 NightRod

Hi, I have a 2007 VRSCDX with the drag type bars. Can anyone point me to a set of bars that would be an easy swap and maybe allow me to sit more upright? Thanks in advance!

Question: What is the purpose of the orange wire for the headlight? I hadn’t touched it before, but now my low beam isn’t working. I tried replacing the connector and a few other things, but no luck. When I connect the low beam (yellow) wire with the orange wire, the low beam works. However, now the bike won’t start, and I can’t hear the fuel pump when I turn the ignition on, can it be a drained battery?

I am looking into getting a Vrod but obviously my concern revolves around the parts scarcity…do we foresee this to get even worse or do we see some aftermarket companies to start producing parts for these bikes again? It still baffles me that there is not a lawsuit against HD since I would have assumed buyer protection laws would have forced HD to continue parts and service…

My heart is set on a Vrod but my brain is telling me to walk away.

What’s everyone’s thoughts? Opinions?

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I bought some m10 x 1.50 x 55 bolts and didn't account for the head possibly being too big to fit in the hole (no pun intended) and took an angle grinder to it, after drilling the POS broken bolt out of the frame or whatever it's bolted into, I tapped it to fit the m10 used 1 1/2 inserts grinded the excess off drilled out the little ledge where the head sits to fit the bolt into the bracket, then I prayed to God everything was going to line up and it did. Went for a nice hour ride in 40 degree weather and everything is holding up. I'm a little worried about the bolt rusting out so I'm probably going to paint it, and now I have peace of mind with these 12.9 oversized steel bolts, hopefully it doesn't snap but there's a lot of meat so I doubt it will. I can ride for the last nice weekend with nice weather so I'm happy with my work :D

and do you own any other bikes that do stuff better or you like for other reasons?

I had to lug home in 1st because the 1 bolt holding up my left foot peg broke smh....

Anyone in this group have experience modifying the rake and trail of a VRSCA to get more ground clearance, and enhance cornering ability? If so, would you be willing to coach me through the process you followed, and lead me to available parts for that project? Thanks in advance

I posted on here a while ago about lean running symptoms and I think I found the main cause, I'm guessing there was a crack or the welds near the front O2 sensor was getting weak and that's where the backfires were coming from or originating from, I thought it was my aftermarket amsoil air cleaner+2 into 1 slipons causing this problem so I put my stock cleaner back on until I could get it tuned, today coming off the highway from a little spirited riding my bike popped louder than I've ever heard before and started backfiring everytime I let off the throttle, had low power, and ticked like the engine was done for. I just looked at the bike while it was running in my garage and noticed a blue flame coming from my headers where the O2 sensor is located, I turned the bike off gave the sensor a shake it was being held on by a little piece of exhaust and there was a gaping hole lmao. I literally thought the engine was blown because of the loud ticking.

TLDR: I'm a dumbass

As title says I want a vrod in the 3-5000 price range which leaves me with an earlier model, what should I be aware of as an owner? I saw an 03 anniversary with beautiful colors, add ons, good looking home for $3000. What y’all think?

2008 VRSCD night rod it came with a V&H 2 into 1 slip on I bought an Amsoil air cleaner and now I feel like it's running very lean, I have an old laptop and I want to try and reflash it myself. Does anyone know what type of cable I need and are there any free maps with my cleaner/slip on combo? I was thinkin about taking her to a stealership and paying them to flash it but I've heard it's a waste of money and the bikes still run lean.

Just chillin at the beach. Parking up front!

Who else cant leave their bike alone as-is? My bike has now become a constant state of ride it for two weeks, then mod on it in the garage after work for an hour, for two weeks cycle.

Hey everyone! I’m new to the community, I recently got my a used HD VROD muscle 2014. When I first bought it, I noticed that the HD didn’t have a keyless entry system, and it only used the ignition lock key.

now i need a help, I just replaced my tail light with some LED aftermarket ones. But now, things are getting a bit weird. When the ignition is off, the break light stays on, and when I stepped the brake pedal , the light got dimmer.
the brake light just always on no matter what.

Can you help me figure out what’s going on?