1130cc.com: The #1 Harley Davidson V-Rod Forum - V-ROD General http://www.1130cc.com/forums/ Discuss anything about the V-ROD -- Tires, cleaners, paint, etc. Sponsored by: TAB en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:24:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.1130cc.com/forums/images/1130cc/misc/rss.jpg 1130cc.com: The #1 Harley Davidson V-Rod Forum - V-ROD General http://www.1130cc.com/forums/ Trying to Help a Friend http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143112&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:20:04 GMT My buddy next door has an '03 and is having trouble with it bogging down at higher revs. He had someone mod the exhaust. The way that I understand it, is that they basically did a V-MOD without cutting out the rear end. So it looks stock, but has no inner baffles. Anyway, I told him that he probably needs to have the tuning adjusted through either an HD flash, a gil's box, power commander or some other sort of fuel management system. I have a gil's box on mine and it works fine, but I was able to order it based a defined set of modifications (topless with v-mod pipes). So, does anyone have a suggestion for the best fuel management system with a hybrid type modification such as my friend's? I don't have any experience with the power commanders and therefore don't know how to go about downloading maps or which set up is the best, etc. Please educate me (and my friend) Thanks! ]]> V-ROD General damionp74 http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143112 Various newbee questions http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143106&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:38:31 GMT 1) I have the 3.7 gal. tank. Whats a reasonably safe range with mixed highway and city?
2) My bike didn't come with an owners manual and I haven't ordered one yet. So, when I cycle through the display I have an odometer, a trip odometer, and then a display that looks like a small letter "r" and then a number that ranges arounf 89 to 91. What's that?
3) A dealer last week was telling me to put 20/50 in my engine and some Harley tranny oil for the transmission. I told him I thought the engine and transmission oil were combined in this bike like some Japanese bikes. Who's right?

On this last question I must stress that I'm not a complete dumbass I just don't have an owners manual or a Clymers manual yet. This thing is a 2004 with only 1450 miles on it. I'd rather not just take off and find out later how bad I screwed up.

Thanks in advance. ]]> V-ROD General Flashdog http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143106 Oil question http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143102&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:08:12 GMT I just crested 3500 miles, changed the oil to amsoil at 900, right now Ive got a fairly strong smell of gas and the oil seems to be fairly dirty. Question is, do I need to go ahead and change it now? or can I keep running it for a while? Im always nervous when I smell gas,but I have read its not... I just crested 3500 miles, changed the oil to amsoil at 900, right now Ive got a fairly strong smell of gas and the oil seems to be fairly dirty. Question is, do I need to go ahead and change it now? or can I keep running it for a while? Im always nervous when I smell gas,but I have read its not a deal breaker. Bike seems to run fine. ]]> V-ROD General A1188323 http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143102 Am I the only one... http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143099&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:26:43 GMT who wishes Marisa Miller would sit on my V-Rod?! who wishes Marisa Miller would sit on my V-Rod?!
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]]> V-ROD General dbow119 http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143099 Machinist/Engineer question http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143089&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:09:40 GMT I was wondering about having some of my bolts on my V "gun drilled". Gun drilling is hollowing out the length of a bolt. I have a set of axle shafts for a 2 1/2 ton Rockwell axle that I had gun drilled. It makes them lighter and I'm told stronger because there is now 2 shear planes. Any thoughts? Anyone on here capable of doing this? Would the bolts need to be heat treated afterwards? Thanks. Jim ]]> V-ROD General POWERSTROKEN http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143089 Now for a very unique question http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143084&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:07:05 GMT This came up in a discussion today. Instead of keeping your left foot on the ground when mounting the bike, is it okay to stand on the footpeg when you swing your other leg over? Will the jiffy stand support the weight? This came up in a discussion today. Instead of keeping your left foot on the ground when mounting the bike, is it okay to stand on the footpeg when you swing your other leg over? Will the jiffy stand support the weight? ]]> V-ROD General ndtiger http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143084 Taillight Clip Adjustment(without breaking tabs) http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143081&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:49:10 GMT I just broke both tabs off of my aftermarket and stock taillights. I am going to try the Dr. fix in the forums to fix both using the 1/4" tubing. Has anyone completed this successfully? Most importantly, how do I adjust the taillight so that it stays in without breaking the tabs? It seems to want to pop out by itself.

2003 VRSCA ]]> V-ROD General bhusman http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143081 Best dealership in New York to view Muscle? http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143080&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:45:24 GMT Hi guys

I'm on my way to NY and have tried to arrange to view the new White 2011 Muscle - I called a couple of places, one had closed and the other didn't have one.

I was expecting fir there to be a big dealership but can't find one

Any thoughts please as to where to go ?

Thanks in advance ]]> V-ROD General rajvirdee http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143080 Pondo http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143079&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:38:05 GMT I hate to do this but have had no reply to PM's , direct posts on here asking Pondo to contact me or to e mails asking for my money back.
I dont want this to turn into a discussion , all i want is a simple answer to the question
' Have you sent Pondo money for goods and received nothing in return - if so how much?'.
I hope this is just me but given some pm's I have received I suspect not.
So here's my answer:

Yes - $120 ]]> V-ROD General stevel http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143079 To H.O.G. or not? http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143078&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:00:27 GMT Can someone explain the benefits of joining H.O.G. and what it costs? Are you a member - why or why not? Can someone explain the benefits of joining H.O.G. and what it costs? Are you a member - why or why not? ]]> V-ROD General Colorado Mac http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143078 Slight Accident (Parts Inquiry) http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143071&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:45:29 GMT I had "an incident" this year while at Sturgis. My T-Bag came off my back rest and managed to get lodged between my rear tire and fender. My rear tire locked up at around 70MPH. It was quite the ride for a while, and it felt like eternity before the bike finally slowed down. I fished tailed a few times left and right, but managed not to high side.

The short of it is I have damage to my rear inner fender. The black plastic license plate mount, and the area where the turn signals are connected are trashed. Some damage and cracks elsewhere on the inner fender as well.

Nothing much survived in my T-Bag.

So, with many people doing mods, what are the odds of finding a used inner fender for my '09 AW? I will post in the "wanted" section, but wanted to see if there are other places to find a replacement without going thru the dealer. I foolishly ordered a new tail light assembly from the dealer (also trashed), and it has gone into the "back-order black hole". ]]> V-ROD General woverby http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143071 Tire Recommendations http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143070&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:15:41 GMT I'm sure this topic has been discussed before but I didn't see anthing obvious. It's looking like I will need a new front tire soon. Any recommendations beyond the standard Dunlops? I just picked up an '03 with 20k miles so I'm not sure if it's the original tire or not. It looks pretty old though so I'm guessing it's stock. ]]> V-ROD General barfsurfer http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143070 Kinda Curious....? http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143064&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:05:33 GMT Under some peoples mod list it says vmods. I am familiar with the vmods site, and some of their products, but what mod would they be talking about? The reason I ask is because I just picked up a VRSCA with under 4K and I am gathering parts. (cams, TB, filter, exhaust, PCIII) but I have no... Under some peoples mod list it says vmods. I am familiar with the vmods site, and some of their products, but what mod would they be talking about?

The reason I ask is because I just picked up a VRSCA with under 4K and I am gathering parts. (cams, TB, filter, exhaust, PCIII) but I have no idea what vmods are when they list their mods or dyno numbers. ]]> V-ROD General OutToWinPAHC http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143064 Need New Chrome http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143062&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:54:28 GMT I havent been on here for a long time. I managed to make it to retirement and now it’s time to clean up the bike. It is a 2005 VRCA and life by the sea is taking its toll. I was looking around to see who is still hear from the old days. I didn’t see any recent post by Max or mjw930 etc. ... I havent been on here for a long time. I managed to make it to retirement and now it’s time to clean up the bike. It is a 2005 VRCA and life by the sea is taking its toll. I was looking around to see who is still hear from the old days. I didn’t see any recent post by Max or mjw930 etc.

I’m looking for some new chrome and I see Ebay is more expensive now than HD catalog direct prices. Do we still have a HD dealer offering discounts and or is there any new sources?

Chrome tripple tree, need a replacement. The one I have is for a 06-07 if I remember right. It has one or two degrees less rake and makes the bike handle a lot better. Hopfully the chrome is better quality now. Chrome brake pedal, top chain guard, shifter linkage (one with V-ROD)’

I have a chrome side cover that fits over the standard gas tank that has seen it’s better days as well. I found it on Ebay but never saw a plain solid chrome one again.

I also have the original V Guage and need a new chrome housing for it. Guage still works fine many years later but the housing is gone.

Any and all help will be appreciated. PM’s welcome hard to find my way around this place now days. The site has more gleem that a hooker in Vegas.

PS Trask Turbo still running fine  ]]> V-ROD General Red-Rod http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143062 Evaluate My V-Rod Buy http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143061&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:47:07 GMT Newbie here. I would like you to weigh in on whether I am getting a good deal on a used V-Rod. Here are the specs: 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary VRod or VRSCA. Less than 4k miles on the odometer. Seems it is in very good condition. Newbie here. I would like you to weigh in on whether I am getting a good deal on a used V-Rod.

Here are the specs:

2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary VRod or VRSCA.

Less than 4k miles on the odometer.

Seems it is in very good condition.

Pretty much stock, except for a HD windshield and sissy bar added.

$7,500


So, is this a pretty good price, considering the age and condition?

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