This $3,500 Harley V-ROD Cost Me DOUBLE To Fix

My 2002 Harley-Davidson VRSC that had a very rough 34,000 mile life. I've been replacing basically everything on the V-ROD, from the grips, to the mirrors, to the brakes, to the tires. Now it's time to take it across the finish line, everything has been replaced and we're throwing the rear wheel and brakes back together. Then we can put all the chrome trim back on and take it for a quick test ride!
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Common Questions:
What motorcycle do I ride? A few. Ducati 1198, Honda Goldwing, Honda Grom, Honda Ruckus
What do I do for a living? Make KZbin videos.
Can you wheelie? No, I suck.
Are you fast? Sort of. I suck mostly though.
Where can I keep up with you off the bike?
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Facebook: WatchJRGo (or JRGo, FB hates my branding)
Do you go to school? College, for 2 classes.
Why do you ride so dangerously? What do mean? I was doing 25.
Do you go to the track? Of course, hopefully there will be videos in the future.
Do you play video games? No, but I might stream N64 Goldeneye at some point. Twitch: WatchJRGo
Are you afraid the police will watch your videos and arrest you? Something something evidence something something warrants and due process of law
#VROD #HarleyDavidson #CheapMotorcycle

[@peterquest6406]

Cheap vrod finished after spending how much?

[@WatchJRGo]

Double the price of the bike 😂

[@peterquest6406]

Also,do a need a toothpick to work on it ? 🤔😉

[@rwdplz1]

More than you can afford, pal. Harley.

[@douglasburnside]

@@WatchJRGo Yes, but what is the bike worth now? Probably double what you have in it. That Porsche-designed engine sounds *so* much better than the normal galumph-galumph Harley Davidson V-twin.

[@aabidamn]

@@WatchJRGo Do a short V-Rod and Gold Wing touring with your Dad. See which one is more badass.

[@ARxB2]

Keep shooting these videos with your dad. You will look back and these will be those priceless moments that you have captured that will be worth their weight in gold.

[@noonehere1793]

Well said….👍👍

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Priceless but worth their weight in gold ?

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

@@johnmoruzzi7236 Two metaphors back to back and you missed them both."DOIEEEE"🤣

[@WN_Byers]

And it fluctuates, but gold has a price. Hence his question

[@joedunn1109]

Agreed. Plus it's great content.

[@sinformant]

I like your dad a lot! Old school no nonsense knowledge and very well spoken! He needs his own channel just working on things and talking about his experiences. Reminds me of my dad.

[@simonwoodward438]

Your Dad needs his own channel I could listen to him for hours, a proper Gent .

[@erikgonzalez2278]

I’ve said this so many times when pops retires he needs his own channel or in every video or his own series

[@NotAnonymousNo80014]

His dad's channel would likely smoke JR's channel in views within a month also :D. Competition within family?

[@erikgonzalez2278]

@@NotAnonymousNo80014 I think so I understand every single word when he’s explaining things and pops voice is what makes it

[@knightnorma08]

More videos with your dad. People like your dad is a wealth of wisdom and knowledge. Lucky man JR to have him.

[@htownblue11]

JR, I gotta say I’m envious of you and your pops man. Tell him you love him sometime man, even though it’s not always comfortable doing that stuff. He’s a heck of a man from what we see and what you tell of him. Always fun hearing his stories.

[@leemarshall6928]

JR your dad is a heck of a guy , we see where you get you knowledge from!! Keep up with the great videos!!!

[@Bill_Hartnett]

Love these videos with your dad. Mine was a process engineer & I loved working with him. He got me my 1st job doing data entry at a sewage plant, and growing up with him I knew how to read process diagrams, so when time came to tag the pumps & valves & such for the maintenance schedules I was data entering I got the job of crawling the site to physically tag all the parts. This was back in the 80's. So I love the you & dad videos. Brings back good memories. Speaking of memories, it was the scarecrow that wanted a brain, Nick Chopper wanted a heart. Just sayin'... Tell Dad we say hi..

[@chynaman04]

Gotta add story time with pops more often…. Guy has a lot of wisdom and knowledge and is full of dad jokes 🤣🤣

[@alanduncan3337]

I was laughing out loud at the shredder magnet story. He is so funny and knowledgeable. He is good at explaining how things work. I could listen to him all day.

[@dylanaman6306]

Good job, and your Dad is a cool dude.👍

[@WatchJRGo]

Yeah I waited to put this back together with him so we could do it together 🍻

[@mattw.7253]

@@WatchJRGo I had a video with my Dad on my KZbin account. For reasons unknown to me the account was flagged and then canceled/deleted/disabled or something. Either way I can't get back into that account and I can't get that video back.

[@DanielIliev]

Another 10 out of 10 with Dad Ross. Especially the last 30sec when he’s spinning the tire and John is like “I get yelled at If I did it”. Well, that’s called double standard. Welcome to the world of fatherhood LOL. Can’t get enough when JR and dad are working together. And the stories dad has…keep doing those series JR. Great series when dad shows up.

[@deanwinchester7179]

I too am very familiar with “I get yelled at If I did it” lol

[@jn3697]

Your Dad has great stories, glad he was in the video.

[@dewdew34]

Seeing dad reliving his youth.. priceless for JR.

[@rickanderson11]

Where's the LOVE button for this episode with Dad and the Harley?? Priceless.

[@thomasmroz]

The amount of Knowledge Dad has is well beyond impressive.

[@Big_M_T]

These videos are so great with your dad. My favorite thing about Kansas is Kansans. I also love how you said you’d get yelled at for doing burnouts in the garage but your dad can do them! It’s great to be on top 😂

[@evosportychop8332]

It's easy to take these everyday type moments with your ol man for granted. I used to love working on projects with my dad. Now it's my son's turn, I will drop everything to help the kid out.

[@germanium1872]

You have to appreciate the time you get with your dad. Specially doing cool things like this. My dad past away 10 years ago when he was 51, and your dad reminds me so much of him. We love to see him on the channel. His stories are pretty cool too.

[@michaelduffy8128]

I have so many wonderful memories of working with my dad on our family cars. Now that he has passed, not a day goes by that I don't think of him and the time we spent together.

[@smokerschuggin475]

I really enjoy the videos where you and your dad are working together. He’s got great stories and it’s a good vibe.

[@hpelisr]

I liked the way he tapped that bearing into the wheel, and hit bottom the sound changed. The story about the machine and magnets was great, things you can only learn in real time life.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Love the videos with your dad in them. Great video guys!

[@dougsrosen]

Classic dad move. Do as I say not as I do. Loved it.

[@69Dartman]

Well lets hope the leaks are gone. I think you did the right thing with the silicon as I've had oil blow right through the silicon when I didn't wait long enough for it to set. The clutch should be great, watching now👍

[@WatchJRGo]

I'm excited to feel the slipper clutch magic! Need some big downshifts 💯

[@michaelreynolds1904]

Hondabond is the way to go, use it anywhere oil olis present.

[@pmkstudios]

Two fellas who make real machines that do things...better...always great to see!

[@greathornedowl3644]

🤔We know where you got your "Mr. Fix It gene from." Your father is a great teacher. When I fixed my car - even something simple like an oil change or replacing the battery, my dad would say "hope you are wearing good shoes and have money for the bus!"

[@markcraddock3241]

I think most of us would enjoy some videos of just “coffee time” with your Dad - him telling stories and just whatever comes to his mind. However much time you’re spending with your Dad now - spend more. I lost mine last year and trust me when I say that all the houses, cars, trips, whatever don’t replace him.

[@boyblunder8889]

Your dad is a lovely guy .. well done 👍

[@outdawrzmuhn]

Such a dad story. 8 minutes to make a point about looking like the tin man 😂😂. Love it. My dads the same way. I’m sure I will be one day, too.

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

"I gotta be careful or I get yelled at.." I know the feeling, I'm almost 50 and I still putter off the end of Dad's driveway to avoid stirring up his gravel. :)

[@freebehindbars8654]

We always put bearings in the freezer. But whatever works. Great to see a father son working together.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I have to admit it does sound great! Any video with your father is an instant watch and instant thumbs up!

[@SPGDetailing]

I love how you are so authorititve and alpha when you are in your own shop but once daddy is around, you turn into a little boy looking at his dad in awe. It makes me feel all squishy inside.

[@mju7752]

Your dad tells the best stories...what a man. He can ride n drive well too.

[@johndavidbush]

I could sit and listen to your dad tell stories for hours. He's such a good storyteller.

[@sunflowermeadow]

Your Dad is Awesome JR. Such fun working on a machine together. Keep doing Vlog with your Dad, JR.

[@mdbrenna]

Thanks for including your dad. Love his stories..

[@enjoylife7030]

The best part was the last 10 seconds and JR saying "see when I do that I get yelled at"

[@figmo7494]

Having your dad in a video is always a bonus!!

[@HighRiderSonoma]

Thanks for sharing your dad with us JR!!! He seems like an awesome man!! Keep up the great videos and work!!

[@johnfoldesi6187]

Your pops is so interesting. I really enjoy it when the two of you work on a project.

[@charlierosenbusch3007]

I love when you work with your dad. He has the best stories.

[@keithbacon3456]

Great video, I really like vids with you and your pop working together.

[@outlaw7x77]

JR be very thankful that your Dad can still ride.

[@thomas316]

I like your father JR, he has a real folksy charm. 😊

[@robertsturtevant6185]

Love the videos with your dad……as everyone else has said, such a wealth of knowledge….dad’s house!!!! Dad does what he wants…..

[@afamilyoutside]

Thanks for including your dad in this video. Keem em comin! Also, can he make a few audiobooks? Would make for great listening when on long road trips (:

[@outlaw7x77]

My Harley has 85,000 miles on it, and I now have to spend $700 to get it running...well, I hope...I already replaced the Crank Position Sensor, and Coil/Wires/Plugs...still no spark so now new Battery and ECU...plus labor for HD to flash the Key Fobs VIN...ANY bike will cost $$$ to keep it going...JR has to pick up where someone else didn't even start to...whatever it's "Worth"...listen to that sound...and the fact you got it back on the road from the dead proper is priceless...my Harley still needs all new brake Rotors, and Pads...(another $350) but I'm squeaking by without for now. Keep it up JR and please take it on a good long Road Trip with you Dad and Brother before selling. I always wanted a V-Rod. Mine's an Ultra.

[@jessetosado]

Your Dad seem like a great guy, next Harley you work on should be a gift for him.

[@toolzshed]

Hey Jr., Burt Munro was from New Zealand 🤘🏽😊 he was a proud Kiwi 🤘🏽

[@mcintirefamily]

I enjoy the stories your Dad has. He seems pretty cool.

[@spetersonmusic]

Outstanding!!! Love when you do videos with your Dad in them.

[@Steve.5]

Gotta love your Dad! You’re a lucky man J.R. 👍

[@brucemarkey7177]

Man JR.. I just love when you work with your dad on stuff.. He's awesome!

[@OuchesVonDoom]

JRGo Senior is a National Treasure the needs to be protected at all cost

[@died4us590]

Your dad was to funny at the end, would be fun to see him ride like that. G-d bless y'all.

[@andradeasa1]

Your dad is absolutely awesome! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!

[@phoov1]

I was thinking the same thing. If you do a burn-out on his floor, you will get yelled at. If he does it, it is ok. Great video.

[@tommyjefferson9525]

You and your dad are to of the most intelligent people that I have ever seen love the Chanel and I watch every video on both Channels so keep on keeping on

[@davemack7908]

It’s always good to see your dad!

[@gs3504]

Love seeing you Dad, makes me really miss mine!! Enjoy getting "yelled" at, someday it stops...

[@TransDerwinOverdrive]

One of my favorite bikes was my old 2002 VROD I bought in 2008 with less than 3k miles. I loved that bike and rode it cross country twice, putting 50k miles on it. It was going to need approximately $3500 worth of work to keep it going (steering head rebuild, front end rebuild, clutch, tires, brakes, oil change, etc.) and I couldn't justify spending that much when it was only worth about $5k. Ended up trading it in and Harley gave me $4200 for it which I put towards a new Fat Bob. I still miss it.

[@tonybrewster4734]

Love watching the videos with your Dad!! He is such a huge wealth of knowledge.

[@rpmrallysport7071]

Your dad laying flat on the bike had me laughing so hard.

[@DirceuCorsetti]

As you can see by the comments, we are all glad you waited for your dad to work on the bike. Forget the vid, those moments with him are something to remember forever later on. Cheers mate!

[@drost582]

Great VRod. Love the videos with your Dad. Keep enjoying him while you can. I can hear my fathers stories while he is speaking.

[@boogdoc8909]

I love it when JR is relegated to "hold this" status ON HIS OWN PROJECTS by Sr.

[@gregharrison5737]

Always look forward to your dad's stories, so funny.

[@aelaan12]

I got so much respect from that man from Kansas. He has been around the world. Suriname is a former colony of my former home country (The Netherlands) and I can move there on a dime since I have dual citizenship. But... no my wife won't go.

[@jerryberryhill3619]

Dad's are always like do as I say not as I do, LOVE your Dad, he is a great teacher.

[@hemi398]

Nice, good job keeping it on the road.

[@tyson4739]

I love your videos. Especially when you have your dad it is such a treat. Perhaps another moto vlog

[@41BeachComber]

Great video of two of you working together to finish the bike. Looks great too.

[@morganmeehan5199]

I swear, I could listen to Dad tell stories all day.

[@CJLeTeff]

Always fun when your dad joins, love listening to his stories and knowledge sharing! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@itsnotme07]

Always enjoy seeing your Dad appear in the videos....he's wicked smart, and funny as well as fun! And occasionally even acknowledges the camera. Haha Oh yeah, the bike repair was fun too. LOL

[@biggiefitz6275]

Great video. I really enjoy listening to the "Tin Man" while he's working. A wealth of mechanical knowledge! Soak it up like a sponge man. 👍👍

[@DanielEvansMusic]

Your Dad is awesome. Love his stories. Great vid 👏

[@bothetinman772]

Vrods are the best. I’ve had 6 and just picked up an 08D a couple weeks ago. Best Harley ever. The Worlds Fastest Indian is the name of the movie. It’s one of my favorites.

[@STE1GER1SLAND]

Great that your dad went to Surinam. Fun fact: Surinam was part of the trade deal that the English and Dutch made to exchange New Amsterdam (which they renamed New York) for Surinam after the second Anglo-Dutch war in 1667. Together with other war reparations

[@benancira8814]

Man keep going with your dad!!!! He needs a channel!!!!

[@yenterpriseonebay]

You doing projects with your dad makes me want to go do projects with my dad.

[@brianx1808]

This is definitely another great dad moment. When he can whip around a bike 🏍 and make you laugh at his his jokes 🤣

[@jonathancotterill168]

Another epic video with your dad in it love listening to his Jobs he been on that shredder was a nightmare to strip no wonder after putting magnets through it lol

[@richardcole6690]

Your dad is a great storyteller I love it 🤣😂

[@JamesSterling]

Keep bringing more Dad content. As an old codger myself I can identify with your Dad.

[@albertonicastro7987]

I truly love this bike , i got one and when true the same thing to bring it back to his glory .

[@sijonda]

I've wanted a V-Rod for years, finally got to test one at the Harley Factory the year they were discontinued. Was a top trim Muscle model. The power felt great, liked the sound, was very comfortable (mid controls like I prefer) but it just didn't handle as well as I'd prefer. Damn shame I haven't been able to get any Buell owners to sell me one when they are up for sale. Maybe in a few years after I've been working my new job and have some money saved up after being unemployed a couple months.

[@Miguel-vc6rr]

Another great episode. The ending was awesome lol just layin it down in the shop.

[@bfk1970]

"British guy" Grrrrr Burt Munro was a Kiwi Icon NZ!

[@anthony2816]

Don't forget to keep us informed on what's going on with JR Shop 2.0! And as you obviously know: Cherish your father. Only viewers without parents will fault you for doing that.

[@OldBullRanch]

Lmao gotta love dads...."dont markup my floor! You know how much this floor costs?!" ....also dads, "hey watch this lmao"

[@bmh67wa]

A Harley leaking oil is a feature. It's to force the owner to always make sure that it's full, it keeps the oil much cleaner, and it's great for creating a burnout spot on the garage floor.

[@ericjenks9596]

Glad to see the v rod back together! And glad you finished it with your dad

[@hktool69]

It’s awesome when your dad helps you out and his stories! Enjoy every second with pop you have! He is the best!

[@admranger]

Great to see your Dad acting like a 16 yr old! Enjoy the time you have with him as it'll be gone before you know it.

[@patmclean1951]

I hear about the getting yelled at bit. How ever, your pops is way more chill then mine ever was.

[@Danman1972]

The movie was call "The World's Fastest Indian". Super cool story and a good watch if you can find it. I think I have the blue ray somewhere. Its great that you can share this with your father and that you and your brothers all take a trip with him. Great memories.

[@maintenanceman3024]

You are great, but your Dad is Awesome! He needs his own channel.