This $3 Part FORCED Me To Keep My HARLEY V-Rod

[@kevinthomas895]

At 1:42 you mention a shop that makes brake hoses..... My local hydraulic hose shops cannot make brake hoses due to insurance liability issues and possibly some legal/law problems. Now the local shops can make clutch hoses in whatever configuration you might need 🤔. Where you install it is your decision.

[@P.Galore]

Watching JRgo talk about motorcycles is like watching Mexican soap operas; I sorta get what's going on but don't understand a word.

[@WatchJRGo]

Hahah, the men always cry 😢

[@thecman26]

But where are the chick's with huge boobs?

[@toolzshed]

​@@WatchJRGo 😂🤣😂🤣

[@GazderVarun]

So senior ,

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

Now, that's funny!!!!!!!!!!

[@dmann1209]

I hate t see the VROD go, it is a work of art and you can ride it. Great content! I did not care for the cab over, it has zero appeal in my opinion. I am glad it was sold and not crushed. More please!

[@aberratic]

Damn I dig that thing. Hopefully goes to a good home.

[@WatchJRGo]

After taking it out for a rip with all the new parts it's totally different from the day I got it... I think the new tires made all the difference but this thing is fun!! 🏍

[@nachobroryan8824]

I have to admit I was kind of hoping you could put the cab over in the crusher once it gets fixed but it's actually good to hear you sold it before that could happen.

[@joeliopro1740]

The first crusher project for the project crusher would have been awesome.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

I've been following John Ross for a very long time now and he is without doubt my favourite youtuber, I just wish the videos were a little bit longer in length like a minimum of 20 minutes maybe even half an hour, that would be absolutely brilliant...👍🙂👍🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@stevenwisneiski8413]

My attention span goes AWOL when these videos get longer. I am probably the only one though as you have several likes. Maybe others want the same.

[@buellfan8854]

Just fyi 02 was the first year for the vrod. I remember being in Wisconsin for a Harley when they introduced the vrod, surprising everyone.

[@lcheaton1130]

I think you might be on to something replicating VRod parts. Those guys that built that huge VW bug, identical to a stock but 40% larger, pulled every piece off it, digitized it, and then remanufactured parts from the digital blueprints. You could do the same with the VRod.

[@BradColemanisHere]

You've extended the life of that cool bike by another 20 years at least. Nice work. I love that the cab-over sold! I was so sad to hear you might crush it. I'd rather something as classic as that go sit in a field until it finds the right buyer. Even better that it's found a new home.

[@Charles-pu1tx]

Nice, the bike lives again. Just in time for spring/summer ride.

[@WatchJRGo]

Taking it for a few more rides for sure 💯

[@slagdemon]

I love the look of the V-Rod. You did great with it.

[@Torsee]

You fixed the Porsche! Porsche had a hand in design of that Harley. Great bike! Very unique!

[@vector6977]

They only refined what was the VR1000 Engine into a streetable engine. Saying that they did everything is just BS.

[@12yearssober]

​@@vector6977 He said a hand in the design. No one said anything near what you got upset about.

[@stevem4783]

@@12yearssober Well, he called it a Porsche. They had some input on emissions compliance and the cooling system but that engine is all Harley.

[@12yearssober]

@@stevem4783 I bet you are the life of every party you attend

[@stevem4783]

Yeah I'm sure everyone just loves the dude bitchily insulting others for no reason

[@GroundhogzGarage]

Not a fan of vacuum bleeding. You loosen the bleeder screw and it starts sucking air through the threads along with the brake fluid from the brake lines.

[@adam346]

there are tons of bikes/cars/mountain-bikes that have semi-unique components that often stop being manufactured long before the items themselves stop being bought and sold... so there may be a market for those unique items in some cases. A beloved classic Harley definitely would be one of them.

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

“Rebuilt from top to bottom” haha, that’s some second hand dealer truth twisting right there…

[@johnasbury3261]

That was a true tool comment.

[@ryano.5149]

I suppose they weren't selling very well, but I always thought the VRod was a cool bike. Harley probably should have kept developing it...but that's a moot point now.

[@stevem4783]

The issue was Harley developed the engine, which was probably the best engine they've ever made, then...they just sat on it for two decades and never did anything with it. It went from 1130cc to 1250, but that was also when the bikes jumped from a 180 rear tire to a 240, so in fact then 1250 models ended up being a hair slower. In 2002 a modern muscle cruiser cranking out 120hp was a big deal, especially since it handled well, sounded great, and looked the part. They could've taken that Revolution motor and made some insanely cool Dynas and Softails, they could've scrapped the excess, put out a barebones bike with big power that could've absolutely ripped, or even made a big-cube version and tested out a new Road King, but they stuck with the Twin Cam, the old Evo in the Sportys, then developed the Milwaukee 8 and left the Revolution hanging then just killed it off, never to be seen again, after 2017. IMO it's where they really screwed up. They had the design to modernize two decades ago. The new Revolution Max is putting out similar performance #s, but it doesn't look, feel, or sound nearly as good as the old Revolution engine.

[@ezesrebuilds1174]

Here we go again, literally to the 1% who's reading this, God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful and blessed day.😇

[@unstablebobgable]

If I could help Watch JR Goes work on the Harley I would drink the shots of whiskey and cold Bartle Skeets with him and puff on the Cannibus cigars with him and get all schmoked up.

[@jebsails2837]

Never been a fan of the two-wheel motorized stuff. Your v-rod was the exception. It was like the Chrysler Air-flow of the 1930's. Performance aside, it just looked great to these old eyes. Narragansett Bay

[@glassvial]

I knew you'd sell that cabover once the weather warmed up, one more project knocked out and hopefully onto greener pastures!

[@dsmbilly3690]

Reverse bleeding is how Porsche bleeds their brakes/clutches. I almost always bleed clutch lines this way, car brakes can take a while if you don't have a vacuum bleeder but the brakes always feel great after!

[@tortron]

Difficult motorcycles, I will hang the caliper up off the rafters above the master cylinder.

[@avioncamper]

Glad the cab-over sold, did not want it crushed. Bet your Mom is glad the Harley is gone, something less for her to worry over.

[@andrewthomason3857]

Hey, come on, a 100Percent Jake moped video has more action shots than this!

[@tuneskramer69]

Nice the V-rod is done, Congrats! I wonder when will you take on the crawler again? Or did you sold it

[@31dknight]

Another great video from JR. Keep it going

[@michaelyarmie4858]

Why did you sell it? The V-Rod is such a unique Harley Davidson. Some thing's you should just keep..

[@yodasbff3395]

My only favorite Hsrley. 👍

[@WatchJRGo]

Mine too, I want to put at least 100 miles on this before it leaves! 😂

[@charlesrocks]

We need some more Harley Vrod vids bro

[@69Dartman]

So you had one problem part that kept you from selling it and now it's all good. Took a bit but you'll have that on those big jobs.

[@anthonynelson2005]

How long before O’Reillys just gives you a sponsorship deal?

[@OB928]

One of my favorite bikes ever. Would love to have it, but was told I should stick to cars…

[@andrewparry6106]

Import it to Australia mate..50g here..sexy machine

[@ninagarrett2493]

yess

[@martinlaplante6228]

That big blue Baron thingy in the back of the Vrod is seriously intriguing? Parts of some kind of oilfield equipment? Anyway congrats on finishing the Vrod and hope it sell well.

[@vector6977]

Looks like a pressure furnace for heat treating metal.

[@luxlamf]

Thats a 2002. 2003 has a horrid anniversary badge on airbox cover. You were correct that you have a 1st year, 1st year is 2002. I know I have one in my garage

[@RicoCantrell]

Love the color of that thing.

[@waffalobill]

Would love to have it. The look, the sound, very nice bike.

[@charlieryan1736]

Excellent job 🤘🏻 beautiful VRod

[@GrovieJoe]

That's a mighty large motorbike, you need to be in a cheap fuel country. I love it

[@tortron]

They are really popular here in NZ, even with our fuel costs. Every week I hear at least one doing a valve bouncing burnout, I think they go through more tyres than fuel

[@tony_25or6to4]

It's warmer in Kansas than southern California.

[@plus790]

I realize you don't have a shop at the moment, but that cobbled together banjo adapter is something you pull in a parking lot to make it home. You're better than this.

[@thebigguy8306]

Good decisson, great looking bike, like 2vintage channel, so many keepers I'd need a warehouse

[@terrybaptist795]

That classic cab over didnt deserve the crusher it just needs a little from its new owner.

[@toolzshed]

Yayy the Cabover sold 🤘🏽😊

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

I do think you should of kept the V-Rod John Ross, be honest where are you gonna find another one, especially one in that kind of condition...👍🙂👍

[@bbqman3906]

Keep it and do more v rod vids

[@brianharris8441]

GOOD RIDDANCE LOL✌🏾✌🏾

[@davidedgar3509]

I'd love the V-rod I just can't afford it at this point.

[@SpaceTech54]

LOVED my V-Rod - who ever buys that one - will have a GREAT time..

[@kerrylewis2581]

Keep the sales coming JR. What's next on the agenda?

[@cheapcargarage]

Curious, why wouldn’t you get PDR done on the fuel “tank”

[@WatchJRGo]

Because the inner liner has to be cut out to move the skin

[@cheapcargarage]

@@WatchJRGo It would be better to cut a small access hole for the PDR than to have a big dent.

[@kevinb158]

I don't know maybe you should once you get all the dimensions of the hard to get parts then you could sale the bike it'll make money anyway it goes

[@tombittikoffer412]

Cab over gone is progress.

[@thecman26]

A Harley with all the screaming eagle freedom America stuff, yeah. Of course! It's a Harley!

[@terrybaptist795]

How about a crusher video crushing something. Would love see to a car crushing video on your channel.

[@shanetesmer5198]

The only Harley I’d entertain owning

[@jamesbrungardt7361]

Where did you find the parts?

[@armandopatane5343]

Beautiful bike

[@elijahtipping4802]

Looks like yours missing the radiator shroud

[@hemigod2]

Has that beautiful bike been sold?

[@James-sir]

You will regret getting rid of the v-rod and I’m one of those dislike it cuz it ain’t Harley but they are good

[@terrybaptist795]

No offense to you just a suggestion. How about rebuilding a Boss Hoss V8 motorcycle?🤔

[@tortron]

Wouldn't that just be a chevy small block rebuild?

[@WatchJRGo]

Crazy expensive to buy one, even wrecked 😳

[@terrybaptist795]

@@WatchJRGo i understand if you dont think you can afford a rebuildable one maybe from copart or some place like that?

[@pops55650]

Didn’t your dad get the rear wheel bearing out?

[@tortron]

Tappa, Tappa, tappa

[@Hankola]

Where do you sell your stuff.

[@lesm285]

What about the "tank"?

[@madmike6942]

Metzeler are good but they worn out fast...search for a brand called Sava.....the same good quality but better durability

[@kerrylewis2581]

A great handling and braking set/brand of tires is necessary on a motorcycle. I'm not familiar with Sava. Where are they from?

[@madmike6942]

@@kerrylewis2581 cehoslovakia....basically same as metzeler but better durability...we use them all the time on bikes

[@kerrylewis2581]

@@madmike6942 I've never heard of them. I am curious. Do they handle and stop as well as Metzeler?

[@madmike6942]

@@kerrylewis2581 even better...specially in the summer...they become soft and have an awsome grip...since here in Cyprus is crazy hot they are awsome

[@JerryDLTN]

Someone should learn to build replacement car computers with Raspberry Pis

[@insaneiaq]

In case you couldn't keep up, the "banjo bolt" count was at 8. :)

[@kenluehrman6576]

Yo

[@ninagarrett2493]

No Keep It

[@macgroober1396]

FULL STOP. Once you have used DOT5 in a system, the full system needs to be flushed if you want to switch over to DOT4 or below. Contamination will result in system failure. Was the system designed for DOT5? It needs to stay that way.

[@WatchJRGo]

This isn’t remotely true and has been proven many times on the forums… I probably replaced all the fluid 3 times, it’s fine. 💯 The Brembo system is designed for Dot4.

[@macgroober1396]

@@WatchJRGo I find that hard to believe, since science says otherwise. But hey, forums are always right anyways.

[@andrewdeming5285]

You keep adding an “S” to the end of the name of that part store, I assure you it doesn’t belong there.

[@chrismartin6544]

I wouldn’t sell the VRod because it’s the first year they are worthless now but I promise you that will not last it may take20 years but it will be one of those I wish I never sold it deals.

[@mikemartin2423]

Anyone know what happened to the Ducati ??

[@Cartier_specialist]

2

[@WatchJRGo]

🥉 so close!

[@Cartier_specialist]

@@WatchJRGo As Maxwell Smart would say: missed it by 👌 that much.

[@ruger45hollowpoint]

sorry the V Rod was debuted in 1999

[@bentonx9063]

I really dont think you want to sell the harley v rod

[@psubuster]

Hey

[@bearing_aficionado]

What the hell??? I'm #4

[@psubuster]

@@bearing_aficionado no idea. Mine loaded slow AF.

[@WatchJRGo]

🥇 boom!

[@bearing_aficionado]

@psubuster so did mine apparently!🤣

[@MrPatrickdanysh]

I'd like to buy it, how can I get ahold of you?

[@WatchJRGo]

Already sold! 🍻

[@MrPatrickdanysh]

@WatchJRGo darn, well glad you sold it, wish it was mine.

[@witmoe]

Let's goo

[@saxonfan]

Why when a person gives you s nice comment about your dad, you go aand remove the comment. Kinda sucks from a viewers eyes. I really love and don't miss any uploads you do. What gives?

[@WatchJRGo]

I didn’t remove any of your comments 🍻

[@saxonfan]

@@WatchJRGo well let me look again, I was commenting how much your dad reminds me of the late Tim Wilson. Your dads knowledge is amazing, I see where you get your smarts from. Thanks Bryan

[@daskamu]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@djpmatchbox]

how do you like that sullair air compressor trailer? My uncle is a distributor for them

[@WatchJRGo]

My dad bought that at an auction for a giant sand blaster, starts right up and makes a ton of high volume air 💯

[@djpmatchbox]

@@WatchJRGo they're really good quality. And if you ever have issues with it, there is a ton of companies out there that will help (Diversified Air Systems has any parts you guys need)

[@thecman26]

They do make some amazing air compressors! A shop that I used to work at had nothing but Sullair compressors. Like huge superchargers and they were cool!

[@bygsyxx4271]

How much you want 4 it?

[@WatchJRGo]

$6500 🍻

[@andrewparry6106]

​@@WatchJRGo wanna throw it on a slow boat to Oz?

[@bygsyxx4271]

@@WatchJRGo ..oh dang! So close! I just need $6499 more!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 i dig your content btw...🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@Vacationtime247]

Jump it off some railroad tracks Evil Knievel style before you sell it. WatchVRGo! VT247

[@nativewear23]

I want it but I’m broke😂

[@Cartier_specialist]

The story of my life.

[@reggeckmann3993]

Love a Ford especially a COE Ford glad it wasn't crushed.

[@iDom_0203]

Hiyaooooo!!👍👍👍

[@floppyseizure8615]

I like turtles 🐢

[@robertstingley1867]

wtf 70 in ks 3 in wy

[@chevyota]

1st

[@WatchJRGo]

🥈 close!

[@SixWheelsDown]

you put motul in a harley. LoL you know motorcycles have wet clutches and diesel oil like Rotella works too. you'r only shilling motul becaus they pay you to do so. As a full time bike tech i cringe when people request motul.

[@tortron]

I like the motul stuff that smells fruity. Really makes riding a leaky old bike more pleasant lol

[@katharinavonmarschall6709]

blaaa blaaa blaaaa

[@matth7744]

Clickbait! UNSUBSCRIBED

[@WatchJRGo]

Lmao, it’s not, and good 💯

[@Cartier_specialist]

Don't let the door hit you in the a@@

[@justinbelshe]

This one was actually boring...

[@Ner0sys7]

$6.5k for a nice Vrod is a steal, I'd have kept it lol. There are way worse things than being forced to keep the best mistake Harley ever made. Ironically the best mistake was probably their best bike.

[@bearing_aficionado]

Hey

[@WatchJRGo]

Still early! 💪

[@bearing_aficionado]

@WatchJRGo I know, but should have been 1st or 2nd where I belong!🤣🍻

[@Cartier_specialist]

@@bearing_aficionado I beat you tonight but I was still 3rd.

[@bearing_aficionado]

@ghogue61 yeah I know. Not sure what happened.

[@Cartier_specialist]

@@bearing_aficionado Slow loading for me.