In this episode of Bill On Bikes, master Harley-Davidson technician Bill Miko demonstrates the valve lash adjustment on a 2003 Harley-Davidson Anniversary VROD.
HOLY CRUUUUD !!! had local dealer do the 30k incl check valve lash and most likely they added/changed shims to bring up to spec. Dealer even told me they were bringing in a tech from another dealership who was more familiar with VRods. Went to do my oil change today and found 2, YES TWO valve tappet shims stuck to the drain plug magnet.......ESP coverage for another 3 years, but won't do any good if the motor eats itself due to incompetence and cannot source a replacement. Don't know if I should trust the dealership to do the teardown and inspection.......If they do and there are more than 2 shims missing, I may want to see about possibility of trailering my prized HD hotrod to your shop for that 160 hp upgrade you spoke about in your video, 🤔😫😱😱😱 if it is still available.......HD needs to bring back the Vee !!! (and I'm an OG !!)
Awesome what you can do, I have a 2003 VROD anniversary also Low milage which I wish someone like you could do a service on, but I cannot find anyone who Can in Florida, the techs at the harley dealer do t know nothing and end up doing a half job and charge and extreme amount of money, I am so glad that someone like you can help some guys out with your knowledge and expertise, Thanks for a very good video
Thank you! Hey, right at the intro it looks like you are sprinkling something in the rear wheel plugs. What is that? Never mind…talcum powder. Yeah, I use baby shampoo to wash it. Love the smell!
Yeah a lot people bad mouth my 2003 V-Rod ,but she is still running. I remember this die hard Harley Davidson owner saiid, “ she is mighty pretty, but she ain’t’ no Harley !“
