5 quarts or 4.3 litres of 20W-50 synthetic or semi-synthetic motor oil: amzn.to/480jU3N Oil filter. Harley-Davidson Part Number 63793-01K or any equivalent, including the FRAM6100 or the K&N 174B/174C: amzn.to/3SF4nSC 17mm socket bit and wrench. If you're in America, go to Harbor Freight and pick up a cheap set. If you're in Canada head over to Princess Auto or Canadian Tire. Oil filter wrench - check these out: amzn.to/2W2OjgX Torque wrench capable of 22-30 ft. lbs of torque (or roughly 30-40 NM) - given that the V-Rod has a range, even this really cheap wrench will be perfect: amzn.to/2YzUPcX Rags and paper towel Motorcycle table lift - got mine for a crazy price from DiscountRamps here: discount-ramps.sjv.io/motorcyclelift
Nice video! Thanks! I'm confused about the oil drain plug washer. Mine didn't have one and we've had the bike since new. I googled forums and others have had the same question. I thought maybe I lost it at first and stuck my hand in the dirty oil drain pan fishing for it. After checking the forums I decided there was none in my 2003 and tightened down the plug without a washer.....will post if it leaks!
I've wanted this bike since the day they came out and I bought mine, my first motorcycle as well, on 7/4/21 and I absolutely love it. I have always maintained my own vehicles and I figured I'd wrench on my own bike too. Thanks for putting together a great, short video that just cuts to the chase.
That's awesome. It's a lot of bike to start on so take it easy until you get totally comfortable on it. I had a poster of the V-Rod up on my office wall for years until I finally bought her. Great machines.
@@YouMotorcycle I’m a fairly technical guy and I’m a skilled tradesmen for General Motors in Die Engineering, 31 years and counting. 20 years ago two things happened, the V-Rod came out and my first son was born. The V-Rod had to wait and boy has the wait been worth it! I’ve ridden it to work these past two days and feel great on the bike. No issues with cornering or handling the controls or braking. I drove a manual for years. Thanks for the kind words. I’ll hit subscribe.
Just wanted to say that your video which is great btw, states Step 5 is to add 5 quarts or 4.3 liters of oil, for the sake of those who use liters(Litres) 5 quarts is 4.73 liters........a difference of 0.43 liters or almost 1 pint(0.91 pints) which is significant.
I had a VRod several years ago, sold it, since have been through a range of others and am next week going to collect my new old 2003 VRSCA to start my ‘keeper’ collection. It’s a stand out, is beautiful, represents so many firsts and rides and sounds great. I found a one owner (who paid $48,850 new after all the extras he wanted) with 13,000 kms (in 17 yrs). Very excited. I’m now pondering my next ‘keeper’- thinking late 80’s Vmax or a FZ1N (circa 2008).
@@YouMotorcycle he was asking $24k and I got it for $20k. That’s AUD not USD. I think I paid overs but it’s a really good one. In 20 yrs a couple K over won’t mean anything. They are asking between $15k and $20k for stockers with little extras and not the one owner history and low km combination this has. 👍🏻👍🏻
Yep! Along with having belt drive, it makes the V-Rod pretty easy to maintain. As long as you don't need to get to the spark plugs or the battery too often lol
I ride a Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle around the beautiful Island of Cyprus and video my rides! Thanks! I can now do the oil change i want to do on it! Subscribed!
J W Case on RU-vid has a video about how good they are and does a tear down of a couple Harley oil filters VS. Fram. I’m not saying you’re wrong, I’m saying check those out and tell me what you think.
I am a bit confused on how to check the dipstick while the bike on the Stand (leaning position) or the bike has to be levelled? there is a lot of difference then! thanks for your vids and tips, mostly appreciated.
Harley's service manual says the bike needs to be upright to check the level, NOT on the side stand. Manufacturers never want you to check the oil on the side-stand because there are too many variables like that (aftermarket side stand, upgrades or changes in suspension/height, etc.) - for more instructions, click here and look at step 6: www.youmotorcycle.com/how-to-do-an-oil-change-on-a-harley-davidson-v-rod.html
Thanks for watching everyone. Sorry the audio at the beginning was a little rough but it gets better. If you have any questions about the V-Rod or oil changes on the V-Rod just leave a comment and I'll get back to you ASAP.
Close, with the exception that the V-Rod does not use a Sealing Washer (RING) Read the manual. There was also a bulletin that came out way back in 2005 that the standard oil fill for all V-Rods after draining oil and filter went from 4.5 qts to 5 qts even. oil level is also suppose to be checked at operating temperature, which can be achieved by letting bike idle and waiting for cooling fans to cycle twice. It can show a difference of up to 1/2 half a quart. between cold check and hot check.
Thanks for a more in depth discussion on the oil change. I'm a new owner of a 2012 VROD MUSCLE...my dream bike finally and I bought and installed a hogworkz day crasher headlight, LED million colors, and as soon as it arrives my motohooligan new intake. Did I tell you I love this bike. One question I've looked everywhere for a hands-free cellphone mount for this bike even HD doesn't have one. Because the bar measurements are 4 3/4 near the grips or 5 7/8 at the tree. How would you rectify the problem?
If you find your tools don't fit, just drill a hole into it, big enough for a small screw driver to fit into, and use the screw driver to spin it loose.
were you able to sort it out? it sounds like the last person to change oil may have installed the drain bolt way too tight. check for damaged threads when you get the bolt out.
Excellent video. buddy! Thanks for this one....I need to change the oil on a 2006 Night Rod I just bought last month---thanks again. Liked and already subbed!
Thanks so much for this video, I'm doing this Oil Change Today! I have a question on Rear brake. My VRod has only 8,000 miles (I have 3 motorcycles so their miles are low). But my rear brake is squeaking despite plenty of visible pad, and when I do some hard breaking, it stutters, it almost feels like mechanical failure? I scheduled to take it in for service, I found a local Vrod Mechanic but I'd like to know how to troubleshoot it.
Hey, bought my 2012 vrod muscle last year, going to do my first oil change at the beginning of the season in a couple weeks, this video is great. Have you by chance done a video on drilling the holes in the stock vrod mufflers? Thanks!
Thanks. No I just upgraded to the TAB Performance slip on exhausts. I went with the ones WITH baffles, they are still LOUD. Glad I didn't go for the ones without baffles.
I'll look for that setting on my torque wrench next time haha. You can check out all my V-Rod videos here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lGPvpbgr1RA.html
I wanted to get some slipons on my 2015 Vrod, night special what do you recommend? I also saw a few vids on hoe to remove the baffles, your comments please..
I went with the TAB Performance full Stage 1 Kit with the tuner, high performance air filter, and the baffled slip ons. The aftermarket slip ons are loud, so I actually prefer mine with slip ons so they aren't as annoying, but still way louder than stock.
Just bought a 2003 V rod with 13 K miles on it,one owner. Do you check motor oil level with the bike on the kickstand .,or with bike held level? I ve been maintains my old FXR for 35 years and it gets checked while on the kickstand by design!
As far as I'm aware no bike in the last 20 years gets checked on the side stand. Hold her up level to check and enjoy not having to change transmission fluid anymore :)
2006 Night Rod. Night Rod has mid controls standard, not forward controls. Engine and frame were always black, whereas some V-Rods have more silver/grey engines and/or frames. Exhaust gives it a little more power. It's basically a V-Rod for people who want a tiny bit more handling and performance out of the bike.
I love my V-rod Muscle but I do not know much about the night rods. Are they really that similar? I have noticed that people talk about their night rods but refer to them as the v-rods. Can one simply use aftermarket parts from both without snagging? Anyway, thanks for posting the video.
They're just different trims of the same model, so you have VRSCA, VRSCB, VRSCD, VRSCDX, VRSCF, VRSCR, etc for all of the various models of V-Rods. That includes Night Rods, Night Rod Specials, Muscles, the original Street Rod, etc. They're all V-Rods and 99% of parts are interchangeable as long as they're within the same generation. Usually 2007 changes over from the first generation to the next, but even then some parts are interchangeable
How many miles are on your vrod? And I’m looking to get one, with 30000 miles, what would you price that bike at? It’s in really great shape. It’s completely stock btw. Also I gave ya that follow bud!
About 25,000 miles. Pricing is going to be very dependent on your market. Here in Toronto Canada will be very different then in the next province/state over. Look to your local market to see what they typically list for.
I'm sure you figured this out by now, but, you don't get your hand in there to get it out. You just get a tool in there, and then gravity does the rest. On the way out, you just put the filter in place and spin from under. Otherwise, you're right, you'd have to be like a rubberband man lol
Only compatible one the shop by me had. Wasn't worth driving around the city when it doesn't get too many miles because I have half a dozen other bikes 🤷🏻♂️
@@revelationevents2323 none taken. This video was from half a decade ago. I know my quality was a lot worse back then. I started making videos because I didn't like the quality of what's out there. If you don't , you should do the same thing
@@YouMotorcycle I do make videos but in Spanish and in another area. I do sound. I’m a Dj and saxophonist and also do live audio for events. So my channel in that area:
I'm usually a K&N guy. I love that I can get those on and off with a 17mm wrench, but the dealer was out and said they were on backorder and I wanted to get on the road ASAP so I grabbed what was available. It's only on for about 6 months as I change oil pretty regularly so I'm not too worried about it. Thanks for your concern though :)
