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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Looking at buying a 2003 vrod. Wanted to know if there were any problems with that year model I should be aware of. Thanks for your time.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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i haven't heard of anything with the 03 models. i jst got an 04 and love it. they are killer bikes.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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Fuel flange had issues and transmission upgrades were done in later years
 

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Thanks Hal64. Was the fuel flange something to inspect for. Was it letting it leak or causing tuning problems due to blow by.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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It was a internal flange failure issue that would cause a loss of fuel pressure and no power, it was a tsb M-1141A. I can't upload it here but can e-mail it to you if you pm me your e-mail. Also 2002-2003 VRSC had a 30 tooth front sprocket and 2004-present have a 28 tooth
 

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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Didn't the early V-Rods still have the 4 gallon gas tanks?,,
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by big cahuna
Didn't the early V-Rods still have the 4 gallon gas tanks?,,
3.7 gallons but 5 gallon tanks are a easy upgrade
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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i am headed to the 5 gal. upgrade this fall. that is the only downfall i have seen in the month i have owned mine. killer bike.
 
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Hal64HD could you describe what the issue is with the fuel flange and how I could tell if it has been modified due to the tsb? I was out for a long ride this weekend and my bike stalled as though it was out of fuel. I let it sit for a couple of minutes and it fired right back up.

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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Was service bulletin M-1141A. You can check to see if your VIN is included. If you have less then half a tank of gas open the fuel cap and start the bike. Look in the tank with a flashlight. If you see a mist or fuel spray the flange is bad.
 
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