Segment:
        
        
            Power Cruiser / Muscle Bike
        
     
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Enthusiasts, DIY mechanics, owners seeking in-depth knowledge
        
     
    
    
        
            Key Competitors:
        
        
            Other high-performance V-twin motorcycles of the era
        
     
    
    
        
            Vehicle Highlight:
        
        
            Revolutionary liquid-cooled, DOHC V-twin engine
        
     
    
        
            Manual Value:
        
        
            Empowers owners to perform complex maintenance and repairs
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine:
        
        
            Complete engine teardown, assembly, timing, lubrication, cooling
        
     
    
        
            Transmission:
        
        
            Gearbox disassembly, assembly, shift mechanism, clutch
        
     
    
        
            Fuel System:
        
        
            Fuel injection system, fuel pump, injectors, throttle body
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            Ignition, charging system, lighting, starting system, wiring diagrams
        
     
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Hydraulic system, caliper service, master cylinder, bleeding procedures
        
     
    
        
            Suspension:
        
        
            Front forks, rear shocks, linkage, bearings
        
     
    
        
            Frame And Bodywork:
        
        
            Frame inspection, fairings, fenders, seat removal
        
     
    
        
            Wheels And Tires:
        
        
            Wheel bearing service, tire mounting, balancing
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Oil changes, filter replacements, chain adjustment, spark plug replacement
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Diagnostic charts, symptom analysis, common fault finding
        
     
    
        
            Repair:
        
        
            Component replacement, overhaul procedures, specialized repair techniques
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostics:
        
        
            Explains diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and troubleshooting steps
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Comprehensive: From basic maintenance to complete engine rebuilds
        
     
    
        
            Diagrams:
        
        
            Detailed part diagrams and exploded views
        
     
    
        
            Torque Specifications:
        
        
            Exact torque values for all critical fasteners
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Type:
        
        
            Revolution Engine
        
     
    
        
            Engine Configuration:
        
        
            90-degree V-twin
        
     
    
        
            Displacement:
        
        
            1130 cc (69 cu in)
        
     
    
        
            Bore X Stroke:
        
        
            100 mm x 72 mm (3.937 in x 2.835 in)
        
     
    
        
            Valve Train:
        
        
            Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder
        
     
    
        
            Cooling System:
        
        
            Liquid-cooled
        
     
    
        
            Compression Ratio:
        
        
            11.3:1
        
     
    
    
        
            Horsepower:
        
        
            115 hp @ 8,250 rpm (approximate)
        
     
    
        
            Torque:
        
        
            97 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm (approximate)
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel Delivery:
        
        
            Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 octane or higher)
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Type:
        
        
            Harley-Davidson SYN3 (or equivalent SAE 20W50 synthetic)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Oil Capacity:
        
        
            4.0 US qt (3.8 L) with filter change
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Harley-Davidson Coolant (or equivalent ethylene glycol-based coolant)
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Capacity:
        
        
            2.2 US qt (2.1 L)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Initial Service:
        
        
            1,000 miles (1,600 km)
        
     
    
        
            Subsequent Service:
        
        
            Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Flush Interval:
        
        
            Every 24,000 miles (38,400 km) or 24 months
        
     
    
    
    
        
            Fork Oil Type:
        
        
            Harley-Davidson front fork oil (or SAE 10W)
        
     
    
        
            Fork Oil Capacity:
        
        
            428 ml per fork leg
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Wear Items:
        
        
            Clutch plates, fuel pump, wheel bearings, regulator/rectifier
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Gremlins:
        
        
            Can occur with aging wiring or connectors, addressed by detailed wiring diagrams in the manual
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Injection Tuning:
        
        
            While not a 'fault', tuning the EFI system for optimal performance is a common owner interest, detailed in advanced sections.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Brand Focus:
        
        
            American V-twin motorcycles, cruiser and touring segments
        
     
    
    
        
            V Rod Concept:
        
        
            Developed in collaboration with Porsche, introduced in 2001 as a concept
        
     
    
        
            Vrsaca Introduction:
        
        
            First production model of the V-Rod family in 2002 (MY2002), VRSCA (custom) in 2003
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Start Year:
        
        
            2001 (concept), 2002 (production)
        
     
    
        
            Manufacturing Location:
        
        
            Kansas City, Missouri, USA