It’s been a while because we discussed a customized V-Rod, however as we came across one born from the hands of a team that primarily focuses on Sportsters, we understood we simply needed to reveal it to you. It’s called the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Oliver, and back in 2019, when it was very first revealed, it was the very first V-Rod personalized in Spain by Lord Drake Kustoms.
The name takes after the bike’s owner, a specific plane pilot called Oliver. The build is based upon a 2004 V-Rod, which indicates it’s part of the VRSCB family tree, and it looks rather various from what it did when it initially rolled off the assembly lines.
Still sporting the initial engine in its frame, the bike rolls on brand-new, custom-made wheels, covered in thin rubber. It’s the rear one that stands apart the most, 18 inches in size and 240 mm large – not an extreme size, like a few of the other V-Rods out there, however not rather stock either, that makes it among the main components of the adjustment work.
Both of the fenders released over the wheels are custom-made too, not removed the rack of some parts maker out there, however made internal by Lord Drake. A progressive suspension setup keeps the bike upright and makes sure a comfy trip.
A modified exhaust system is included on the Oliver, in the form of the initial manifolds, however customized for the functions of this build, and sporting brand-new exhaust suggestions, typically seen on Lord Drake’s café racer constructs.
The most interesting aspect of this two-wheeler needs to be the paint task. Colors and shapes were thoroughly airbrushed on the fuel tank and fenders in such a method regarding produce the impression you’re taking a look at the back of a snake from specific angles. The remarkable, diamond-pattern seat assists deepen that impression.
Lord Drake says it can mirror the style of the Oliver on other V-Rods too, offered you have one in your garage. We’re not provided any details on just how much such a conversion might cost. But we do understand it can use up to 90 days for it to be finished.
