03/06/2026
This 2016 VRSCDX with less than 1,300 miles is finally getting some much-needed CNC machine time. We’re precision machining the V-Rod upper crankcase half to accept a 4.25” ductile iron cylinder sleeve, a critical step in converting this engine to a 1487cc big-bore combination.
Properly machining the case for the larger sleeve is one of the most critical operations in the entire build, as it ensures correct sleeve support, deck integrity, and long-term cylinder stability under extreme cylinder pressures.
This engine build is truly no-holds-barred. Every component has been carefully selected with strength, precision, and performance in mind. What started as a bone-stock, ultra-low-mile bike is now being transformed into a serious high-performance VRSC powerplant.
This project has been in the works for quite some time, and we’re now in the final stages of bringing this 1487cc monster to life.
Stay tuned — the best is yet to come. 🔧🔥