My CHEAP Harley V-Rod Rebuild PAYS Off *It Rides Amazing*

My CHEAP Harley V-Rod Rebuild PAYS Off It Rides Amazing

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I've always wanted a V-Rod, the ultimate Harley, power, looks, an engine designed with Porsche... so when a clean title one popped up for thousands less than I've ever seen one sell before I bought it in a heartbeat. This 2002 Harley-Davidson VRSC has had a very rough 34,000 mile life and it shows. Almost everything is broken or hurt except the motor and boy, oh boy does that engine run. Not a hint of vibration, after 20 years on the road, and it still makes good power. I'm going to save this old muscle bike and make it safe and as close to OEM+ as it can be.
HD Profile Mirrors: 91697-06A
V-Rod Stator/Alternator Gasket: 25080-01K
HD Get A Grip Hand Grips: 56100007
RH Turn Signal Switch: 71683-06A
V-Rod Air Filter: 29437-01A
MERCH: shopWatchJRGo.com
Shop Motul: motul.com
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Common Questions:
What motorcycle do I ride? A few. Ducati 1198, Honda Goldwing, Honda Grom, Honda Ruckus
What do I do for a living? Make KZfaq videos.
Can you wheelie? No, I suck.
Are you fast? Sort of. I suck mostly though.
Where can I keep up with you off the bike?
Instagram: WatchJRGo
Facebook: WatchJRGo (or JRGo, FB hates my branding)
Do you go to school? College, for 2 classes.
Why do you ride so dangerously? What do mean? I was doing 25.
Do you go to the track? Of course, hopefully there will be videos in the future.
Do you play video games? No, but I might stream N64 Goldeneye at some point. Twitch: WatchJRGo
Are you afraid the police will watch your videos and arrest you? Something something evidence something something warrants and due process of law
#VROD #HarleyDavidson #CheapMotorcycle

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@DragPakMerc 2 жыл бұрын

Flame delete FTW! New mirrors are a big improvement.

@coolissimo69 2 жыл бұрын

Camera man, you did a excellent recording ,you did close ups, show the parts etc. please continue with the good work.👌👍

@Double_deuce22 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for wearing a full helmet. I am sure there are some whom will lambast me for saying it. However there was a fatal motorcycle accident (only his vehicle) in town recently where the rider was only wearing a half helmet and his face was completely gone. Arguably he may have survived given the lack of other obvious injuries. Who knows. At least give yourself a chance.

@michaelhawkins5530 2 жыл бұрын

Can you give us a shop update on the detail side of the shop? Plumbing went in and concrete was poured, but I haven't heard anything since. Are you estimating completion later this year?

@frostyflake1128. 2 жыл бұрын

I am curious to see if the balcony has progress

@patrikmckane4903 2 жыл бұрын

Meybe there are no money for this.

@isaacsoderlund9677 2 жыл бұрын

Last that I remembered, he was still waiting for the plumbing to get hooked up outside the building to the city. I'm sure the workers pushed it off until winter is over and the ground thaws. Should be soon

@SteveBassen 2 жыл бұрын

@@isaacsoderlund9677 Yeah something about perpetually waiting on horizontal drilling for running the drain line to the sewer system or something

@brian5o 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not really a motorcycle guy but I have always loved the V-Rod and I was so excited to see that you purchased this one. I've been really loving the videos on the bike. Please consider keeping it, I think the V-Rod is the most beautiful motorcycle ever built. Also, please repair that air box cover, The V-Rod is such a beautiful bike with a beautiful design, it really deserves to have the dents repaired.

@TransDerwinOverdrive 2 жыл бұрын

I had the exact same one for eight years and absolutely loved it.

@claysmell 2 жыл бұрын

doing burnouts with your old tires is the responsibility of every motorcyclist out there just before replacing them :D

@TheJensenInterceptor 2 жыл бұрын

I think removing and throwing them, but if americans love the bad smell, the rubber and something else I suffer from not understanding

@Baldybrew 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be surprised if the difficulty in shifting simply came from the fact that your shifter was adjusted so poorly. Farting around with my old '82 Yamaha XJ650 I adjusted my shifter up pretty high because I have big feet and the notoriously finicky 2nd gear became even more finicky because it took more pressure from my foot to get there due to the angle. I lived with the slightly lower foot on the left side because it prevented me from missing second and accidentally hitting neutral when really hammering on it for some fun (which still happened much to my dismay)

@DirceuCorsetti 2 жыл бұрын

Might be a combination of the two. Clutch not disengaging properly and gear lever too far forward

@69Dartman 2 жыл бұрын

It's coming around quickly for ya, all it takes is money 😉

@PrincessTS01 2 жыл бұрын

use the hot glue dent puller to remove the dents

@jasonw3303 2 жыл бұрын

Worth a try

@TheJensenInterceptor 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonw3303 Totally agree

@runarsundal5763 2 жыл бұрын

Just cut out the plastic on the back, and tap it back out. Worth a try.

@Addison0526 2 жыл бұрын

@@runarsundal5763 nah, that will create tiny high spots in the other direction. Should just try pulling it from the outside. A talented pdr person may be able to push the dents out but I wouldn't try that myself.

@jeffmac3071 2 жыл бұрын

JR it's your bike, you made the right decisions, you did a great job bringing the bike back.

@madmike6942 2 жыл бұрын

me and my boss just finish servicing a yamaha royal star 1300cc...it sat in a storage room 5 years... imagine what a blast we had to bring it back to life

@juanclappacino 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a few motovlogs in the future

@WatchJRGo 2 жыл бұрын

The motovlog camera setup fell apart after years on the helmet 😢

@VanisleNSX 2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo I have been following this channel since the motovlog days.

@frostyflake1128. 2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo I guess you gotta rebuild it🤷‍♂️

@JonBlondell 2 жыл бұрын

You're always a pretty fast worker, but always exact! However, on bikes, you're a speed demon!

@hecantcraft4936 2 жыл бұрын

Agree on flame delete. New mirrors look great. I got some factory V-Rod take off mirrors cheap and put them on my RG. For price they look fine and I can see past my shoulders…

@bizkit81 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you shared this bike on the channel. I have been trying to find a bike I like and I love the vrod

@TheDurtyFrank 2 жыл бұрын

All these people with the comments saying you could have got a better deal that means that you've never watched this show he goes out of his way to get the best deals on all his parts

@willr69420 2 жыл бұрын

*Every time you post, it's the highlight of my day!*

@kevinokeefe8576 2 жыл бұрын

A buddy of mine bought a 1995 Fatboy used from a dealership many years ago. The rear brake was crap so he tried several times to bleed it with no success. Finally he purchased a hand pump oil Dispenser, filled it with brake fluid and hooked the hose to the bleeder nipple on the rear caliper. We emptied the reservoir and he started reverse bleeding the system forcing fluid in from the caliper end. So much junk just poured out of the line into the reservoir. After a few pumps the fluid came in clear. Rear brake worked fine after that. Those mirrors definitely fit the bike. As for the rust on the running lights. The Previous owner of my 05' Softail purchased a kit to move my running lights from the handle bars to the forks to fit a windshield. The retaining bolts have rusted the same way and it is definitely a Harley part.

@patricklydon6935 Жыл бұрын

The two large O-Rings go down on the bottom of velocity stacks to stop the six Allen head bolts from being injusted into motor if they become loose. Nice build! Love my 2003!

@pops55650 2 жыл бұрын

It’s looking better each video. I really like the looks of the v-rod

@douglasvines2037 2 жыл бұрын

The Mach mustang is my dream car have always wanted one because of my dad all he talked about was he had a 351 Cleveland and the car was beautiful

@haroldboyer1174 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video JR, mirror's look fantastic.

@mitchellgildea6944 2 жыл бұрын

Twenty years later and man that bike still looks beautiful

@brian5o 2 жыл бұрын

I remember the first time I saw a V-Rod. There was one being raffled off at a place called Peabody's in Tampa Palms where I used to play pool and darts at regularly. It was and still is the most beautiful bike that I have ever seen. I fell in love with it then and would love to own one one day myself. The bike was there inside Peabody's for several months before the raffle and whenever I went when it was there, I just stared at the thing. It was truly a work of art.

@GMCJay_lly 2 жыл бұрын

@@brian5o hi 813, 239 here...

@brian5o 2 жыл бұрын

@@GMCJay_lly Nice! I ❤️ SW FL!

@brian5o 2 жыл бұрын

@@GMCJay_lly tried to type more…..

@brian5o 2 жыл бұрын

@@GMCJay_lly but KZfaq 🤬

@DJMotoVlogs 2 жыл бұрын

The later VROD muscle is one of my absolute favorite cruiser bikes. Its actually fun to ride and makes you feel like a badass.

@ScottDuBose 2 жыл бұрын

I've had a V-rod since 2005. Great bike!!!!!!! Tons of fun to ride and very dependable! Best designed HD ever!

@ingvargissurarson4671 2 жыл бұрын

Wife had a 2003 (100th aniversary) for couple of years. Excellent bike apart from stupitidly small gas tank. She had to fill up 2-3 times while I filled up my Hayabusa once. And keeping it clean was a nightmare. Anodized bodywork and polished aluminium ment several hrs of cleaning and polishing if got wet. Not exactly a all weather bike but great for ocassional "sunday" ride in sunny weather. But a real joy to ride and looks great.

@MiataChannel 2 жыл бұрын

The Mach 1 in the background is freakin AWESOME.

@jeriddaniels7084 2 жыл бұрын

I paid 6200 for my 06 vrod from a dealership, plus had them replace the rear brake hose, and pads cause the hose failed and squirted out on the car in the other lane. ( I paid for their car wash) I'm really excited about this series. I wanted a vrod since I was a teenager, and I'm definitely a vrod enthusiast.

@danielmckenzie6858 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you JohnR, Motul is now being switched over in all my cars, I can tell the motor in my little Sentra S runs smoother. It is a little expensive, but I like it so far.

@Hacker4life 2 жыл бұрын

Good Job Junior, love the bike, looks awesome! 👍

@Crgiantac 2 жыл бұрын

The new mirrors look much better!!! Who ever buys that sucker is a lucky S.O.B.!!!!!

@bearing_aficionado 2 жыл бұрын

I am really digging this bike. If I had the money and no wife, I would definitely consider buying this.

@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920 2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean money, aka no wife to pay for!? 🤣💀

@deanstanley2277 2 жыл бұрын

If I had money and no wife alot of things be different around here.

@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920 2 жыл бұрын

@@deanstanley2277 OJ could be your mentor 💀😁

@josephotchy766 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2005 Vrod . I love it. Best on reliability. The oil leak comes from 3 grommets in the alternator plate. I have a power commander on it, dynod 135 hp.

@hynestimothy411 2 жыл бұрын

The bike looks great though and you did a great job with the maintenance stuff

@toolzshed 2 жыл бұрын

Mirrors look great and not cheesy like the flame mirrors 🤘🏽

@JonBlondell 2 жыл бұрын

To get the dents out of the tank, take it to your best local music store! The repairman can easily make that look like new, with ease! I play horn for a living, and believe me, they see much worse than this every day, on instruments that need to look beautiful! I'm sure it wouldn't be more than 60-70 bucks tops, probably $50! An hour or two of work!! I'm not kidding!!

@jasonw3303 2 жыл бұрын

There is like a plastic layer inside , if it can be removed this isn’t a bad idea. Would be cheaper than a pdr guy I bet.

@tiredoldmechanic1791 2 жыл бұрын

Loose bolts on a Harley? Inconceivable!

@brian5o 2 жыл бұрын

Well….. it sounds like this one isn’t “supposed to” vibrate. I’ll tell you though, that poor bike has been neglected and deserved better. I’m glad JR has it now to give it the love and attention it deserves.

@mikehuffaker3593 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a gorgeous bike.

@andya7283 2 жыл бұрын

I have an 03 V-rod and new tires or not the solid style rims always catch the cross winds, of course you can feel it more in the front tire.

@thomas316 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good! 🙂 If you do find someone to take the dents out of the tank I'd be really interested in how it's done. I bet there are hundreds of owners out there with the same issue. 👍

@charlessmarr7107 2 жыл бұрын

I am wondering if there is an easy way to pop that back out with air pressure. It really doesn't look like it would take much.

@deanstanley2277 2 жыл бұрын

I though the exact same thing modified gas cap with welding in air adaptor would do it.

@deanstanley2277 2 жыл бұрын

Nevermind it's double layered tank within a tank. Need a new strategy.

@charlessmarr7107 2 жыл бұрын

@@deanstanley2277 Yes it is just an airbox cover. The bottom is plastic. Drill a hole in the plastic, insert an air bladder and tap as you pump it up. Without physically examining one that is the best I caan come up with.

@darthtruk7206 2 жыл бұрын

Love that bike!! Just beautiful

@gutterguy720 2 жыл бұрын

This makes me miss all the old videos you did with the grom and the helmet cam

@alwynrose6078 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does look good

@drivenserb7152 2 жыл бұрын

Yooo nice V-Rod!

@Kyle7K 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your passion for any "flame delete." There was a car building show in the early 2000's, I don't recall which one it was, but they were building a car and the main guy went on and on for a couple weeks worth of episodes about how he had some super cool paint job planned for this car and it was going to be unlike anything anyone had ever seens before. It was flames. He unironically hyped up a flame paint job as something super cool and unique. It was just terrible.

@shysgarage2405 2 жыл бұрын

Look to see if there is a adjustment screw on the clutch cable. If there is that could fix whatever issues you are having. If no adjustment screw, then you might have to replace the cable. If motorcycle tires are 5 or more years old, it's always good to replace them. The dry rotting is what takes it's toll on them and will cause a blow out. Also definitely going to want to take a really close look at the drive belt as well. Ever since you put out the first video about this bike, the algorithm in my feed has been nothing but videos about this model... Lol

@glenncrockett4451 2 жыл бұрын

Solid Wheels on Motorcycles may look good but will always make you wander on windy days. A rich cousin got a new Vrod for his 18th Bday and it just sat in his garage.

@gunguy702 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003. If your boot has any pressure on the shifter, it won’t like shifting into gear, so keep your foot off the shifter between gear changes and you won’t miss a shift. Also this bike comes alive after 5.5k rpm. Mine looks just like yours. The new tires will change everything-I have the Avon Cobras. Also, toss it into a corner sometime-steering weight aside you’ll be surprised how much lean angle the VRSCA has. You’re not having fun until past 5.5k rpm. Love the v rod!!:)

@philipthompson7341 2 жыл бұрын

Save money? You don’t buy a Harley to save money. You can get aftermarket parts, but, do they fit or are they any good. Aftermarket foot pegs/ mirrors are fine but engine parts, not so much & not worth the risk. I’m not a big V-Rod fan but I’m definitely a fan of saving an old bike & putting it back on the road, great job!! Definitely enjoy the content!

@charlesgiannuzzi5438 2 жыл бұрын

Jr no matter what you do you're always going to have somebody who has to have their own opinion about how you ride something or do something to heck with them do what you got to do those tires are chunk so you might as well just burn them down to the ground like the bike like your Channel keep up the good work

@emmetthaynesjr8897 2 жыл бұрын

Haters will be haters. Just do you John Ross.

@jeremydiamond8824 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried here in Vegas and you can’t the metal won’t move like that !! Basically you will sill see it 😎👍🏻🦅🇺🇸

@caseybhargraves3696 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike!!!

@joequixotic3039 2 жыл бұрын

About bleeding, I would unbolt and elevate the slave as much as possible. Give it one pump with the screw open to move any air in the line to the slave, then with the bleed hole as high as possible, press in on the slave to get the air out, then replace the screw before it sucks any air back in. HD might dunk the slave in a pot of brake fluid when bench bleeding to prevent air through the bleed port. Maybe not but I bet they had some trick to prevent service issues.

@joeschmoe5009 2 жыл бұрын

I believe someone once said, "if its leakin its got oil" so i look at the leak as a good sign!

@CALVINLNIKONT 2 жыл бұрын

I hope that you'll keep it for a while!

@charlieryan1736 2 жыл бұрын

VRod looks and sounds amazing

@toolzshed 2 жыл бұрын

Can wait to see the Tyres and brake replacement episode 🤘🏽

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 2 жыл бұрын

Can't believe those tires are only 7 yrs old. Thrashed. I have 15 yr old original tires on my Honda Fit that still have half the tread on them and no cracking. The difference is light use and always stored in the garage since day 1. I'm replacing them this year as they are hard and not really safe in the rain anymore. The sun kills tires.

@ssmitty8374 2 жыл бұрын

You know what? Haters gonna hate. You do you. You’re a smart guy I think you got this. I think you’ve done an awesome job bringing back a neglected bike to its true glory!!

@DUMBERTHANYOUTHINK 2 жыл бұрын

I used to work at a Harley Dealer. The reason they stopped putting those wheels on bikes is because of the wind washout. They had the same issue with the Fatboy wheels.

@liambrady9852 2 жыл бұрын

I Lund it was the solid billet wheel on my Vrod that used to make the front end wander as soon as there was a slight gust of wind

@racer193wr 2 жыл бұрын

Love the v rod its kinda my favorite Harley but im disabled and poor. In my eyes its getting all the right stuff but you Gotta get the dints out of the air box cover.. it shouldn't be flawless but get most of the dints out of it.

@Porsche996driver 2 жыл бұрын

My buddy still has one of these. Motor was developed with Porsche iirc? Fast as heck ha.

@stevem4783 Жыл бұрын

Harley developed the motor, it's based off their VR1000 race engine. They utilized some Porsche input on making it more livable and some stuff with the liquid cooling, more of a consultant thing than a co-development. Honestly maybe the best engine they've ever made, super reliable & hard to kill, sounds great, smooth, makes good power (it's a decent number now, let alone 20+ years ago when they came out.)

@randyfowler6928 2 жыл бұрын

Love that Mach 1 Mustang in back

@vitocatricala5265 2 жыл бұрын

Need to fix the dent on the tank, or the bike won’t be complete.

@pclayton5063 2 жыл бұрын

Can't see anything past that dent. I would have ordered a replacement cover the day I got it.

@theBoomerDoomer 2 жыл бұрын

A really good (and cheap) alternative for metal polish/cleaner: Bar Keeper's Friend has a spray cleaner that does AMAZING things for chrome and other plated surfaces as well as bare metals like brass and German silver (nickel silver). The best thing is, it's non-abrasive, so you won't get swirl marks on polished/lacquered surfaces. I even use it on the wheels of my cars... it just melts brake dust but doesn't hurt the finish.

@OG_Jack 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a positive comment not related to this video. Because of your influence, I found an O'Reilly's to purchase Wix air and cabin filters for my '17 Silverado. (This matters not, however, O'Reilly's wins!)

@rscrod 2 жыл бұрын

Upgrade breathers hoses to 08 system. Check jiffy stand bushings

@kencrouch668 2 жыл бұрын

And there for a minute went the old Watch JR - riding around on his motorcycle!

@meanmechanic9 2 жыл бұрын

You are missing the airbox top. That is a must on Vrods. Unless you've got a tuner on it.

@ajvot71 2 жыл бұрын

Those wheels catch a lot of wind on the highway and will push you around. No big deal, but I’ve been caught by a few gusts that really surprised me. Love this series. The vrod doesn’t get much love these days.

@davidbalmer1 2 жыл бұрын

It's a truely beautiful machine

@armandopatane5343 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful beautiful bike

@andrewzanas9387 2 жыл бұрын

Man, what a sweet sounding vee-rod. And its a beauty to boot. You're selling it?

@drkclwn 2 жыл бұрын

Nice mustang in the background.

@titanicfilmsbymark 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting for this

@ste-bow771 2 жыл бұрын

That Mach 1 tho!

@WatchJRGo 2 жыл бұрын

That car is crazy, they finished the detail today and it's back with it's owner 😍

@ste-bow771 2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo I'm a little biased because my dad had one, but I think that's one of the most beautiful cars ever built.

@brian5o 2 жыл бұрын

If your detail guys are working on Mach 1s, they’re doing everything right. That’s a beautiful car and they did a great job on it.

@alexmarin882000 Жыл бұрын

great job dude ! but you are missing a half of the airbox...if you are going stock airfilter...put that half back in also

@marcmo7138 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful red Streetglide Special

@dominikzolkos 2 жыл бұрын

In for more VROD videos!!

@theslavsyndicate8524 2 жыл бұрын

The only Harley Davidson i would buy. Beautiful bike

@stevenstritenberger1761 2 жыл бұрын

Much better on the mirrors!

@michaelberns2850 11 ай бұрын

I have a V-Rod with 70,000 miles on it it's never late. Oil only thing I've ever did was change tires scale regional

@Lions7.62mm 2 жыл бұрын

That's one sexxxy lookin bike bro!

@LujinCustom 2 жыл бұрын

To put things into perspective. The vrod has the same horsepower as JR’s destanced toaster. And the toaster meers that gave better visibility

@TheJensenInterceptor 2 жыл бұрын

I missed you replacing the rear brake !!!

@snowyowl7042 2 жыл бұрын

Nice fixer upper, the Harley growl

@brian5o 2 жыл бұрын

That bike had good bones and John Ross was just the right person to bring her back. I have loved V-Rods since the very first one I saw unexpectedly and fell in love with when they first came out in the early 2000s. I am so happy he saved this one. These bikes are literally a work of art you can ride!

@mmbop3911 2 жыл бұрын

The front wheel getting caught in the wind is common with those wheels. Theres no way for the wind to get through them so it just pushes you.

@cpt.autastic6550 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to modify the bike after it's in good shape,I have found a few smaller aftermarket companies with support for the v-rods

@corvettstingray 2 жыл бұрын

Have you thought about using boiling water and a decent plunger to get it the dents out of the air box cober, it may work or not won't hurt to try it, im going to try that method on my bikes gas tank when it gets warmer out

@spetersonmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@PaulGinAZ68 2 жыл бұрын

I for one can't take my eyes off that red Mustang. :)

@adolescentpopsgarage9704 2 жыл бұрын

Clutch plates are wearing, I think that's why it slightly drages forward. Fluid stops getting in-between the plates as well and they start sticking together. Could be wrong though, just a suggestion?

@wolfc7280 2 жыл бұрын

Regarding the dent in the air filter cover could you use a heat gun and canned air to pull some of it out?

@FarrellMcGovern 2 жыл бұрын

Nice bike...but that Mach 1, would love to see more of that! I see you mentioned that it was in for detailing...contact the owner and see if you can do a video about it...it's a classic car! And the star of one of my favourite book series, the SERRAtted Edge books by Mercedes Lackey. SERRA stand for South East Road Racing Association, totally fictional. But it's a series about Elves running a racing team using race cars with only Non-ferrous metals. The main character, Tannim, a human who drives a Mach 1 that has been upgraded with racing suspension and a bunch of other mods, but looks stock from the outside. The Elve's race car engineering company, Fairgrove Industries, has as part of its entrance a stop light, and a measured distance and automatic timer for it that displays the time in the building. Anyways, if you like Urban Fantasy, Elves (in malls!) and Cars...this is the series for you!

@brian5o 2 жыл бұрын

I caught that, too. You hardly ever see Mach 1s in the wild and that is a beautiful one in the perfect color. I sure hope he makes a video or two on it……. And that it’s a 4-speed.

@GEAUXFRUGAL 2 жыл бұрын

Fun bike.

@kimosabbe50 2 жыл бұрын

Would you please give some details and close-ups on the '69 Mach 1 that was in the background of this video?

@RedDetailAZ 2 жыл бұрын

i feel like price wise it seemed to hurt the wallet but in your videos you could tell the Harley parts deff made the difference

@kc0lif 2 жыл бұрын

i like the ultra classic glide.

@scheier3 2 жыл бұрын

You left those large o rings on the throttle bodies at the top...you need to push them down to the base...they are there as a failsafe so that the 3 bolts don't get sucked in to the throttle bodies