Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSC 2013 Owner's Manual

What's Covered in This Manual

This is the Harley-Davidson Owner's Manual for the 2013 VRSC (V-Rod) line, covering VRSCDX (sold as the Night Rod Special) and VRSCF (sold as the V-Rod Muscle). Every V-Rod runs the liquid-cooled, fuel-injected Revolution® engine, and this manual is written around that engine and chassis in detail: identification and VIN decoding, rider and passenger controls, the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System, day-to-day operation, and the full maintenance and lubrication schedule the V-Rod needs to stay reliable.

Because the manual covers more than one model in the same book, it's built with model-specific tables throughout - dimensions, bulb charts, fluid capacities and torque values are broken out by model code wherever the bikes differ, so you're not left guessing which number applies to your specific V-Rod.

By 2013 Harley-Davidson was marketing these two models under their trim names - the VRSCDX as the Night Rod Special and the VRSCF as the V-Rod Muscle - and this manual's cover and VIN tables use both the trim names and the factory model codes, which this listing keeps straight.

Table of Contents

• Safety First – safe operating rules for VRSC models
• Identification – VIN decoding, engine and frame serial numbers, model codes
• Specifications – engine, dimensions, fluid capacities, bulb and fuse charts
• Controls and Indicators – switches, gauges, warning lamps
• Harley-Davidson Smart Security System – setup and operation
• Operation – starting, riding, shifting, braking
• Maintenance and Lubrication – scheduled service intervals and procedures
• Troubleshooting – common symptoms and checks
• Warranty and Maintenance – motorcycle, noise and emission warranty terms
• Maintenance Scheduling – mileage/time-based service chart