You guys really have that much trouble finding CVOs in your area? I swear every time I walk into the dealer there sits the same CVO that was there the week before, and the week before that. I just checked, my local dealer (who is not large) has 3 CVOs in stock. I'm pretty sure I could get a decent discount on one since they sit around so much but I'm not in the market for one so I couldn't tell you for sure

 

CVO= Can't Verify Order.

 

When you order a bike, any bike, the dealer knows you want it bad. You just lost round one in the negotiating fight. Better off locating one already on the floor.

 

Is this different than limited production of other types of machines?

I say take the money, get a truely custom paint and hang accessories on it. Its not custom if it comes from the factory.

 

If I was in the market for a custom bike, this is what I'd do.

I mean it's almost what I'm going to do with my fat boy. Looking at buying the black temptest paint version, Chroming out handlebars and controls with the HD accessories, with S&S camchest parts and probably a 124ci kit from S&S as well with Cobra NH pipes, and chopping the stock slip on exhaust heatsheilds down to match length of the NH pipes. Been debating about getting the Shovelhead rockerbox covers and an S&S Teardrop to make it look a bit oldschool. Not 100% set on the shovelhead look, because I also really love the M8 Rockerboxes and SE aircleaner.

My bike will be more custom than a CVO, built up by my hands, for waaay cheaper than a CVO.
Seems like a much better way to go, than dolling out the cash for a factory custom.

 

No matter how custom you make a regular bike the title still doesn't say CVO

 

I literally couldn't give a ****.
Besides, "I modded/built this up with my own two hands" is way cooler and impressive than any CVO badge or limited edition whatever.
I mean I'd love to get a Legend Blue Denim Fat Boy, but I'd still be customizing that thing and modding it myself.
There's much more "oooh and aaah" from people in personalized customs, than there is in limited edition factory build stuff.

 

actually, I think the point of the CVO IS that it's low production and the paint is part of the package of exclusivity. same as the first GT 40 Fords, ( 60/70's) any color you want as long as it's Ford Racing blue. If you really want the package your gonna have to work at it just like you said. Personally, for that money you could choose from many brands that offer even better all around touring performance, faster, better handling and aero are all available. So, why are you buying a Harley?

 

Sounds like a lot of bullshit to me. When I bought my 012 Ultra my dealer didn't have it in big blue pearl and black. She called around and traded a 012 she had in stock to another dealer who had the color I wanted. She sent their transport driver over to get the bike and two days later I rode away on my new bike. I can't believe a dealer would tell you that they can not get you a 50 k bike with tax in the color you want. I would find another dealer, they certainly don't know how to close a deal on the top of the line Harley.. Pitiful excuse for a salesman.. If you ordered a new Mercede,.they would get you want you wanted. Your the paying customer, they should go out of their way to get you the bike you want in the color you want especially one the costs that much.

 

CVOs around here are showroom bricks. Right next to the FXDRs.