$40,000 Mistake!!!

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Mar 18, 2012 | 04:20 PM

#121

The Guardian

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Originally Posted by HarleyRanger

You mean the actual color yellow you don't like? Yes, it is different and I guess thats what attracted me to it in the first place because it is so different from the norm. To each his own.
As far as the quality of the CVO paint job itself, it is spectacular!
What you don't see in that picture is on the black portions of the bike is a subtle 'ghost flame' effect with almost a tribal looking pinstripe that looks simply amazing. Just a guesstimate on my part, but to replicate / duplicate this paint job on my current bike would easily be in excess of $3 -4+ thousand dollars at any decent custom bike painter in town.

Yeah, the yellow. Yellow belongs on Corvettes, Camaros and little Volkswagen bugs!

Mar 18, 2012 | 04:25 PM

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NorCalFBLO

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Originally Posted by The Guardian

That paint is ****ing horrid. Good looking bike though if it were a different color.

hey come on now, some people think Scarlet Red is a "****ing horrid color. To each their own, if HarleyRanger like the color that's all that matters. Me, persoally. I'd go with another color but that's me.

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Mar 18, 2012 | 04:25 PM

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jmorganroadglide

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I have seen all three of the Ultra CVO offerings and I think that all of them are beautiful bikes. I didn't like the one that was purple somewhat at first, but I really like it now. The yellow one currently under review is my favorite. I still don't understand why the bike is $40,000.

Mar 18, 2012 | 04:28 PM

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HarleyRanger

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Originally Posted by PghCycle24

HarleyRanger, I had an experience very similar to yours. Last June I was on a road trip in Wisconsin riding my '04 Ultra. Stopped in at Open Road HD in Fon Du Lac with my buddies for a t-shirt and saw IT-a merlot & black 2011 EG Ultra Classic. It was, and always will be (to me) the most beautiful Ultra I've ever seen! I wanted that Ultra more than any bike ever. The salesman saw that and mentioned that the ride back home would be the perfect break in for this bike (no, actually, IT WOULD NOT-650 miles @ 70 mph on cruise control/brand new motor???). I managed to drag myself the hell out of there, and have been glad I did so ever since. My '04 is one sweet machine. Took me years to get her "just right", make her mine. I know every inch of that bike and wouldn't trade that "ralationship" easily, even for that "pretty redhead" that was the merlot & black Ultra. It makes for a lot of jokes with my buddies, though. If the dealer would have thrown in a night with the t-shirt girl, etc., you know!

Don't be easily seduced by the rock your world "pretty red head" CVO. The 2009 EG Ultra is a damn fine bike, and if you want make her a hottie, take a couple of grand, do it and stick the rest in the bank!

Thanks PghCycle24, it's good to know I am not the only one here on the forums that has been nearly sucked in by the sirens call of the 'pretty red head' and understands the feeling of the pitter pater of the heart and the sweaty palms.

Mar 18, 2012 | 04:33 PM

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NorCalFBLO

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why your thinking about it why don't you call the dealer (don't go down there and get sucked in) and find out if the $40K is the out the door price or + + +. may help you further decide. Also if you do, let us know.

Mar 18, 2012 | 04:37 PM

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HarleyRanger

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Originally Posted by The Guardian

Yeah, the yellow. Yellow belongs on Corvettes, Camaros and little Volkswagen bugs!

Gotcha. I guess it reminds me of where I think yellow belongs, on Ferrari's & Lamborghini's. I'm with Schumacher on liking exotic Italian sports cars. And the wilder the color, the better.

Mar 18, 2012 | 04:56 PM

#127

DJA

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From: Colorful Colorado

I own an '08 Screaming Eagle Ultra

I had an 03 Fat Boy just the way I wanted it but was in market for a touring bike and just kept
looking. When I saw the SEUC3 in the bronze gold and black I knew it was for me and I ordered it the day they went on sale. Never looked back or regretted doing it. The comments
on not holding value is a non item. If this is the bike for you as mine was you will keep it. If you are the type to be smitten every year then do not buy it. As far as I am concerned Harley has not built a better or prettier bike than the one I bought 4 years ago. Besides, the cvo comes with everything you want on a bike anyway. Plus the 110 is an awesome motor.
Just my thoughts
DJ

Mar 18, 2012 | 05:04 PM

#128

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Originally Posted by NorCalFBLO

I went to their website and the bike in question is not listed in their current inventory. My guess from this info from their website I found for other bikes listed suggests the $40k is most certainly not the out the door price...

"*Price, if shown, does not include government fees, taxes, dealer freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). Final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected. NOTE: Models with a price of "Request a Quote" are always included in a $0 search, regardless of actual value."

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