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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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Just do it if you can swing it after all is said and done any of the cvo bikes are just sweet. I got the citrus street glide this year and the blue softtail convertible cvo also and they are just perfect for me and that is who you are buying your bike for which is you...sure 40k is a big chunk of cash but if you make the money to do it then just enjoy the fruits if your labor. You cannot replace list time but you can always earn more money and once you are dead I am sure that lasts forever so do what works for you and you alone and then just go get the bike.
 
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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I just can't justify $40,000 for a scooter, plus a premium for insurance and registration/tag.
 
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Dude, you can by a regular *** bike, do some engine work, out fit all that crap on that bike for so far less. So it has heated seats, gps, heat grips, back seat lumbar support a bigger engine, and Ipod that looks like a box of chiclets. Shiny chrome bits no one gives a crap about. A special key that says your a big sucker for buying this bike.

It better come with a lifetime membership to HOG plus a ******* from one of the chicks that work at the clothing department. YOu are going to spend 40k on a bike and then your going to spend even more money on putting a new exhaust, cams, bigger motor larger than 110. Probably a new seat. That doesn't even come with a detachable tour pak.

I bet if you take the bags and tins off youll see some overspray from underneath your fenders. That high quality 40k bike right there.
 
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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I saved about $2,500 by shopping around for my CVO Ultra. Never looked back after buying it. It's worth every penny. You only live once.
 
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Well, I have had a CVO and have some friends that I ride with that have had numerous CVO's. The only problem I ever saw on any of them that was of major consequence was the problems with the 110 motors in all of 07 and part of 08. I say they are great looking bikes if that is what you want.
 
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike M
Just do it if you can swing it after all is said and done any of the cvo bikes are just sweet. I got the citrus street glide this year and the blue softtail convertible cvo also and they are just perfect for me and that is who you are buying your bike for which is you...sure 40k is a big chunk of cash but if you make the money to do it then just enjoy the fruits if your labor. You cannot replace list time but you can always earn more money and once you are dead I am sure that lasts forever so do what works for you and you alone and then just go get the bike.
Did you just say you bought TWO new Harley's this year!?
 
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Dew Me
Did you just say you bought TWO new Harley's this year!?
and...........2 new CVOs at that......must be nice...
 
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by vizcarmb
Dude, you can by a regular *** bike, do some engine work, out fit all that crap on that bike for so far less. So it has heated seats, gps, heat grips, back seat lumbar support a bigger engine, and Ipod that looks like a box of chiclets. Shiny chrome bits no one gives a crap about. A special key that says your a big sucker for buying this bike.

It better come with a lifetime membership to HOG plus a ******* from one of the chicks that work at the clothing department. YOu are going to spend 40k on a bike and then your going to spend even more money on putting a new exhaust, cams, bigger motor larger than 110. Probably a new seat. That doesn't even come with a detachable tour pak.

I bet if you take the bags and tins off youll see some overspray from underneath your fenders. That high quality 40k bike right there.
A perfect example of; "If I have to explain you wouldn't understand".
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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