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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by stupid_rope
i thought that too, but i think its got a great looking rearend. they must have used the design for the rocker front end though, cuz those risers and bars and shitty little speedo are gay.
The bars look like a drag bar with speedo/indicator lights built into the riser top clamp.
Neither are even close to a stock Rocker's setup, but hate away on the Rocker. Everyone does.
 
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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I never got into the Rocker, and was pissed when they dropped the Custom/Standard and Nightrain for that ugly *** Blackline.

THIS is a huge step towards making up for it.
I dig everything except the pipes.....which hell, I'd be swapping those out anyway.

The gauge on the riser, ala the Sporty Custom, isn't bad, but it would make it more complicated to do custom risers. Looks like swapping just the bars would be just like "usual" though.

6-gallon tank, 240 rear, and chopped fender. I like it.

Would probably like it even more than my Springer, but no way could I afford to trade in on it. Would have to give up the SG as well & that ain't happening.
But still a DAMN nice looking bike.
 
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Like a few other's have said... a few mods and it is a good bike. It will be replacing my wife's Nightster ... a good bike for her. I'm keeping my SG
 
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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I dunno; if you have an FXDC, you already have a better looking bike.

Thank Dickey, I do have a 2010 FXDC and I do love my bike, I just wish I can put a 190 or 200 tire on mine without so much modification. I am considering a 180 tire on it, but wasn't sure if it really makes a big difference.
 
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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This pisses me off to no freakin end. I laid out $35000 for a CVO breakout and the MF is slow compared to my Yamaha Warrior. I missed the one at my dealer and tried to get one but I had to go to Dallas and pay more. Now they come out with this at half the price. I wish I could give whomever neglected to tell me they were going to come out with this bike a piece of my mind.

Yes Im new here. Hi Im james and Im the ownere of a 2013 CVO Breakout.
 
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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Here's a sad song for you if it will help.
 
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 2013CVOBreakout
This pisses me off to no freakin end. I laid out $35000 for a CVO breakout and the MF is slow compared to my Yamaha Warrior. I missed the one at my dealer and tried to get one but I had to go to Dallas and pay more. Now they come out with this at half the price. I wish I could give whomever neglected to tell me they were going to come out with this bike a piece of my mind.

Yes Im new here. Hi Im james and Im the ownere of a 2013 CVO Breakout.
It's not about the speed. It's the style, it's the spirit, it's the freedom. That CVO Breakout will always be worth more than your Yamaha Warrior. Welcome to the maddness of this forum.
 
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 2013CVOBreakout
This pisses me off to no freakin end. I laid out $35000 for a CVO breakout and the MF is slow compared to my Yamaha Warrior. I missed the one at my dealer and tried to get one but I had to go to Dallas and pay more. Now they come out with this at half the price. I wish I could give whomever neglected to tell me they were going to come out with this bike a piece of my mind.

Yes Im new here. Hi Im james and Im the ownere of a 2013 CVO Breakout.
I'm not sure why you paid $35,000 for a bike that list for $26,499 MSRP?
If you did I'm sorry.
I also have a CVO Breakout and love it. Best bike I have ever owned.
As far as the non-CVO goes, it's looks nice but by the time you spend all the money trying to improve it, why not just get the CVO.

Kind of like telling all your friends about the new Camaro you just bought.
The first thing they ask, is it a Z28. You have to say no, just a plain Camaro.







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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ronhend
I'm not sure why you paid $35,000 for a bike that list for $26,499 MSRP?
If you did I'm sorry.
I also have a CVO Breakout and love it. Best bike I have ever owned.
As far as the non-CVO goes, it's looks nice but by the time you spend all the money trying to improve it, why not just get the CVO.

Kind of like telling all your friends about the new Camaro you just bought.
The first thing they ask, is it a Z28. You have to say no, just a plain Camaro.
Ron
If you like the way the factory set it up, nothing wrong in just getting a CVO.
Better than those who have another mod their bike and then can't answer when asked about the mods.
 
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ronhend

Kind of like telling all your friends about the new Camaro you just bought.
The first thing they ask, is it a Z28. You have to say no, just a plain Camaro.

Ron
I never had that conversation. My Camaro was a SS with a 396.
 



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