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Back in ‘17 I bought my first CVO, a ‘17 CVO Limited. I really enjoyed the bike but for some reason I decided I wanted a RG. So July ‘18, yes just before the release of the ‘19s I traded the CVO on an ‘18 RGS in Hot Rod Red. Dropped the bike off last Saturday for the clutch recall and a warranty issue, rocker box covers turned gray. They called Wednesday and said it was ready but they had gotten in a Mako Shark Fade RG CVO and would I be interested. They know I really like blue/black as I had 2 Big Blue Peal and Black FLHTKs a few years ago. End of the story I’m picking up the CVO RG tomorrow. Weather should be nice here in NC after a week of rain. I’ll post some pictures over the weekend..
Great news I have the bike, but I was only able to ride about 50 miles today. First impression WOW. Having had a ‘17 CVO Limited 114 Stage 2 TQ with full exhaust, ‘18 RGS 107 Stage 2 TQ with full exhaust it will be interesting to see how the 117 performs once I get a few miles on it. Here are a few pictures...
I am curious what your impressions are between the 2017 114 and this new 117. I have a 17 CVO Limited and love it. I rode two CVO at the York Open House in September. One was a Limited and the other a Road Glide. I could not tell much difference. To me they seemed to have a little more low end torque but other wise not much difference. Of course they were both low mileage (under 500) and you could not run too hard on their course.
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