Considering a 2024 Road Glide CVO
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From: Western MD
Considering a 2024 Road Glide CVO
Took this bike for a ride on Saturday. Smooth, quiet power... Motor feels fantastic and the bike handles like a toy compared to my current on a 2014 Ultra Limited.
Not sure I'm sold on the copperhead color (not a fan when it looks "brownish").
But is this the right bike? I would really consider a Road Glide Limited if it had the new faring and electronics. I can't believe the crappy look of the inner farings on the non-cvo models. Looks like cheap plastic.
I ride almost exclusively with my wife on the back, so the king tour pak is a must.
I disklike the current ride of our bike - specifically on the sharp "heaves" that go across the lane. They are extremely harsh. I've been on other bikes and many of them handle sharp bumps better.
The seat on the new bike is hard as a rock, and I couldn't really tell how well it rode. Based on the dealer setup of the bike, I really doubt they changed anything on the suspension.
Just looking for opinions on this bike for 2-up riding... Also, is the CVO worth the pricetag?!? (over $50k out the door with the tour pak).
If I knew there would be a 2025 Road Glide Limited in the updated chassis, I would likely hold off.
TIA
Not sure I'm sold on the copperhead color (not a fan when it looks "brownish").
But is this the right bike? I would really consider a Road Glide Limited if it had the new faring and electronics. I can't believe the crappy look of the inner farings on the non-cvo models. Looks like cheap plastic.
I ride almost exclusively with my wife on the back, so the king tour pak is a must.
I disklike the current ride of our bike - specifically on the sharp "heaves" that go across the lane. They are extremely harsh. I've been on other bikes and many of them handle sharp bumps better.
The seat on the new bike is hard as a rock, and I couldn't really tell how well it rode. Based on the dealer setup of the bike, I really doubt they changed anything on the suspension.
Just looking for opinions on this bike for 2-up riding... Also, is the CVO worth the pricetag?!? (over $50k out the door with the tour pak).
If I knew there would be a 2025 Road Glide Limited in the updated chassis, I would likely hold off.
TIA
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Took this bike for a ride on Saturday. Smooth, quiet power... Motor feels fantastic and the bike handles like a toy compared to my current on a 2014 Ultra Limited.
Not sure I'm sold on the copperhead color (not a fan when it looks "brownish").
But is this the right bike? I would really consider a Road Glide Limited if it had the new faring and electronics. I can't believe the crappy look of the inner farings on the non-cvo models. Looks like cheap plastic.
I ride almost exclusively with my wife on the back, so the king tour pak is a must.
I disklike the current ride of our bike - specifically on the sharp "heaves" that go across the lane. They are extremely harsh. I've been on other bikes and many of them handle sharp bumps better.
The seat on the new bike is hard as a rock, and I couldn't really tell how well it rode. Based on the dealer setup of the bike, I really doubt they changed anything on the suspension.
Just looking for opinions on this bike for 2-up riding... Also, is the CVO worth the pricetag?!? (over $50k out the door with the tour pak).
If I knew there would be a 2025 Road Glide Limited in the updated chassis, I would likely hold off.
TIA
Not sure I'm sold on the copperhead color (not a fan when it looks "brownish").
But is this the right bike? I would really consider a Road Glide Limited if it had the new faring and electronics. I can't believe the crappy look of the inner farings on the non-cvo models. Looks like cheap plastic.
I ride almost exclusively with my wife on the back, so the king tour pak is a must.
I disklike the current ride of our bike - specifically on the sharp "heaves" that go across the lane. They are extremely harsh. I've been on other bikes and many of them handle sharp bumps better.
The seat on the new bike is hard as a rock, and I couldn't really tell how well it rode. Based on the dealer setup of the bike, I really doubt they changed anything on the suspension.
Just looking for opinions on this bike for 2-up riding... Also, is the CVO worth the pricetag?!? (over $50k out the door with the tour pak).
If I knew there would be a 2025 Road Glide Limited in the updated chassis, I would likely hold off.
TIA
what's the urgency? just wait a couple months for the 25s and see if the new bike of your dreams becomes a reality with a color that you like better than settling on one now that you don't care for
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I do like the blacked out look and the scorched chrome pipes. I absolutely hate the powder-coated pipes on the standard units.
I guess what I'm really looking for is real world experience with the ride quality. It's supposed to be so much better with the new Road/Street Glide, but I didn't feel it during the 6-mile test ride.
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Not really any urgency, other than the fact that the 2024 CVO may not stick around (and the wife likes the color . Any weekend now could be our last ride until spring.
I do like the blacked out look and the scorched chrome pipes. I absolutely hate the powder-coated pipes on the standard units.
I guess what I'm really looking for is real world experience with the ride quality. It's supposed to be so much better with the new Road/Street Glide, but I didn't feel it during the 6-mile test ride.
I do like the blacked out look and the scorched chrome pipes. I absolutely hate the powder-coated pipes on the standard units.
I guess what I'm really looking for is real world experience with the ride quality. It's supposed to be so much better with the new Road/Street Glide, but I didn't feel it during the 6-mile test ride.
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Took this bike for a ride on Saturday. Smooth, quiet power... Motor feels fantastic and the bike handles like a toy compared to my current on a 2014 Ultra Limited.
Not sure I'm sold on the copperhead color (not a fan when it looks "brownish").
But is this the right bike? I would really consider a Road Glide Limited if it had the new faring and electronics. I can't believe the crappy look of the inner farings on the non-cvo models. Looks like cheap plastic.
I ride almost exclusively with my wife on the back, so the king tour pak is a must.
I disklike the current ride of our bike - specifically on the sharp "heaves" that go across the lane. They are extremely harsh. I've been on other bikes and many of them handle sharp bumps better.
The seat on the new bike is hard as a rock, and I couldn't really tell how well it rode. Based on the dealer setup of the bike, I really doubt they changed anything on the suspension.
Just looking for opinions on this bike for 2-up riding... Also, is the CVO worth the pricetag?!? (over $50k out the door with the tour pak).
If I knew there would be a 2025 Road Glide Limited in the updated chassis, I would likely hold off.
TIA
Not sure I'm sold on the copperhead color (not a fan when it looks "brownish").
But is this the right bike? I would really consider a Road Glide Limited if it had the new faring and electronics. I can't believe the crappy look of the inner farings on the non-cvo models. Looks like cheap plastic.
I ride almost exclusively with my wife on the back, so the king tour pak is a must.
I disklike the current ride of our bike - specifically on the sharp "heaves" that go across the lane. They are extremely harsh. I've been on other bikes and many of them handle sharp bumps better.
The seat on the new bike is hard as a rock, and I couldn't really tell how well it rode. Based on the dealer setup of the bike, I really doubt they changed anything on the suspension.
Just looking for opinions on this bike for 2-up riding... Also, is the CVO worth the pricetag?!? (over $50k out the door with the tour pak).
If I knew there would be a 2025 Road Glide Limited in the updated chassis, I would likely hold off.
TIA
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Just my $.02 and I currently own 2 CVO's. NO CVO is worth the price new. Get them used. As far as absorbing the road. I have an aftermarket suspension on my CVO. "To Me", no stock suspension on a Harley is good... even on a CVO. Now that being said, I have not owned a new CVO that has the newer rear shocks. My newest is an '18 CVO StreetGlide and I have put aftermarket ProAction shocks on the rear.
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Took this bike for a ride on Saturday. Smooth, quiet power... Motor feels fantastic and the bike handles like a toy compared to my current on a 2014 Ultra Limited.
Not sure I'm sold on the copperhead color (not a fan when it looks "brownish").
But is this the right bike? I would really consider a Road Glide Limited if it had the new faring and electronics. I can't believe the crappy look of the inner farings on the non-cvo models. Looks like cheap plastic.
I ride almost exclusively with my wife on the back, so the king tour pak is a must.
I disklike the current ride of our bike - specifically on the sharp "heaves" that go across the lane. They are extremely harsh. I've been on other bikes and many of them handle sharp bumps better.
The seat on the new bike is hard as a rock, and I couldn't really tell how well it rode. Based on the dealer setup of the bike, I really doubt they changed anything on the suspension.
Just looking for opinions on this bike for 2-up riding... Also, is the CVO worth the pricetag?!? (over $50k out the door with the tour pak).
If I knew there would be a 2025 Road Glide Limited in the updated chassis, I would likely hold off.
TIA
Not sure I'm sold on the copperhead color (not a fan when it looks "brownish").
But is this the right bike? I would really consider a Road Glide Limited if it had the new faring and electronics. I can't believe the crappy look of the inner farings on the non-cvo models. Looks like cheap plastic.
I ride almost exclusively with my wife on the back, so the king tour pak is a must.
I disklike the current ride of our bike - specifically on the sharp "heaves" that go across the lane. They are extremely harsh. I've been on other bikes and many of them handle sharp bumps better.
The seat on the new bike is hard as a rock, and I couldn't really tell how well it rode. Based on the dealer setup of the bike, I really doubt they changed anything on the suspension.
Just looking for opinions on this bike for 2-up riding... Also, is the CVO worth the pricetag?!? (over $50k out the door with the tour pak).
If I knew there would be a 2025 Road Glide Limited in the updated chassis, I would likely hold off.
TIA
If your riding season is ending soon you should be able to get a great deal on the24 CVO. As others have mentioned most dealers have heavy inventory that they need to move before year end. Nothing I can confirm, but a friend that works at a dealership said he thinks HD will either offer discounts, finance specials or both starting in November.
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I have the 23.5 CVO, whiskey neat.
One the chassis is not updated, in fact its very long in the tooth. It's the same frame as it was in 2009 when it came out 15 years ago. The suspension has been updated a couple times including for 2024. Even that is just improvements to the existing suspension from 2009.
The 23.5 / 24 CVO is smoother than my 2019 CVO was, but not a whole lot. Only so much you can do with 3" suspension travel. But yes it is smoother and handles better than my 19 CVO did.
The motor is great. I really like it a lot. It is a big improvement. I also love the new electronics when they work correctly.
If I rode two up, I would wait and see if the 25 Limited gets the updates. Especially seeing you want the King tour pac.
One the chassis is not updated, in fact its very long in the tooth. It's the same frame as it was in 2009 when it came out 15 years ago. The suspension has been updated a couple times including for 2024. Even that is just improvements to the existing suspension from 2009.
The 23.5 / 24 CVO is smoother than my 2019 CVO was, but not a whole lot. Only so much you can do with 3" suspension travel. But yes it is smoother and handles better than my 19 CVO did.
The motor is great. I really like it a lot. It is a big improvement. I also love the new electronics when they work correctly.
If I rode two up, I would wait and see if the 25 Limited gets the updates. Especially seeing you want the King tour pac.
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Some of us have been around the cvo scene for many years. i'm on my 10th cvo in 20 years and I ride them to the tune of 12k-15k miles a year. Here is what I've learned over the years:
1. Dont buy a CVO new unless there is serious discounting going on in the fall/winter. Otherwise look for a garage queen with very low miles on it. You can typically get 35-40% off a late model original msrp. Since you live in Western MD, your best bet is the Eisenhauer dealership network for new or used. There is one in York PA and one in Darlington MD. They move a lot of bikes and can get aggressive in the winter time. My local dealer in Winchester VA has gotten a lot more motivated with the new ownership as well.
2. Dont settle for a paint job that doesnt grab you. One of the biggest reasons for buying a cvo is the paint and finish. Dont compromise.
3. Dave will probably disagree with me here lol but dont buy a new harley platform in the first couple of years. All the annoying and sometimes serious mechanical snafu's are generally ironed out after a couple of years of introducing new tech/mechanicals.
4. If you primarily ride 2 up, dont buy a bike designed for solo riders primarily. By the time you make it a limited, you can easily add another 10k+ to the initial investment.
What a bike is worth is how much you and your wife like riding it. The beauty of buying a harley touring bike is you can make it uniquely suitable for you. I bought a 2022 CVO RGL a year ago because it had one of my all time favorite paint schemes, the bike was basically stock and had 900 miles on it. I saved probably around $15k vs brand new when you were lucky enough to find one in a showroom. But then I changed the seat, had a big motor installed etc. Now I can safely say its the best Harley I've owned and I plan to keep it for several more years.
1. Dont buy a CVO new unless there is serious discounting going on in the fall/winter. Otherwise look for a garage queen with very low miles on it. You can typically get 35-40% off a late model original msrp. Since you live in Western MD, your best bet is the Eisenhauer dealership network for new or used. There is one in York PA and one in Darlington MD. They move a lot of bikes and can get aggressive in the winter time. My local dealer in Winchester VA has gotten a lot more motivated with the new ownership as well.
2. Dont settle for a paint job that doesnt grab you. One of the biggest reasons for buying a cvo is the paint and finish. Dont compromise.
3. Dave will probably disagree with me here lol but dont buy a new harley platform in the first couple of years. All the annoying and sometimes serious mechanical snafu's are generally ironed out after a couple of years of introducing new tech/mechanicals.
4. If you primarily ride 2 up, dont buy a bike designed for solo riders primarily. By the time you make it a limited, you can easily add another 10k+ to the initial investment.
What a bike is worth is how much you and your wife like riding it. The beauty of buying a harley touring bike is you can make it uniquely suitable for you. I bought a 2022 CVO RGL a year ago because it had one of my all time favorite paint schemes, the bike was basically stock and had 900 miles on it. I saved probably around $15k vs brand new when you were lucky enough to find one in a showroom. But then I changed the seat, had a big motor installed etc. Now I can safely say its the best Harley I've owned and I plan to keep it for several more years.
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Some of us have been around the cvo scene for many years. i'm on my 10th cvo in 20 years and I ride them to the tune of 12k-15k miles a year. Here is what I've learned over the years:
1. Dont buy a CVO new unless there is serious discounting going on in the fall/winter. Otherwise look for a garage queen with very low miles on it. You can typically get 35-40% off a late model original msrp. Since you live in Western MD, your best bet is the Eisenhauer dealership network for new or used. There is one in York PA and one in Darlington MD. They move a lot of bikes and can get aggressive in the winter time. My local dealer in Winchester VA has gotten a lot more motivated with the new ownership as well.
2. Dont settle for a paint job that doesnt grab you. One of the biggest reasons for buying a cvo is the paint and finish. Dont compromise.
3. Dave will probably disagree with me here lol but dont buy a new harley platform in the first couple of years. All the annoying and sometimes serious mechanical snafu's are generally ironed out after a couple of years of introducing new tech/mechanicals.
4. If you primarily ride 2 up, dont buy a bike designed for solo riders primarily. By the time you make it a limited, you can easily add another 10k+ to the initial investment.
What a bike is worth is how much you and your wife like riding it. The beauty of buying a harley touring bike is you can make it uniquely suitable for you. I bought a 2022 CVO RGL a year ago because it had one of my all time favorite paint schemes, the bike was basically stock and had 900 miles on it. I saved probably around $15k vs brand new when you were lucky enough to find one in a showroom. But then I changed the seat, had a big motor installed etc. Now I can safely say its the best Harley I've owned and I plan to keep it for several more years.
1. Dont buy a CVO new unless there is serious discounting going on in the fall/winter. Otherwise look for a garage queen with very low miles on it. You can typically get 35-40% off a late model original msrp. Since you live in Western MD, your best bet is the Eisenhauer dealership network for new or used. There is one in York PA and one in Darlington MD. They move a lot of bikes and can get aggressive in the winter time. My local dealer in Winchester VA has gotten a lot more motivated with the new ownership as well.
2. Dont settle for a paint job that doesnt grab you. One of the biggest reasons for buying a cvo is the paint and finish. Dont compromise.
3. Dave will probably disagree with me here lol but dont buy a new harley platform in the first couple of years. All the annoying and sometimes serious mechanical snafu's are generally ironed out after a couple of years of introducing new tech/mechanicals.
4. If you primarily ride 2 up, dont buy a bike designed for solo riders primarily. By the time you make it a limited, you can easily add another 10k+ to the initial investment.
What a bike is worth is how much you and your wife like riding it. The beauty of buying a harley touring bike is you can make it uniquely suitable for you. I bought a 2022 CVO RGL a year ago because it had one of my all time favorite paint schemes, the bike was basically stock and had 900 miles on it. I saved probably around $15k vs brand new when you were lucky enough to find one in a showroom. But then I changed the seat, had a big motor installed etc. Now I can safely say its the best Harley I've owned and I plan to keep it for several more years.