I'm joining the CVO crowd too....
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I'm joining the CVO crowd too....
Two things I had always said I would never buy were a Touring platform Harley and a CVO.
The Touring because I always rode solo and preferred stripped down, tuned up HDs - Dynas, Softails all tricked out. I currently have a highly modified Low Rider ST and a Pan America. I did a lot of European touring, but being a solo rider, never really needed a bigger bike and I preferred the nimble handling of the smaller models. The Pan, I just love despite it not being a "typical" HD.
And never a CVO because I always thought they were about blinging the bike out rather than performance. I've never been a chrome fan and would rather spend my money on performance parts rather than what I considered to be be trinkets.
My wife hated bikes, so this was always the way I went for quite a few years. Then my wife passed away three years ago. The big "C" took her. I kind of threw myself into my biking at that point and travelled all over Europe for the wind therapy which helped a lot - mainly on my Pan America. But, time passes and this last spring I ended up with a girlfriend. I put her on the back of the bike and she actually loved it. So we went touring throughout Europe and had a blast. She really enjoyed it, despite long trips on the Pan (which is actually an excellent bike for two up touring). I'm a fairly short legged fella, so getting her on and off the Pan could be hairy at times, but we never dropped it.
Anyway....I started thinking about a bit more comfort for her, and probably a less tall bike as well. I went and test rode the new Street Glides and Road Glides and found myself pleasantly surprised. Then I saw the Road Glide CVO ST. OK, nice bike....but hella expensive. Then I realised I am going to be 60 this year, so why not.
So I looked around. They were hard to come by here in the UK and the only one I could get would be the silver, which didn't really float my boat. Talking to my dealer, I asked him to put me down for a 2026 if I liked any of the colours. He went to the Dealer meeting in Milwaukee late last year, came back and told me "I think there will be something you'll like". He knows my taste in bikes.
Fast forward to last night, I watched the part 2 "reveal". Saw the Inferno Grey colour way and decided there and then. Messaged my dealer and told him to put the order in as soon as the allocations opened this morning. He told me..."well, there's only going to be 5 of those bikes coming into the UK....I'll do my best to get you one". And sure enough, I got confirmation a few hours ago. In fact, I have been allocated the first one to hit the UK, which should be late February.
So, yeah....I will be the owner of a CVO Touring bike. Never thought I'd say that with a straight face, but there it is.
I know this bike is set up as a solo, more performance oriented bike, but I also know what I need to make it comfortable for my lady. And when she's not riding with me, I can put it back to solo in a few minutes.
Best of both worlds - I am really looking forward to it!
The Touring because I always rode solo and preferred stripped down, tuned up HDs - Dynas, Softails all tricked out. I currently have a highly modified Low Rider ST and a Pan America. I did a lot of European touring, but being a solo rider, never really needed a bigger bike and I preferred the nimble handling of the smaller models. The Pan, I just love despite it not being a "typical" HD.
And never a CVO because I always thought they were about blinging the bike out rather than performance. I've never been a chrome fan and would rather spend my money on performance parts rather than what I considered to be be trinkets.
My wife hated bikes, so this was always the way I went for quite a few years. Then my wife passed away three years ago. The big "C" took her. I kind of threw myself into my biking at that point and travelled all over Europe for the wind therapy which helped a lot - mainly on my Pan America. But, time passes and this last spring I ended up with a girlfriend. I put her on the back of the bike and she actually loved it. So we went touring throughout Europe and had a blast. She really enjoyed it, despite long trips on the Pan (which is actually an excellent bike for two up touring). I'm a fairly short legged fella, so getting her on and off the Pan could be hairy at times, but we never dropped it.
Anyway....I started thinking about a bit more comfort for her, and probably a less tall bike as well. I went and test rode the new Street Glides and Road Glides and found myself pleasantly surprised. Then I saw the Road Glide CVO ST. OK, nice bike....but hella expensive. Then I realised I am going to be 60 this year, so why not.
So I looked around. They were hard to come by here in the UK and the only one I could get would be the silver, which didn't really float my boat. Talking to my dealer, I asked him to put me down for a 2026 if I liked any of the colours. He went to the Dealer meeting in Milwaukee late last year, came back and told me "I think there will be something you'll like". He knows my taste in bikes.
Fast forward to last night, I watched the part 2 "reveal". Saw the Inferno Grey colour way and decided there and then. Messaged my dealer and told him to put the order in as soon as the allocations opened this morning. He told me..."well, there's only going to be 5 of those bikes coming into the UK....I'll do my best to get you one". And sure enough, I got confirmation a few hours ago. In fact, I have been allocated the first one to hit the UK, which should be late February.
So, yeah....I will be the owner of a CVO Touring bike. Never thought I'd say that with a straight face, but there it is.
I know this bike is set up as a solo, more performance oriented bike, but I also know what I need to make it comfortable for my lady. And when she's not riding with me, I can put it back to solo in a few minutes.
Best of both worlds - I am really looking forward to it!
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I think CVOs are either loved or, while not hated, - actively avoided.
I can appreciate their styling and quality like a Rolls-Royce, Ferrari or a Lamborghini.
But even though 60 is in my rearview mirror I have to buy Fords or Chevy - and used at that.
But even if I was a millionaire I don't think I could do it.
I don't think most could or would want to join that crowd.
It is exceptional.
Congratulations.
I can appreciate their styling and quality like a Rolls-Royce, Ferrari or a Lamborghini.
But even though 60 is in my rearview mirror I have to buy Fords or Chevy - and used at that.
But even if I was a millionaire I don't think I could do it.
I don't think most could or would want to join that crowd.
It is exceptional.
Congratulations.
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I think CVOs are either loved or, while not hated, - actively avoided.
I can appreciate their styling and quality like a Rolls-Royce, Ferrari or a Lamborghini.
But even though 60 is in my rearview mirror I have to buy Fords or Chevy - and used at that.
But even if I was a millionaire I don't think I could do it.
I don't think most could or would want to join that crowd.
It is exceptional.
Congratulations.
I can appreciate their styling and quality like a Rolls-Royce, Ferrari or a Lamborghini.
But even though 60 is in my rearview mirror I have to buy Fords or Chevy - and used at that.
But even if I was a millionaire I don't think I could do it.
I don't think most could or would want to join that crowd.
It is exceptional.
Congratulations.
OP, Never say Never! Congrats!
I have to say, the new SG CVO Limited in that blue has my eye...
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I think CVOs are either loved or, while not hated, - actively avoided.
I can appreciate their styling and quality like a Rolls-Royce, Ferrari or a Lamborghini.
But even though 60 is in my rearview mirror I have to buy Fords or Chevy - and used at that.
But even if I was a millionaire I don't think I could do it.
I don't think most could or would want to join that crowd.
It is exceptional.
Congratulations.
I can appreciate their styling and quality like a Rolls-Royce, Ferrari or a Lamborghini.
But even though 60 is in my rearview mirror I have to buy Fords or Chevy - and used at that.
But even if I was a millionaire I don't think I could do it.
I don't think most could or would want to join that crowd.
It is exceptional.
Congratulations.
Yeah, never really thought I'd join the CVO crowd either, but here I am.
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happy for you OP, congrats on powering through the tough times and focusing on enjoyment while you can..Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a Harley Davidson which is pretty darn close! Ride On !
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So yer "gunna" ride a CVO Bagger home from the HD dealer in a UK February ?
Now that's a BRAVE man Sir !
Ex-Scotsman here in Perth western Australia, been here well over 30 years now retired, 67 shortly, still riding my 2008 FXSTSSE2 CVO Springer 110 most weekends and midweek coastal rides.
We can ride all year round here, just not in the rain! 270 to 300 dry days per year make that possible. Indeed I rode various Harleys to work daily for over 25 years.
All the best with your coming CVO in the UK.
Now that's a BRAVE man Sir !
Ex-Scotsman here in Perth western Australia, been here well over 30 years now retired, 67 shortly, still riding my 2008 FXSTSSE2 CVO Springer 110 most weekends and midweek coastal rides.
We can ride all year round here, just not in the rain! 270 to 300 dry days per year make that possible. Indeed I rode various Harleys to work daily for over 25 years.
All the best with your coming CVO in the UK.