Any Regrets on CVO Purchase?
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: SoCal
I hang out a lot over on the CVO forum:
http://www.cvoharley.com
Most everyone there LOVES their CVOs. The majority of complaints were for the 110 engines, mostly year 2007 (first year of the engine) which had a lot of issues. Although HD did it's best to "fix" the issues, they never had a recall. The later 110s were better although there were issues with the crank and compensator but I guess that applies to ALL the 110s and not just the CVOs.
The general consensus (although it's ALWAYS arguable) is that the 103 engine from years 2004 - 2006 was the best and most reliable factory "performance" engine HD ever made. Some say the earlier years when the bikes were hand made at a separate facility in 2 or 4 person teams were the best. Now they are all assembled in the same location as the rest of the bikes. But that's probably just CVO owners talking.
Like everyone else I LOVE my CVO. Best bike I ever owned.
http://www.cvoharley.com
Most everyone there LOVES their CVOs. The majority of complaints were for the 110 engines, mostly year 2007 (first year of the engine) which had a lot of issues. Although HD did it's best to "fix" the issues, they never had a recall. The later 110s were better although there were issues with the crank and compensator but I guess that applies to ALL the 110s and not just the CVOs.
The general consensus (although it's ALWAYS arguable) is that the 103 engine from years 2004 - 2006 was the best and most reliable factory "performance" engine HD ever made. Some say the earlier years when the bikes were hand made at a separate facility in 2 or 4 person teams were the best. Now they are all assembled in the same location as the rest of the bikes. But that's probably just CVO owners talking.
Like everyone else I LOVE my CVO. Best bike I ever owned.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Northern Illinois
I am on my 2nd CVO Ultra and love it. The only drawback to them is they are SERIOUSLY restricted on performance due to the EPA regulations and need some work to wake them up. The other bad thing about them is after owning one it is almost impossible to go back to a standard model.
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From: Oxford, Nc
The CVO in my Avatar is pushing 100,000 miles on the odometer ( 2000 FLTRSEI.)
At 20,000 miles per year since I bought it August 2007, I'll wear it out someday, I guess.
It's the last CVO I'll ever own...Not the bike in the Avatar necessarily, the exact same bike ( 2000/2001 FLTRSEI,) that I can find regularly on EBay for 12,000 bucks with no miles to speak of. That'll happen when my current bike finally retires to the back of the garage.
Harley at least got this bike RIGHT, and there are about 1,500 out there still on the road, ( or resting in some RUB's garage.)
Best bike of the 18 motorcycles that I've owned over 40 years.
At 20,000 miles per year since I bought it August 2007, I'll wear it out someday, I guess.
It's the last CVO I'll ever own...Not the bike in the Avatar necessarily, the exact same bike ( 2000/2001 FLTRSEI,) that I can find regularly on EBay for 12,000 bucks with no miles to speak of. That'll happen when my current bike finally retires to the back of the garage.
Harley at least got this bike RIGHT, and there are about 1,500 out there still on the road, ( or resting in some RUB's garage.)
Best bike of the 18 motorcycles that I've owned over 40 years.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,406
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From: Sunnyvale, Ca.
Why ? I am under $ 23k so what you get for $16K ? +
Also I have yet to see a CVO that is stock so lets add another $ 3K +
So for $ 19k What's the list look like ?
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 675
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From: Central NJ near the Seashore
Best bang for the buck. If you are the type that usually will add extras to your bike CVO is the route to take... the down side is you do not get to have fun shopping... there is really nothing they usually sell that is better than what a CVO comes standard with.
CVO you get these upgrades; performance paint,wheels, brakes , suspension, seating, gauges, oil cooler, chrome, full warranty on all that stuff and a slightly better resale. Plus my Orange and Black '09 CVO Roadglide still looks and will perform better than 99% of the other motorcycles around it.
CVO you get these upgrades; performance paint,wheels, brakes , suspension, seating, gauges, oil cooler, chrome, full warranty on all that stuff and a slightly better resale. Plus my Orange and Black '09 CVO Roadglide still looks and will perform better than 99% of the other motorcycles around it.
Last edited by dlrshort; Sep 11, 2011 at 09:01 PM.
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From: SoCal
That could probably apply to most other Harleys too. It also depends on your defintion of stock. The only things mine has had done to it is an ECM download, slip on mufflers and intake.
I have a lot of stuff I took off my '01 Ultra that I installed on the '06 Ultra CVO like my windscreen, Road Sofa seat, Freedom Wings wind deflectors and GPS. Since I already had them I don't consider them new modifications and purchases. But I haven't punched the engine out, changed cams, put on a FAT tire, pinstripped and painted parts or changed rims. The bike is as close to stock as one can find, and I have ALL the stock parts in case I wish to install them.
I have a lot of stuff I took off my '01 Ultra that I installed on the '06 Ultra CVO like my windscreen, Road Sofa seat, Freedom Wings wind deflectors and GPS. Since I already had them I don't consider them new modifications and purchases. But I haven't punched the engine out, changed cams, put on a FAT tire, pinstripped and painted parts or changed rims. The bike is as close to stock as one can find, and I have ALL the stock parts in case I wish to install them.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: London, England
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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)
The CVO in my Avatar is pushing 100,000 miles on the odometer ( 2000 FLTRSEI.)
At 20,000 miles per year since I bought it August 2007, I'll wear it out someday, I guess.
It's the last CVO I'll ever own...Not the bike in the Avatar necessarily, the exact same bike ( 2000/2001 FLTRSEI,) that I can find regularly on EBay for 12,000 bucks with no miles to speak of. That'll happen when my current bike finally retires to the back of the garage.
Harley at least got this bike RIGHT, and there are about 1,500 out there still on the road, ( or resting in some RUB's garage.)
Best bike of the 18 motorcycles that I've owned over 40 years.
At 20,000 miles per year since I bought it August 2007, I'll wear it out someday, I guess.
It's the last CVO I'll ever own...Not the bike in the Avatar necessarily, the exact same bike ( 2000/2001 FLTRSEI,) that I can find regularly on EBay for 12,000 bucks with no miles to speak of. That'll happen when my current bike finally retires to the back of the garage.
Harley at least got this bike RIGHT, and there are about 1,500 out there still on the road, ( or resting in some RUB's garage.)
Best bike of the 18 motorcycles that I've owned over 40 years.
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 73
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From: Wildwood, Mo
Regret buying a CVO
I have never regretted buying my 2010 SESG, we have 33,000 miles on it and can't imagine a thing I dislike. I read some of the posts and some say it's not a custom bike and too much $$...well I don't care if I pull up and there are 4-5 CVO's parked there ....I just think this must be the VIP parking.....and kindly park and move on.....I don't care what anyone says about my bike...Looking at the 2012 Convertible or SG can't wait....