CVO question
I went from a 08' Road Glide, that I had decked out to be the equivalent of what would be a Road Glide Ultra, to a CVO Road Glide Ultra. No regrets whatsoever for me. It's everything I had in the previous bike and so much more that I didn't. It's a boat load of cash for sure but I'd do it all over again!
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 843
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From: Louisiana
This has been debated many times. Are CVO bikes over priced? The plain truth is no. If they were than Harley wouldn't be able to sell every damn one they make. Are they expensive? I think so and I'm on my second one. If you're willing to spend 30k+ on a bike to get what you want a CVO is far better than trying to create a clone. The economics don't work. Add to the fact that throwing 10k worth of upgrades to a 22k stock bike does not give you a bike worth 32k. Most dealers on a trade in use NADA and give you nothing for all the mods that have been done.
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 937
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From: Ontario, Canada
CVO upgrade on a budget
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 736
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From: Waverly Hall,Ga
Riding an 06 Ultra I am waiting to see what the 13s have to offer...with that said there are only two CVOs that do it for me at this time ...11 RG Ultra in Rio red and the 12 Street Glide in Ruby red...
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 348
Likes: 2
From: eastern Iowa
Don't do it, what ever you do don't by a CVO. If you do nothing else will satisfy you. I had an 08. I'm one that said when the limited came out that if it would have came out sooner I wouldn't have spent the extra $ on a CVO. But everytime I walked by my buddies limited It just looked like things were missing. Now I have a 11 ultra CVO, just couldn't give up what I had to settle for the limited.
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 53
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From: South Central, WI
I am going to be different. I wish that I would have kept my 2010 Limited instead of buying the 2012 CVO Ultra. It is not that I don't like the CVO, but the Limited was so much better for the money. I did tell everyone when I bought the Limited that the only way I would get rid of it was for a Screamin Eagle Ultra, but...
Like List:
-Nice Paint
-Keyless Locks
-GPS
-iPod
Don't Like List:
-Handlebars
-Seat and Pass back rest (Momma hates the lumbar)
-110 = Under powered
-Engine Heat in stock form
-Poor build quality (cross threaded screws half in, I have fixed a bunch)
Already Done List:
-D&D FatCat
-SE Heavy Breather
-SEPST (Dyno on Monday)
-PYO 10" Monkey Bars (Install on Saturday)
Ordering Soon List:
-After Market Wheels (21"/17")
-Seat + Pass Backrest + Comfort Mods
-Progressive Suspension
I am happy that my brother was finally able to get on a Harley and it was my old Limited (he lusted after if from the day I brought it home).
Like List:
-Nice Paint
-Keyless Locks
-GPS
-iPod
Don't Like List:
-Handlebars
-Seat and Pass back rest (Momma hates the lumbar)
-110 = Under powered
-Engine Heat in stock form
-Poor build quality (cross threaded screws half in, I have fixed a bunch)
Already Done List:
-D&D FatCat
-SE Heavy Breather
-SEPST (Dyno on Monday)
-PYO 10" Monkey Bars (Install on Saturday)
Ordering Soon List:
-After Market Wheels (21"/17")
-Seat + Pass Backrest + Comfort Mods
-Progressive Suspension
I am happy that my brother was finally able to get on a Harley and it was my old Limited (he lusted after if from the day I brought it home).
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2,512
Likes: 293
From: Too close, Pa
I am going to be different. I wish that I would have kept my 2010 Limited instead of buying the 2012 CVO Ultra. It is not that I don't like the CVO, but the Limited was so much better for the money. I did tell everyone when I bought the Limited that the only way I would get rid of it was for a Screamin Eagle Ultra, but...
Like List:
-Nice Paint
-Keyless Locks
-GPS
-iPod
Don't Like List:
-Handlebars
-Seat and Pass back rest (Momma hates the lumbar)
-110 = Under powered
-Engine Heat in stock form
-Poor build quality (cross threaded screws half in, I have fixed a bunch)
Already Done List:
-D&D FatCat
-SE Heavy Breather
-SEPST (Dyno on Monday)
-PYO 10" Monkey Bars (Install on Saturday)
Ordering Soon List:
-After Market Wheels (21"/17")
-Seat + Pass Backrest + Comfort Mods
-Progressive Suspension
I am happy that my brother was finally able to get on a Harley and it was my old Limited (he lusted after if from the day I brought it home).
Like List:
-Nice Paint
-Keyless Locks
-GPS
-iPod
Don't Like List:
-Handlebars
-Seat and Pass back rest (Momma hates the lumbar)
-110 = Under powered
-Engine Heat in stock form
-Poor build quality (cross threaded screws half in, I have fixed a bunch)
Already Done List:
-D&D FatCat
-SE Heavy Breather
-SEPST (Dyno on Monday)
-PYO 10" Monkey Bars (Install on Saturday)
Ordering Soon List:
-After Market Wheels (21"/17")
-Seat + Pass Backrest + Comfort Mods
-Progressive Suspension
I am happy that my brother was finally able to get on a Harley and it was my old Limited (he lusted after if from the day I brought it home).