Which Ultra?
Which Ultra?
Greetings fellows,
I have the opportunity to buy either a '08 CVO Ultra:
http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree....AdIdZ387520321
or a '10 CVO Ultra:
http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree....AdIdZ406775298
or neither
On inspection of the two ads here, I like the colour and level of trim on the '08, and the price too.
My question is, are there any issues with the '08 models that were sorted out by the '10 model?
Thanks in advance for any information or advice.
Peggers
I have the opportunity to buy either a '08 CVO Ultra:
http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree....AdIdZ387520321
or a '10 CVO Ultra:
http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree....AdIdZ406775298
or neither
On inspection of the two ads here, I like the colour and level of trim on the '08, and the price too.
My question is, are there any issues with the '08 models that were sorted out by the '10 model?
Thanks in advance for any information or advice.
Peggers
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Personally, I like the '08 better.
I loved that color combo and also the fact that it is an Anniversary Edition year.
However, as the other guys have stated, the '10 has some better points.
How many U.S. dollars is 299,900 "R's"?
I loved that color combo and also the fact that it is an Anniversary Edition year.
However, as the other guys have stated, the '10 has some better points.
How many U.S. dollars is 299,900 "R's"?
Tourer
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Aesthetically I like the 08 much better with exception to the tour pack lights and the lighted bag guards (easy take off). They made an awful lot of those anniversary 08's but man that is a beautiful color scheme.
The 08 has ABS & Brembos as well, but lacks the stiffer frame, wider rear tire, and many other updates. It has a smoother ride, but the flex in the frame contributes to inferior performance handling compared to the 2010. A aftermarket stabilizer would help significantly.
My heart says 08 but having an '11 frame tells me I wouldn't go backwards.
The 08 has ABS & Brembos as well, but lacks the stiffer frame, wider rear tire, and many other updates. It has a smoother ride, but the flex in the frame contributes to inferior performance handling compared to the 2010. A aftermarket stabilizer would help significantly.
My heart says 08 but having an '11 frame tells me I wouldn't go backwards.
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Thanks for all your input guys. Having spent a lot of time lurking and learning here, it is as I suspected.
Traveller - first responder - succinct.
Smitty901 - to the point, but breaking the bank might just happen over this!
scj - I am unlikely to want to offload this any time soon.
2AMGuy - my thoughts exactly - US$37,024.69! as opposed to $31,481.48 for the '08 (I see one on ebay in the US for $32,200)
Lo 1 - I prefer the '08 paint myself.
Kingspoke - a man of taste, as evinced by your own colour scheme. This is the only CVO Ultra with this paint that I have seen, on the road or for sale in South Africa.
My circumstances: My lifestyle has changed to the point where I am seldom home and put few miles on a bike. Until 2 years ago I spent huge amounts of time on my bike, and was clocking up in excess of 20,000km a year. Now I am working offshore contracts in the middle east, and the time that I spend at home I don't want to be wrenching, but riding.
I had earlier put down a deposit on a very low mileage '98 FLHTCI for a price of $13580 (local equivalent) but I am delayed here for another couple of months and I think (hope) the guy will refund me, as I was meant to be home to close the deal at end August, now I am only going in November. If he holds me to the deal, I will be spending a lot of time getting the bike up to where I want it.
Every month that I delay going home improves my financial ability to get this bike. Whatever bike I do get, I will be doing the Cyclepedic Seat (momma has a very bad coccyx) aftermarket stabiliser, oil cooler and the Ward fan as a bare minimum. Cams, breather, exhaust, and maps as may be required.
The 08 is closer to where I want to end up than the others, so wish me luck that the '98 owner cancels!
Thanks again, all,
Peggers
Traveller - first responder - succinct.
Smitty901 - to the point, but breaking the bank might just happen over this!
scj - I am unlikely to want to offload this any time soon.
2AMGuy - my thoughts exactly - US$37,024.69! as opposed to $31,481.48 for the '08 (I see one on ebay in the US for $32,200)
Lo 1 - I prefer the '08 paint myself.
Kingspoke - a man of taste, as evinced by your own colour scheme. This is the only CVO Ultra with this paint that I have seen, on the road or for sale in South Africa.
My circumstances: My lifestyle has changed to the point where I am seldom home and put few miles on a bike. Until 2 years ago I spent huge amounts of time on my bike, and was clocking up in excess of 20,000km a year. Now I am working offshore contracts in the middle east, and the time that I spend at home I don't want to be wrenching, but riding.
I had earlier put down a deposit on a very low mileage '98 FLHTCI for a price of $13580 (local equivalent) but I am delayed here for another couple of months and I think (hope) the guy will refund me, as I was meant to be home to close the deal at end August, now I am only going in November. If he holds me to the deal, I will be spending a lot of time getting the bike up to where I want it.
Every month that I delay going home improves my financial ability to get this bike. Whatever bike I do get, I will be doing the Cyclepedic Seat (momma has a very bad coccyx) aftermarket stabiliser, oil cooler and the Ward fan as a bare minimum. Cams, breather, exhaust, and maps as may be required.
The 08 is closer to where I want to end up than the others, so wish me luck that the '98 owner cancels!
Thanks again, all,
Peggers
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