Mods to CVO models
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Mods to CVO models
I just bought a CVO SERG and part of the decision was that I wouldn't need to modify it much if at all. But reading posts on this site, it seems many (if not most) of you still mod the hell out of your CVOs.
The point of this thread is to inquire if that is true. Do most of you believe you still need to modify CVO models? Or am I getting the wrong read here?
I apologize if this exists elsewhere on the forum, I did a search but couldn't find anything directly addressing this question...
The point of this thread is to inquire if that is true. Do most of you believe you still need to modify CVO models? Or am I getting the wrong read here?
I apologize if this exists elsewhere on the forum, I did a search but couldn't find anything directly addressing this question...
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[QUOTE=Bacon77;11313805]I just bought a CVO SERG and part of the decision was that I wouldn't need to modify it much if at all. But reading posts on this site, it seems many (if not most) of you still mod the hell out of your CVOs.
The point of this thread is to inquire if that is true. Do most of you believe you still need to modify CVO models? Or am I getting the wrong read here?
I apologize if this exists elsewhere on the forum, I did a search but couldn't find anything directly addressing this question...
CVO or Non CVO, Most folks will make changes to their scoot. You may not have to add stage 1 air cleaner, rims, chrome do dads, and paint.
But Most folks will change or add Turner of choice, Headers (get rid of cat) and slip ons or add new baffles to their originial 4" cans.
Congrats on your new CVO Roadie!
Check out CVOHarley site. Great wealth of info over there.
Good Luck,
YB
The point of this thread is to inquire if that is true. Do most of you believe you still need to modify CVO models? Or am I getting the wrong read here?
I apologize if this exists elsewhere on the forum, I did a search but couldn't find anything directly addressing this question...
CVO or Non CVO, Most folks will make changes to their scoot. You may not have to add stage 1 air cleaner, rims, chrome do dads, and paint.
But Most folks will change or add Turner of choice, Headers (get rid of cat) and slip ons or add new baffles to their originial 4" cans.
Congrats on your new CVO Roadie!
Check out CVOHarley site. Great wealth of info over there.
Good Luck,
YB
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Bought a '13 SE Ultra...here is the list
Replace stock exhaust system with D&D 2-1 Boss Fat Cat System with ghost pipe (got rid of the CAT's), TTS Tuner for Dyno Tune. (Runs cooler, better sounding, bumped HP to 99.8 and torque to 125)
Replace stock windshield with Klockwerks 8.5 Smoke windshield (personal preference)
Put on Harley Goodies floor board extenders (way more comfortable)
Replace crappy looking tour pack hinges with Chrome hinges (they really ought to do this on a bike that costs this much at the factory) (Looks better than stock)
Remove lower glove box snap on covers and replace with magnetic quick flaps (snap on glove box covers are worthless)
Remove factory BOOM speakers and install J&M Rokker speakers (personal preference)
Install Wards Parts Werks cooling fan system (Definitely keeps bike cooler running)
Moved LED headlight from trade-in bike to new bike. Dealer included LED passing lights as part of bike. (If you have ever seen the difference between LED and stock...no contest)
Replace factory tail light with BAL tail light. (Way better visibility)
Outside of the above...no plans to do anything further. Generally I have found most CVO owners will change out the exhaust system to get rid of those infernal Cats. This cools the bike down quite a bit. What replaces the system is up to the owner...some go with true duals...some with 2-1 systems...whatever floats your boat. The rest of the changes I made mainly had to do with either appearance or comfort.
Replace stock exhaust system with D&D 2-1 Boss Fat Cat System with ghost pipe (got rid of the CAT's), TTS Tuner for Dyno Tune. (Runs cooler, better sounding, bumped HP to 99.8 and torque to 125)
Replace stock windshield with Klockwerks 8.5 Smoke windshield (personal preference)
Put on Harley Goodies floor board extenders (way more comfortable)
Replace crappy looking tour pack hinges with Chrome hinges (they really ought to do this on a bike that costs this much at the factory) (Looks better than stock)
Remove lower glove box snap on covers and replace with magnetic quick flaps (snap on glove box covers are worthless)
Remove factory BOOM speakers and install J&M Rokker speakers (personal preference)
Install Wards Parts Werks cooling fan system (Definitely keeps bike cooler running)
Moved LED headlight from trade-in bike to new bike. Dealer included LED passing lights as part of bike. (If you have ever seen the difference between LED and stock...no contest)
Replace factory tail light with BAL tail light. (Way better visibility)
Outside of the above...no plans to do anything further. Generally I have found most CVO owners will change out the exhaust system to get rid of those infernal Cats. This cools the bike down quite a bit. What replaces the system is up to the owner...some go with true duals...some with 2-1 systems...whatever floats your boat. The rest of the changes I made mainly had to do with either appearance or comfort.
Last edited by SlowRain; May 20, 2013 at 08:48 AM.
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I did exhaust, speakers, amp, license plate holder, LED headlight, & shift linkage. Once you do exhaust you need a tuner. I also replaced the seat with a Corbin for comfort. I wanted some additional power so I did cams and lifters, but plenty of people don't even go that far. It's nice not to have to do chrome lower fork legs, chrome handlebar controls, custom paint and the upgrade to a 110" motor.
As said before--CVO or Non CVO--you will want to do some things to make it "yours". The only time you want to believe you will never mod it is when the wife asks why you are buying the CVO over the regular model......
As said before--CVO or Non CVO--you will want to do some things to make it "yours". The only time you want to believe you will never mod it is when the wife asks why you are buying the CVO over the regular model......
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Thanks to you and the others!
[quote=09 YELLOWBIRD;11313872]
I just joined the CVOHarley site, thanks for the heads up. Lots of good ideas on here from your post and the others - Yeah, I am sure I will want to make her mine in some way or another...
I just bought a CVO SERG and part of the decision was that I wouldn't need to modify it much if at all. But reading posts on this site, it seems many (if not most) of you still mod the hell out of your CVOs.
The point of this thread is to inquire if that is true. Do most of you believe you still need to modify CVO models? Or am I getting the wrong read here?
I apologize if this exists elsewhere on the forum, I did a search but couldn't find anything directly addressing this question...
CVO or Non CVO, Most folks will make changes to their scoot. You may not have to add stage 1 air cleaner, rims, chrome do dads, and paint.
But Most folks will change or add Turner of choice, Headers (get rid of cat) and slip ons or add new baffles to their originial 4" cans.
Congrats on your new CVO Roadie!
Check out CVOHarley site. Great wealth of info over there.
Good Luck,
YB
The point of this thread is to inquire if that is true. Do most of you believe you still need to modify CVO models? Or am I getting the wrong read here?
I apologize if this exists elsewhere on the forum, I did a search but couldn't find anything directly addressing this question...
CVO or Non CVO, Most folks will make changes to their scoot. You may not have to add stage 1 air cleaner, rims, chrome do dads, and paint.
But Most folks will change or add Turner of choice, Headers (get rid of cat) and slip ons or add new baffles to their originial 4" cans.
Congrats on your new CVO Roadie!
Check out CVOHarley site. Great wealth of info over there.
Good Luck,
YB
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Although CVOs are customized, it is really only a start. Just like any other bike, most will add or change parts to make it their own.
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I just bought a CVO SERG and part of the decision was that I wouldn't need to modify it much if at all. But reading posts on this site, it seems many (if not most) of you still mod the hell out of your CVOs.
The point of this thread is to inquire if that is true. Do most of you believe you still need to modify CVO models? Or am I getting the wrong read here?
I apologize if this exists elsewhere on the forum, I did a search but couldn't find anything directly addressing this question...
The point of this thread is to inquire if that is true. Do most of you believe you still need to modify CVO models? Or am I getting the wrong read here?
I apologize if this exists elsewhere on the forum, I did a search but couldn't find anything directly addressing this question...