Touring Bikes: 2000-2010 models vs 2010 - 2015 models?
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Touring Bikes: 2000-2010 models vs 2010 - 2015 models?
Hi All,
I had two bikes during the early 2000's. A Deuce I bought in 2002 then I traded that in for a 2005 Electra Glide Classic.
I really liked those bikes as they had less "stuff" than bikes even in 2008 when the O2 sensors came around, then things like kickstand switches and clutch lever switches... ugh to all of that stuff.
Anyway, I sold my 05 EG in 2013 and am looking to buy another touring bike. Either a Street Glide or another EG Classic even though I'm only seeing Street Glides and Ultra's listed. I'm not looking at a new bike, maybe something from 2010 - 2015 or so, and am just curious of people's opinions about how these bikes run/operate compared to the 2000's models?
I live near Atlanta and looking on Cycle Trader and seeing some good deals, but in particular there a Street Glide CVO I really like that's a 2012 model. Looks really nice but he "only" wants $17k for it. That seems a little low as I'm seeing people wanting $15k for non-CVO models and the CVO models have a LOT of upgrades in comparison. Chrome everywhere, speakers in the bags... does that sound a little low? 28,000 miles or so which isn't too bad.
So.... ideally looking for feedback on owner's enjoyment of the more modern bikes vs the bikes from a decade ago. And maybe about the price on that CVO.
It's 150 miles away from me so it would be a longish drive just to go look at, but if I could score a bike like that for the money and it's a good buy... bonus.
Thanks guys!
I had two bikes during the early 2000's. A Deuce I bought in 2002 then I traded that in for a 2005 Electra Glide Classic.
I really liked those bikes as they had less "stuff" than bikes even in 2008 when the O2 sensors came around, then things like kickstand switches and clutch lever switches... ugh to all of that stuff.
Anyway, I sold my 05 EG in 2013 and am looking to buy another touring bike. Either a Street Glide or another EG Classic even though I'm only seeing Street Glides and Ultra's listed. I'm not looking at a new bike, maybe something from 2010 - 2015 or so, and am just curious of people's opinions about how these bikes run/operate compared to the 2000's models?
I live near Atlanta and looking on Cycle Trader and seeing some good deals, but in particular there a Street Glide CVO I really like that's a 2012 model. Looks really nice but he "only" wants $17k for it. That seems a little low as I'm seeing people wanting $15k for non-CVO models and the CVO models have a LOT of upgrades in comparison. Chrome everywhere, speakers in the bags... does that sound a little low? 28,000 miles or so which isn't too bad.
So.... ideally looking for feedback on owner's enjoyment of the more modern bikes vs the bikes from a decade ago. And maybe about the price on that CVO.
It's 150 miles away from me so it would be a longish drive just to go look at, but if I could score a bike like that for the money and it's a good buy... bonus.
Thanks guys!
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11 was the first year for the improved compensator from the factory across the full touring line but even that had problems. The up side is that it can be replaced with an after market unit or the latest and greatest from Harley WITHOUT having to buy a new rotor also.
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For time range specified, best divide model years by 2006-earlier, 2007, 2008, 2009-13, 2014-16, '17-later, though some changes such as compensator occurred in intervening years.
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That price in the CVO seems about right around here. I had a 2011 CVO great bike but it was always a hot running bike. The 110" engine needs special care. I think the 2014 up 103" engines are better. If you like the bike buy it and do the needed maintenance on it. The lifters were a weak point on them.
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2009 and up would be my choice. To refine it more a 14 and up for the improvements in the Rushmore's.
I wouldn't own a 110 without doing the valve springs and lifters. My buddies lifters went at 25k. There were 4 other CVO's in and out of the indy in the same month that his was in the shop. Same issue.
That price in the CVO seems about right around here. I had a 2011 CVO great bike but it was always a hot running bike. The 110" engine needs special care. I think the 2014 up 103" engines are better. If you like the bike buy it and do the needed maintenance on it. The lifters were a weak point on them.
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