CVO Roadglide
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From: Florida
That's really not good for such a high dollar bike. While they are a beautiful bike, just not for me. I've owned two Road Glides and now and EG Classic. Personally, I'd much rather take $10K and make myself a 1 of a kind that's mine and nothing that anyone can walk in and buy off the floor. No disrespect intended mind you and doing what it takes to make a one of a kind of a hell of alot of work. Been there and done that more than once and doing it all over again now. The CVO bikes are a great alternative though.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Twin Cities,Mn.
They are very proud of those bikes. I tried to deal on one yesterday and the dealer
would not budge.. they have one sitting on the floor and this is the deal I turned down.
$ 32,999 (30,999 is MSRP)
+ shipping
+ set up fee
I have a 08 Ultra with all the bells & whistles. 8,000 miles
103 stage II, chrome wheels, polished rotors, chrome every thing, frame brace,
$800 custom re-do on seat, dyno-tuned, you name it I probably have it.
After being over priced on the SE Road glide they offered me a whopping $16,000 for
mine. As nice as that bike is I had to walk away..
would not budge.. they have one sitting on the floor and this is the deal I turned down.
$ 32,999 (30,999 is MSRP)
+ shipping
+ set up fee
I have a 08 Ultra with all the bells & whistles. 8,000 miles
103 stage II, chrome wheels, polished rotors, chrome every thing, frame brace,
$800 custom re-do on seat, dyno-tuned, you name it I probably have it.
After being over priced on the SE Road glide they offered me a whopping $16,000 for
mine. As nice as that bike is I had to walk away..
A common problem with the Screamin Eagle 110"s is they tend to leak oil out of the rear heads. Check on it-its common. For that kind of cash it should be trouble free for miles and miles.
That being said,at least its not a Big Dog,which in my opinion is as reliable as a shovelhead-maybe less for the same amount of money!
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Why?
Why after owning two Road Glides did you go too a EG Classic? I'm not wanting to cause any problems, just wondering why.
That's really not good for such a high dollar bike. While they are a beautiful bike, just not for me. I've owned two Road Glides and now and EG Classic. Personally, I'd much rather take $10K and make myself a 1 of a kind that's mine and nothing that anyone can walk in and buy off the floor. No disrespect intended mind you and doing what it takes to make a one of a kind of a hell of alot of work. Been there and done that more than once and doing it all over again now. The CVO bikes are a great alternative though.
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CVO Road Glide
First time writer says, have been reading comments re SERG quality. Must be hit & miss, because my brand new silver beauty is without flaw...either that or local dealer assembled better than others. I was told they're built by CVO at both KC & York, PA facilities so maybe there are some QA issues at one and not the other? Only other thing that I wanted to add is, ooooh baby what a performer; despite it being still within the break-in period and my conscientious efforts to be careful with the revs, can hardly keep it below the posted speed limit. This is the case on straigh runs and in the twisties...great engineering and TORQUE! I paid $31K (including CFR slip-on pipes & tuner) but dealer gave me a great price for my '08 Softail Custom on trade in. WIth this performance & comfort, I'm not complaining about the high price. For sure, "It's a ride, not a drive!"
Regards, Jack
Regards, Jack
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: In the wind
SE and CVO are not built buy one person but it is a team of 2 or 3 and they build a bike in 3 hours or so. I live near the factory in york and took my son on the tour just a few weeks ago.As far a Q.C. it is like anything else that is factory built.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: El Paso, Texas
I visited a couple of dealers today looking at the SERG, I think they did an awesome job with the design of the bike. BUT, I was very dissappointed with the lack of quality control on these high dollar models. On both bikes I found bubbles in the paint or a difference in the shade of paint on the speedo/tach covers. The rear bag fillers where the turn signals are located were misaligned and one barely had one coat of paint on it. Also the seats did not meet the console on the tank, prolly a quarter inch gap. For a luxury item with a price tag of 31k, I would think a little more care would be taken prior to shipment.
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: York, PA
Barely one coat of paint> in my opinion if you can see the primer or the original color of the material/part that is being sprayed that is barely a coat of paint to me.
As far as the seat goes, I was told by a dealer that the vendor for the SERG seat actually cut the seat pan a tad short which would then allow the gap on the console. This is not a fitment issue at time of setup.
On the one bike I looked at, the salesperson actually pointed out the imperfections on the painted nacelles, he told me that would be covered under warranty.
I still say they are awesome looking bikes, I actually like the dark grey motor over a black motor.
I am sure it is a hit or miss ordeal when it comes to quality control, but wouldnt one think that the dealer would actually check it out before sitting it out on the showroom?
Dunno, just my thoughts.
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: maine
I, personally think that the CVO program is one of the best marketing gimmicks the motor company has ever hatched...... they are not customs in any sense of the word..... they are production bikes..... you never have to ride very far to find another one just like yours..... have a riding bud with a CVO ultra he has $37K+ into.... we pull into the parking lot at a local watering hole this Summer, and he can see 2 others EXACTLY like his bike from where we parked...... he was so pissed, he fired her up and headed home.....it was pretty funny.....(this was in Bently's parking lot with maybe 150 bikes in it total)... didn't see any like my softail.....never do.
Also, the 110 CVO motor is an anemic disaster,(less than 80HP)..... I have a 106 TC in my '03 softail that I'll gladly run for slips against any "custom" CVO 110...... AND I can keep rear head gaskets in her too. (Why would you buy a $30k+ bike that you KNOW has a problem with the cylinder/liner junction that is going to guarantee a leaking rear head gasket???? There is no way to fix them... they didn't extend the "spiney" connection close enough to the top of the cylinder to prevent the excessive expansion.).
I think you can start with a "plain" bike, take half the money difference from it's CVO brother, and end up with a much better and certainly more unique bike on your own..... I'll do the same with my new RK if I decide to keep it.
Make them your own, you don't have to drink the cool aid...... JMHO
Also, the 110 CVO motor is an anemic disaster,(less than 80HP)..... I have a 106 TC in my '03 softail that I'll gladly run for slips against any "custom" CVO 110...... AND I can keep rear head gaskets in her too. (Why would you buy a $30k+ bike that you KNOW has a problem with the cylinder/liner junction that is going to guarantee a leaking rear head gasket???? There is no way to fix them... they didn't extend the "spiney" connection close enough to the top of the cylinder to prevent the excessive expansion.).
I think you can start with a "plain" bike, take half the money difference from it's CVO brother, and end up with a much better and certainly more unique bike on your own..... I'll do the same with my new RK if I decide to keep it.
Make them your own, you don't have to drink the cool aid...... JMHO
