Non MOCO CVO!!
Road Captain
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 669
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From: Tennessee
Don't know why I'm chiming in here, but personally I applaud what you are doing because I think the RK Custom was one of the ugliest bikes that Harley ever produced. Looks like a Fat Boy on steroids with saddlebags, complete with the ugly wheels and no passing lamps. Even though I do see the others' points about taking a CVO King and turning it into a Street Glide. Why not just make it a better looking Road King? Bottom line is it's your money and your motorcycle. Have it your way. 
Now that I am back, it looks like a lot of the stuff I took for granted back then doesn't seem to really happen any more- actually it seems everybody buys their stuff already done by the MOCO- or they leave it close to stock. Now I am not trying to start anything here, just calling it how I see it.
There are still quite a few of us who work on our own bikes, ourselves, with our own hands in our crappy little garages. And then ride over to a friends house to give him a hand with his bike in his crappy garage. That's the way we used to do it, and that's the way a lot of us still do.
Last edited by Mike; Jan 15, 2011 at 01:45 AM.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,505
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From: Florida
ok MR opionated..you state that you ain't been around awhile how much things have changed from what they were...then you ramble on saying cvo's ain't for you cause your mr customizer.... BUT then you say that the 2003 cvo rk was yours back in the day when things were different and you customized evrything yourself.. PUHLEASE, quit the bs and go pay your bill at the shop that has your roadking cause that don't look like a garage that belongs to somebody who hasen't been around the bike scene for awhile
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Irwin, Pennsylvania
I have taken a few stock bikes and made them a one off, sort of "custom" creation myself. It's just simply what I and many others enjoy doing. I for one have never looked at resale value when making my ride a one off and not because I'm rich by any means. I just have always looked at my toys as a "FUN" investment.
I personaly would not have used an original CVO bike to customize, but once again to each their own. I'm sure you have your reasons.
Now with that being said good luck with your project and keep us updated with pics.
I personaly would not have used an original CVO bike to customize, but once again to each their own. I'm sure you have your reasons.
Now with that being said good luck with your project and keep us updated with pics.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Ocala, FL
A lot of people on here like the shoot down ANY idea and blast away at anyone's project. Screw 'em. Build it how you want and call it what you want. You are the one putting forth the effort, not some keyboard commando. Good luck with your project and I look forward to following your progress. I might even learn a thing or two that I can apply to mine as you go along.
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From: usa
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Shorewood IL
I'm wishin I has a nice shop set up like that to work on my bike. One of the things that attracted me to HD in the first place is the amount of things you can do and parts you can buy to make it completely your own, the possibilities are endless. Good luck with your build and def keep the pics coming...
