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Oct 14, 2012 | 12:16 PM

Festus Reynolds

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I am a newbie doing research preparing to purchase a used Touring bike. One question I have is how to make sense of differentation of levels in one model, ie, FLHTCUSE1, 2, or 3? Where can I find documentation to do follow-up reading. I plan on riding to/from work that is 55mi each way.

Also, what is the best way to buy in terms of depreciation, 3, 4, 5 or more years?

And I will most certainly appreciate any other thoughts of wisdom to help me along

Respectfully,

Festus Reynolds-Baltimore MD

Oct 14, 2012 | 12:23 PM

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The difference between 1, 2, 3 in the CVO line would be based on the year they came out. As such, the differences would be based on the same for that year.

Oct 14, 2012 | 12:29 PM

Festus Reynolds

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Thanks

Thanks DAWG,

How old would be the sweet spot in terms of age/price/depreciation?

Festus

Oct 14, 2012 | 12:33 PM

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Just to expand because I probably confused you, FLHTCUSE1 is a custom screamin' eagle ultra model that came out in 2006, a FLHTCUSE2 came out in 2007 and so on. So to that end a 3 designated model would have throttle by wire whereas a 1 and 2 would not. The 1 would have a 103 engine whereas 2 and later would have 110. Totalmotorcycle.com would show the differences between years.

Oct 14, 2012 | 12:35 PM

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As for the sweet spot it depends on what you're looking for. As stated, the 08 and later would have a 6 gal gas tank and TBW. The 09 and later would have a different frame and so on.