Wife is ready to move up from her 1200 custom and take over my Switchback (which I love) now I need to pick my new bike (since the anniversary addition fell apart). Now I'm not sure which way to go. I want the CVO only because I don't want to have to dump in a bunch of $ on mods I'll never get back (not saying there will be no mods). I love all but lean towards the Road Glide but I must admit the tour pack can be handy (price of painted matched detach pack on custom makes it as much as the ultra so its not cash based. Just want more room than they Dyna can offer. Pros coins thoughts opinions things I'm not considering?

 

No input?

 

Well first off the only CVO RGU,was 2011. The CVO RGs for 12&13 look great,and without one in 2014 this will be your last opportunity for at least a year to have one. The CVO RKs look awesome IMO,once you take off that hideous windshield.

 

I agree on the windshield on the king and prefer the fairing but I like the ability to quick strip the king just like the switchback...

 

For $30K plus one would be a fool not to go rent one of each, or at the very least test ride each one.
Doesn't get a whole lot simpler than that.
Good luck

 

Exactly right, rent before you buy!

Of course I've yet to see a CVO rental but I rented one several different touring bikes (including the Trike) before I decided on the Electraglide Ultra Limited.

However, I bought it knowing I would drop more $$$ into it to "personalize it" which I gladly did and enjoyed aver step of it (and still do).

And I'm pretty sure I'm still under $30K

Just my 2 cents worth

 

Definitely rent and go from there. Can't buy one just from looking at it.

 

i bought the road king because i had fairing bikes, but love the look of the king and the stock non cvo windshield. when the cvo rk came with tunes, that sealed the deal for me. its an amazing bike and i'm content with stage 1 to cool it down and a non cat header.

i will admit that next year i will likely get a tour pac for it for the few times i'll need it, but for the most part i'm good - for now.

ton

 

Congrats dude, I saw both the Red and Blue Kings up close and personal early last spring. They are a beautiful machine.

 

I've rented (non CVO) and ridden all, but a few hundred miles doesn't tell you much. I'm leaning towards the RGC but looking for more experienced input from those that have owned one or more (CVO or not). To give me pros and cons from ownership prospective not just ride em all...