My 2014 CVO Limited issues thread
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: currently an Okie
My opinion
I just rented a 2014 Ultra Limited for 8 days. It had a lot of pluses over my 13, but the two features that stand out the most are the extra room for the passenger and the "Twice cooled" motor.
Yesterday, we rode from San Diego to Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles. We were stuck in stop and go traffic for up to an hour at a time and I was amazed by how little heat was coming off the motor.
It did puke some fluid one time, but I put on about 1800 miles of some pretty intense riding after that and it did very well.
When they get the bugs worked out on this twice cooled motor thing, it is going to be a significant benefit.
Yesterday, we rode from San Diego to Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles. We were stuck in stop and go traffic for up to an hour at a time and I was amazed by how little heat was coming off the motor.
It did puke some fluid one time, but I put on about 1800 miles of some pretty intense riding after that and it did very well.
When they get the bugs worked out on this twice cooled motor thing, it is going to be a significant benefit.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 319
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From: Home of Harley
I just rented a 2014 Ultra Limited for 8 days. It had a lot of pluses over my 13, but the two features that stand out the most are the extra room for the passenger and the "Twice cooled" motor.
Yesterday, we rode from San Diego to Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles. We were stuck in stop and go traffic for up to an hour at a time and I was amazed by how little heat was coming off the motor.
It did puke some fluid one time, but I put on about 1800 miles of some pretty intense riding after that and it did very well.
When they get the bugs worked out on this twice cooled motor thing, it is going to be a significant benefit.
Yesterday, we rode from San Diego to Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles. We were stuck in stop and go traffic for up to an hour at a time and I was amazed by how little heat was coming off the motor.
It did puke some fluid one time, but I put on about 1800 miles of some pretty intense riding after that and it did very well.
When they get the bugs worked out on this twice cooled motor thing, it is going to be a significant benefit.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: O'Fallon, MO
I just want to thank you for keeping us all updated on your situation.
As someone who has been through similar 'first year' issues twice now (2006 Dyna & 2007 Ultra), I was really hoping HD would get this one right, as I am so ready to take advantage of all the improvements since '07.
I feel your pain, & it is sad that you & many others have had to go through this mess. I hope they get to the root cause soon.
As someone who has been through similar 'first year' issues twice now (2006 Dyna & 2007 Ultra), I was really hoping HD would get this one right, as I am so ready to take advantage of all the improvements since '07.
I feel your pain, & it is sad that you & many others have had to go through this mess. I hope they get to the root cause soon.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Mentor, Ohio
Our dealer here in mentor, Ohio has 2014 Ultra limited for rent
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Home of Harley
Thanks good to know cuz I have a few friends that are thinking about buying one and they didnt get a chance to demo one during the 110th. Hopefully our dealers around here will have them for rent soon. They cant keep them on the sales floor.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: currently an Okie
Fly and ride
So we rented and it worked out so well, we decided to fly and ride every year. Next year, we're going to Maine.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 319
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From: Home of Harley
Last year the wife wanted to go to Seattle. When I did all the math, the best bet was to fly there and rent a bike. The cost would have been about the same if I rode there or trailered there, but by flying there and renting, I saved a weeks vacation.
So we rented and it worked out so well, we decided to fly and ride every year. Next year, we're going to Maine.
So we rented and it worked out so well, we decided to fly and ride every year. Next year, we're going to Maine.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: North Carolina
Another product of Mississippi inbreeding. Im glad to see they finally got internet in MS.
Last edited by Rootro; Oct 12, 2013 at 09:06 PM.
