Having Trouble Deciding
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: colorado
I have been looking at two bikes and having trouble deciding which one to jump on. 1st one is a 2009 CVO Ultra with 18,000 miles in immaculate shape with race tuner, stage one airfilter, Rinehart slipons, detach tourpack, detach streeglide style backrest, and all CVO goodies $23,000. The next bike is a 2014 Street Glide Special that has like 3,000 miles and comes with 4 point docking, passenger backrest with rack and Vance and Hinds Slip ons. I had a 2007 CVO Dyna and loved the bike to look at but wanted something more comfy so I traded for a 2008 Ultra which I loved but sold to buy the wife a new house. Curently riding a 2006 Heritage Classic and want to get back to a touring bike. I have always loved the CVO bikes and this seems like a good deal, but I have been hearing such great things about the new Rushmore bikes and with the accessories included I think the SG is a good deal too. What are your guys thoughts, which one would you go with and why.
Thanks
Phil
Thanks
Phil
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
The '14s have some very worthwhile upgrades, over all previous years, that would clinch things for me. It will still need some work, like replacement shocks for starters, but that is my choice. What colour is it?!
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: West Liberty, Ohio
I'll agree with that, it's unbelievable how many times I read, why do you you need to go faster, this bike has plenty of power, I will never use all of this power ... they buy for one reason.
Banned
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: San Diego, CA
I bought a Street Glide someone else had added accessories to. To date I've pretty much replaced all those accessories with the stuff that suits me and my riding.
Personally, I think CVO is pretty much someone else's idea of a custom ride. I'd get a new Street Glide, or Road Glide, Ultra -- what ever it is I want -- and then put the accessories I want on it, rather than replacing someone else's
I just added Vance & Hines, Power Duals w/ 4 1/2" Monster Rounds. This mostly to get rid of the catalytic converter. Sounds better, gained about 25% hp on a 96" TC, runs cooler. I was looking to run cooler -- replace the 2 into 1 Screamin' Eagle Night Stick slip on, and cats.
Personally, I think CVO is pretty much someone else's idea of a custom ride. I'd get a new Street Glide, or Road Glide, Ultra -- what ever it is I want -- and then put the accessories I want on it, rather than replacing someone else's
I just added Vance & Hines, Power Duals w/ 4 1/2" Monster Rounds. This mostly to get rid of the catalytic converter. Sounds better, gained about 25% hp on a 96" TC, runs cooler. I was looking to run cooler -- replace the 2 into 1 Screamin' Eagle Night Stick slip on, and cats.
Last edited by Allison Wunderland; May 12, 2014 at 12:04 PM.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Santa Cruz
I always think; If ya can't decide maybe neither is the bike for you? For me, of the two, the '14 would be a "no-brainer". Lots of good stuff on the 14's and I've never been a fan of all the crap on the CVOs (I like to put my own crap on).
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Northern California
23 k for a 5 year old bike even if it is a CVO no way for me. You did not mention price on the 2014 but it might be cheaper and it is a better bike to begin with.
For me it would be a no brainer and the 2014 would be it.
For me it would be a no brainer and the 2014 would be it.
