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[SciFiGuy]

Don't ride one at the HD Factory Demo Days then.......It is making my wait worse!

LOL  Speaking of which.



They had one at the Demo days at my local dealers this weekend. Also had the CVO Ultra behind it. Dealer actually had one of the Road Kings sitting on the showroom floor same color as the Demo bike. It did get a lot of attention while I was there.

Didn't ride either of the Demo's as I'm perfectly happy with the current bike for now but I did sit on them between the rides.

[SGME9]

Which one have you ?

I have the Burgandy CVO RK.

[Racerdj]

I have the Burgandy CVO RK.

Excellent choice! My color selection too! Just waiting on the dealer to get one.

[SGME9]

I saw a blue one today at another dealer. That blue is really bright. Looks cool.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Smoky Mountain HD has a blue one, it sure is sharp looking.  Really like the blue, if I was not so dead set on having the Anniversary one I would go for it.

I also saw the anniversary colors a friends Roadglide out in the sun.  That really looks nice.

I can't wait to see it on the King.

[greglyon]

I am disappointed with the 2013 CVO Roadking.  I've been wanting to upgrade my 2003 which was then called a Screaming Eagle roadking to a newer model.  The features that drew me to the roadking vs. Ultra or roadglide are now obscured due to the new roadking looking like a hybrid between a traditional roadking and a full dresser.  The roadking is no longer  that leaner touring alternative to the ultra.  While I am at it, I think the opaque box in the middle of the windscreen is butt ugly.  If you want a breeze on a hot day detach the whole thing as was intended by the original design.   

For those that want tunes while they ride, earplugs and a nano will save you a hundred pounds and gain you far better fidelity.  My 2 cents,  didn't mean to rain on anyone's parade.       

[Dead_Reckoning]

I am disappointed with the 2013 CVO Roadking.  I've been wanting to upgrade my 2003 which was then called a Screaming Eagle roadking to a newer model.  The features that drew me to the roadking vs. Ultra or roadglide are now obscured due to the new roadking looking like a hybrid between a traditional roadking and a full dresser.  The roadking is no longer  that leaner touring alternative to the ultra.  While I am at it, I think the opaque box in the middle of the windscreen is butt ugly.  If you want a breeze on a hot day detach the whole thing as was intended by the original design.   

For those that want tunes while they ride, earplugs and a nano will save you a hundred pounds and gain you far better fidelity.  My 2 cents,  didn't mean to rain on anyone's parade.       

I agree with you.
I could do very nicely without those lowers with speakers, Lids with speakers, the Ipod and that Windsplitter.
The only thing they did add was a Batwing fairing.

When I have no BSR, I take off the TP and either No Winscreen or the OEM 14" Smoke windscreen

[Fiberguy]

Had my 2013 CVO RKLE (#90) for week and a half, and just broke the 550 mile mark of breaking it in. That part sucks.  I love the bike.  Traded in a RK Classic.  Loved that bike but it needed a few extra HP for the weight.  This one has the extra, and I'm waiting on Power Duals, 4in Rine's, and the Tuner to come in.  That will round it out.  It rides great, and I'm getting used to the clutch.  I try not to stare at the windscreen, because it is severely Butt Ugly, but it does work like described.  My old RK windscreen enabled me to hear the sounds of the road (and those Rine's), but blocked all forms of a breeze, and the 98deg days about killed me.

[JJAA]

Very nice ! Wish mine soon !
With this light seems there's no difference between black diamond and obsidien... Must be different in the sun...
How did it feel with the clutch enhancements ? Do you appreciate ?

Any more pictures ? 

[FLSTFI Dave]

Very nice Fiberguy. 

I am very anxiously waiting for the one I have a deposit on to come in.  They say before Christmas, but no firm date yet.  If I want the blue I could have it today or the red by mid Oct.

[JJAA]

Very nice Fiberguy. 

I am very anxiously waiting for the one I have a deposit on to come in.  They say before Christmas, but no firm date yet.  If I want the blue I could have it today or the red by mid Oct.

Anniversary deserves to wait for delivery 'date' ...

[Fiberguy]

The differences with the clutch between my RK and the SERK are definately there.  It does take quite a bit less pressure to operate the clutch, and in heavy traffic I did notice the difference.  What got me the most was amount of clutch lever travel, and I'm still getting used to it after 700 miles.  The clutch lever requires only about 30% of the travel and my old RK was 80%.  Every now and then I get a lurch when shifting a bit faster and adding throttle at the same time.  It probably is a combo of higher torque and hydraulic clutch, over the standard RK.  Overall, I think the clutch improvements are good, but less forgiving.

At the NC state HOG Rally, I came across a 2012 SESG with the same upgrades I'm waiting for, Power Duals, 4in Rineharts, and Tuner.  Owner said the difference was dramatic over the stock CVO performance.  His looked sharp and sounded 100% better.  Hopefully the last of the parts will be coming in this week.  Will post pics.

[JJAA]

So there must be brain tuning too
 

[Fiberguy]

Most definately.  We get used to our bikes particular quirks, and swapping those habits to a new ride has its moments.  I do love the little rise in blood pressure when I roll that throttle a bit faster than my old ride, and my mind thinks I have a half second or so before a response, but the CVO has reduced this to milliseconds, and the response is strong.  I used to Hang glide in my youth, and I remember the moment you go over the edge of a cliff, look down, and rapidly go up.  This bike is a little bit of that. 

[JJAA]

I used to Hang glide in my youth, and I remember the moment you go over the edge of a cliff, look down, and rapidly go up.  

I did that too ! Wonderfull souvenirs.
Very happy to find another soaring man by there