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[NH2010CVO]

Just want to know why you spent the extra 10,000 more to have the CVO? I know we all could buy a Street Glide for 10,000 less and put another 10,000 into it to make it your own, but I am just curious what you guys think. It is hard to make the jump over a regular one to the CVO but I know when I am on the CVO I will be much happier in the end as if I go with a regular one I would have to put pipes and chrome and so much more. I think the CVO is money well spent if you add it all up I think we would still be ahead of the game especially with the 110 motor that alone would cost what 5,000 to do? Thanks for any of your guys input. I hope to get on the bike soon the thinking is killing me.

[michaelbmenaker]

It was an easy decision for me. I like paint. To put any of the factory custom paint jobs on a FLHX is $5,500 alone. Add the big motor, all the chrome, ABS, cruise, etc., etc. and the CVO is a value. Not inexpensive, but a good value nevertheless.

I've spent more than I had hoped in getting my SR where I want it (and have a ways to go), but am very happy with my bike. Had an '02 FLHRSEI (Purple/Silver Flames) and traded it in on the SESG.

Did I mention it looks great?

[SBB]

For example,  (and the number may change depending on the style or level of bike you select)

If you buy a stock NON CVO bike and it cost X. (use $22K as a base)
And you buy a CVO bike similar to the NON CVO bikes and it cost X + $10K.  (so the CVO cost is $32K)
To get the NON CVO bike up to CVO specs including paint, you have to spend $15K. (then you have invested $37K in the non CVO bike)
To get the CVO bike where you can call it yours and you are happy with it, you spend $5K. (so now you have 37K in the CVO bike)
You ride both for a year and decide to get into boats or whatever and sell both bikes.
You will then find out that,
The NON CVO bike has a value of $19K, if your lucky. (then you figure out you have just lost $18K for a 1 year ownership experience)
The CVO bike has a value of $30K. (then you figure out you have just lost $7K for a 1 year experience)

So, moral of the story is, Buy a CVO bike and save $11,00.00 in 1 year!

SBB

[GregKhougaz]

SBB could not have said it better.  Also:  If the non CVO is ever damaged or stolen, the insurance value is far less thus resulting in a much greater loss. 

[mjb765]

For example,  (and the number may change depending on the style or level of bike you select)

If you buy a stock NON CVO bike and it cost X. (use $22K as a base)
And you buy a CVO bike similar to the NON CVO bikes and it cost X + $10K.  (so the CVO cost is $32K)
To get the NON CVO bike up to CVO specs including paint, you have to spend $15K. (then you have invested $37K in the non CVO bike)
To get the CVO bike where you can call it yours and you are happy with it, you spend $5K. (so now you have 37K in the CVO bike)
You ride both for a year and decide to get into boats or whatever and sell both bikes.
You will then find out that,
The NON CVO bike has a value of $19K, if your lucky. (then you figure out you have just lost $18K for a 1 year ownership experience)
The CVO bike has a value of $30K. (then you figure out you have just lost $7K for a 1 year experience)

So, moral of the story is, Buy a CVO bike and save $11,00.00 in 1 year!

SBB

I like that logic......I bought a CVO and saved money---good one to use on the wife

[dustingaunder]

Screamin Eagle gets gets more tail than non Screamin Eagle.  It's a pretty simple decision after that. I don't know what that money stuff is that SBB was talking about.

[Georgehjr]

I like that logic......I bought a CVO and saved money---good one to use on the wife

Damn , That statement is like a MasterCard ---- "PRICELESS"---------------------

[JCZ]

Screamin Eagle gets gets more tail than non Screamin Eagle.  It's a pretty simple decision after that. I don't know what that money stuff is that SBB was talking about.

[/b]

That's o.k.!  Chip doesn't know what that "tail" stuff is that you're talkin bout.

[JCZ]

Just want to know why you spent the extra 10,000 more to have the CVO? I know we all could buy a Street Glide for 10,000 less and put another 10,000 into it to make it your own, but I am just curious what you guys think. It is hard to make the jump over a regular one to the CVO but I know when I am on the CVO I will be much happier in the end as if I go with a regular one I would have to put pipes and chrome and so much more. I think the CVO is money well spent if you add it all up I think we would still be ahead of the game especially with the 110 motor that alone would cost what 5,000 to do? Thanks for any of your guys input. I hope to get on the bike soon the thinking is killing me.

For many of us, you answered your own question.

An old lady told me years ago "J.C. always reach for what you really want and be happy or settle for less and always want what somebody else has".   

[WestCoastRuss]

I was looking at a nice black street glide.  My wife points and says "I like the color of that one".....I looked in the direction she was pointing, looked back at her and said "works for me".....the rest as they say is history.  Our first CVO....and we have been   ever since.....

....and now I learn I saved $11,000 ......thanks SBB  

[Georgehjr]

I was looking at a nice black street glide.  My wife points and says "I like the color of that one".....I looked in the direction she was pointing, looked back at her and said "works for me".....the rest as they say is history.  Our first CVO....and we have been   ever since.....

....and now I learn I saved $11,000 ......thanks SBB  

That's because you have the 'fastest' and the 'best' color.................

[WestCoastRuss]

That's because you have the 'fastest' and the 'best' color.................

There ya go!!

[CVOTequila]

I went with the CVO becuase I like Chrome!!!   

[sugarbear20]

The same reasone I chose a Harley because its a CVO

[dustingaunder]

[/b]

That's o.k.!  Chip doesn't know what that "tail" stuff is that you're talkin bout.

I just spit coke all over my keyboard.  HAHA!!