Topic: Will you look at a new 2013 SERG? (Read 9275 times)

Big Dog · « **on:** June 27, 2012, 01:23:26 PM »

Well, when the 2012s came out, some traded in their 09s and for the most part are happy with their purchases. We're coming up to new releases of the RG for 2013 and wondered if or what would get you to possibly trade for a 2013? Do you think that something "new and improved" has been added that would make you say, "Hey, maybe it's time, I skipped the 2012 but the 2013 has me thinking." Do you think that with Willie G retiring the skulls that were on the 2012s have been replaced by the traditional eagle's head on the fairing or did he still have input on the markings? I don't know, it's always tempting when a new model comes out to go to the dealer and start the process but in this present economy, will you take the plunge? I know that this has been discussed when the 2012s came out but if 2013 could potentially be the last year of a SERG for awhile, I have no inside info, I'm not privy to any inside info, just looking at trends, could this be the year the 09 gets traded or sold? For me personally, I can't afford the hit on a trade and I can't dream of starting over with mods, it's just not in the bank. If I had alot of money, then maybe, but in all reality, I can't see parting with my 09 SERG. How you folks feeling, still loving the 09?

YELLOWBIRD · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2012, 06:11:45 PM »

Honesty, I have no intentions to trade my 2009 CVO ROAD GLIDE!

Last of the "Hand Built CVO's", Last year of the Road Glides, first year of the new frame.

Plus, I have mine dialed in and have too money $$$ into it, would never get it back and

because I have the "Yellow Pearl", it's more rare then the other 2009 color schemes.

Not to mention all the problems that seems to be happening to the newer models.

Also, the Fastest!

Ride Safe,

YELLOWBIRD

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2012, 02:12:42 PM »

Just my $.02 but I'll most likely stick with my yellow eagle though we all will look. I sold my 2004 RG to get the SERG though the '04 was a great bike with a built 103" motor and every extra I wanted. For me it was the step up to a "Screamin' Eagle," the '09 technology (frame, motor, rear swing arm, larger tires, ABS Brembos), and the new look of the rear end with the dropped bags and flush fender. That seemed like a big jump and worth the money. I have gone overboard making the SERG my own (though maybe not by CVO Harley standards), see here: SERG at 2.75 Yrs. Enhancements Continue?? Still in Love!?

No offense to anyone who traded their '09 for a '12 but why? Color? I can accept that. Skulls over Eagles? Not for me. There was no significant new technology. So a trade from an '09 to a '12 seems to me to be a "purchase of passion," and not reason. For '13, we already (think we) know the motor has no significant changes. I'm sure there will be the usual HD upgrades to paint schemes and at least a couple of "must have upgrades." But.... the wet motor is coming. Not this year but not very far away. That is technology that will motivate my to look seriously at a new bike. I'd ask the '12 purchasers, what did you get in your "upgrade" and what did it cost you? I did not see a significant return there and don't see one for '13. Now, let us see what they look like when they come out....

GK

miker · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2012, 02:17:28 PM »

I will look at them, I like motorcycles...

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2012, 03:55:51 PM »

Quote from: miker on June 28, 2012, 02:17:28 PM

I will look at them, I like motorcycles...

^^^^ What he said...

I might be able to turn this one if I get the right deal on a new one!

If I get a good deal on a O/B/W 2000 CVO RG I might stash that as a collector bike.. but for me, everything else is transportation. Rain or Shine.

SDCVO · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2012, 05:38:31 PM »

If you are looking for "logic" in buying a CVO Harley, good luck... We dont buy them because it is a great financial decision and then sink 30% of the value into mods because we are smart...

grayghost731 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2012, 07:25:24 PM »

Quote from: San Diego CVO on June 28, 2012, 05:38:31 PM

If you are looking for "logic" in buying a CVO Harley, good luck... We dont buy them because it is a great financial decision and then sink 30% of the value into mods because we are smart...

The old timers would ride there bikes for 2 or 3 years and re sell them for what they paid :nixweiss
We the new generation never had that , So we do what we want to them to suite us and lose are azz
And have fun doin it

SilvrBulet · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2012, 07:58:13 PM »

I agree with the majority here, no way I'll part with my '09 SERG3 - I got it the way I wanted it and it'd take too much $$ to build another like it. Would admit that putting in the 120R and beefing up the rest of the drive-train to handle it would make for an interesting new CVO RG but it doesn't sound like that's in the cards for 2013 anyway. Long-live the '09s

Silvr

RedDevil · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2012, 12:23:19 AM »

Personally, I think they'll take the '12 SESG with all the speakers, lowers, etc., change the colors, and put a sharknose fairing on it and call it the 2013 SERGC. That
s about all they can do to add to it.

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2012, 12:56:44 AM »

Quote from: RedDevil on June 29, 2012, 12:23:19 AM

Personally, I think they'll take the '12 SESG with all the speakers, lowers, etc., change the colors, and put a sharknose fairing on it and call it the 2013 SERGC. That
s about all they can do to add to it.

... or justr add the lowers and audio to a SERGC.

YELLOWBIRD · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2012, 07:27:06 AM »

Quote from: RedDevil on June 29, 2012, 12:23:19 AM

Personally, I think they'll take the '12 SESG with all the speakers, lowers, etc., change the colors, and put a sharknose fairing on it and call it the 2013 SERGC. That
s about all they can do to add to it.

Not trying to start anything by any means, but......

Isn't that what they did to the 2010 CVO Street Glide?

Took the 2009 CVO Road Glide and updated real extended saddle bags, took out two gauges, added speakers, attached a batwing and like magic.....

a new model for 2010.

As we all already know, the first CVO Bagger was the 2000 CVO Road Glide.

Just saying........

Ride Safe,

YELLOWBIRD

dayne66 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2012, 07:31:14 AM »

Not with an eye to buying........but, I know I will look.

Cvostu · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2012, 07:34:21 AM »

I think the speakers and gauges came in 2011.

RedDevil · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2012, 02:41:48 PM »

Quote from: cvostu on June 29, 2012, 07:34:21 AM

I think the speakers and gauges came in 2011.

You are correct sir! I had the 2010 SESG. Like the other post said it came with molded extended saddlebags and moustache bar. They didn't add the speakers/lowers until 2011, then added the rear saddle bag speakers for 2012 (which I now have.

)

YELLOWBIRD · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2012, 05:05:04 PM »

My bust! I was just saying that pretty much the 2009 CVO Road Glide became the 2010 Street CVO Glide with a fairing "face lift".

YELLOWBIRD

FL54 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 29, 2012, 07:54:29 PM »

The HD demo truck came through town last week with I beleive 16 2012 models. I rode the '12 SERG and I agree with the majority in this thread. After getting my '09 the way I like it, it will take something special to get me to buy something new. Besides, I'm not crazy about the "blacked out" look. Give me the chrome on the '09 any day.

Phantom6722 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2012, 10:11:46 AM »

Quote from: YELLOWBIRD on June 27, 2012, 06:11:45 PM

Honesty, I have no intentions to trade my 2009 CVO ROAD GLIDE!

Last of the "Hand Built CVO's", Last year of the Road Glides, first year of the new frame.

Plus, I have mine dialed in and have too money $$$ into it, would never get it back and

because I have the "Yellow Pearl", it's more rare then the other 2009 color schemes.

Not to mention all the problems that seems to be happening to the newer models.

Also, the Fastest!

Ride Safe,

YELLOWBIRD

I agree with all you said, except, about the color mine’s Orange, which I obviously like more than your color.

Aussie · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2012, 08:32:50 PM »

I always look at the new models and will continue to look and who knows

if something jumps out at me like the SG did well I might have an addition to my collection

however should a tri glide become a member of the CVO family that would be hard to pass.

Big Dog · « **Reply #18 on:** July 01, 2012, 12:46:23 PM »

That would be some expensive three wheeler, up here in Canada anyway.

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #19 on:** July 01, 2012, 06:43:36 PM »

I'll look but, I'll keep my Screamin Chicken.

Let's Roll

Puzzled · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2012, 09:02:49 PM »

I'm not "exactly" in the market for another bike but I'll look anyway. I still like the 09's as that is the bike that would replace my 01, undecided between the Silver or Orange.............. Eagles over skulls....

OBB · « **Reply #21 on:** July 12, 2012, 09:25:57 PM »

Nope, if it's not an Ultra, My Better Half won't get on it......hmmmm...

Puzzled · « **Reply #22 on:** July 16, 2012, 09:11:02 PM »

Quote from: GregKhougaz on June 28, 2012, 02:12:42 PM

Just my $.02 but I'll most likely stick with my yellow eagle though we all will look. I sold my 2004 RG to get the SERG though the '04 was a great bike with a built 103" motor and every extra I wanted. For me it was the step up to a "Screamin' Eagle," the '09 technology (frame, motor, rear swing arm, larger tires, ABS Brembos), and the new look of the rear end with the dropped bags and flush fender. That seemed like a big jump and worth the money. I have gone overboard making the SERG my own (though maybe not by CVO Harley standards), see here: SERG at 2.75 Yrs. Enhancements Continue?? Still in Love!?

No offense to anyone who traded their '09 for a '12 but why? Color? I can accept that. Skulls over Eagles? Not for me. There was no significant new technology. So a trade from an '09 to a '12 seems to me to be a "purchase of passion," and not reason. For '13, we already (think we) know the motor has no significant changes. I'm sure there will be the usual HD upgrades to paint schemes and at least a couple of "must have upgrades." But.... the wet motor is coming. Not this year but not very far away. That is technology that will motivate my to look seriously at a new bike. I'd ask the '12 purchasers, what did you get in your "upgrade" and what did it cost you? I did not see a significant return there and don't see one for '13. Now, let us see what they look like when they come out....

GK

That's a good read.

Since I'm on an 01 I have been looking at the 09's (My second favorite year) however for not that much more I can be on a 3 year (12) newer bike (The looks will have to grow on me). Chrome for 09 or Black for the 12. I do like how easy it is to keep my black wheels clean, chrome is evil and will eventually pit!!!!

Billygiles · « **Reply #23 on:** August 08, 2012, 03:08:30 PM »

I found a dealer that ONLY charged list for my 2012 SERG, most (even with the economy in the tank) wanted $3-4K over list.
I put matching tour pack, lowers and true duals on mine , running it back up the additional $3-4 k but I couldnt be happier. First RG for me, first touring model for me ,, been on Soft tails for the past 20+ years.

Only disappointment for me is that there's no air ride

I'm a believer, if not glide'n your not ride'n

wachuko · « **Reply #24 on:** August 08, 2012, 04:58:33 PM »

Quote from: miker on June 28, 2012, 02:17:28 PM

I will look at them, I like motorcycles...

Same here... but they would have to improve on the color scheme of my current ride to even consider.... scratch that. I am very happy with my current ride... and once I have the saddlebag speaker lids painted and installed it will be perfect for me (I still can't understand why it was not given the same mod treatment as the Street Glide CVO

).

wachuko · « **Reply #25 on:** August 08, 2012, 05:01:49 PM »

Quote from: 2012_FLTRXSE on June 29, 2012, 12:56:44 AM

... or justr add the lowers and audio to a SERGC.

Exactly what I am doing...

That is the way it should have been from the factory....

SDCVO · « **Reply #26 on:** August 08, 2012, 05:35:57 PM »

Just like you Billygiles i have ridden softails for the last 16 years and got a wild hair and went to the dealer to check out the CVO softail and ended up with the SERGC. Absolutely love it (even sold my softail after I got used to the RG because I knew I would never want to ride it again) and cant believe how much I am enjoying it. I actually prefer not having the lowers but I did change the suspension to Ohlin 6's in the rear and the Harley premium cartridges in the front that really made it perfect. I am also not a big fan of flames and loved the "smoke" graphics with skulls that this year had...

FrankD · « **Reply #27 on:** August 19, 2012, 12:36:45 PM »

I'll keep my 2001 SERG with 2700 miles. Yes! 2700 miles purchased new I have all the accessories. Rare bike compared to some of the SE's. Removed the M&M FI and install a Mikuni with S&S 570 cam gear drive, SE compression release heads, SE roller lifters and rockers with a two into one exhaust it now moves!

The new ones are (BLINK) overpriced and the image has changed. Their electronic thottle by wire system sucks! I owned seven Harley and my 2001 was the last. Dealers are money hungry scumbags in the New England area. They still thing they have a unique product! I guess they finally got some brakes on the bike thanks to Brembo. I can work on mine. The new ones need to go back to harley to have the simple maintenance problems squared away.

I had two FXSTS and I could never figure out why they called them Softails? The ride is terrible. My XR1000 rode better than my FXSTS's and that bike was nothing more than a Hi-Po Sportster.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #28 on:** August 19, 2012, 01:32:53 PM »

Quote from: FrankD on August 19, 2012, 12:36:45 PM

... 2001 SERG ...

Quote from: FrankD on August 19, 2012, 12:36:45 PM

... 2700 miles ...

Quote from: FrankD on August 19, 2012, 12:36:45 PM

... it now moves ...

Not very often!

FrankD · « **Reply #29 on:** August 19, 2012, 03:01:02 PM »

Yeah your correct! I also had three motorcycles 96 FXSTS and a 99 BMW K1200 LTC. I figured the SERG would fall into a collectors grade because for the years I heard Harley was not going to make another SERG. When your in Raytheon Management on a PATRIOT missile program your traveling all over the place with little time to scratch your arse. My 96 Springer and my BMW collected all the miles. I did the same thing with a 1984 XR-1000 that I purchased new in 1997 for $5500 from Seacoast Harley. I sold that years ago for $11K the only time I ever made a nickel on a motorcycle.

UFO_HOG · « **Reply #30 on:** August 19, 2012, 04:31:07 PM »

Have my name on the first 2013 Anniversery Edition SERG to roll through my dealers door, but after seeing the article in Easy Rider, and if the Anniversery Edition is only a badge, unless it's a special paint scheme I like, I'll probably pass.

Puzzled · « **Reply #31 on:** August 19, 2012, 04:51:53 PM »

Since I SOLD my 2001 a few weeks back I WILL be buying something. The burnt orangish looking one would be fine by me. If for some reason I don't like the 13's in person I'd look for a 12 Skunk.

FrankD · « **Reply #32 on:** August 19, 2012, 07:20:39 PM »

Puzzled, I remember all the work you did on your 01 someone got a nice bike. Good luck in your search for a 12 or unlucky 13.

Puzzled · « **Reply #33 on:** August 19, 2012, 07:57:19 PM »

LOL unlucky 13, I like it!

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