Topic: What else would you ride if not your CVO? (Read 14235 times)

Schnobel · « **on:** April 28, 2015, 09:50:57 PM »

Since many of us only own one bike, you can pick something you WOULD own as a second bike. If you have a second or multiple choices for two wheeled fun, what else is lurking in your garage?

My CVO is a great cruiser and fine for trips so for me, I would add something either sporty or vintage.

If it was sporty, probably a Ducati. Not sure which one but maybe a S4RC Monster. If vintage, old Norton, Triumph or maybe an Indian. Would also (don't be a hater) think about a 1200 Sporty and customize it to look like a cafe racer or something like that. Fun and flickable!

My first bike was a 1985 Honda Nighthawk 700S which I loved. Not really a crotch rocket but something in between. Sporty cruiser I guess. Was a blast to ride and handled great. For nostalgia reasons, I would consider getting another one just to tool around town.

So what would be your second, third or whatever bike if you don't already have one?

donald p · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2015, 10:30:59 PM »

Sometimes I sneak out the wife's 1200 sporty, just for a little change.

CVO2FIXUP · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2015, 10:33:42 PM »

The new BMW R 1200 GS. With a Akrapovic pipe and Ohlins suspension. Imagine, no chrome and no compensators!!!

RAINEY · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2015, 10:39:00 PM »

BMW R1200RT. It's a sport touring model so more upright ergonomics and very comfortable. Extremely fun, agile and capable motorcycle. Nice to have the hard saddle bags or "Paniers" and the European manufacturers call them. There's time I miss the RT. I will probably buy another one next year.

LC110 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 29, 2015, 07:49:27 AM »

It would have to be the MOTUS MSTR.

smkymtnboy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 29, 2015, 08:08:31 AM »

indian

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 29, 2015, 08:44:36 AM »

Quote from: smkymtnboy on April 29, 2015, 08:08:31 AM

indian

+1 on the Indian

Plus, I wouldn't mind having my '01 'Busa back in the stable. Dream bike would be a 1936 Knuckle....oh to dream

smkblwr · « **Reply #7 on:** April 29, 2015, 09:32:56 AM »

I dont really care what name is on the side of it. if it's got 2 wheels and a motor I am game. well mostly dont think I could do a scooter hahaha.

el chuco · « **Reply #8 on:** April 29, 2015, 01:00:07 PM »

Probably a custom chopper designed more for show, but, still good for riding around the city only.

muddypaws · « **Reply #9 on:** April 29, 2015, 01:03:25 PM »

A really nice hot babe....LOL

Dr.D · « **Reply #10 on:** April 29, 2015, 01:45:26 PM »

Hyabusa-sport
Indian-cruiser
BMW-tourer

BigLew · « **Reply #11 on:** April 29, 2015, 03:45:23 PM »

Just bought a 69 BSA Thunderbolt!

BigLew

the jacobite · « **Reply #12 on:** April 29, 2015, 04:23:24 PM »

Lucky enough to own more than 1 bike ,so for cruising it would the fat boy and if I wanted to pretend I was back in my prime it would be my Honda CB1100RC.

Slick1 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 29, 2015, 04:59:45 PM »

My second ride is a 07 flhtp police model road king.

jachd17 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 29, 2015, 05:35:27 PM »

My 2004 FLHTCI Shriner (P.O. special)

Schnobel · « **Reply #15 on:** April 29, 2015, 09:27:31 PM »

Quote from: muddypaws on April 29, 2015, 01:03:25 PM

A really nice hot babe....LOL

Schnobel · « **Reply #16 on:** April 29, 2015, 09:31:16 PM »

Quote from: RAINEY on April 28, 2015, 10:39:00 PM

BMW R1200RT. It's a sport touring model so more upright ergonomics and very comfortable. Extremely fun, agile and capable motorcycle. Nice to have the hard saddle bags or "Paniers" and the European manufacturers call them. There's time I miss the RT. I will probably buy another one next year.

Know a guy who just bought a K1200R. Great looking bike. Haven't ridden it one but it has had great reviews online.

Anyone a fan of MoCo's former stepchild, the Buell's? Anyone ever have a 1125R? Was supposed to have been the best one of the bunch before they quit production.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #17 on:** April 29, 2015, 09:40:29 PM »

My bikes in the garage are:
2015 CVO Road Glide Ultra 12K miles

2013 CVO Road King, my hot rod, built motor 16K miles

2003 Fatboy, 21 front wheel, custom fenders and much much more.

My wife's bike are
2015 Road glide Special 13K miles

2009 Heritage 95K miles

Looking to add a Harley with a sidecar, or 65 or older Harley.

stratplexi · « **Reply #18 on:** April 29, 2015, 10:33:14 PM »

I will add a Softail to my 14 CVO Road King sometime this year.

Other bikes I wouldn't mind owning ...a BMW Adventure (800 or the 1200), Night Rod Special, a built up hot rod Sporty!

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D-N-D · « **Reply #19 on:** April 30, 2015, 05:29:02 AM »

The 04 Deuce !!!! Love this Bike.

BDMastiff · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2015, 08:24:35 AM »

My other bike is a 96 Fatboy. It has a S&S 117 with Branch heads and cams. I love riding it when it isn't breaking down on me.

Dr.D · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:21:05 AM »

I misunderstood the thread purpose I thought it meant that you could not ride a Harley. There are many bikes besides the CVO line that I could ride and of course the Non CVO versions of the Limited and the Fatbob are acceptable.

MLCRISIS · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:47:04 AM »

Rode my buddies star cruiser the other day, has the VMAXX 4 cylinder. Pretty impressive.

Schnobel · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2015, 10:17:46 AM »

Quote from: Dr.D on April 30, 2015, 09:21:05 AM

I misunderstood the thread purpose I thought it meant that you could not ride a Harley. There are many bikes besides the CVO line that I could ride and of course the Non CVO versions of the Limited and the Fatbob are acceptable.

I didn't say it couldn't be another Harley, just if you had more than one bike what would it be or if you have more than one, what else do you have?

All options open!

InGear · « **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2015, 10:45:33 AM »

For me it would the Kawasaki ZX-14 or the Concours C14. I've spent nearly 20 years on Ninja bikes and I miss that performance experience sometimes. I'm sure one of them will be sharing garage space with the CVO soon enough.

Dr.D · « **Reply #25 on:** April 30, 2015, 11:35:12 AM »

Quote from: Schnobel on April 30, 2015, 10:17:46 AM

I didn't say it couldn't be another Harley, just if you had more than one bike what would it be or if you have more than one, what else do you have?

All options open!

Well I am blessed I have two CVO's one Limited and one Fatbob love them both but very different bikes. Of course rthe wife has her new SGS. I could ad a Hyabusa and a BMW if only I had more money. I would build a bigger garage and add an Aston Martin DBS, a McLaren, a RR and truck big enough to pull it all around the country. There are few limits to my dreams. As to Riding a younger hotter woman?

?? Sure but i could not afford that.

redbeard719 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 01, 2015, 03:55:48 PM »

I'm fortunate that I've got another bike in addition to my CVO Street(Road) Glide convert. While the CVO is my go-to for long trips and two up rides, I do enjoy changing it up from time to time.

My second bike is a 2006 Harley Softail Springer Classic. It was a fun project for a few months and now it adds variety to my rides....

After riding the Springer several days in a row, I definitely appreciate being back on the touring bike.

DaBigNuttedMan · « **Reply #27 on:** May 01, 2015, 08:59:39 PM »

At the ripe old age of 55 now I'd say Harley Davidson big twin between 1958 and 1969, would reallllllllllly like to have my 67 back.

East Coast · « **Reply #28 on:** May 03, 2015, 09:52:43 AM »

Very fortunate to still have my 2002 Heritage Springer which has some motor work, a very fun bike to ride. I have thought about selling it many times but cant get myself to do it. I would love to have a nice Panhead to ride, 48-65 I'm not picky.

hogasm · « **Reply #29 on:** May 03, 2015, 06:38:48 PM »

Suzuki DL650adventure with side car for Jade

SBB · « **Reply #30 on:** May 03, 2015, 07:23:25 PM »

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SBB

OBB · « **Reply #31 on:** May 03, 2015, 08:54:06 PM »

If I couldn't ride MY CVO? I'd borrow one of Chip's. He's got 3 in the right color

ChopperPilot · « **Reply #32 on:** May 04, 2015, 05:31:25 PM »

Guess I would have to buy another CVO, not sure what I would buy now that they don't make a CVO Breakout anymore.

phato1 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 04, 2015, 08:55:13 PM »

Quote from: OBB on May 03, 2015, 08:54:06 PM

If I couldn't ride MY CVO? I'd borrow one of Chip's. He's got 3 in the right color

Chip does have another blue bike you could borrow, that way you could mix it up a little and expand your horizons

OBB · « **Reply #34 on:** May 04, 2015, 09:06:25 PM »

Quote from: phato1 on May 04, 2015, 08:55:13 PM

Chip does have another blue bike you could borrow, that way you could mix it up a little and expand your horizons

screaminCVO · « **Reply #35 on:** May 05, 2015, 08:16:19 PM »

'76 Shovelhead, rigid frame, suicide shift................ first bike. How things have changed.

Rickasha · « **Reply #36 on:** May 05, 2015, 10:04:53 PM »

Road King in a parking lot full of cones!!

Dr.D · « **Reply #37 on:** May 06, 2015, 12:53:27 PM »

The New Kawasaki ZX-10R looks saweeeeeet and faaaaaassssttttt!!! Alas i am to old.

knothead · « **Reply #38 on:** May 07, 2015, 06:59:33 AM »

For my second bike , I picked up a 05 CVO V Rod...great for roundabout and fast ..

cheeset202 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 07, 2015, 07:08:47 AM »

BMW 1200 GSA......when you want to ride the back dirt roads and mountain trails!

FADBOY · « **Reply #40 on:** May 11, 2015, 12:36:02 PM »

Yamaha xP530 Iron T-Max scooter what a ride!

Dan_Lockwood · « **Reply #41 on:** May 12, 2015, 03:14:18 PM »

Like screamincvo, a '76 Shovelhead.

Mines a FL Electra Glide with "some" modifications.

This is what I was when I bought it in '04. I rode it a year like this and then tore it down and had it back together in 3 months down to the frame to be powder coated. I rode it redone for a few years after that until I bought my first CVO '08 SERK. Then it sat and felt very neglected...

And this is STILL what I would ride after my CVO's.

Or I should say even now with the SERG in the garage, this is still what I ride mostly when my wife is not my BSR. I enjoy the uniqueness of the old Shovelhead when I stop at the watering hole for a soda. Some have asked if this was a new Heritage Classic. But I have to be honest with them and tell them it's not. It seems that there are LOTS of other great looking touring bikes now and the CVO does not stand out quite as much as they once did. My solo riding is not long distance and usually only a 100 miles or so a day and the old FL does just fine for that. If I ride solo further, I always ride the SERG for the tunes, comfort and ride quality. Oh and speed toooooooooooooo.

I remember back in '06 when we went to Sturgis the first time we stayed in Keystone. When leaving Rapid City up 16 if we didn't hit the long hills at 65 mph or above, we'd lose speed until I'd have to downshift into third. And then all bets were off on ever getting back into high gear. But then in '08 we went out and again stayed in Keystone. This time I had the new '08 SERK Annie. Boy did that 110" and 6 speed ever make a difference in long hills like on 16. It was no problem at all. This year we're going back again and again we're staying in Keystone. This time though in the Presidents View Inn/Hotel. I just made reservations about a month ago and got fairly good pricing: nine nights at $1,600.00.

Hope to see some of you guys there this year. I'm keeping up with the thread on Events to see where everyone will be etc.

Streetglide1 · « **Reply #42 on:** June 05, 2015, 10:59:50 AM »

Another CVO

Puma · « **Reply #43 on:** June 05, 2015, 11:23:22 AM »

If I wanted something sporty it would be a Triumph Speed Triple (the 1060) or their 675 Daytona for more of a race bike. Maybe an Aprilia for track use, there are no streets where you can really use a bike like that. But I'm really a cruiser guy, so I wouldn't mind trying some other cruisers as long as I still had my CVO King. That Star Raider hauls and handles decently for a so-called factory custom/chopper styled bike. Triumph's Thunderbird/Storm is a plain Jane in terms of styling, but is supposed to handle good and also have good power.

willymax4 · « **Reply #44 on:** June 09, 2015, 03:30:52 PM »

maybe a Polaris slingshot, when I can't rock two wheels anymore.

Dr.D · « **Reply #45 on:** June 09, 2015, 03:50:20 PM »

A new Indian.

FlaHeatWave · « **Reply #46 on:** June 10, 2015, 12:13:26 AM »

One of the other 2 CVOs, although I have been looking hard at the new Kaw H2 lately...

cyril · « **Reply #47 on:** June 10, 2015, 01:14:28 AM »

Quote from: CVO2FIXUP on April 28, 2015, 10:33:42 PM

The new BMW R 1200 GS. With a Akrapovic pipe and Ohlins suspension. Imagine, no chrome and no compensators!!!

These GS are very good allrounders just point and shoot good adjustable suspension if theres a draw back it would be the fact that they are tall bikes especially the Adventurer version but dont underate these they would give a cvo a run for the money , plenty of tourqe and 50mpg upright manouverable ive had two , the later 2010 up twin cam is the one to have .
Only traded to get a Tri Glide for my wifes mobility probs .

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #48 on:** June 10, 2015, 04:10:44 AM »

I still want another 1st generation GSXR... if I find one that hasn't been butchered.

Or by chance I find my '86 750 with an 1100 motor shoehorned into the chassis

wachuko · « **Reply #49 on:** June 10, 2015, 09:14:46 AM »

I have a 48 to mix things up a bit. I was thinking about getting a Ducati Panigale 1299S but decided not to go that route...

Would not mind something a bit different and fun... So I have had my eyes on the following:

An Indian Scout,

or a BMW R Nine T,

or a Moto Guzzi V7 Racer,

or a Ducati Scrambler,

or a Triumph Thruxton Ace Cafe

But none of those is calling my name strong enough to let go of any of the ones I have. I keep busy changing stuff on the 48 for now...

skippy · « **Reply #50 on:** June 10, 2015, 06:19:37 PM »

Indian scout been looking at them i like the one dirty bird did and the new accessories they have come out with.....

DaBigNuttedMan · « **Reply #51 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:27:39 PM »

A vulva

OBB · « **Reply #52 on:** June 10, 2015, 09:02:41 PM »

Quote from: DaBigNuttedMan on June 10, 2015, 08:27:39 PM

A vulva

Stay away from my little doggie this year at MV.

DaBigNuttedMan · « **Reply #53 on:** June 13, 2015, 06:16:52 AM »

Quote from: OBB on June 10, 2015, 09:02:41 PM

Stay away from my little doggie this year at MV.

lol

2k · « **Reply #54 on:** June 14, 2015, 10:43:22 AM »

My SERK until I have to go to 3 wheels, then a Honda Trike..........if I'm going to look like a pussy, might as well go all in!!

RGlideKid · « **Reply #55 on:** June 25, 2015, 09:04:30 PM »

If my second bike couldn't be a Harley, I'd pick a BMW for a touring bike. I've test rode the Victory Vision and the Gold Wing and I've said no thanks to both of them.
Sport, maybe a Ducati, or a Yamaha sport tourer. I can see the Ducati having the soul I require in my bikes.
If I could have another Harley, it would likely be a CVO Street Glide, or an older CVO Springer or a CVO Convertible.
Gosh, I'd love to have my old early 70's 50cc Suzuki Gaucho back, just to look at it and sit on it from time to time! Maybe ride it out to check the mail or down to the boat ramp for an afternoon swim!
So many bikes...so little time (and money!).

Road Dad · « **Reply #56 on:** June 25, 2015, 10:03:34 PM »

A BMW GS with Charley Boorman. (Well I actually am doing that)

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