Post by: OBB on August 01, 2014, 06:06:11 AM
Rumor has it that it will be made in Deadwood, Co between 2-6 pm Mountain time followed by a ride into Sturgis During which a video will be made to use for promotional purposes.
Post by: SBB on August 01, 2014, 07:22:49 AM
Anyone else get the email that MoCo will be making a big announcement today?
Rumor has it that it will be made in Deadwood, Co between 2-6 pm Mountain time followed by a ride into Sturgis During which a video will be made to use for promotional purposes.
How about a copy of the email?
:nixweiss: :nixweiss:
SBB
Post by: Jswerve on August 01, 2014, 07:42:05 AM
How about a copy of the email?Yeah that...
:nixweiss: :nixweiss:
SBB
Post by: iski on August 01, 2014, 07:51:06 AM
From HD website.
Post by: 110tHunDer on August 01, 2014, 07:56:45 AM
Road Glide? :nixweiss:
Post by: martys on August 01, 2014, 08:14:10 AM
Post by: SBB on August 01, 2014, 09:08:15 AM
Electric CVO Road Glide?
SBB
Post by: Jswerve on August 01, 2014, 09:40:50 AM
Post by: Chains on August 01, 2014, 09:42:03 AM
Electric CVO Road Glide?
SBB
Only in blue :coolblue:
Post by: ultrarider123 on August 01, 2014, 10:36:41 AM
They're making customer service a priority?
Now DATS phunny rat dare :D ;D :) :orange: :mango: :bananarock: :huepfenlol2: :pineapple: :pepper: :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: Twolanerider on August 01, 2014, 10:55:51 AM
http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-first-look-2015-harleydavidson-road-glide-20140731-story.html
Post by: sadunbar on August 01, 2014, 11:07:18 AM
Today's LA Times "broke" the story on the 2015 Road Glide a few hours ago:
http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-first-look-2015-harleydavidson-road-glide-20140731-story.html
I wonder if there is a water-head version...
Post by: SHRADER on August 01, 2014, 11:15:09 AM
http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/motorcycles/road-glide-reveal.html
Post by: naitram on August 01, 2014, 11:21:07 AM
Post by: naitram on August 01, 2014, 11:21:32 AM
Post by: Jswerve on August 01, 2014, 11:23:27 AM
Now DATS phunny rat dare :D ;D :) :orange: :mango: :bananarock: :huepfenlol2: :pineapple: :pepper: :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: Ranger on August 01, 2014, 11:26:46 AM
Post by: Twolanerider on August 01, 2014, 11:56:40 AM
I wonder if there is a water-head version...
So says the MoCo's website both currently profiled versions of the bike are air cooled 103s.
Post by: GregKhougaz on August 01, 2014, 12:12:43 PM
Looks like they did a great job on the ergonomics. :2vrolijk_21: Shower head ultra RG to follow? CVO?
Post by: GregKhougaz on August 01, 2014, 12:15:55 PM
Post by: Jswerve on August 01, 2014, 12:25:57 PM
Nice... but that took a whole year?? :nixweiss:Looks like a professional body builder pulled the handlebars back about 5 inches, yuk.
Looks like they did a great job on the ergonomics. :2vrolijk_21: Shower head ultra RG to follow? CVO?
Post by: 110tHunDer on August 01, 2014, 12:35:19 PM
Wow. Interesting wrist angle on those bars, too. :nervous:
Post by: ultrarider123 on August 01, 2014, 12:51:52 PM
Post by: iski on August 01, 2014, 01:08:57 PM
Pics from HD are usually so-so. Will wait to form my final opinion until seen in person. From pics & info plus no H2O initial impression is so-so.
Post by: danner55 on August 01, 2014, 01:13:05 PM
Post by: Dietea on August 01, 2014, 01:44:13 PM
http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/motorcycles/road-glide-reveal.html#photoviewer/6
Now is time to wait when New CVO Road Glide is coming?
Post by: naitram on August 01, 2014, 01:44:15 PM
Post by: SBB on August 01, 2014, 01:58:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQydN-8bTjo&feature=youtu.be
Looks great!
My next bike will be Blue but probably not a Road Glide.
Two is enough!
:2vrolijk_21:
SBB
Post by: motor1 on August 01, 2014, 02:04:55 PM
Post by: Chief2505 on August 01, 2014, 02:23:32 PM
Post by: GregKhougaz on August 01, 2014, 02:24:14 PM
Post by: Fired00d on August 01, 2014, 02:28:03 PM
Agreed!!!! Doesn't look to comfortable. :(
Wow. Interesting wrist angle on those bars, too. :nervous:
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
Post by: LC110 on August 01, 2014, 02:36:30 PM
Post by: OBB on August 01, 2014, 02:39:44 PM
How about a copy of the email?I'm not registered to get updates from MoCo. Guys on the RG forum were talking about it.
:nixweiss: :nixweiss:
SBB
Post by: YELLOWBIRD on August 01, 2014, 03:59:34 PM
YB
Post by: YELLOWBIRD on August 01, 2014, 04:11:01 PM
3 vents for the fixed fairing, glove boxes open up from the bottom, some new type of wind management deflector on the fixed fairing to cheat the wind, 19" rim up front, new handlebars, usb plug on the right glove box, etc. etc.
The Shark is back!
YB
Post by: Dan_Lockwood on August 01, 2014, 04:17:48 PM
The spy shot from earlier had vents on the side of the fairing and you can still see beside the headlights a capped off air inlet, at least that's what it looks like to me.
I'm sorry, the vents in the front are functional. I just watched the video and they appear to go all the way through and that's the anti-buffeting vents.
I wonder what the vents on the side of the fairing near the rear edge was then???
Post by: Big T on August 01, 2014, 04:23:49 PM
Post by: Big T on August 01, 2014, 04:44:55 PM
Is in it the Mt Rusmoree goodies are there as well. Two styles stander and Speacal. New gauges, Handlebar. Nice looking bike no SE :( cant tell if they have the little door where you can put your phone to keep it out of the weather.
Big T
Cajun Country
Post by: CVCVORG on August 01, 2014, 08:06:25 PM
They sucked back then as well, especially for those of us with longer legs
Post by: phato1 on August 01, 2014, 08:24:02 PM
Agreed!!!! Doesn't look to comfortable. :(
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
I can feel the carpal tunnel developing just looking at it. First mod would have to be the bars.
Post by: naitram on August 01, 2014, 08:24:39 PM
I can feel the carpal tunnel developing just looking at it. First mod would have to be the bars.
aint that true with any bike?
Post by: phato1 on August 01, 2014, 08:35:09 PM
aint that true with any bike?
Yes, but I have been able to live with the stock bars on the 11.5 so far - I would like the wrist angle reduced a little but without any additional height -
But the one on this '15 RG look torturous at best. I would have to have the dealer put on some sort of Apehanger with a flatter wrist angle and better pullback measurement before a test ride!
Post by: Big T on August 01, 2014, 09:40:20 PM
Is in it the Mt Rusmoree goodies are there as well. Two styles stander and Speacal. New gauges, Handlebar. Nice looking bike no SE :( cant tell if they have the little door where you can put your phone to keep it out of the weather.
Big T
Cajun Country
Post by: grc on August 01, 2014, 10:30:02 PM
Seems rather backward, and thus typical Harley, to take the bike out of production for an entire year and still not make the move to water cooling. It doesn't require shutting down production for a year to make the relatively minor changes seen here. They didn't halt production of the e'glides for 2013 to be able to come out with the changes for 2014, did they?
An updated fairing and new entertainment system doesn't impress me nearly as much as an improved powertrain and suspension would have. But of course that's because my priorities are about 180° from Harley's priorities.
Nothing here to make me change my mind about never buying another new Harley.
Jerry
Post by: fastfreddy on August 01, 2014, 10:46:58 PM
Post by: SDCVO on August 01, 2014, 10:58:36 PM
Post by: fastfreddy on August 01, 2014, 11:37:58 PM
Post by: Rooster on August 02, 2014, 02:34:25 AM
I think the fairing looks awesome (which pisses me off...). I was hoping I would hate it. I just got my bike exactly where I wanted it..Don't look, just keep riding. :bananarock:
Post by: OBB on August 02, 2014, 03:53:58 AM
I had my butt on one , bars are pulled back some got closable vents one each side of headlight and on top it's kinda cool will report more after my ride got some pics try to post them laterWhere? Deadwood, Sturgis? Was there any truth to the rumor that HD did a ride into Sturgis from Deadwood?
Post by: JoeCVO2009 on August 02, 2014, 05:48:11 AM
My question is how is it going to affect the value of our Road Glides? and how do you like the new look over all of the 2015 Road Glide?
Thanks
Joe
Post by: GMR-PERFORMANCE on August 02, 2014, 08:25:36 AM
Post by: phato1 on August 02, 2014, 09:32:46 AM
2015 CVO Road Glide Ultra??? one can only hope...
Post by: fastfreddy on August 02, 2014, 10:09:26 AM
Where? Deadwood, Sturgis? Was there any truth to the rumor that HD did a ride into Sturgis from Deadwood?I seen the in sturgis & yes they did a ride from deadwood to sturgis and from sturgis to rapid city HD & that's where they are letting the public ride them today
Post by: grc on August 02, 2014, 11:02:07 AM
Twin cooled??? where did you get that info? I haven't seen anything about that --- yet :nixweiss:
2015 CVO Road Glide Ultra??? one can only hope...
According to the H-D specs, they only list two versions and both are air cooled, not Twin Cooled. That's what I found so disappointing about this "big deal" return of the RG. Gone for a year just to change the fairing and infotainment system; what a joke.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/motorcycles/road-glide-reveal/specs-roadglide.html#!specs
Jerry
Post by: grandpadoc on August 02, 2014, 11:09:25 AM
Post by: Gank on August 02, 2014, 11:28:05 AM
Twin cool would not have done it for me, I think thats a stop gap measure at best...
I think my bike just increased in value
Post by: wachuko on August 02, 2014, 11:45:03 AM
I like the looks of it and love all the improvements they have made (front fork, linked brakes, lid mechanism, etc.)... now to decide if I like it enough to make me trade my current ride for it...
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s144/wachuko/RGC-CVO/2015-Road-Glide-Blue-studio_zps53bfaf78.jpg)
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s144/wachuko/RGC-CVO/7-22-2013-2_zpsf973cca2.jpg)
Post by: Gank on August 02, 2014, 11:54:50 AM
BTW I like the linked brakes, great idea
All of the improvements could have been done with out the marketing ploy of killing it off for a year. Now if they had come out with a bigger engine as standard, that was really water cooled to make driving in traffic enjoyable I would have been impressed.
Oh well
Post by: VaEagle on August 02, 2014, 11:57:06 AM
Seems funny to me when the car manufacturers are in a performance war between each other and H-D seems to be happy with just good enough to get by but not like old time racing days when they wanted to lead the pack......I guess electronics/cosmetics and bells and whistles attract the customers more then technical improvements? :nixweiss:
Post by: mark on August 02, 2014, 12:00:01 PM
So what are we looking at for a CVO?? 2016?Hang on. Just because they released the 2015 RG and RG Special doesn't mean they've released everything. I could see the MoCo holding something back. I imagine all the CVOs will be released at the same time.
I like the looks of it and love all the improvements they have made (front fork, linked brakes, lid mechanism, etc.)... now to decide if I like it enough to make me trade my current ride for it...
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s144/wachuko/RGC-CVO/2015-Road-Glide-Blue-studio_zps53bfaf78.jpg)
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s144/wachuko/RGC-CVO/7-22-2013-2_zpsf973cca2.jpg)
Post by: wachuko on August 02, 2014, 12:18:03 PM
Hang on. Just because they released the 2015 RG and RG Special doesn't mean they've released everything. I could see the MoCo holding something back. I imagine all the CVOs will be released at the same time.
I will... but have to share that I almost traded her in for a CVO Road King... only the color held me back... when I replace this one it has to be for another blue bike... just looking to trade only for the improvements that were made to the new bikes... I worry too much about my engine blowing up...stupid, I know.
Post by: phato1 on August 02, 2014, 03:32:34 PM
According to the H-D specs, they only list two versions and both are air cooled, not Twin Cooled. That's what I found so disappointing about this "big deal" return of the RG. Gone for a year just to change the fairing and infotainment system; what a joke.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/motorcycles/road-glide-reveal/specs-roadglide.html#!specs
Jerry
Hence my question for GMR about twin cooled comment. I tend to agree that although the new fairing is nice, it smacks of a thinly veiled marketing ploy to take the model out of circulation and reintroduce it with what looks like a handfull of changes - even more so when it was only gone for one model year.
Post by: phato1 on August 02, 2014, 03:34:36 PM
So what are we looking at for a CVO?? 2016?
I like the looks of it and love all the improvements they have made (front fork, linked brakes, lid mechanism, etc.)... now to decide if I like it enough to make me trade my current ride for it...
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s144/wachuko/RGC-CVO/7-22-2013-2_zpsf973cca2.jpg)
That right there is the best looking Road Glide ever :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: Indenial on August 02, 2014, 07:52:15 PM
Post by: Jswerve on August 02, 2014, 08:10:35 PM
Sat on it in sturgis today. Has three vents that are open all the way through. They are either. All open or all closed. There are no half open. The width is 1" narrower. The glove boxes open from the bottom and pull up. Seems like stuff will fall out when opening them. The fairing is a bit closer to the rider and a bit taller. It will be interesting to see what the windshield companies come up with. We spent a half hour with the engineer who did the wind tunnel work. The gas tank back is a 2014 sport glide. The front end was all changed. It's shorter than the old ones---- bad for us tall riders. It's a wait to be seen on the handle bars---they are trying to fit both short and tall riders--- by rotating the bar forward or back. I asked about the wind reflectors onthe sides. He said they are for the company to sell as accessories but don't help at all. There is no water cooled anything. He would not comment about the CVO model. He also said this would just be a bar hopper and not for distances. I didn't like to hear that. All in all I'm glad I have my 09. Wouldn't want a new one.
WTH a 22k Bar Hopper? Since when is the RG a bar hopper?
Post by: mark on August 02, 2014, 08:25:54 PM
Post by: 110tHunDer on August 02, 2014, 08:41:05 PM
A bike named "Road Glide" is for bar hopping. Leave it to H-D. ::)
Post by: Big T on August 02, 2014, 09:26:05 PM
Big T
Cajun country
Post by: Indenial on August 02, 2014, 09:38:47 PM
Post by: mark on August 02, 2014, 10:26:11 PM
I doubt an iphone will fit in the glovebox. Didn't see a usb connection either.
HD website says there is a USB interface. I'm sure a smart phone will fit in the glovebox.
Post by: grc on August 02, 2014, 10:48:22 PM
A bike named "Road Glide" is for bar hopping. Leave it to H-D. ::)
Not that I find that comment about being a bar hopper all that far fetched, considering Harley management's constant style over function philosophy, but I think that so-called engineer was probably just running his mouth without being in on the real overall design strategy. Lots of folks seem to like making stuff up to appear more important than they are these days. I'd be more inclined to believe this was some junior member of the organization who got roped into standing around at an event and talking to the public. The same thing went on in the auto business; the junior folks got assigned to the auto shows to actually man the booths and talk to consumers, while the senior folks who actually knew anything partied or just avoided the whole thing.
Jerry
Post by: bigdave110 on August 02, 2014, 10:59:05 PM
You would think a company would think about whom they put out there to speak with the public.
Then again, why would they care, no matter what they tell us, we still go out in droves and purchase there product!
I FOR ONE AM GUILTY OF IT. :drink:
Just cant find another bike that an old fat man can ride for a lot of miles. lol ;D ;D
So far I have been lucky, since the 2011 spun the crank, the last two have made it till trade in time.
A reason the gentlemen may have made that statement is that a lot owners put very few miles on there bikes and do only bar or rally hop on them.
So fit and function is second to looks all day.
Just my 2 cents Jerry.
Big Dave :)
Post by: fastfreddy on August 03, 2014, 01:37:23 AM
Post by: Bretto on August 03, 2014, 06:00:48 AM
Any chance of a photo of the Black Denim RG Special?
Love the new look! Was never an RG fan until recently seeing a 110th CVO RG in the flesh. RG are very rare here is Oz as they have only been offered in limited numbers.
Post by: mark on August 03, 2014, 09:27:15 AM
Not that I find that comment about being a bar hopper all that far fetched, considering Harley management's constant style over function philosophy, but I think that so-called engineer was probably just running his mouth without being in on the real overall design strategy. Lots of folks seem to like making stuff up to appear more important than they are these days. I'd be more inclined to believe this was some junior member of the organization who got roped into standing around at an event and talking to the public. The same thing went on in the auto business; the junior folks got assigned to the auto shows to actually man the booths and talk to consumers, while the senior folks who actually knew anything partied or just avoided the whole thing.I thought the same thing. Recall being at Daytona Bike Wk and talking to a HD factory rep about wanting a better exhaust sound from my SERK. He told me to remove the baffles. It seems at these events manufacturers reward employees by sending them there with little thought about their expertise.
Jerry
Post by: Robmay on August 03, 2014, 11:09:21 AM
I hope they are indeed holding back on a CVO model announcement. :drink:
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 03, 2014, 01:32:39 PM
They would not even hit if there was a CVO, a Limited or anything like that. My guess is there is, as one guy told me wait and see. I also can't believe the MOCO would not be saving something for the dealer meeting in three weeks.
I am really hoping there is a CVO Limited Road Glide, or at least a CVO road glide.
I also hope the wind noise can be fixed for us taller riders. My wife at 5'7" said no noise at all and no buffeting, much better wind control than her street glide, first road glide she has ever liked the ride of. She always said the older road glides were uncomfortable, bad reach for bars, and to much wind. I think she is actually considering a road glide now, as she said the front felt much lighter than her 13 Street Glide and wind was better on it.
Post by: porthole on August 03, 2014, 03:46:04 PM
I wished for a large V-rod type water cooled motor that put out more horsepower/torque so we weren't playing second place to other bikes like a Goldwing or an Indian in H.P.
Ditto
I've been hoping for a 4 cylinder V-Rod powered Road Glide since Chains got his 4 years ago. Thought this just might be the year.
Post by: FLY-DOG on August 03, 2014, 08:06:02 PM
http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/motorcycles/road-glide-reveal.html?version=desktop&source_cd=Email_080114_RoadGlide_B&camp_id=16
Post by: BigLew on August 04, 2014, 12:03:01 PM
BigLew
Post by: FLY-DOG on August 04, 2014, 01:00:18 PM
Post by: GC_Super on August 04, 2014, 06:06:03 PM
Got this in an email from the MOCO yesterday. For those of you waiting for the new Road Glide, the wait is over. Looks like they're all air cooled with the 103 inch engine.You just wake up from a long nap ?
http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/motorcycles/road-glide-reveal.html?version=desktop&source_cd=Email_080114_RoadGlide_B&camp_id=16
Post by: Banana man on August 04, 2014, 10:18:54 PM
Post by: CVOThunder on August 05, 2014, 03:05:13 AM
Yep I like the look from what I can tell from the pics. But not interested, I'll wait for the water-COOLED version if they ever decide to make one. If not the next one will be like what Chip just bought. So continues the love/hate with Harley. Maybe I should start a petition and find out how many folks would really buy a true water cooled touring harley.
BigLew
Good idea. Is there anyway to create a voting section in a thread? Of course that just makes it a local forum thing huh?
Have to admit though, I'm starting to really like the new changes. But then that blue 2012 CVO RG looks so hot. I do not need another bike...say it 3x's.
Gonna have to figure out how to sell a Rune, Raider and Wing I guess. My luck they'd come out with a full water pumper after I bought a 12 or 15. Easy big fella, pace yourself. I ain't rich like like some folks here.
Post by: CVOThunder on August 05, 2014, 03:07:34 AM
Some nice features but I guess I expected (dreamed) too much for Harley. I wished for a large V-rod type water cooled motor that put out more horsepower/torque so we weren't playing second place to other bikes like a Goldwing or an Indian in H.P. also best grade suspension stock.
Seems funny to me when the car manufacturers are in a performance war between each other and H-D seems to be happy with just good enough to get by but not like old time racing days when they wanted to lead the pack......I guess electronics/cosmetics and bells and whistles attract the customers more then technical improvements? :nixweiss:
X2
Post by: CVOThunder on August 05, 2014, 03:13:39 AM
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s144/wachuko/RGC-CVO/7-22-2013-2_zpsf973cca2.jpg)
:2vrolijk_21:
No drool emoticon or I'd have used that one.
Ok, enough posting in this thread today. Enjoy.
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 05, 2014, 09:22:28 AM
The CVO model will probably be a water pumper 110 with lowers and the usual CVO trim. I only hope they change the handlebars on the CVO. These are ugly and look uncomfortable!
I sure hope the CVO model will have the wet heads with lowers. The bars actually are not to bad, have demoed the bike a few times, but I would still change them to apes.
Post by: Gank on August 05, 2014, 03:02:01 PM
Post by: charles05663 on August 06, 2014, 04:31:47 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQydN-8bTjo&feature=youtu.be
Since the Harley Shark attack from last week I though this might be appropriate:
http://vimeo.com/whoi/remus-sharkcam
REMUS SharkCam: The hunter and the hunted (http://vimeo.com/101165012)
or not...
:oops: :nixweiss:
Post by: Phantom309 on August 08, 2014, 02:04:04 AM
So what are we looking at for a CVO?? 2016?
I like the looks of it and love all the improvements they have made (front fork, linked brakes, lid mechanism, etc.)... now to decide if I like it enough to make me trade my current ride for it...
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s144/wachuko/RGC-CVO/2015-Road-Glide-Blue-studio_zps53bfaf78.jpg)
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s144/wachuko/RGC-CVO/7-22-2013-2_zpsf973cca2.jpg)
Your bike is f'n beautiful, I'd keep it! I loved my old '11 RGU, but I'm not too crazy about these new ones ... glad I went for the FLHTK this time around.
Post by: screaminCVO on August 14, 2014, 01:49:20 PM
Post by: SBB on August 14, 2014, 02:03:26 PM
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/harley-davidson/2015-harley-davidson-road-glide-first-ride-review-video.html
Old news.
That article is dated August 7th.
:2vrolijk_21:
SBB
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 14, 2014, 08:33:09 PM
Yep, I rode the rode it at 0900 Aug 2nd, the first group of Demo riders to go out on it in Rapid City!
Old news.
That article is dated August 7th.
:2vrolijk_21:
SBB
Post by: longlast on August 16, 2014, 04:43:50 AM
The entertainment system with a touch screen, can't really tell,..but it seems to be a bit of a reach ie when riding, the movement, looking down to touch screen at what your trying to do.
I don't know how it is on the other side of the pond, but over here if a copper was to see you riding with one hand and leaning foreward messing about with your entertainment touch screen YOUR BUSTED :nixweiss:
Post by: skratch on August 16, 2014, 05:59:14 AM
Post by: BritGuy on August 17, 2014, 07:44:20 AM
Your bike is f'n beautiful, I'd keep it! I loved my old '11 RGU, but I'm not too crazy about these new ones ... glad I went for the FLHTK this time around.
That blue paint job is just fantastic!
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 17, 2014, 08:36:57 PM
The entertainment system with a touch screen, can't really tell,..but it seems to be a bit of a reach ie when riding, the movement, looking down to touch screen at what your trying to do.
I don't know how it is on the other side of the pond, but over here if a copper was to see you riding with one hand and leaning foreward messing about with your entertainment touch screen YOUR BUSTED :nixweiss:
Against the Law to ride with one hand? You serious? What about no hands?
The new touch screen is closer than the old head unit.
Post by: Steve_G on August 18, 2014, 10:46:47 AM
I can't even use it it's so bad!
Plus the radio will power up on it's own accord when the bike is started up-about half the time.
It powers up to the only FM station it poorly receives. I use an iPod and you'd think it would power up to the iPod, but it never does. I have to go to the home button, then media, then my iPod to listen to it.
I much prefer the reception and reliability of the radio on my SE Ultra.
I've had the SGS back to the dealer to try and fix it, but they wasted a day of my time and accomplished nothing.
Post by: Pod on August 18, 2014, 06:08:28 PM
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/cert/hmc/2015/harleydavidson_m0050204_1688-1802_0d7_hn.pdf
Post by: Fired00d on August 18, 2014, 06:20:47 PM
CARB listed all the bikes today, yes there will be Ultra RG, Ultra Low AND!!!! SESG!!!Interesting... thanks for the link. :2vrolijk_21:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/cert/hmc/2015/harleydavidson_m0050204_1688-1802_0d7_hn.pdf
Is it just my bad memory or is this the first time they (MoCo) has offered 3 CVO's in the touring family in the same year?
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
Post by: 93-331-29psi on August 18, 2014, 06:48:54 PM
Interesting... thanks for the link. :2vrolijk_21:
Is it just my bad memory or is this the first time they (MoCo) has offered 3 CVO's in the touring family in the same year?
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
No 2013 had the ultra road glide and king. There is usually 3 tourers and 1 other (softail or Dyna)
Post by: Jswerve on August 18, 2014, 06:49:31 PM
I see CVO SG on there looking forward to seeing that! :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: naitram on August 18, 2014, 06:55:36 PM
HARLEY-DAVIDSON CVO STREET GLIDE 1802 490 M6 TWC, SFI , 2H02S FHDXU0025ACA
HARLEY-DAVIDSON CVO ULTRA LIMITED 1802 520 M6 TWC, SFI, 2H02S FHDXU0025ACA
Post by: phato1 on August 18, 2014, 07:01:37 PM
What is an Electra Glide Limited Low? Is that for short folks like me? :nixweiss:
I see CVO SG on there looking forward to seeing that! :2vrolijk_21:
You probably already know this but typically the "low" version has the low profile suspension installed at the factory and that's what makes them low models. So yes, the "low" models are for us vertically challenged folk.
I prefer the "standard" suspension height and compensate (for the bike height) with the heel height of my riding boots.
Post by: Jswerve on August 18, 2014, 07:06:39 PM
You probably already know this but typically the "low" version has the low profile suspension installed at the factory and that's what makes them low models. So yes, the "low" models are for us vertically challenged folk.
I prefer the "standard" suspension height and compensate (for the bike height) with the heel height of my riding boots.
I prefer the SG model with narrow nosed, low seat and tall heeled boots :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: Fired00d on August 18, 2014, 07:48:10 PM
No 2013 had the ultra road glide and king. There is usually 3 tourers and 1 other (softail or Dyna)Ok, thanks (FLHTCUSE, FLHTRXSE, and FLHRSE). :2vrolijk_21: I don't remember when they started the 3 touring... hasn't always been like that.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 18, 2014, 08:32:36 PM
But the Good news is a CVO Road Glide for 15! :apple: :carrot: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :coolblue:
Post by: Fired00d on August 18, 2014, 08:51:23 PM
Really there are only usually two touring bikes, like 14. The CVO King and the CVO Ultra Limited. The 110th, 2013 is the only year I remember with three touring bikes, the CVO King, the CVO Road Glide and the CVO Ultra. 12 was the CVO Ultra and CVO RG, 11 Was the CVO Ultra and CVO Road Glide Ultra and a CVO Street glide. In 10 it was the CVO Street Glide and CVO Ultra, in 09 the CVO Road Glide and CVO Ultra.That's the way I always remembered it (only 2 touring CVO's) too. Although the CVO touring models seem to sell better/more than the others I thought it odd that they would have 3 of them.
But the Good news is a CVO Road Glide for 15! :apple: :carrot: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :coolblue:
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
Post by: OBB on August 18, 2014, 09:33:55 PM
Really there are only usually two touring bikes, like 14. The CVO King and the CVO Ultra Limited. The 110th, 2013 is the only year I remember with three touring bikes, the CVO King, the CVO Road Glide and the CVO Ultra. 12 was the CVO Ultra and CVO RG, 11 Was the CVO Ultra and CVO Road Glide Ultra and a CVO Street glide. In 10 it was the CVO Street Glide and CVO Ultra, in 09 the CVO Road Glide and CVO Ultra.They made the last SESG in '12 didn't they? I thought that was considered a touring bike :nixweiss:
But the Good news is a CVO Road Glide for 15! :apple: :carrot: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :coolblue:
Post by: Jswerve on August 18, 2014, 11:04:04 PM
They made the last SESG in '12 didn't they? I thought that was considered a touring bike :nixweiss:
I think so? Looks like she has been on a few "tours" lol :2vrolijk_21:
(http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg579/jswerve1974/10433304_836056399740190_1835271334381697387_n_zps68812a63.jpg) (http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/jswerve1974/media/10433304_836056399740190_1835271334381697387_n_zps68812a63.jpg.html)
Post by: BUCKNUT GREG on August 19, 2014, 05:13:47 PM
Post by: gadgetz on August 19, 2014, 05:36:47 PM
Post by: 2 ROSE on August 19, 2014, 07:56:47 PM
What do ya think???
Post by: OBB on August 19, 2014, 08:06:30 PM
I am thinking there will be at least another three or four cvo models in addition to the touring models. At least one more year for the breakout and deluxe. Maybe even a Heritage???Seems like I only remember 4 models per year including the touring models. I could very well be wrong though, Hell, it's already happened today at least once. :oops:
What do ya think???
Post by: 2 ROSE on August 19, 2014, 08:11:11 PM
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 19, 2014, 08:44:22 PM
They made the last SESG in '12 didn't they? I thought that was considered a touring bike :nixweiss:
OOPs, your right they did.
So there were 3 touring in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
2014 only two
All the years prior to 2011 only two or less touring.
Post by: CVOThunder on August 19, 2014, 10:36:32 PM
LMAO
Dig it man, dig it. I was thinking Benderglide as well. All in good fun cuz I'm liking the new look.
Post by: YELLOWBIRD on August 20, 2014, 07:17:55 AM
I wonder if there is a CVO trike in the future? Not that I'm there yet, but I'm sure some folks will bite. Bet that trike would be over the top in price too!
Maybe since the "Low Rider" was reincarnated and has grown into the choice of younger/new riders, they will come out with a CVO version?
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YB
YB
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 20, 2014, 08:44:04 PM
Heck even the Ultra is way up there now that it's a CVO Limited.
My guess is this years CVO Road Glide Ultra is going to be close to the price of the CVO Limited.
Seems the touring bike CVO's sell best. I am sure it has to do with the people with the money tend to be older and want more comforts. The 13 CVO King sold well, but the 14 CVO Kings are not selling well in my area. Seems everyone wants a batwing, or it's the music, which the 13 King had and the 14 CVO King does not
Post by: 2 ROSE on August 20, 2014, 10:12:38 PM
Also I was terribly unimpressed with the acceleration of the 110 c.i. Road King...again maybe I am just spoiled with my convertible.
Post by: 2 ROSE on August 20, 2014, 10:17:34 PM
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 21, 2014, 08:36:58 PM
I test rode a 2014 cvo road king at laconia this past June. I was not impressed with the ergonomics...in particular the shifter felt as is it was tucked too close to the engine and the handle bars were not to my liking. It was my first time on a touring mode...so it is probably just some issues that I would have to get use to.
Also I was terribly unimpressed with the acceleration of the 110 c.i. Road King...again maybe I am just spoiled with my convertible.
Interesting take on the CVO King. I have not found many touring bikes that will run with it except other CVO's. Then like you, I felt I need more, so the motor in my King is built.
I have yet to find any softtail model that can hang with a touring bike in the curves. Floor boards drag on them long before they do on a touring bike. I know in our garage is a heritage, a fatboy, a street glide, a CVO road glide, and a CVO road king.
Main reason my wife went to a street glide was so she could keep up in the curves.
Post by: Jswerve on August 21, 2014, 09:30:36 PM
Interesting take on the CVO King. I have not found many touring bikes that will run with it except other CVO's. Then like you, I felt I need more, so the motor in my King is built.You currently have more bikes then I'll ever own. Very nice.
I have yet to find any softtail model that can hang with a touring bike in the curves. Floor boards drag on them long before they do on a touring bike. I know in our garage is a heritage, a fatboy, a street glide, a CVO road glide, and a CVO road king.
Main reason my wife went to a street glide was so she could keep up in the curves.
Post by: GSPLewie on August 21, 2014, 09:36:19 PM
You currently have more bikes then I'll ever own. Very nice.
I was thinking the same thing! Quite the impressive stable sir!
Post by: 2 ROSE on August 22, 2014, 01:44:41 AM
Interesting take on the CVO King. I have not found many touring bikes that will run with it except other CVO's. Then like you, I felt I need more, so the motor in my King is built.
I have yet to find any softtail model that can hang with a touring bike in the curves. Floor boards drag on them long before they do on a touring bike. I know in our garage is a heritage, a fatboy, a street glide, a CVO road glide, and a CVO road king.
Main reason my wife went to a street glide was so she could keep up in the curves.
Hi Dave,
You are absolutely correct about the rubbing floorboards, especially on my cvo convertible...I probably have my floorboard brackets ground down pretty good by now. But I was speaking of just straight forward power and quickness...probably due to the lesser weight of the convertible compared to the road king. Also the balanced 110 c.u. Is very relaxing when sitting at a traffic light.
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 22, 2014, 07:19:27 PM
You currently have more bikes then I'll ever own. Very nice.
I was thinking the same thing! Quite the impressive stable sir!
Thanks guys. Two belong to my wive, the Street Glide and the Heritage. She loves riding and averages 34,000 miles a year. So she does not say a word about me and my bikes. :cool blue: She knows I am will be looking hard at the 15 CVO RG Ultra, I plan to trade my 12 CVO RG, she thinks I should keep it as she knows its my favorite of all the road glides.
09 Heritage 96,000 miles
13 Street Glide 37,000 miles, traded an 11 street glide for it she put 39,000 miles on.
My 12 CVO RG has just over 45K, the 13 Has 14K.
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 22, 2014, 07:22:06 PM
Hi Dave,
You are absolutely correct about the rubbing floorboards, especially on my cvo convertible...I probably have my floorboard brackets ground down pretty good by now. But I was speaking of just straight forward power and quickness...probably due to the lesser weight of the convertible compared to the road king. Also the balanced 110 c.u. Is very relaxing when sitting at a traffic light.
I do agree about the Balanced motors. Took me a long time to get use to the vibration at a light on my first touring bike in 09. I am sure the lighter convertible 110 would be a little quicker than the 110 King, as its about 80 pounds less.
Post by: 2 ROSE on August 22, 2014, 08:10:51 PM
Thanks guys. Two are my wives, the Street....
Hey Dave,
Just how many wives do you have??? :nixweiss:
Sorry just couldn't resist...
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on August 22, 2014, 08:18:10 PM
Hey Dave,
Just how many wives do you have??? :nixweiss:
Sorry just couldn't resist...
8)
Good catch, I fixed it. One is more than enough!
Post by: 2 ROSE on August 22, 2014, 08:24:00 PM
I do agree about the Balanced motors. Took me a long time to get use to the vibration at a light on my first touring bike in 09. I am sure the lighter convertible 110 would be a little quicker than the 110 King, as its about 80 pounds less.
Unless I am traveling I normally ride without the passenger seat/sissy bar and without the saddle bags. Which will jump that eighty lbs. up above 100 lbs., about the weight of a small passenger.
Post by: 3mcam on September 19, 2014, 07:26:23 AM
Post by: J.Mart60 on November 20, 2014, 12:49:48 AM
Post by: Puma on November 20, 2014, 11:12:53 AM
Interesting take on the CVO King. I have not found many touring bikes that will run with it except other CVO's. Then like you, I felt I need more, so the motor in my King is built.I'm with this dude. My CVO King has plenty of balls and it's stock (for now). The Heritage I traded for it couldn't keep up in the straights or the curves.
I have yet to find any softtail model that can hang with a touring bike in the curves. Floor boards drag on them long before they do on a touring bike. I know in our garage is a heritage, a fatboy, a street glide, a CVO road glide, and a CVO road king.
Main reason my wife went to a street glide was so she could keep up in the curves.
Post by: 2 ROSE on November 20, 2014, 09:10:36 PM
I'm with this dude. My CVO King has plenty of balls and it's stock (for now). The Heritage I traded for it couldn't keep up in the straights or the curves.
Hey Puma,
You are absolutely correct about the curves. In fact it is downright dangerous being aggressive on curves riding a cvo convertible. But on the straight away I am sure I can at least keep up with and even surpass a cvo road king or two on my convertible having riden with a friend who owns one. As far as balls go you need to do the cvo breakout which I do believe is also a softtail. Then you may have a different take as far as the meaning of balls.
What I do not care for are the ergonomics of the road king. As with all touring models you tend to sit on top of them as opposed to the softtails where you are sitting more inside of it...between the rear wheel and the engine. That may have something to do with me being height-challenged...I am only 5'-10" tall. That may also be why most woman riders usually perfer softtails as opposed to the touring models.
Like they say, to each their own...
Stay Safe!!!
Post by: Puma on November 20, 2014, 10:03:23 PM
Hey Puma,That CVO Breakout was the undisputed hot rod and a beautiful m-fer, too. Specifically the first year it was out in red with the chrome hoops. But since I can only have one bike I insist on a bike that can handle the twisties. As for the ergos, I'm even more vertically challenged than you at 5'8" and I find the king pretty good. It took some getting used to, though. I thought I was more spread out on my Heritage. As you correctly stated, you sit much lower in the bike and closer to the ground, but I found I could stretch the legs more and the mini apes were farther away. The King fits me better, but you definitely feel like you are on the bike as opposed to in it.
You are absolutely correct about the curves. In fact it is downright dangerous being aggressive on curves riding a cvo convertible. But on the straight away I am sure I can at least keep up with and even surpass a cvo road king or two on my convertible having riden with a friend who owns one. As far as balls go you need to do the cvo breakout which I do believe is also a softtail. Then you may have a different take as far as the meaning of balls.
What I do not care for are the ergonomics of the road king. As with all touring models you tend to sit on top of them as opposed to the softtails where you are sitting more inside of it...between the rear wheel and the engine. That may have something to do with me being height-challenged...I am only 5'-10" tall. That may also be why most woman riders usually perfer softtails as opposed to the touring models.
Like they say, to each their own...
Stay Safe!!!
Post by: casbar on November 21, 2014, 02:42:00 AM
Overall, if I could have kept both I would have, but am happy with the King
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on November 21, 2014, 08:45:00 PM
When she rides with me, she is on the touring bikes so she can keep up in the Curves. She also rides the touring bike on trips over 500 miles, as more comfortable to carry more stuff.
She locally still almost always rides the Heritage, unless she know We will be in curves.
She is 5'8" and has no issues with the touring bikes. She does think the new 15 Road Glide Special with the new handle bars and such is the most comfortable touring bike she has ever been on.
Post by: Wild Hog 4 on November 21, 2014, 09:07:22 PM
One of the nicest and most predictable handling Harley's in production, the Road king is more of a long distance mile eater ..... Still miss my heritage though :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: J.Mart60 on November 22, 2014, 05:40:27 AM