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Title: Group Question
Post by: floresb on December 08, 2009, 05:21:42 PM: I'm on the verge of getting back on a HD again, temporary fling with a German mistress (BMW) and have my eyes and wallet on a '04 SEEG with only 26,500 miles. Price is good and love the bike. Problem is I had thrown at me a '08 FLHX with a 103" SE motor, few other accessories and a 2 year factory warranty, same price. My heart is leaning towards the '04. Everyone else says go with the '08. Thoughts, pros and cons. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: kraut on December 08, 2009, 05:37:35 PM: stay away of both - don't go before 2009.

The new frame makes all the difference.

And there are some important improvements with the engine too - the 09'ers are the first 110s without major complaints ...
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Fired00d on December 08, 2009, 05:40:52 PM: First off welcome to the site glad to have you join us. :2vrolijk_21: In regards to what you should get (my opinion might just be a little biased :D)... follow your heart. If memory serves me correctly the major frame upgrades didn't happen until the '09 model year, that 103ci motor unless it has some work done to it (vs the 103ci upgrade from MoCo) then you'll be better off w/a CVO 103ci (IMHO). Then on the other hand if you get the '08 you are getting a four year newer model and a two year warranty. It's a tuff call. :nixweiss:

:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Boatman on December 08, 2009, 05:44:33 PM: Welcome to the site. None of us can make your decision but can help I guess.

2004
SE CVO
The 103 in this bike is not the same 103 in the 08 (just the displacement is the same)-This one is better. Others will have to tell you how.
Distinctive orange or blue paint.
Had chrome issues with the wheels.
04's and 05's were great bikes.
Lowered 1" in the front and rear.

2008-
Non distinctive paint.
6 speed
4 years newer.
2 year warranty.
Lowered in the rear only.

Like Kraut said, if the 08 were a 09 or 10, it would be a no brainer. I like the CVO bikes of 04-05 and would pick the 04 if it were me.

Good luck and let us know.
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Screamin on December 08, 2009, 05:48:12 PM: What mods, especially the motor, have been done on each?
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: 04se103 on December 08, 2009, 07:33:21 PM: Welcome to the site from Georgia
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: T MAC on December 08, 2009, 07:39:21 PM: My question would be the condition of both bikes? 4 years is not alot of difference and the CVO has been ridden which is better than sitting (IMHO) for about 6000 miles a year.

The CVO has all the chrome and accessories already installed - what are the color schemes for the 2 bikes and probally the most important question --What color do you like the best? I purchased the B&O 07 Jester because I LOVED the paint and even with the new frames there has not been a paint scheme that has made me want to trade her yet.

The good news is no matter which one you choose - you will be back in the saddle on a Harley and all your CVO friends here will help you spend lots of $$$$$$$$$ on mods for your new ride :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: mjb765 on December 08, 2009, 07:44:20 PM: You did not mention how many miles on the 08??
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Buy early on December 08, 2009, 07:48:25 PM: Welcome aboard from Minnesota! Glad you've joined the fun.
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Myko on December 08, 2009, 08:02:01 PM: I'll echo on the frame improvements for the '09/10. Can't be touched... otherwise, I can't help you on the diffs between the two you've offered for choice... I echo to jump ahead to the new frame if you're going to do serious riding...

and ...

:welcome_005: from Loudoun County, Virginia! :guitarist: Enjoy the site and we look forward to helping you $pend your money! :morningcoffee:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Wheelsnkeels on December 08, 2009, 08:14:18 PM: Quote from: floresb on December 08, 2009, 05:21:42 PM
I'm on the verge of getting back on a HD again, temporary fling with a German mistress (BMW) and have my eyes and wallet on a '04 SEEG with only 26,500 miles. Price is good and love the bike. Problem is I had thrown at me a '08 FLHX with a 103" SE motor, few other accessories and a 2 year factory warranty, same price. My heart is leaning towards the '04. Everyone else says go with the '08. Thoughts, pros and cons. Thanks in advance.

You dont mention cost difference but my 2 cents is unless money is an issue I would buy an 09 or newer to get the new frame. Major improvement in handling even from the 08. Many dealers have a large influx of 08 trades from guys who decided they should upgrade after the frame change.

Sold both my 06 and 07 Harleys to buy the 2010 SESG just walkin the walk
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: slamr on December 08, 2009, 08:42:12 PM: Welcome from Upstate New York! :apple: Do what you feel is right. If neither option jumps out, maybe neither is the right route to take. The 09 touring frame changes were significant enough to really seriously consider finding an 09 at a good price. There are plenty out there and now is a good time to buy. Good luck! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: hdbrad03 on December 08, 2009, 08:43:50 PM: I own and 04 Pumpkin :pumpkin: and 09 FLTRSE3. At present time I still enjoy riding the 04 Pumpkin (really belongs to my Wife now). I know never say never but the Pumpkin is a keeper! They are still producing Street Glides so more common. There will be no more 04's built and they were produce in a 10 month run. So even more limited. It is hard to beat the classic looks and performance of the 04 SEEG's.

:bananarock: :bananarock:
Brad
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: SBB on December 08, 2009, 08:54:33 PM: Quote from: hdbrad03 on December 08, 2009, 08:43:50 PM
I own and 04 Pumpkin :pumpkin: and 09 FLTRSE3. At present time I still enjoy riding the 04 Pumpkin (really belongs to my Wife now). I know never say never but the Pumpkin is a keeper! They are still producing Street Glides so more common. There will be no more 04's built and they were produce in a 10 month run. So even more limited. It is hard to beat the classic looks and performance of the 04 SEEG's.

:bananarock: :bananarock:
Brad

Brad

And that speaks to why we have a second teal 05 SEEG.
d00d said somewhere when someone asked about getting a new SESG that the SEEG's were two years and that made them very exclusive.
I'm sure Harley will make SESG's as long as they sell, kinda like the SEUC's.
The SEEG's will never be more than 04 and 05.
And our 05 SEEG is part of our long range plan.

SBB
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: JoMo on December 08, 2009, 09:02:11 PM: Welcome to the site.
I can't help you on your choice, except to echo what others have said go with your hart.

Jo Mo NYC :coolblue:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: NVTHIS on December 08, 2009, 09:05:21 PM: Hello and Welcome to the board from Louisville, KY. Sorry I cannot weight in to much here but you did come to the right place to get some answers. Good luck with you pick and we do have more then one thing in common, one we both love HD Motorcycles and two we both have "Mistresses".

Chris 8)
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: 04se103 on December 08, 2009, 09:26:39 PM: I also own the 04 seeg and the 09 serg and enjoy riding both as Brad said the 04 is a keeper and a blast to ride and still draws attention :orange: :pumpkin: :orange:
Greg
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: martys on December 08, 2009, 10:05:38 PM: Welcome to the site from Canada :pepper:

MHO is that the 08 will never hold the value like the 04 if trade or resale is an option of the future :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: JCZ on December 08, 2009, 10:18:52 PM: Welcome to the board from Nor Cal.

While I now ride a 2010 SESG, I just sold my 04 SEEG. If you can't afford an 09 or 10 bagger then I'd definately go with the 04 SEEG! The most popular of all the CVO models and I think a greater percentage of original owners still have theirs. You've got a number of SEEG owners on here that also own a 09 or 10 and their telling you to go with the SEEG, too.

Go after the bike that you really want and don't settle for anything less.....that's just settling.
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: HogDude on December 08, 2009, 10:33:02 PM: Well, I might be biased SO, I will let you make that decision. :coolblue:

Welcome to the forum.... And Good Luck on your choice ! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: AZ SESG on December 08, 2009, 10:35:07 PM: (http://www.01cobra.com/images/welcome24_1_.gif)

Decisions, decisions! What ever you decide; Enjoy!
Be safe. Ride often. :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: BMF-110 on December 09, 2009, 06:00:22 AM: Welcome to the site from Northwest Ohio, go with your heart or grab a pair of dice and make a roll!!
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Classic45 on December 09, 2009, 06:00:32 AM: Welcome to the site from - Moss - Norway! :coolblue:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: BayouBiker on December 09, 2009, 07:09:27 AM: laissez les bon temps rouler - from Bourbon St, New Orleans!
:drink:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: bisounours on December 09, 2009, 02:46:04 PM: Good afternoon floresb

:welcome_005: on the CVO website :2vrolijk_21:

I send you the :welcome_005: from FRANCE

Best regards

:vrolijk_26: Jacques
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: GregKhougaz on December 09, 2009, 05:00:23 PM: :welcome_005: Welcome to the site, Floresb :welcome_005: from :sunny: sunny So. Cal. :sunny: and the CVO gang! :vrolijk_6: Great dilemma you have there! :2vrolijk_20: :2vrolijk_20: Whatever you get, hold on to your wallet. :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: We'll help you spend plenty :ons_4: $$$$ on it! :ons_4: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: DanM on December 09, 2009, 05:23:03 PM: Welcome to the site and good luck with your decision.
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: VINNYHD on December 09, 2009, 07:07:11 PM: WELCOME!!! :FROM BROOKLYN,NY. :apple: I THINK MOVING TOWARD THE NEWER TECHNOLOGY, IS THE SMARTEST WAY TO GO...:) GOOD LUCK :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Grizzly on December 09, 2009, 07:21:23 PM: Definitely go with the "REAL" CVO - the '04!

The first owner is taking the depreciation hit, and this one will hold its value better than the '08 SG.

The '04 & '05 CVO EG's are great bikes... That's why I'm hanging on to mine. I love it! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: CBW on December 16, 2009, 11:49:34 AM: SCREAMIN EAGLE ALL THE WAY!!! Welcome to the site from Greencastle,Pennsylvania :coolblue:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: floresb on December 16, 2009, 04:33:47 PM: Went with the heart on this one. Thanks for everyone's input! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Fired00d on December 16, 2009, 04:37:26 PM: Quote from: floresb on December 16, 2009, 04:33:47 PM
Went with the heart on this one. Thanks for everyone's input! :2vrolijk_21:
Congrats!!! You will not be sorry. :2vrolijk_21: Let me be the first to tell you that you have excellent taste in bikes and color of that bike. ;D ;D

:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: martys on December 16, 2009, 05:06:33 PM: Good call on a great looking bike :2vrolijk_21: Welcome to the CVO family :pepper:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Grizzly on December 16, 2009, 05:39:24 PM: Quote from: floresb on December 16, 2009, 04:33:47 PM
Went with the heart on this one. Thanks for everyone's input! :2vrolijk_21:

Actually I feel you used both heart & head on that one.

Congrats on making the right decision. :2vrolijk_21:

Enjoy your beautiful new ride and be safe out there.

Oh yeah, welcome to the site!

Now you'll get a ton of ideas on how to spend the rest of your money!!!
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: slamr on December 16, 2009, 06:30:14 PM: Congratulations! Very nice. . . . :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: 04se103 on December 16, 2009, 06:31:02 PM: Congrats on making the right decision :orange: :orange: :orange:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Wheelsnkeels on December 16, 2009, 08:27:41 PM: Congratulations on a really sweet ride! :coolblue:

Hope you have the weather to get in some miles :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: AZ SESG on December 16, 2009, 09:46:37 PM: (http://www.01cobra.com/images/cool003_1_.gif)

(http://www.01cobra.com/images/congratulations_1_.gif)

Be safe. Ride often. :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: Chains on December 23, 2009, 09:22:37 AM: Nice bike enjoy it.
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: DJ56 on December 23, 2009, 01:35:26 PM: Quote from: floresb on December 16, 2009, 04:33:47 PM
Went with the heart on this one. Thanks for everyone's input! :2vrolijk_21:

Congrats on a beautiful scoot and most excellent choice (no bias here whatsoever).

ride safe and all you can

DJ
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: hdbrad03 on December 23, 2009, 02:15:23 PM: I feel you made th correct decission!! I purchased one used with 32,000 miles. Now has over 50,000 miles. I feel it is one of Classic's that will always draw a crowd.

:bananarock: :bananarock:
Brad
Title: Re: Group Question
Post by: 2harleys on January 04, 2010, 09:25:30 PM: Traded in an 06 Ultra CVO for the new 2010 FLHTCUSE --- night and day difference -- hold out for the 2009 or 2010 08 had engine problems.