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Custom Vehicle Discussions => CVO™ Softail® Convertible => Topic started by: Fired00d on July 25, 2009, 04:28:25 PM

Title: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Fired00d on July 25, 2009, 04:28:25 PM: This thread will be for pictures and information on the new CVO Softail Convertible.

Note: This will be moved to the new board for this model once it is created.

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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Fired00d on July 25, 2009, 04:32:25 PM: (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39177.0;attach=121728;image)

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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: spydglide on July 25, 2009, 05:25:43 PM: Ohhhh.....in the stripped down version and with some taller risers/bars, that's going be a fine-looking scoot. :2vrolijk_21: :pepper: :jalapeno: :huepfenjump3: har! spyder
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: viaton on July 25, 2009, 05:41:33 PM: Quote from: spydglide on July 25, 2009, 05:25:43 PM
Ohhhh.....in the stripped down version and with some taller risers/bars, that's going be a fine-looking scoot. :2vrolijk_21: :pepper: :jalapeno: :huepfenjump3: har! spyder

Yep, a beautiful bike indeed!
Just emailed my dealer, I'm going for the O/B/S version! :carrot:
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: spydglide on July 25, 2009, 05:48:22 PM: Quote from: viaton on July 25, 2009, 05:41:33 PM
Yep, a beautiful bike indeed!
Just emailed my dealer, I'm going for the O/B/S version! :carrot:
Classic! :2vrolijk_21: har! spyder
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: rubaga on July 25, 2009, 07:01:23 PM: Agree - its strange that thy do not have these obvious options on Softail - especially on models which designed for touring - like this Convertible or Heritage Classic.

Also - did you note that this bike has the lowest ground clearance? According to HD site its 3.7 in or 94 mm? I wonder why?
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Fired00d on July 25, 2009, 09:55:49 PM: Pic...

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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: SBB on July 25, 2009, 09:58:28 PM: Quote from: egultrac on July 25, 2009, 06:40:41 PM
Awesome bike, best CVO paint for 2010!! But can anyone think of a good reason why the MoCo can't or won't add cruise control, throttle by wire and ABS brakes to the Softail family?

I can tell you.

No place to put it.

Look where it is on a bagger and you will see.
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Fired00d on July 25, 2009, 09:59:42 PM: Pic...

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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: hard10 on July 25, 2009, 10:55:48 PM: I'm still saying this is an attempt to go after the Indian Motorcycle. Notice the long fender? The quick release saddlebags? Even the windshield.

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39186.0;attach=121751;image)

(http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/Portals/0/images/Vintage%20Chief.jpg)
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: SBB on July 25, 2009, 11:12:30 PM: Quote from: hard10 on July 25, 2009, 10:55:48 PM
I'm still saying this is an attempt to go after the Indian Motorcycle. Notice the long fender? The quick release saddlebags? Even the windshield.

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39186.0;attach=121751;image)

(http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/Portals/0/images/Vintage%20Chief.jpg)

Not to hurt your feelings AJ, but Harley will sell more of just one color of this bike than Indian will sell in total units in 2010.

And I bet this bike has been on the design board and planned long before Indian produced their first bike.

Yes, I like the Indians but don't lose sight and think the tail (Indian) is going to wag the dog. (Harley)

Not gonna happen!

Better chance of seeing you in silver and black sequins!

;)
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Twolanerider on July 26, 2009, 01:59:43 AM: Damn that's pretty.
(http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/Portals/0/images/Vintage%20Chief.jpg)
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: BG on July 26, 2009, 09:48:31 AM: Quote from: DarkEagle on July 26, 2009, 09:26:05 AM
no tach! I liked the 2007 FXSTSSE round 110 air filter cover better but guess it fits the "tour bike" style...

could have just created a convertable Fatboy, or better would have like to see an FXST standard or custom with a stripped down front fender with beefy 130 17" or 18" tire, & wide bobtail with phat 18" 240 tire like the 2009 FXSTSSE3.

not sure about them highlighting the "convertable gimmick" as the primary theme of the bike, more of a "feature" but overall looks like a nice ride.

Haven't seen a CVO I did not like.

It does have a tach. It has a digital speedo and a classic analog tach.
Quote from: Fired00d on July 25, 2009, 04:32:25 PM
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39177.0;attach=121728;image)
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: spydglide on July 26, 2009, 01:59:41 PM: Quote from: BG on July 26, 2009, 09:48:31 AM
It does have a tach. It has a digital speedo and a classic analog tach.
Quote from: Fired00d on July 25, 2009, 04:32:25 PM
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39177.0;attach=121728;image)

Neat......that combination of form & function seem to fit this bike well. Stripped down with some risers.. :coolblue:...Hell Yeah! :drink: har! spyder
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Fired00d on July 26, 2009, 02:40:15 PM: Pics..

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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: JeffsHogPen on July 26, 2009, 09:43:54 PM: I like it!!!! The maroon and silver looks awesome. One question....Is is a Heritage or a Fat Boy ???
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: spydglide on July 26, 2009, 10:00:24 PM: Quote from: JeffsHogPen on July 26, 2009, 09:43:54 PM
I like it!!!! The maroon and silver looks awesome. One question....Is is a Heritage or a Fat Boy ???
Neither. A softtail convertable. :) har! spyder
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Air-Cooled on July 26, 2009, 11:55:31 PM: I gonna break from the crowd and say that this bike will be the hardest sell out of the CVOs this year.
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: LoneCustom on July 27, 2009, 01:59:33 PM: Quote from: Air-Cooled on July 26, 2009, 11:55:31 PM
I gonna break from the crowd and say that this bike will be the hardest sell out of the CVOs this year.

Well, I bought an '09 CVO Springer, added a winscreen and saddlebags to it and have a bike that is pretty close to this one. I'm already considering trading it for an Abyss Blue/Sapphire one 'cause I like the full fender and the footboards. Crap! Why didn't I wait a year...... :-X
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: acevtwin on July 27, 2009, 02:16:20 PM: I like the Orange / Black the best. Go figure!
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Gone Fishin' on July 27, 2009, 03:40:35 PM: I do like the paint. I am, however, not clear who would buy the bike, but may they ride safely. Separately, is it just me, or are the fenders way to big (front and back) ??? I think it looks really awkward in some of the pics, even with the rider on the bike ...

Comments?

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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: rubaga on July 27, 2009, 11:00:04 PM: As I said I am planning to upgrade my wife's Dyna into this bike. I think we will go with Crimson Red Sunglo/ Autumn Haze color option.

Fenders do look quite big. I do not mind that. Gives it a bit retro/Indian look. Hope my wife likes it....
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Air-Cooled on July 27, 2009, 11:44:55 PM: Quote from: rubaga on July 27, 2009, 11:00:04 PM
As I said I am planning to upgrade my wife's Dyna into this bike. Hope my wife likes it....

Has she seen the pics?
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: rubaga on July 28, 2009, 12:06:25 AM: Nope. If she does not like it I guess changing deposit to another model will not be that difficult. She will see it in a week or two.
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Sinker on July 31, 2009, 12:08:42 AM: I guess someone needs to say it so I will. The bike is not very exciting. It looks like a Honda VTX. I think they need to go back to the drawing board.

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Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: spydglide on July 31, 2009, 12:57:07 AM: Quote from: Sinker on July 31, 2009, 12:08:42 AM
I guess someone needs to say it so I will. The bike is not very exciting. It looks like a Honda VTX. I think they need to go back to the drawing board.

Sinker
I'm thinking the Softtail was around prior to the VTX. :confused5: spyder
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Sinker on July 31, 2009, 08:13:43 AM: Spider,
Compare for yourself

Of course the softail was around first, but the bike still looks like a VTX.

Sinker
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: Air-Cooled on July 31, 2009, 01:34:01 PM: I don't see the VTX so much as I see a bike that looks kinda goofy, and cobbled together from part that don't integrate well. Does anyone remember the FXRT? It made a lot of sense as a sport tourer, but it didn't sell well. Ducati's Multi-strada is the same, very functional, but not an attractive package.
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: spydglide on July 31, 2009, 02:58:33 PM: Quote from: Air-Cooled on July 31, 2009, 01:34:01 PM
I don't see the VTX so much as I see a bike that looks kinda goofy, and cobbled together from part that don't integrate well. Does anyone remember the FXRT? It made a lot of sense as a sport tourer, but it didn't sell well. Ducati's Multi-strada is the same, very functional, but not an attractive package.
That describes my assessment of it very well. Could have been better/cleaner overall design. I'm starting to notice that in a # of the Harleys. Wonder why? spyder
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: acevtwin on August 10, 2009, 11:47:33 PM: I like the bike. If I had a bigger garage (and wallet) I would consider the O/B.
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: BG on September 25, 2009, 04:02:18 PM: Has no-one got one yet.....This Thread just up and died ???
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: tmitchellofpg on October 21, 2009, 01:04:10 PM: Does anyone know why they didn't chrome the oil tank.
Tom
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: acevtwin on October 22, 2009, 02:51:42 PM: They painted the oil tank the same color as the frame. Much the same way as the custom bike builders do it.
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: pm203 on November 09, 2009, 09:19:49 PM: I have seen the orange one in person and the bike is a solid 10. I would trade my 08 inferno Springer for it, but why spend another 10K? I love my springer, but this is the first bike I have seen in a while that gets me excited.
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: phattey on November 16, 2009, 02:55:28 PM: I also thought it was a little underdesigned, like a bike being built by 4 different engineers robbing the same parts bin, then revealing it only for the 4 groups to be surpirsed at it's oddness. But now it's growing on me. I saw on without the windscreen thingy...and a larger billet headlight installed.

In O/B it was hard to hate,,,and kinda easy to like.
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: GordieHM on November 22, 2009, 07:17:32 AM: I traded my 09 street glide for the 2010 CVO convertible and glad I did. The glide was a little tall for me even though it is lowered. I am 6' tall but with a 31.5 inseam. Never felt sure footed even after changing the seat. The glide also had bad wind buffeting that would give me killer headaches and red eyes after long rides at highway speeds, even though I tried 5 windshields. The only one that worked was the full size one but don't want to look though it.
Riding the convertible reminds me of riding my chopper again. Feel like i,m in the bike and very sure footed. Added engine guard, pegs and the king low windshield. It is just as comfortable as the glide with maybe being a little harder on big bumps in the road. This bike is also an attention getter. People always telling me how beautiful she is. Being able to have a hotrod bike and change to a touring bike in about a minute is awesome. By the way it is the orange and black one. I also installed the screamin eagle exhaust and xied. Big change in power of the bike. Will get some pictures up soon. ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2010 CVO Softail Convertible
Post by: SERK3 on November 22, 2009, 11:40:01 AM: I think its the best looking bike H-D has this year, If i were single, I would have one, I test rode one in Myrtle Beach, love the way it sits and handles.