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[wachuko]

On the fence with these and trying to decide... anyone with these installed on your 2012 RGU CVO?  Are they solid color of matched to the pattern of the rest of the bike??  Any photos would be great.

Just a few photos of my ride, just put a little over 500 miles this weekend  



















Trying to capture the dark blue with the metallic flakes (until a few days ago when I was taking photos, I thought the inner fairing was painted black with some flakes in it... not so, it is a deep blue with flakes  ).

[MikeD]

Great color, looks great.  Congrats!

[Midnight Rider]

I have not seen the lowers available for that bike, but I'd bet they were painted the dark color of your bike, and would be all one color.  Lowers make a big difference in cool weather and rain, and you can always put them on with the quick disconnects.

You could get them custom painted to match the scheme of the rest of the bike...

[FLSTFI Dave]

Lowers are nice in the cooler months.  I put the on when the temps start staying below 70 during the day, and then in the spring I take them off when temps start going over 70.  They come color matched to the lower color of the bike.

[Grizzly]

Lowers are nice in the cooler months.  I put the on when the temps start staying below 70 during the day, and then in the spring I take them off when temps start going over 70.  They come color matched to the lower color of the bike.

I agree that the MoCo normally paints the lowers the same colour as the lower section of the bike - the way it really should be... Unless of course they make a mistake as they did with the '08 SEUC Anniversary model...

[Grizzly]

Then it requires one to fix the problem on their own...

Which I think looks much better.

Don't you agree?

[wachuko]

Thank you for the replies.  Reason I asked is that the lower color of my CVO looks to be black... but the quote I am getting for the lowers is not that of a Black lower...

Order placed, will see what comes in...

[customryder]

Beautiful Bike!  how do you like that helmet? multiteck ? 

[wachuko]

Beautiful Bike!  how do you like that helmet? multiteck ? 

Have had it for a few years now.  Works great.  Having said that, looking for a replacement (try to replace them every 5 years) and looking to one of those with internal sun shield and Shoei does not have that option. I have narrow it down to:

Shark Evoline Series 2 ST



Nolan N103

[darth davidson]

Have had it for a few years now.  Works great.  Having said that, looking for a replacement (try to replace them every 5 years) and looking to one of those with internal sun shield and Shoei does not have that option. I have narrow it down to:



I love my Schuberth C3 Helmet. Won't change it for anything!!!!

[customryder]

Have had it for a few years now.  Works great.  Having said that, looking for a replacement (try to replace them every 5 years) and looking to one of those with internal sun shield and Shoei does not have that option. I have narrow it down to:



I love my Schuberth C3 Helmet. Won't change it for anything!!!!

that is the one im thinking about  but i do like the idea of that shark.. sorry to hijack your thread.

[wachuko]

I love my Schuberth C3 Helmet. Won't change it for anything!!!!

Did not even know those existed... here I was close to deciding on a helmet... 

[CVODON]

Nolan is pretty slick until you have to change the shield in the dark when you are leaving resturant and forgot to change it earlier. Takes two men and a boy. Shoei shield change can be done by blind man on fast horse in the rain while in motion. Schuberth I agree looks pretty cool, but would have to have a big safety advantage, it is almost twice the cost of Shoei or Nolan.

[wachuko]

Nolan is pretty slick until you have to change the shield in the dark when you are leaving resturant and forgot to change it earlier. Takes two men and a boy. Shoei shield change can be done by blind man on fast horse in the rain while in motion. Schuberth I agree looks pretty cool, but would have to have a big safety advantage, it is almost twice the cost of Shoei or Nolan.

I would get another Shoei, but I really want that dark shield inside that I can put down whenever I want... to avoid having to switch shields.  I want to keep a clear main shield for night use and then lower the inner shield for during the day.

Schuberth, I agree also that it looks pretty cool, light weight, and smaller outside... those are all great features... but the price is high...  I want to see if I can find it locally to take a look and compare it to the others.

Back to topic... anyone with a 2012 CVO with lowers that can share a photo? 

[Midnight Rider]

The Twilight Blue on your bike is not black, though it may look it when not outside in the sun.  In the sun, there are flecks of metalflake in the paint.  That's the way your lowers should be as well.

The Black Ember on my SERGU looks solid black until out in the sunlight...it has red/maroon flake in it.

I am interested in the Shark Evoline 2 helmet as well, but am having a hard time locating one to see in person.  If you get to see one, a report would be nice.  I have read good things about them, and it seems the best of all possible worlds, unless you like to wear a half helmet or tupperware bowl (novelty helmet).

[Buy early]

Nice looking bike! Good luck with the mod. Recommend you get them painted just like you want the. Look at picking up a used set and have it done custom.

[wachuko]

Nice looking bike! Good luck with the mod. Recommend you get them painted just like you want the. Look at picking up a used set and have it done custom.

Thank you.  I went ahead and ordered the ones HD sells that matches the bike... will post photos once I get them 

[wachuko]

The Twilight Blue on your bike is not black, though it may look it when not outside in the sun.  In the sun, there are flecks of metalflake in the paint.  That's the way your lowers should be as well.

The Black Ember on my SERGU looks solid black until out in the sunlight...it has red/maroon flake in it.

I am interested in the Shark Evoline 2 helmet as well, but am having a hard time locating one to see in person.  If you get to see one, a report would be nice.  I have read good things about them, and it seems the best of all possible worlds, unless you like to wear a half helmet or tupperware bowl (novelty helmet).

It was easy to see on the inner fairing, not that easy on the other parts.  Good to know.  Tks!  As posted above, ordered the matching lowers and also a touch-up paint kit.

[mnm327]

Seriously you don't know the actual color of the bike you just dropped 30k on?    Take a flash light, get down on all fours, look closely and appreciate your machine.

Thank you for the replies.  Reason I asked is that the lower color of my CVO looks to be black... but the quote I am getting for the lowers is not that of a Black lower...

Order placed, will see what comes in...

[wachuko]

Seriously you don't know the actual color of the bike you just dropped 30k on?    Take a flash light, get down on all fours, look closely and appreciate your machine.

  Look, I had a Sedona Orange bike that I was happy with... that is, until I saw that HD was coming out with a dark blue bike... and then I saw photos on the CVO RGC!  Blue is my favorite color, and the only reason I got the 2011 in Orange was because there was no dark blue option then... With the CVO, I was sold on what I thought (at the time) was a Blue and Black bike  ... When I was able to see it person I could tell that the inner fairing had metallic flakes in it, but it wasn't until I took it home and started taking a few photos that I noticed that the inner fairing was not black but a very dark blue paint. Very cool indeed.



I took a closer look at the rest of the bike, and I can't see that same finish on the other panels, they look black.  I do all the work on the bike myself, so plenty of opportunities to continue to appreciate it.  I will take a closer look again 

Reached 600 miles over the weekend and planning to do an oil change this weekend just for my peace of mind.

A couple of items installed:

Mid engine deflectors:



HarleyGoodies floorboard extensions:



Stand extension (center stand on its way...)



Comfort styled saddlebag guards installed:



GPS Mount installed (I love the symmetry of this setup, so I prefer this mount to the one mounted in the handlebar):



Here is a link to the work done on my Sedona bike: 2011 Sedona Orange Mods Thread

and where I am documenting the mods for my CVO: My Mods Thread - 2012 RGC CVO

[stever]

DUMB QUESTION IS THE TWILIGHT BLUE ON YOUR BIKE THE LIGHT OR THE DARK COLOR?

[wachuko]

DUMB QUESTION IS THE TWILIGHT BLUE ON YOUR BIKE THE LIGHT OR THE DARK COLOR?

Twilight Blue should be the dark color... To the garage to take photos and see if I can get that black to show its blues....

[wachuko]

Well... it is a very dark blue... but it will take a lot of light to show it... you guys know it and I know it... but to the one walking by, well...  anyway, I love it!! I'm blue Da Ba Dee Da Ba Die -
    

[Grizzly]

That is an absolutely gorgeous colour of blue on blue you have on your new ride 

I am lucky enough to be picking up the 2012 Metallic Maple version of the SERGC tomorrow to test ride for the next five days!

I haven't ridden a RG for a number of years and was never really that interested in one because I never got used to the fixed fairing on the last one I rode... Just felt really weird to me.

When I saw what changes they made to the bike this year, and especially seeing the Maple colour in person, I was really impressed with it.  So, I'm really looking forward to lots of riding in the five days and the weather is supposed to be perfect for riding!

Enjoy your beautiful blue new ride!

[customryder]

That is an absolutely gorgeous colour of blue on blue you have on your new ride 

I am lucky enough to be picking up the 2012 Metallic Maple version of the SERGC tomorrow to test ride for the next five days!

I haven't ridden a RG for a number of years and was never really that interested in one because I never got used to the fixed fairing on the last one I rode... Just felt really weird to me.

When I saw what changes they made to the bike this year, and especially seeing the Maple colour in person, I was really impressed with it.  So, I'm really looking forward to lots of riding in the five days and the weather is supposed to be perfect for riding!

Enjoy your beautiful blue new ride!

congrats on your new bike! lol

[wachuko]

That is an absolutely gorgeous colour of blue on blue you have on your new ride 

I am lucky enough to be picking up the 2012 Metallic Maple version of the SERGC tomorrow to test ride for the next five days!

I haven't ridden a RG for a number of years and was never really that interested in one because I never got used to the fixed fairing on the last one I rode... Just felt really weird to me.

When I saw what changes they made to the bike this year, and especially seeing the Maple colour in person, I was really impressed with it.  So, I'm really looking forward to lots of riding in the five days and the weather is supposed to be perfect for riding!

Enjoy your beautiful blue new ride!

I doubt you will be able to return it!!    I was trying to decide between the Maple and the Blue.... that is one beautiful bike. 

[mnm327]

Congrats man.  It's an awesome bike!

Nice pics, by the way....

Look, I had a Sedona Orange bike that I was happy with... that is, until I saw that HD was coming out with a dark blue bike... and then I saw photos on the CVO RGC!  Blue is my favorite color, and the only reason I got the 2011 in Orange was because there was no dark blue option then... With the CVO, I was sold on what I thought (at the time) was a Blue and Black bike  ... When I was able to see it person I could tell that the inner fairing had metallic flakes in it, but it wasn't until I took it home and started taking a few photos that I noticed that the inner fairing was not black but a very dark blue paint. Very cool indeed.



I took a closer look at the rest of the bike, and I can't see that same finish on the other panels, they look black.  I do all the work on the bike myself, so plenty of opportunities to continue to appreciate it.  I will take a closer look again 

Reached 600 miles over the weekend and planning to do an oil change this weekend just for my peace of mind.

A couple of items installed:

Mid engine deflectors:



HarleyGoodies floorboard extensions:



Stand extension (center stand on its way...)



Comfort styled saddlebag guards installed:



GPS Mount installed (I love the symmetry of this setup, so I prefer this mount to the one mounted in the handlebar):



Here is a link to the work done on my Sedona bike: 2011 Sedona Orange Mods Thread

and where I am documenting the mods for my CVO: My Mods Thread - 2012 RGC CVO

[Grizzly]

congrats on your new bike! lol

You just might be right with that congratulatory remark???

Picked the bike up yesterday and although I find the windshield a tad low for my liking (lots of wind in my face at 80mph) that's an easy fix.

This new CVO Road Glide Custom is a totally awesome ride!  I never thought I would, but I love it! 
The colour 9Maple Metallic) is stunning.

I haven't seen any posted yet, so I will post some pictures later... When I get off the bike long enough to take a couple!

[stever]

WILL THE LOWERS HIT THE HEAVEY BREATHER AIR CLEANER ? POST PICS WHEN YOU HAVE THEM ON THE BIKE

[wachuko]

WILL THE LOWERS HIT THE HEAVEY BREATHER AIR CLEANER ? POST PICS WHEN YOU HAVE THEM ON THE BIKE

From what I was told, the lowers will fit fine.  I just can't put speakers in the lowers as those would hit the air cleaner.  I will share photos once I get them.

[foyboy]

Ordered my lowers Monday Sept 26th.  HD dealer said I might get them in two to three weeks.  Not sure if breather will hit glovebox, if it does I think you can buy the shorter air filter so it will clear glovebox.  If not I will remove the glove box from lower fairing.

[wachuko]

Ordered my lowers Monday Sept 26th.  HD dealer said I might get them in two to three weeks.  Not sure if breather will hit glovebox, if it does I think you can buy the shorter air filter so it will clear glovebox.  If not I will remove the glove box from lower fairing.

It will clear the glove box, not a problem there.  However, it does not clear it if a speaker is installed there...

[Steph]

Nice bike  do you have a detachable tour-Pak or only a sissybar?

[wachuko]

Nice bike  do you have a detachable tour-Pak or only a sissybar?

Got the Tpak as part of the deal... Still waiting for it to arrive.  And the saddlebag spoilers, and the lowers...

[Steph]

Ok... So you need a relocated antenna system, don't you? Is it the model inside the fairing?

[wachuko]

Ok... So you need a relocated antenna system, don't you? Is it the model inside the fairing?

I wanted to keep the stock antenna enabled, so I got a Y antenna splitter and installed the internal powered antenna.

[YELLOWBIRD]

I wanted to keep the stock antenna enabled, so I got a Y antenna splitter and installed the internal powered antenna.

Could you tell me where you picked up that y connector? I have been looking for one of those for a while.

Thanks in advance!

YB

[Steph]

Is it that part?

[wachuko]

Sure!

Splitter I got from Amazon - US$7.27

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002EXF10

The antenna, also from Amazon. I used the Metra Universal On Glass Amplified AM/FM Antenna - 44-UA200- around US$18.00  Same as what HD sells for 50.00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WRQ8K

Hope that helps.

Could you tell me where you picked up that y connector? I have been looking for one of those for a while.

Thanks in advance!

YB

[tazmun]

I have not seen the lowers available for that bike, but I'd bet they were painted the dark color of your bike, and would be all one color.  Lowers make a big difference in cool weather and rain, and you can always put them on with the quick disconnects.

You could get them custom painted to match the scheme of the rest of the bike...

Also remember with the air cleaner that comes on the RG, it will be right against
the lower on the right side. Thought you should know.

[wachuko]

Got confirmation for delivery.  They arrive at my place this Monday  

Still waiting on the Chopped Tour*Pak... that one should arrive to the dealer today or Monday... two months waiting for it  

Edit:  Understood wrong...backorder release on the Tourpak was Oct 28... Still no idea when it will be shipped

[YELLOWBIRD]

Sure!

Splitter I got from Amazon - US$7.27

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002EXF10

The antenna, also from Amazon. I used the Metra Universal On Glass Amplified AM/FM Antenna - 44-UA200- around US$18.00  Same as what HD sells for 50.00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WRQ8K

Hope that helps.

THANKS WACHUKO!

YB

[CVODON]

Thanks for photo showing the GPS mount above gauges, I almost convinced myself to order one, but this is AWFUL looking sticking up in front of the radio. Thanks again, that is one thing that won't be in my no longer used pile of stuff.

[wachuko]

Thanks for photo showing the GPS mount above gauges, I almost convinced myself to order one, but this is AWFUL looking sticking up in front of the radio. Thanks again, that is one thing that won't be in my no longer used pile of stuff.

It really depends on which GPS you have... the part is a work of CNC craft and, imho, it looks so much better than if stuck in the handle bar.  But that is the great thing about choices  

I bought the one with two positions for mounting... decided to moun the base of the GPS on the lower position of the bracket.





This is a photo taken with the camera at my eye level (5'7" here...).  There is no blocking of the radio display.  Again, all this will depend on the profile of GPS you have.

[foyboy]

            Installed my new twilight blue lowers last Wednesday.  The air filter that comes on bike will not work with lowers installed.  Removed glove box from right side lower, SE air filter cover barely hit the pivot bolt on vents, so I put glove box back in lower and went back to HD shop and bought the shorter air filter.  Everything fit perfectly. So to answer others questions, No factory lowers will not fit with stock air filter.  Now I have a winter and a summer air filter,  I will be removing lowers next spring and re-installing original air filter and cover.

[wachuko]

           Installed my new twilight blue lowers last Wednesday.  The air filter that comes on bike will not work with lowers installed.  Removed glove box from right side lower, SE air filter cover barely hit the pivot bolt on vents, so I put glove box back in lower and went back to HD shop and bought the shorter air filter.  Everything fit perfectly. So to answer others questions, No factory lowers will not fit with stock air filter.  Now I have a winter and a summer air filter,  I will be removing lowers next spring and re-installing original air filter and cover.

Mine just got in  







Will be doing the install this afternoon.

[FLSTFI Dave]

            Installed my new twilight blue lowers last Wednesday.  The air filter that comes on bike will not work with lowers installed.  Removed glove box from right side lower, SE air filter cover barely hit the pivot bolt on vents, so I put glove box back in lower and went back to HD shop and bought the shorter air filter.  Everything fit perfectly. So to answer others questions, No factory lowers will not fit with stock air filter.  Now I have a winter and a summer air filter,  I will be removing lowers next spring and re-installing original air filter and cover.

I knew the air filter would not work with the Glove box, but was really hoping with the glove box removed it would work.

I now know it will not work.  Time to get a short filter.

[wachuko]

I knew the air filter would not work with the Glove box, but was really hoping with the glove box removed it would work.

I now know it will not work.  Time to get a short filter.

That will really suck... another 3-400.00

If it comes to that, I will get something like this...



or

[Midnight Rider]

Do you have to buy the entire filter assembly or can you just get a shorter filter element?

I like the looks of that filter you are considering though...that would look really nice on the RGC.   

[wachuko]

Do you have to buy the entire filter assembly or can you just get a shorter filter element?

I like the looks of that filter you are considering though...that would look really nice on the RGC.   

humm... I do not know if that is available.  I will need to check, either way I loose the cool looks of the one I have... shorter filter element means loosing that surrounding housing.

And this one can't be rotated... take a look, it has only one way to be installed...





We are going riding this weekend, and I will not stay home due to this... I removed the pocket from the right fairing lower for now and installed the air cleaner again... this will do until I figure out what to do or what new air filter to get.

[foyboy]

      If you use the mounting kit that comes with lowers it might clear the air cleaner with the glove box removed.  I installed that quick detach kit which spaces the bottom of lower away from crash bar a little bit farther than stock mounting.  You could probably get by using stock filter if you take the SE cover off it.  You could also turn the top swival bolt for the vent over and might clear air cleaner.  Was easier to install short filter and be done with it.

[wachuko]

      If you use the mounting kit that comes with lowers it might clear the air cleaner with the glove box removed.  I installed that quick detach kit which spaces the bottom of lower away from crash bar a little bit farther than stock mounting.  You could probably get by using stock filter if you take the SE cover off it.  You could also turn the top swival bolt for the vent over and might clear air cleaner.  Was easier to install short filter and be done with it.

Can you share a photo of yours?  With the short filter setup?  I think that would be the easiest route, even if I loose the cool looks of the SE cover.

[wachuko]

Can you share a photo of yours?  With the short filter setup?  I think that would be the easiest route, even if I loose the cool looks of the SE cover.

Nevermind - going to order a new air cleaner... see other thread. thank you! 

[foyboy]

      Pics of short air filter and lowers.  Cost about $100.00 for filter and rain sock.  Definately looks better with short filter and glovebox in than it did with glovebox removed.

[foyboy]

One more picture.

[Steph]

The air flow is lower than stock mount, isn't it? What about the engine perfs?

[wachuko]

One more picture.

Thank you for the photos.

I removed the glove box to be able to use it this weekend.  New air cleaner to arrive Wed.  I figured that if I ever want to install speakers I would be in the same situation. So went with a RSD AC.

[wachuko]

Bike needs a wash and shine... so better photos after the weekend ride.

RSD Air Cleaner installed!!

[Buy early]

You made the right choice. Air cleaner goes well with the skull emblem.

[Midnight Rider]

Looks good...that is the direction I would have taken as well. 

[Fired00d]

Bike needs a wash and shine... so better photos after the weekend ride.

RSD Air Cleaner installed!!

Looks great!!!

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[wachuko]

Just realized that I did not post photos for the original reason for this thread...

Lowers installed 

[Grizzly]

Just realized that I did not post photos for the original reason for this thread...

Lowers installed  

Your new lowers look amazing!  Glad to see that they're painted the correct blue.

Ride safe & enjoy the warmth & protection.

PS - I might have missed it in an earlier post, but who's centerstand is that you installed?

[wachuko]

I might have missed it in an earlier post, but who's centerstand is that you installed?

Harley... and it sucks!  Go with the Wheeldock EZ-Up center stand... wish I had gone that route.

[Big Dog]

Looks great and you made the right choice regarding adding speakers later. I added speakers to my lowers with pods that were made by Kevin "Sincecrazy" for non-vented lowers and it makes sooooo much of a difference!!! Nice mods on your bike though, all tastefully done.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Bike needs a wash and shine... so better photos after the weekend ride.

RSD Air Cleaner installed!!

That RSD air cleaner looks very good on there.  The lowers look good too.

[wachuko]

Thank you all.

I am extremely happy with this bike   

[trwtow]

wow just great perfect choices enjoy it 

[wachuko]

A few photos of the Chopped TourPak installed.  I will take better photos of the whole bike tomorrow during the day...

Here without the passenger seat:





and with passenger seat:

[FLSTFI Dave]

Looks good, I am so glad HD started carrying the graphics onto the tour packs for the CVO bikes.

[wachuko]

Well folks.  Looks like I am done!!  At least for now, until I send the new saddlebag lids for painting.  Spoiler with LEDs go on the new lid with speakers, so I will not be drilling the ones on the bike now.  I will be finishing the horn relocation install tonight (meaning, installing the new fender  ).

Done!

[Guthrie52]

Wachuko, the bike looks great!!  Really like the chopped tour pack

Did you say your done.... really??  No more daily posts? Just lay down the torch?  Make us find a new thread to read?  Or worse yet, go back to work??

Seriously, well done and well presented.  Looking forward to your next mod....

[wachuko]

Wachuko, the bike looks great!!  Really like the chopped tour pack

Did you say your done.... really??  No more daily posts? Just lay down the torch?  Make us find a new thread to read?  Or worse yet, go back to work??

Seriously, well done and well presented.  Looking forward to your next mod....

Well... there is this Black Derby cover I want to get... and I want the matching signal lights from Headwinds 

But for now I am done... next mods will be rock chips, road grime, and miles 

[HDCrazy]

Beautiful Bike!!
My color-matched lowers should be in next week. How is the ride behind the lowers?