Just a quick post as a new member.
I just got a 14 Softail Deluxe CVO at Glenwood Springs, CO HD dealership.
Just came off a 14 Ultra Limited and while I loved the ride of the bike that damn coolant system kept breaking down and the last straw was when the pump failed while on a trip about 75 miles from the dealer. I got a 4 to 5 day eta on the fix...this happened at the worst time (Friday at 3pm w/no parts on hand this dealer just used the only pump they had on a trike). So with the help of my brother we purchased a red softail deluxe cvo. I had the great pleasure of breaking it in and asked him if I could keep it awhile. He will ride the Ultra for a few.
I drove that bike 2500 miles in 10 days w/ a day break to have the 1k service done.
I was worried that a taller rider (5'10") would have issues but I like the laid back ride. The only add on was some highway pegs I "stole" from my Limited...they help w/ the stretch out on long rides.
I was also concerned regarding the heat but actually its not really an issue...not fun but not a deal breaker.
That 110 SE makes passing 18 wheelers on those lonely sections of two lane roads a blast.
Seems way more people look at the red flake paint job at gas stops. An older Harley rider commented that he doesn't like the new bikes but loved the paint job!
I do miss the ride of the Ultra and the storage along w/ the boom audio (the stock radio worked great for me) but this little CVO is a keeper.
Part of my 2500 mile ride was a 29 hour marathon 1542 mile ride from NW Colo. to the north part of Houston...every time I came to someplace I wanted to stop for the night something came up and before I knew it time to stop for the night just didn't seem right. Took breaks and kept riding!
Long post but the long and short of it is glad I joined the CVO family!