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Title: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: DBinSD on December 28, 2018, 08:09:58 PM
What was your best upgrade you did to your 2014 - 2016,  110 RGU CVO ? More specifically, what was the best/most significant for the money?
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: GregKhougaz on December 28, 2018, 08:24:07 PM
I'm certain opinions will vary but for me suspension upgrades come first because they make the most significant difference in the enjoyability of the bike. I went with the Progressive monotubes up front and the new Harley coilover shocks in the rear. You can spend a lot more for only slightly better.
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: Unbalanced on December 28, 2018, 09:10:10 PM
Best bang for the buck for us has been the suspension upgrades with the Ohlins Shocks.

Comfort and handling


2015 Ohlins 772 rear

2011. Ohlins 357 and FKC101’s
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: Twolanerider on December 28, 2018, 10:07:27 PM
For me on any bike ever suspension is second.  It comes after the holy troika of (in this order)

1) Seat that feels good to my ass

2) Handlebars and shield that finish dialing the bike in to me after I know where my ass is going to be


I always do those even before suspension. If a saddle change is necessitated and it moves me up or down or front or back that will change (at least a bit) how I might have to dial in the suspension.  That's why I always do any expensive suspension changes just a little later.  it's either that or dial it in once then potentially have to do it again (and I'm lazy).
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on December 29, 2018, 07:15:44 AM
For me, on my 2015 SERGU in this order

Handlebars, hated the wrist angle of factory bars
Ohlin HD-159 rear shocks, hated air shocks.
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: Major Tom on December 29, 2018, 03:01:16 PM
G’day DBinSD,

The most important upgrades for me were all functional &/or safety related IMHO.

First & best thing I upgraded were the bars. The factory handlebars came off a midgets wheelbarrow. Horrible wrist angle and way too close to my fat guts to be comfortable & certainly not safe in car parks etc for low speed manoeuvring. I didn’t go with higher Barr’s as I like blood in my hands when on long rides.

Second was H-D adjustable suspension. I could not believe they put the garbage air shocks on Lucille. For me they are good as they handle well because they match the front & are not a super expensive option.

Thirdly, I had a professional tune which improved Lucille’s breathing &  performance significantly.

I also improved the lighting both front & rear. Spotlights up front because I like to be able to see the critters who are out to kill me when riding at night. I put a flasher unit on the back plus extra brake/turn signals on the bags because I want the cagers to see me if they happen to look up from their phones.

A coffee/drink holder on the back for Miss Lenda was another personal safety imperative for me.

Tune was most expensive but all were well worth it & I recommend prioritising them above any shiny bits.

Cheers Tom


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Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: fastfreddy on December 29, 2018, 05:38:11 PM
 best bang goes like this, 1 clear view WS, 2 fullsac pipe & map, 3 soundz speaker & amp upgrade, 4   cup holders for the mrs & I, 5 some extra lights front and rear. the rest of the bike I like .. I like the way it rides and the bars im use to, after adjusting them. plus im trying to not dump dumb money in to this one, and after the insurance check from my accident las summer and the deal I got when I bought it its like almost a free bike... I said ALMOST lol
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: Grizzly on December 30, 2018, 11:49:04 AM
Regardless of which bike you ride, I've said it for years and without a doubt the best upgrade/accessory I've purchased for riding is my Gerbings Heated Union Ridge Coat and G3 Gloves.

It wouldn't pertain to many on this site, but for me (living in Ontario), it allows me to ride 12 months of the year in comfort.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: DBinSD on December 30, 2018, 12:57:02 PM
So far suspension (shocks) are winning so to speak.

I feel handle bars are a given for those that need it. I do well with the stock ones.

I am seriously looking into the  shocks but, I also have short legs. The bike as is stock is slightly high for me so, if anyone has recommendations for great shocks that can lower the bike? I am all ears  :drummer:
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: Cat Eye on December 30, 2018, 01:29:34 PM
Since you asked for “Bag for Buck”

This would be mine.
https://youtu.be/TBF9m9z-qz0
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: DBinSD on December 30, 2018, 07:14:13 PM
Since you asked for “Bag for Buck”

This would be mine.

Apparently these won’t fit with remote locks?
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: skratch on December 30, 2018, 09:44:32 PM

I am seriously looking into the  shocks but, I also have short legs. The bike as is stock is slightly high for me so, if anyone has recommendations for great shocks that can lower the bike? I am all ears  :drummer:

before you can get good answers to that, more information is going to be necessary.  how short is your inseam?  how much weight are we talking about (solo, 2 up, fully loaded, etc).  i can tell you what worked good for me, but i ride 100% solo, little over 200lbs, and have a 28'' inseam.
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: DBinSD on December 31, 2018, 08:49:01 AM
before you can get good answers to that, more information is going to be necessary.  how short is your inseam?  how much weight are we talking about (solo, 2 up, fully loaded, etc).  i can tell you what worked good for me, but i ride 100% solo, little over 200lbs, and have a 28'' inseam.

30” inseam
2up 75%
375 lb w/gear on total for both
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: Major Tom on December 31, 2018, 11:21:40 AM
Since you asked for “Bag for Buck”

This would be mine.
https://youtu.be/TBF9m9z-qz0

G’day Cat Eye,

Bought a set of these & they are a poor fit. Took them straight off. For me they were no good.

Cheers Tom


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Title: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: Eddie Haskell on January 04, 2019, 09:38:15 PM
First I installed Factory 47 bars, then Installed cams (and lifters and a proper tune) in my 2016, then did rear shocks. The bike runs a lot stronger and I enjoy riding it...Cams were by far the best upgrade for me but I can see where others would enjoy the handling upgrades. A $40,000 Motorcycle that needs improvements added at my cost...never again H-D, never again!


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Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: DBinSD on January 05, 2019, 10:16:47 PM
Cams were by far the best upgrade for me but I can see where others would enjoy the handling upgrades.

What cams did you go with?
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: motor1 on January 06, 2019, 07:44:56 AM
Kuryakyn- Adjustable Fairing Air Deflectors. They give you the option of some extra airflow on those hot days. A close second is my Clearview windshield. It eliminated noisy turbulence around my ears; makes the music a lot more enjoyable.
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: DOCGSS on January 06, 2019, 07:48:59 AM
Love this thread. My list is a little different. I have a 2014 RK CVO. For me:

1. Stage IV: It just made the engine more enjoyable even at regular paced riding. Smoother at lower RPM and just better all around; more civilized believe or not.
2. Ohlins rear suspension changes everything about any road that just is perfectly smooth
3. I am 6'2" and suffered from neck and shoulder pain between my scapulae. I put on Wild Ones Reaper 14" apes and voila pain free. It was that solution that had me put apes on all of my bikes since
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: Eddie Haskell on January 07, 2019, 07:38:20 AM
What cams did you go with?
Fuel Moto is right in my back yard so I went with the Woods TW-7H, the Woods lifters and a Dyno tune from them. I don’t recall the exact numbers but 108 HP and 118 Tq sounds about right


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Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: DBinSD on January 10, 2019, 05:52:48 PM
Fuel Moto is right in my back yard so I went with the Woods TW-7H, the Woods lifters and a Dyno tune from them. I don’t recall the exact numbers but 108 HP and 118 Tq sounds about right


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Was this a bolt in? No head work etc. Just lifters, cam ?
Does it run hotter or cooler?
Did it improve low end torque or more through the range pull? Both?
Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: Eddie Haskell on January 10, 2019, 09:50:33 PM
I installed them myself, no headwork (although I have high hopes of doing that someday). Runs cooler and in general it has better performance...runs very strong but there is always room for more.
It doesn’t like to cruise below 2700 RPM, have to keep it wound up a bit but it goes when you twist


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Title: Re: What was your best upgrade? Bang for buck? 2014 - 2016 CVO 110
Post by: bigchuck on January 11, 2019, 06:54:50 AM
Replacing factory air shocks. I went with Super Shox. Comfort before speed. It doesn't mater how fast or quick it is if it sets in the garage because it's uncomfortable to ride.