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Custom Vehicle Discussions => CVO™ Street Glide® => Topic started by: Wild Hog 4 on January 17, 2015, 09:20:31 PM
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Just went down local dealer today , was told Harley are to launch a new mid year colour for the 2015 CVO street glide..... That's right boys and girls!
if I remember correctly it is to be mirage orange or something with titanium dust, my local dealer are getting one, they have no idea what it looks like as Harley have not released pictures yet anywhere, probably will be limited numbers at a higher price I suspect!
Any guys out there hear this also?
Maybe that's why they stopped production of the yellow Cvo to make way for this colour!
One things for certain it will be another colour for them to deal with regarding paint quality issues :D
Just remember you heard it here first!! :2vrolijk_21:
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I was at the dealer today where I have my deposit down on a Hard Candy which is due in April. Nothing was mentioned about a new color but I will certainly inquire tomorrow or Monday.
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Oh MYYYY! If it's MIRAGE ORANGE or anything close, I may be in serious trouble... :'(
The Mirage Orange Pearl on the '09 RGs was one of the BEST colors to have ever graced a Harley... even though it has never been used on a CVO.
Ken
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Yes thought that this news may throw a spanner in the works! especially when so many of us have deposits on these Cvo's already.
My dealer is not usually wrong as he has strong connections with the Harley UK head office for Europe, I suspect a lot of dealers would not want to jeopardise pre orders with customers by mentioning this to them,.
But looks like it should be a Terrific combo, it's certainly to be an orange of some kind with black/ grey titanium dust........ Thought this news would get a lot of us salivating!!!
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Ken, I feel your pain, it will be hard to pass on another orange, however we have the best colour "Hot Citrus" still amazes me on the colour difference on a sunny and over cast day.
I did concider adding a 2015 SG to my den but early days for the wet heads.
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Where there is smoke there is fire.
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Another orange fan here... I'm like a Moth to the light with the color orange..... :)
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Another orange fan here... I'm like a Moth to the light with the color orange..... :)
Yep! I have two addictions... Orange and CHROOOOOOME!
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X2
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My cvo was repaired after a crash this year on the way to sturgis .
1970 Hemi Orange the same color as the general lee
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My cvo was repaired after a crash this year on the way to sturgis .
1970 Hemi Orange the same color as the general lee
NICE! :2vrolijk_21:
Ken
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Sweet !!
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The NEW color apparently not true according to those at the dealer's meeting.
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The NEW color apparently not true according to those at the dealer's meeting.
Well that stinks....
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The NEW color apparently not true according to those at the dealer's meeting.
WHEW!!! I'm off the hook...
Ken
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I was gonna say! It's hard enough to find any 2015 CVO Street Glide....why would they change it now....almost 1/2 way through the model year.
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The NEW color apparently not true according to those at the dealer's meeting.
And which dealer meeting was that exactly?
And if no one knew about it,then how could they ask the question :confused5:
I have seen the order on my dealers spreadsheet, he has one hard candy Mercury coming and one of this mirage orange /titanium dust ....
Me thinks you will be eating humble pie on this one buddy! :D
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Hmmmm... The plot thickens....
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Anything is possible. Remember in 2010 when they came out with 999 blacked out CVO Ultra's half way threw the year. :-\
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Not announced at the winter dealer's meeting (which ended today) usually means ain't going to happen. Straight from an insiders mouth. Unless he wasn't paying attention during that part.
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Not announced at the winter dealer's meeting (which ended today) usually means ain't going to happen. Straight from an insiders mouth. Unless he wasn't paying attention during that part.
Yes he must have been asleep! Whatever!
All I know is what I saw on the order form in black and white! not what someone told me at a dealer meeting, Did this dealer meeting announce previously about ceasing production of the yellow Cvo, did it mention a few years ago about pulling the plug on the breakout Cvo when many people had orders confirmed ? I think not,,, my point being a multi million dollar company can do what they bl@@dy please ,when they please and usually do...
Only time will tell on this one , let us see.
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Anything is possible. Remember in 2010 when they came out with 999 blacked out CVO Ultra's half way threw the year. :-\
in 2011 hd did the same thing again with a blue 2011.5. which is a gorgeous bike! 8)
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in 2011 hd did the same thing again with a blue 2011.5. which is a gorgeous bike! 8)
Exactly ! :)
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Can't wait to see your new mirage orange/titanium CVO SG. Please post pictures when it comes in.
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Can't wait to see your new mirage orange/titanium CVO SG. Please post pictures when it comes in.
Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit as they say! Never said I was getting one, I said my dealer getting one, just trying to inform people what I saw .... Crikey leave it be and time will tell!
Don't worry if any pictures are realesed I will send them over ,together with a fat slice of humble pie..... Just trying to be helpfull on this post of what I saw... Jeeeez :'(
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Picture. Dealer isn't shure MOCO will make this color
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I really hope they don't as it would be very difficult to refuse
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Picture. Dealer isn't shure MOCO will make this color
I'm wondering if they do it if they will just reverse the Ultra Violet/Hot Lava paint scheme.....
If so the Hot Lava will look like a orange version of the silver Hard Candy
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That's a photoshopped pic of the yellow one...you just do hue and saturation and play around a little.
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Just called my dealer...he of course has heard nothing regarding this color and he just returned from the dealer meeting. Me...I hope he is wrong! That is said even with my Hard Candy sitting behind me as I type....Spook
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There was a European dealermeeting in Barcelona this weekend. The picture is original. I saw today the new brochures from Boom! and the new januari 2015 harley accessoires
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Well i am not one to say i told you so but..........I told you so!! Humble pie for those non believers!! :D :D :D
But seriously my dealer will be getting one, i was in there today and correction it is carbon dust flames with i think mirage orange, anyway the build date for the one he has coming is April build, so i won't see it in flesh till mid May i think, still that is one wicked colour scheme, i think thats why they stopped the yellow one to make way for this colour. :jalapeno:
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Cool. Which dealer? Does it begin with O?
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Bav.... me thinks you may likey one..yes?
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If it has the Chrome engine i could change my HC silver as i still have time, Just need to see the proper picture. It would need to be pretty special to turn me off the HC Silver though. :)
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Maybe HD is doing something different over there in Europe in offering other colors. Or maybe it just has not gotten out or been announced over here yet. But I think I personally would like the Lava Orange better, more metal flake in the paint and also more chrome instead of the blacked out look. Should be a nice bike if so, either way.
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I said a long time ago in some post here that the Ultraviolet Blue with Hot Lava flames would have been better reversed. That Hot Lava is one HOT color... although I will have to see it in person to decide if it's better than Hot Citrus! Frankly, that's a tall order.
Guess we'll have to wait to see what actually comes out...
Ken
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Bav.... me thinks you may likey one..yes?
Of course I would but I'm happy with my beautiful orange RK. After all the money that I have spent on her so far and my plans to fit a batwing I am going to have to keep her for a bit. I just need to keep away from dealers if that colour gets released
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Talk to my dealer here in mississippi and he has for sure ordered a orange and black cvo sg and 2 more hard candy silver ones .one of the hard candy was mine but iam going to swap for the orange one.
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Congrats bigr! I doubt they'll be many of the orange around, making it rather unique. :2vrolijk_21:
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Talk to my dealer here in mississippi and he has for sure ordered a orange and black cvo sg and 2 more hard candy silver ones .one of the hard candy was mine but iam going to swap for the orange one.
you may be the first to own one. congrats!! :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
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Of course I would but I'm happy with my beautiful orange RK. After all the money that I have spent on her so far and my plans to fit a batwing I am going to have to keep her for a bit. I just need to keep away from dealers if that colour gets released
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yeah i feel your hurt! .....you may have to go "cold turkey" and keep away for a bit,probably best then i don't mention then the dealer that is getting one!. :2vrolijk_21:
on another note bav i think the orange and black will be a very close match to our cvo road kings, maybe the orange though will have a wee bit more metalflake in it,
however i wouldn't be surprised to see a higher price tag on this one seeing as it may have a limited number produced.
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I sent an email to the sales person at my local dealer inquiring about the new color. Haven't heard any confirmation on it yet as I wait for my hard candy to arrive in April. This could sway me but it really depends on the orange color. Also... I've been waiting since Sept for the hard candy color, how much longer would I have to wait if the dealer can even get one in orange? I also agree with the comment above, I think chrome would really "pop" against that color combo.
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I still say its photoshopped.....
Heres a few I did in about 2 minutes....
I like this one!!!!
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/NickyPass/white_zps4cdd57fb.jpg)
Then here is a few hue and saturation adjustmenst....
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/NickyPass/orange_zpsed0edff9.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/NickyPass/blue_zps5a6555c0.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/NickyPass/green_zpsddad490d.jpg)
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I still say its photoshopped.....
Heres a few I did in about 2 minutes....
I like this one!!!!
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/NickyPass/white_zps4cdd57fb.jpg)
Then here is a few hue and saturation adjustmenst....
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/NickyPass/orange_zpsed0edff9.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/NickyPass/blue_zps5a6555c0.jpg)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/NickyPass/green_zpsddad490d.jpg)
Agreed!!
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You guys are good. You should send your work to the mother company.
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Just got back from the Vancouver motorcycle show, and talked to the Harley crew about this. They said they just got back from the New Orleans dealer show, and there was NO mention of a mid year model. :nixweiss:
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Just got back from the Vancouver motorcycle show, and talked to the Harley crew about this. They said they just got back from the New Orleans dealer show, and there was NO mention of a mid year model. :nixweiss:]
That could be a very True statement: (since it is not a model change but merely a paint change just like 10.5 and 11.5)
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Just got back from the Vancouver motorcycle show, and talked to the Harley crew about this. They said they just got back from the New Orleans dealer show, and there was NO mention of a mid year model. :nixweiss:]
That could be a very True statement: (since it is not a model change but merely a paint change just like 10.5 and 11.5)
It's gonna have the new 120 motor in it too. The motor company needs to get a jump start on the 2016 CVO engine platform. :drummer: :pepper: :pepper: ;D ;D :huepfenjump3:
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It's gonna have the new 120 motor in it too. The motor company needs to get a jump start on the 2016 CVO engine platform. :drummer: :pepper: :pepper: ;D ;D :huepfenjump3:
That's what I heard too.
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anybody seen the real steel deal yet? :juggle2:
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Nothing. I asked the dealer where I have my deposit down on a hard candy, they haven't heard anything as well.
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I had a deposit on the Orange for 2015 and it was just refunded, as they the dealer were told they (Mother Harley) would not be delivering one for 2015. The dealer now believes they let the cat out of the bag for a 2016.
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I had a deposit on the Orange for 2015 and it was just refunded, as they the dealer were told they (Mother Harley) would not be delivering one for 2015. The dealer now believes they let the cat out of the bag for a 2016.
:nixweiss: :nixweiss:
Hmmmm interesting!
Just have to wait and see as my dealer has one coming in for around May delivery, he has a buyer all lined up for it as well...... Time will tell but frustrating I know ::)
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I expect next year will be a CVO Road Glide Custom instead of another Street Glide, but what do I know, they do several other CVOs 2 years in a row.
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A 2015 1/2 CVO street glide will be out in May.That's all I can say just wait and see for yourself.
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A 2015 1/2 CVO street glide will be out in May.That's all I can say just wait and see for yourself.
With the 2016's being introduced in July a 2015 MY bike coming out in May would more likely be a "2015 3/4". :D :D
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Yea... I don't think I would buy a 2015 1/2 if I could get a 2016 two months later.
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They might be doing this to get rid of the rest of the 110 motor parts that's left over before the 2016's come out with the new motor.
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Ha Ha you can all say what you want, I am no way giving up my Hard Candy - May order. I herd that there is no Street Glide CVO for 2016 :) Makes my bike worth more. I have already had an offer by a dealer to purchase my order even before it arrives. Never assume that 2016 has something better, Ha we have all been down that road and waited in anticipation then to be let down.
Best to purchase what you want now, don't muck around with here say as you will miss out :o
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Yea... I don't think I would buy a 2015 1/2 if I could get a 2016 two months later.
2 months later! ,yeah right ,so many of us received our 2015 Cvo's in July didn't we? :D
More like most of us are just taking delivery of them now :huepfenlol2:
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Hi!
My Dealer say it comes an Black CVO Street Glide with Ghost Flames this year too.
Iam from Germany. ;D
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2 months later! ,yeah right ,so many of us received our 2015 Cvo's in July didn't we? :D
More like most of us are just taking delivery of them now :huepfenlol2:
Your living on the wrong side of the pond wildhog. ::)
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Ha Ha you can all say what you want, I am no way giving up my Hard Candy - May order. I herd that there is no Street Glide CVO for 2016 :) Makes my bike worth more. I have already had an offer by a dealer to purchase my order even before it arrives. Never assume that 2016 has something better, Ha we have all been down that road and waited in anticipation then to be let down.
Best to purchase what you want now, don't muck around with here say as you will miss out :o
I agree skycat, get the one you like. If you really like the 2015 why wait. I will wait for the 2016's for a couple of reasons, mainly paint schemes and maybe bigger motor. That's just me. Oh...yea, there is going to be a CVO SG for 2016.
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I agree skycat, get the one you like. If you really like the 2015 why wait. I will wait for the 2016's for a couple of reasons, mainly paint schemes and maybe bigger motor. That's just me. Oh...yea, there is going to be a CVO SG for 2016.
Yep just kidding about no Street Glide for 2016. :) looks like one more year then there will be a break.
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If I had the guy that offered me $40k for mine....I'd sell it. I think it's crazy for someone to want to buy one before it is purchased...but I guess they are either sought after....or just the latest and greatest until August.
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Your living on the wrong side of the pond wildhog. ::)
Maybe,... but it seems i'd be the right side of "the pond", if i wanted this orange mid year CVO colour that you guys {bar a few}are pretty sure that your not getting:D :D :D.
However be honest Kingdong no one in the US got any 2015 Cvo's in july last year!, especially as they wern't released till late August!, :huepfenlol2:
yes you Guys were lucky to have received them around september time, us guys in uk have to wait a bit longer until harley get there F**king act together!
but i shouldn't hold your breath on the 120r engine being introduced in 2016, if history has taught us anything then i would say that harley will introduce this engine in 2017/2018 with possibly a full liquid cooled system and upgrade the standard non cvo's bikes to the 110 engine. ,they have given us the Rushmore bits and hope that will keep us all quiet for a bit, i don't think they will play there "Trump" card until they really have to, yes Victory have there 112cu engine... big whoop! have you seen the resale value on those ugly things?. :P
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I was at my local dealer today and he was checking on something else for me and ran across an email from the MOCO that said there is a new color coming for the 2015 FLHXSE and he in fact has one due to be delivered within this period.
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You may ask them to verify that as my dealer originally had the same thing then it was gone. Hence they refunded my deposit. :nixweiss: :nixweiss:
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Two of the local dealers just publicly announced a 2015.5 FLHXSE in Carbon Crystal with Phantom Flames.
I haven't seen anything from the MoCo directly, yet.
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I Order today a FLHXSE in the new color by my Dealer. What the new Color is? I dont know? :bananarock:
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Two of the local dealers just publicly announced a 2015.5 FLHXSE in Carbon Crystal with Phantom Flames.
I haven't seen anything from the MoCo directly, yet.
How was that done? E-mail, verbally to you?
Wild Hog 4,
Waiting is part of the CVO process...... well, at least for this CVO SG selling season. Plenty of folks waiting and waiting. I've been waiting for five months and it looks like another one or two may pass before I see mine. I have noticed a few dealers have the black CVO SG sitting on their showroom floor, for those looking for a black CVO SG..... they are out there.
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SmokeEm,
Was it Brandon HD? I just briefly mentioned it to Fletch the SM and he didn't respond.
I was at my local dealer today and he was checking on something else for me and ran across an email from the MOCO that said there is a new color coming for the 2015 FLHXSE and he in fact has one due to be delivered within this period.
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How was that done? E-mail, verbally to you?
Wild Hog 4,
Waiting is part of the CVO process...... well, at least for this CVO SG selling season. Plenty of folks waiting and waiting. I've been waiting for five months and it looks like another one or two may pass before I see mine. I have noticed a few dealers have the black CVO SG sitting on their showroom floor, for those looking for a black CVO SG..... they are out there.
Nothing yet Erich?
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Wild Hog 4,
Waiting is part of the CVO process...... well, at least for this CVO SG selling season. Plenty of folks waiting and waiting.
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Yeah i'm well aware buddy, i've done my share of waiting i can say, i waited 6 months for my CVO limited to arrive!!, i was just stating that models launches are not in May and no one gets them in July thats all, we all are waiting as you say whichever side of the pond you are!!
But interestingly a couple of dealers are saying that this years launch {for the 2016's} is possibly going to be in october! don't know if thats true thats just what they have said,
maybe its to give Harley an extra month to finish production,and gives the dealers extra time to shift old stock and customers a month less to wait {he wishes!}, they seem to push launch dates back later and later every year as i could've sworn that the 2010 model year was launched in around July time....
Hope you get your ride soon :2vrolijk_21:
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Two of the local dealers just publicly announced a 2015.5 FLHXSE in Carbon Crystal with Phantom Flames.
I haven't seen anything from the MoCo directly, yet.
Say whaaaat! thats sounds like a different colour to the orange type colour my dealer has coming :o, maybe theres more than one colour coming?..... no forget i said that :D
i'm innocent ....honest. ;)
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Two of the local dealers just publicly announced a 2015.5 FLHXSE in Carbon Crystal with Phantom Flames.
I haven't seen anything from the MoCo directly, yet.
Do you know if the Engine Covers are chrome or Black?
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They posted it to Facebook. Here's one that I grabbed this morning.
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Gunslinger is not doing the paint on these so maybe they will be shipped out faster with no issues
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Gunslinger is not doing the paint on these so maybe they will be shipped out faster with no issues
That's an awful lot of wishful thinkin. Just sayinzall :nixweiss:
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Maybe I've just been lucky but my paint job is very high quality with none of the problems reference by others. Hard to figure why the quality control isn't better and more uniform...
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looks like the starfire black ... would like to see a better pic....
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Seems to me it looks like and has the badging of a 2012.
(http://databikes.com/imgs/a/b/c/j/o/harley_davidson__2012_street_glide_screamin_eagle_cvo_flhxse3_new_2012_1_lgw.jpg)
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So there is just a few small flames? ....its a completely different paint job!
Maybe they gave Gunslinger the boot and just did it in house...that's why it is simple.
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Like I said, I haven't seen anything from the MoCo. I just saw this and a similar one yesterday, posted on the FB pages of two local dealers. I do agree that, as Greg mentioned, it does look similar to the '12. Still more evidence needed to confirm if it's genuine, IMO.
It is possible that they were both duped, but I do know that both pages that were posted from are the legitimate pages for the respective dealers.
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Nothing yet Erich?
No.... waiting impatiently! Delivery keeps getting pushed up.
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They posted it to Facebook. Here's one that I grabbed this morning.
Thanks BigLew for the update. Interesting....... another black paint job? ???
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Looks like the GunSlinger bikes will be a bit special, yer the colors are in your face but that's the CVO thing.
Now i wonder if my HC silver will actually be built, I will be real pissed if i miss out. :nervous:
The whole 2015 CVO Street Glide fiasco is turning into a complete stuff up on Harley's part, even the dealers are getting over it.
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Looks to me like a leftover 2012 FLHXSE3 tank on an otherwise totally black bike. I sense desperation on the Moco's part if this crap is true.
That thing doesn't even LOOK like an SESG... :smilie_daumenneg:
Ken
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Looks to me like a leftover 2012 FLHXSE3 tank on an otherwise totally black bike. I sense desperation on the Moco's part if this crap is true.
That thing doesn't even LOOK like an SESG... :smilie_daumenneg:
Ken
Me thinks this has got to be an early April fool wind up! ....surely it has? :o
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Just had a discussion with my sails guy here in Sydney Australia i can confirm that the BLACK Street Glide CVO is real.
I have asked the question about my bike, will it happen ? or has the GunSlinger paint been suspended, done and dusted ?
We will see :nixweiss:
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the new bike is real. they are only building 750 units, so i have heard. I also heard (please don't kill messenger) that due to all the paint issues that MoCo is no longer building anymore of the SG CVO's for this year, other than this black one. I have heard this from a reputable dealer but i have no way of confirming beyond that. I am sending an email to a contact I have in Milwaukee to see if I can get any more info.
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the new bike is real. they are only building 750 units, so i have heard. I also heard (please don't kill messenger) that due to all the paint issues that MoCo is no longer building anymore of the SG CVO's for this year, other than this black one. I have heard this from a reputable dealer but i have no way of confirming beyond that. I am sending an email to a contact I have in Milwaukee to see if I can get any more info.
Had a feeling this mite happen. :'(
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TLR,
The new bike/color is real..... meaning another black paint scheme or other color?
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Hey TLR,
I have the same color you have. I don't remember if you were one of the many that had paint issues. Anyway, mine is fine with one exception being the clear is unbelievably soft. Just wondered if yours is the same and if you have washed it enough to know yet. Thanks for the info.
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Just went down local dealer today , was told Harley are to launch a new mid year colour for the 2015 CVO street glide..... That's right boys and girls!
if I remember correctly it is to be mirage orange or something with titanium dust, my local dealer are getting one, they have no idea what it looks like as Harley have not released pictures yet anywhere, probably will be limited numbers at a higher price I suspect!
Any guys out there hear this also?
Maybe that's why they stopped production of the yellow Cvo to make way for this colour!
One things for certain it will be another colour for them to deal with regarding paint quality issues :D
Just remember you heard it here first!! :2vrolijk_21:
So it looks like you were right Wild Hog. The last laugh is on all the nay sayers.
I've seen it go both ways for the CVOs in the past......some rumors prove to be true but many fall flat on their face. I just take the "wait and see" attitude instead of posting without knowing. :nixweiss:
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TLR,
The new bike/color is real..... meaning another black paint scheme or other color?
yes, it is the black one that we have thr pic on. it will be on the website soon, I am told.
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Hey TLR,
I have the same color you have. I don't remember if you were one of the many that had paint issues. Anyway, mine is fine with one exception being the clear is unbelievably soft. Just wondered if yours is the same and if you have washed it enough to know yet. Thanks for the info.
I have only washed a couple of times so I can not comment on the clear coat. I did have a number of paint issues. Lower fairing had silver showing where orange should be, saddle bag lid had silver spot, fairing had dull spot (dealer was able to buff out). I also have a big gap between outer and inner fairing.
I have also heard that the Hard Candy has 9 coats of clear and that a number of folks have cracking issues specifically around where screws/bolts are.
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With Gunslinger stuffing up and Harley effectively pulling the plug, how would we get on for crash parts ???? just another stuff around.
I cant believe all this crap. there is going to be a lot of pissed off High end Harley guys with orders that wont be filled.
I don't want a bloody Black bike. this really sucks..... :annoyed:
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Well now that it sounds like we might have problems getting painted parts in the future I will post this email exchange I had with "Gunslinger". It is mostly what we already know but it does include the specific clear they use and a recommended compatible harder clear if it comes to that. The email trail starts at the bottom and proceeds upward, of course.
On Feb 4, 2015, at 11:02 AM, "Shauna Gunslinger Custom Paint" <shauna@gcpaint.com> wrote:
Hi Howard,
I talked to our lead painter; he said he would recommend a finishing glaze (he specifically mentioned the Meguiar’s brand) and a high-end wax. Use a microfiber cloth like you have been, but don’t press hard, just give the bike a light wipe. He said the weather won’t really change the cure time, but although it’s safe to use wax after 90-days, the clear will continue to harden some for up to one year. We use PPG DCU 5200, if you were to re-clear your parts, PPG’s DCU 4000 would be a harder clear option.
Thanks,
Shauna Blackledge
P: 303.225.0854 ext. 251
From: Howard Lockwood [mailto:highonhd
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 8:09 PM
To: Shauna Gunslinger Custom Paint
Subject: Re: Paint Inquiry - Clear Coat Curing/Care
Hi Shauna,
Thanks for the prompt reply and advise. It is much appreciated. I understand that the custom paint and clear will require special care compared to factory paint. That is just reality.
I am trying to find out how to best do that and really appreciate your advise. If I could ask a couple follow up questions please. Is there a sealant that you could recommend such as Opti-Coat or other that could improve scratch resistance? I figure my paint is approximately 120 days curing time at this point. I live in Washington and we have had no sun to speak of, or warm weather. My garage is not heated, but is insulated. Is it possible that under these circumstances the standard cure time of 90 days may require even more than the current 120 days? I am just hoping it will get harder.
Please forgive me if I seem like a pain. The paint and quality is beautiful and outstanding. I plan to ride the hell out of the bike like I do all my bikes and want to spend more time doing that rather than polishing it with a DA buffer. I just want to do whatever I can to make that happen. Depending upon your suggestions to the previous questions (and in a worst case scenario) is it feasible to spray a different clear that is harder on top of this clear? Obviously I don't want to do this, but if I have to I will. If so, what would be the suggested compatible clear to do so?
Many Thanks Shauna! I just feel like if I even look at the bike wrong is scratches. It really is soft right now. I am not kidding!
-HL
On Feb 2, 2015, at 12:20 PM, Shauna Gunslinger Custom Paint wrote:
Hi Howard,
Those swirl marks are inevitable. Although, you are correct that they are easier to obtain when the clear cost is fresh, they will continue to occur anytime contact is made with the clear. You’ll want to use a microfiber cloth, but you should make sure it’s lubricated; Harley sells a line of their own cleaning products, we also recommend S100 cleaners. You should also make sure your bike is completely rinsed before wiping it down to avoid dragging dust particles that scratch the clear. You can have the bike detailed throughout its life to minimize the swirl marks as much as possible.
Regarding curing time, this is the statement we give with our custom paint jobs: Curing period is up to 90 days on your new paint. During this time you should try to keep the vehicle free of tree sap, bird droppings, or anything that may stain the paint. Droplets of water combined with the bright sun can act like a magnifying glass to burn little spots in the paint and should be removed with a soft cloth after a rain. Finally, for six-weeks during this curing period, do not use any wax.
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Just talked to a sales person in Western Australia head of sales, she said that if you already have an order placed with Harley for the CVO Street Glide you will get it. Her comment don't believe everything you read on the forums. ::) i guess we will see, all in good time. FINGERS CROSSED
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Looks to me like a leftover 2012 FLHXSE3 tank on an otherwise totally black bike. I sense desperation on the Moco's part if this crap is true.
That thing doesn't even LOOK like an SESG... :smilie_daumenneg:
Ken
Completely agree Ken! CVO bikes should stand out not blend in! Those with black controls are disappointing. They all leak and the finish ends up destroyed. For premium money they should use chrome or black chrome...
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I had my batwing fairing replaced yesterday. It arrived after being ordered several weeks ago because my original part had paint flaws (listed elsewhere in a thread). My rear fender also has asymmetrical flames (caused by inexpertly-applied pinstriping), but that was not deemed to be a flaw and was not replaced.
I have ridden in rain a couple of times and washed the bike once. Dried it with a Harley heated air blower and microfibre cloth. I can confirm that I now have microscratches on the clear on the tank and on the bag lids. The clear is VERY SOFT.
I was hoping this bike might be a keeper. But whilst it rides exceptionally well, I know it will look like a POS after a couple of years. Definitely not a long term proposition. Stay away from these Gunslinger-painted CVOs this year. Not worth the money IMHO.
Disclaimer: Some here will argure that theirs is perfect and I am whining. Fair call. But my experience is honest and real, and it has p155ed me off big time after dropping $50,000 AUD on an imperfect motorcycle.
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I had my batwing fairing replaced yesterday. It arrived after being ordered several weeks ago because my original part had paint flaws (listed elsewhere in a thread). My rear fender also has asymmetrical flames (caused by inexpertly-applied pinstriping), but that was not deemed to be a flaw and was not replaced.
I have ridden in rain a couple of times and washed the bike once. Dried it with a Harley heated air blower and microfibre cloth. I can confirm that I now have microscratches on the clear on the tank and on the bag lids. The clear is VERY SOFT.
I was hoping this bike might be a keeper. But whilst it rides exceptionally well, I know it will look like a POS after a couple of years. Definitely not a long term proposition. Stay away from these Gunslinger-painted CVOs this year. Not worth the money IMHO.
Disclaimer: Some here will argure that theirs is perfect and I am whining. Fair call. But my experience is honest and real, and it has p155ed me off big time after dropping $50,000 AUD on an imperfect motorcycle.
I know your bike, purchased from Trivett. Sorry you are not really happy with the bike, i am also a fussy old bugger and want a keeper your information may help me make a call thank you for your honesty. I am over trying to get what i pay for and being let down.
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I hear you phantomxrt. At this point I am praying that the clear continues to harden enough (as the painter mentioned) over this coming year that I can live with it. Otherwise I will have to get it re-sprayed with the mentioned "harder" clear. That's why I was brown-nosing them hoping I could drag the clear info out of them.
The clear REALLY is ridiculously soft. Me and a buddy rode our bikes to the dealer so that I could get the 1K service done, and then ride the coast after. I told them I love everything about the bike, but the clear is unbelievably soft. I said, "because of that DO NOT WASH IT!" I had just spent another weekend polishing it out with a DA polisher and doing the whole Glare recommended routine. Well maybe they did not wash it, but if you even breath on this thing it scratches like a spider web everywhere. They wiped it down because it had the micro-spiderweb scratches everywhere AGAIN.
Unfortunately, I absolutely dig this bike in every way, the color, the flames, the ride, the whole package. I'm not getting rid of it. I'm adding the Fulsac stainless DX pipe and TTS tomorrow, and riding the hell out of it this weekend. If it is not raining, we ride here. Sometimes even if it is.
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I got an idea , will ceramic coating solve this problem ?I mean ceramic coating for the paint . Car Pro or similar ??
:nixweiss: I am feeling really frustrated hearing about these problems while i wait for my HC bike !
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So it looks like you were right Wild Hog. The last laugh is on all the nay sayers.
I've seen it go both ways for the CVOs in the past......some rumors prove to be true but many fall flat on their face. I just take the "wait and see" attitude instead of posting without knowing. :nixweiss:
Nah,nah nah nah nah !:D. Told you so .....or maybe it's still "photoshopped" humble pie anyone?
Guess you knew this was coming from me eventually :mango:
No but seriously guys I only posted this "rumour" about new colour because I saw the actual email from HD head office for Europe,and a confirmed delivery date....... I am a strong believer in seeing is believing!..... Now had he had just verbally said it, then yes I would have taken it with a large pinch of salt! And not posted anything (I wouldn't want to get people's hopes up,or dash their dreams either)Too much hearsay sometimes like you say..... :2vrolijk_21:
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Nah,nah nah nah nah !:D. Told you so .....or maybe it's still "photoshopped" humble pie anyone?
Guess you knew this was coming from me eventually :mango:
No but seriously guys I only posted this "rumour" about new colour because I saw the actual email from HD head office for Europe,and a confirmed dyelivery date....... I am a strong believer in seeing is believing!..... Now had he had just verbally said it, then yes I would have taken it with a large pinch of salt! And not posted anything (I wouldn't want to get people's hopes up,or dash their dreams either)Too much hearsay sometimes like you say..... :2vrolijk_21:
You were 1/2 right! There was a new color....but not orange and not the same paint scheme! :huepfenjump3:
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i don't know Nicky, thats the only thing thats confusing me, as my dealer was adamant it was an orange colour with the carbon dust,{i never commented on the graphics being the same though!} who knows there may be 2 colours!, i'm sure we will find out in the next 2 weeks or so, i will check with my dealer again tomorow to see if there's been an update. :2vrolijk_21:
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i don't know Nicky, thats the only thing thats confusing me, as my dealer was adamant it was an orange colour with the carbon dust,{i never commented on the graphics being the same though!} who knows there may be 2 colours!, i'm sure we will find out in the next 2 weeks or so, i will check with my dealer again tomorow to see if there's been an update. :2vrolijk_21:
I'm just bustin' em! :P
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I'm just bustin' em! :P
Lord knows yours has..... :huepfenlol2:
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Where there is smoke there is fire.
Good call Wild Hog 4. :2vrolijk_21:
I am a fan of "black" bikes but ya need some chrome. The black motor is just too much black. Love the 2011/2012 tank badge.
Now only if they would drop a 120 in the CVO SG. :huepfenjump3:
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Has anyone heard whats going to happen with us guys that have bikes ordered.
Will we get the bike we ordered, or will we be offered the Black bike as a replacement ?
We have all waited months now what ? :nixweiss: i still have no word from my dealer.
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Has anyone heard whats going to happen with us guys that have bikes ordered.
Will we get the bike we ordered, or will we be offered the Black bike as a replacement ?
We have all waited months now what ? :nixweiss: i still have no word from my dealer.
I suppose its back to what used to be! get on a list wait a year and take whatever color shows up.
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Dealer mate John just called me.
All Phase four bikes will be delivered May / June for Australia, this is the last run of the Gunslinger bikes being built now, the Phase five bike the back bike is June / July for Australia.
Looks like we will get the bike we ordered, i am happy again for the moment :) with all this paint trouble i would hope the Phase four bikes will be perfect. ::)
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.....with all this paint trouble i would hope the Phase four bikes will be perfect. ::)
Hahaha lol. You're a funny man Skycat.
Perfect. Bwahahaha.
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Sorry mate. Forgive me. My sense of humour can be a bit abrasive at times.
I'm sure yours will indeed be awesome.
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The 2015 CVO SG is starting to remind me of the 2011 CVO SG. Both are first year production with fancy paint and stereo's. With the 2011 we found out that the amps where garbage which where causing speakers and tweeters to go. Also they had issues with the green paint. They got it right in 2012. Don't recall too many post for the 2012's. Now the 2015's are here and paint and stereo threads are popping up again. :nixweiss:
Maybe the 2016's or second year production is the way to go. Might be worth the wait to avoid the problems.
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Glad I took delivery of the first hard rock bike dealer received....paint is great! Now have to decide if I will keep it if an orange one is offered for 2016!. Good luck with your future bikes Spook
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I feel ignorant for asking, but here goes: What models and years are Gunslinger paint? My 2014 CVO Road King looks great.
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Sorry mate. Forgive me. My sense of humour can be a bit abrasive at times.
I'm sure yours will indeed be awesome.
HaHaHa you really think so :D
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The paint quality on my bike is really on par with standard HD bikes. The only issue (if you want to call it an issue) is that on the inside lip of the saddle bag lid, the paint isn't even. There is one spot that I noticed where the silver flake is a little off...but it's about the size of a pin head. I had worse flaws on my 4 previous bikes.
This new bike doesn't stand out from the crowd as a CVO should. It's a feeble attempt be harley to band aid the real problem. I'm sure the MOCO has enough money to dedicate to making the CVOs in house where they can check things before they go out to the customer.....
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That may be the problem. Until 2010, I think, CVO'S were made on there own line in a different factory. They were integrated into the regular production and scheduled there runs there. Wait, this is some of the same crap people complained about before. Disregard.
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Have anybody news or pictures in better quality with the new colour?
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This is the only pic I've seen released...and I've scoured the Internet.
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Just put my name on one this morning ... May / June expected delivery ...don't know exactly what it will look like but my dealer said every dealer will be getting one ... so we'll see....
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Maybe HD will drop a better picture or unveil the color scheme during Daytona bike week?
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Just put my name on one this morning ... May / June expected delivery ...don't know exactly what it will look like but my dealer said every dealer will be getting one ... so we'll see....
Keeping the other '15 as well?
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Hi Mike,
no l sold the HC Mercury last week ...
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Hi Mike,
no l sold the HC Mercury last week ...
Are you related to Nikky?
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Are you related to Nikky?
I LOL'd. I saw his bike for sale on Craigslist about 3 weeks ago. To each is own....he isn't touching my money, so play on playa!
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Hi Mike,
no l sold the HC Mercury last week ...
What didn't you like about it?
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JSwerve:
If you can expand the tank picture it sure looks like the graphics on your 2012. I used to have a black 2012 CVO Street Glide before my 2015.
Maybe the mother ship has some leftover inventory.
If I see or hear anything while I am in Daytona I'll let you guys know. We are staying right next to Daytona Harley.
The Harley Demo truck will be at the Daytona Speedway with some of the execs.
70--80's maybe some rain.
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If I see or hear anything while I am in Daytona I'll let you guys know. We are staying right next to Daytona Harley.
:orange: :)
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What didn't you like about it?
it was a beauty for sure ... the HC merc. is the sun was a little over the top for me...I wanted the starfire but wasn't happy with the contrast between the black and gold and to much blacked out ...like more chrome on it ... so ... we'll see what the next one bring ... worse case ...wait till august for the 2016 ...hopefully it will bring the 120ST ...
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They aren't going to change anything except for paint. Look at how long it took for "twin cooling"!
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New picture arrives me.
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SmokeEm,
Was it Brandon HD? I just briefly mentioned it to Fletch the SM and he didn't respond.
No... Tampa Harley Davidson on Dale Mabry, ask for Ray Bragg the sales manager. I know Brandon is part of the Florida Harley Group (Tampa, Brandon, New Port Richey, Tallahassee and Panama City Beach) but I don't do business with Brandon H-D.
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I feel ignorant for asking, but here goes: What models and years are Gunslinger paint? My 2014 CVO Road King looks great.
Gunslinger paints the majority of the CVO's for The Motor Company. I've NEVER had a bad paint job on a CVO. I truly believe that most CVO owners shouldn't buy CVO's, they should buy a standard bike and have the dealership or another entity customize their bike. They're always complaining about everything yet they still keep going back and buying another CVO. My friend has the blue CVO Breakout and all he does is bitch, bitch, bitch about every little thing and I just laugh at him. I told him the same thing, sell it or trade it in, buy a stock Breakout and get it done your way. I for one have always felt privileged to own every one of my CVO's and have never gotten anything but compliments on every aspect of my CVO's. If anyone ever walked up to me and picked my bike apart I'd just figure that it was some asshole who was either just that or jealous. I'll climb down off my soap box now. Not trying to stir up a bunch of hate mail but...
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Gunslinger paints the majority of the CVO's for The Motor Company. I've NEVER had a bad paint job on a CVO. I truly believe that most CVO owners shouldn't buy CVO's, they should buy a standard bike and have the dealership or another entity customize their bike. They're always complaining about everything yet they still keep going back and buying another CVO. My friend has the blue CVO Breakout and all he does is bitch, bitch, bitch about every little thing and I just laugh at him. I told him the same thing, sell it or trade it in, buy a stock Breakout and get it done your way. I for one have always felt privileged to own every one of my CVO's and have never gotten anything but compliments on every aspect of my CVO's. If anyone ever walked up to me and picked my bike apart I'd just figure that it was some asshole who was either just that or jealous. I'll climb down off my soap box now. Not trying to stir up a bunch of hate mail but...
Well said!!
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Gunslinger paints the majority of the CVO's for The Motor Company. I've NEVER had a bad paint job on a CVO. I truly believe that most CVO owners shouldn't buy CVO's, they should buy a standard bike and have the dealership or another entity customize their bike. They're always complaining about everything yet they still keep going back and buying another CVO. My friend has the blue CVO Breakout and all he does is bitch, bitch, bitch about every little thing and I just laugh at him. I told him the same thing, sell it or trade it in, buy a stock Breakout and get it done your way. I for one have always felt privileged to own every one of my CVO's and have never gotten anything but compliments on every aspect of my CVO's. If anyone ever walked up to me and picked my bike apart I'd just figure that it was some asshole who was either just that or jealous. I'll climb down off my soap box now. Not trying to stir up a bunch of hate mail but...
You'll get no hate mail from me. I've noticed that this forum seems to be mostly dissatisfied owners, but it also is a good place for info. For example, I had never heard of Dragos Bike Works, or Fullsac before getting on here. I'm on my first CVO and I love it. I've gone over every bike I've ever owned with a fine toothed comb. I check them out in the sun, in the shade, and with bright flash lights, and I haven't found anything to complain about on my bike. I did find some things on my 2010 Heritage, and a Honda VTX I had about twelve years back. Anyway, I'm glad I'm not alone in loving my CVO and Harleys in general.
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agree. love my cvo. granted, I have made many changes, but that was my choice...to personalize and make it mine. but honestly, the cvo is a good deal. you can't build it for what you can buy it for...
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Gunslinger paints the majority of the CVO's for The Motor Company. I've NEVER had a bad paint job on a CVO. I truly believe that most CVO owners shouldn't buy CVO's, they should buy a standard bike and have the dealership or another entity customize their bike. They're always complaining about everything yet they still keep going back and buying another CVO. My friend has the blue CVO Breakout and all he does is bitch, bitch, bitch about every little thing and I just laugh at him. I told him the same thing, sell it or trade it in, buy a stock Breakout and get it done your way. I for one have always felt privileged to own every one of my CVO's and have never gotten anything but compliments on every aspect of my CVO's. If anyone ever walked up to me and picked my bike apart I'd just figure that it was some asshole who was either just that or jealous. I'll climb down off my soap box now. Not trying to stir up a bunch of hate mail but...
I like it!
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I agree with the most recent comments... there are always going to be some that unfortunately get a bike that was built late Friday or painted late Friday or maybe someone had a bad day. My Hard Candy paint job is absolutely spectacular! If this freakin snow would melt I can stop looking at it and ride!
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Other then the inconsistency on the inside/underside on my saddle bag lids, this paint is on par with the standard HD bikes. I've even seen the same issue on new standard bikes that I've checkd on dealer floors. This forum is probably less then 1% of CVO owners....so I'm sure CVOs are just the same as any other manufacturer.
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agree. love my cvo. granted, I have made many changes, but that was my choice...to personalize and make it mine. but honestly, the cvo is a good deal. you can't build it for what you can buy it for...
That's true. I know a bunch of guys with Street Glide Specials. They have more $$$ into them, including purchase price, than I have in my CVORK (I didn't pay list). What they have is a little more than 100 hp compared to my 97.5, and somewhere around 105 lbs/ft compared to my 118. Aside from that, their bikes blend in with all the other Street Glides in the lot. Don't get me wrong, they're beautiful bikes and had I not gotten the CVORK I'd probably be one of the guys trying to find his Street Glide, hoping he's not sitting on some other dude's bike.
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WOW... Thank you Skullplant, Puma, cyco1450, SDCVO, dean 77 and Nicky Pass! I really thought folks would light me up for loving and defending the CVO's. Skullplant, I got to see that SESG in yellow and black last weekend in person and that is a stunning ride. Puma, I'm glad to hear you enjoy your SERK. Great color combo too! cyco1450, thank you and how can you not like an orange and black HD. SDCVO, love those SERGC's! dean 77, I was very tempted to trade my bike for the SESG in Hard Candy this year but since that color and the yellow and black were so difficult to get, I didn't have the chance., and Nicky Pass, thank you as well. It's nice to hear folks say that they love their CVO's for a change. I agree that this forum probably represents 1% of the CVO owners and it is a good source of information when it comes to modifying your bike and I guess you just have to take all the complaining with a grain of salt. Thanks again for not reading me the riot act. Y'all ride safe!
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WOW... Thank you Skullplant, Puma, cyco1450, SDCVO, dean 77 and Nicky Pass! I really thought folks would light me up for loving and defending the CVO's. Skullplant, I got to see that SESG in yellow and black last weekend in person and that is a stunning ride. Puma, I'm glad to hear you enjoy your SERK. Great color combo too! cyco1450, thank you and how can you not like an orange and black HD. SDCVO, love those SERGC's! dean 77, I was very tempted to trade my bike for the SESG in Hard Candy this year but since that color and the yellow and black were so difficult to get, I didn't have the chance., and Nicky Pass, thank you as well. It's nice to hear folks say that they love their CVO's for a change. I agree that this forum probably represents 1% of the CVO owners and it is a good source of information when it comes to modifying your bike and I guess you just have to take all the complaining with a grain of salt. Thanks again for not reading me the riot act. Y'all ride safe!
I agree and really love my CVO. Are there things I would change? Sure and I have but overall it's the best motorcycle I've ever owned.
We read all the issues and assume everyone has the issue when many do not. Not saying the bikes are perfect but I can't think of much that is. Ride them and enjoy. Reading this forum does provide good information and much food for thought. It can also be quite expensive!
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New picture arrives me.
Any more pictures?
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I agree with the most recent comments... there are always going to be some that unfortunately get a bike that was built late Friday or painted late Friday or maybe someone had a bad day. My Hard Candy paint job is absolutely spectacular! If this freakin snow would melt I can stop looking at it and ride!
I beg to differ. Sending out bikes with such flawed paint that dealers won't sell them to customers isn't a case of a "late Friday" assembly. Apparently the paint is so flawed the MoCo had to scramble to introduce a replacement paint scheme for the SESG. Rolling out 110 engines with lifter and compensator problems...for several years? Engines with flaking powder coating? Chome that blisters, peels, and detaches? Rushmore infotainment systems that don't work as designed? Rolling out a water cooling system that loses coolant? 110's that use a qt of oil every 1,000 miles? These are not "late Friday" assembly issues. I love my CVO, but if being rational, I shouldn't be able to justify why.
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I beg to differ. Sending out bikes with such flawed paint that dealers won't sell them to customers isn't a case of a "late Friday" assembly. Apparently the paint is so flawed the MoCo had to scramble to introduce a replacement paint scheme for the SESG. Rolling out 110 engines with lifter and compensator problems...for several years? Engines with flaking powder coating? Chome that blisters, peels, and detaches? Rushmore infotainment systems that don't work as designed? Rolling out a water cooling system that loses coolant? 110's that use a qt of oil every 1,000 miles? These are not "late Friday" assembly issues. I love my CVO, but if being rational, I shouldn't be able to justify why.
I agree 100% But we still keep buying the bikes, i love my Harley and cant wait for my new CVO to arrive even tho i fully expect it to have a few issues. This is crazy i know, we pay all this money for a top quality motorcycle and we forgive Harley for not delivering the item as advertised.
Just think what you could purchase with $40,000 + bucks from another manufacturer, would we put up with something that was not up to scratch. We are playing with a supposedly high end bike the equivalent of AMG and the like in the car industry.
I recon its time to make company people/team leaders/inspectors all accountable for there lack of efficiently , instead of hiding behind the WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOU union crap there is no place for this in our modern manufacturing age. We must become more efficient or we will loose to you know who. And this applies to us Australians as well. :nixweiss:
Harley really needs to lift its act and focus on reliability and above all else made in the USA means quality.
Us old buggers put up with a lot and hardly say anything, while the new breed coming up behind wont put up with the same crap.
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I agree 100% But we still keep buying the bikes, i love my Harley and cant wait for my new CVO to arrive even tho i fully expect it to have a few issues. This is crazy i know, we pay all this money for a top quality motorcycle and we forgive Harley for not delivering the item as advertised.
Just think what you could purchase with $40,000 + bucks from another manufacturer, would we put up with something that was not up to scratch. We are playing with a supposedly high end bike the equivalent of AMG and the like in the car industry.
I recon its time to make company people/team leaders/inspectors all accountable for there lack of efficiently , instead of hiding behind the WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOU union crap there is no place for this in our modern manufacturing age. We must become more efficient or we will loose to you know who. And this applies to us Australians as well. :nixweiss:
Harley really needs to lift its act and focus on reliability and above all else made in the USA means quality.
Us old buggers put up with a lot and hardly say anything, while the new breed coming up behind wont put up with the same crap.
I normally don't into debates about such things but you just struck a nerve. I'd like to see proof of the highlighted statement of yours. The union I belong to in a customer service industry works with the company to provide quality service to our customers. Yes, it's a different union than the one you're commenting on but I'd still like to see proof of your statement.
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I agree 100% But we still keep buying the bikes, i love my Harley and cant wait for my new CVO to arrive even tho i fully expect it to have a few issues. This is crazy i know, we pay all this money for a top quality motorcycle and we forgive Harley for not delivering the item as advertised.
Just think what you could purchase with $40,000 + bucks from another manufacturer, would we put up with something that was not up to scratch. We are playing with a supposedly high end bike the equivalent of AMG and the like in the car industry.
I recon its time to make company people/team leaders/inspectors all accountable for there lack of efficiently , instead of hiding behind the WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOU union crap there is no place for this in our modern manufacturing age. We must become more efficient or we will loose to you know who. And this applies to us Australians as well. :nixweiss:
Harley really needs to lift its act and focus on reliability and above all else made in the USA means quality.
Us old buggers put up with a lot and hardly say anything, while the new breed coming up behind wont put up with the same crap.
I've never expected issues like I hear about on here, and thankfully the only bike that gave me anything serious was a Kawasaki. If I start experiencing what I hear about on this forum, I will buy something else. I have to also say this: I've never heard of these issues from the guys I see at dealer events, charity rides, and popular gathering sites. Only on here.
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I've never expected issues like I hear about on here, and thankfully the only bike that gave me anything serious was a Kawasaki. If I start experiencing what I hear about on this forum, I will buy something else. I have to also say this: I've never heard of these issues from the guys I see at dealer events, charity rides, and popular gathering sites. Only on here.
I've heard a few at bike night bitching about defects. I think most just don't want to speak up for fear of looking like a fool for spending that much money on a bike with flaws in it.
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$Tuuuf happens, you just have to pull up your big boy pants & deal with it, the new paint deal is ok, the yellow paint jobs, didnt hear of any issues with that color, and i did see one and liked it. wonder how many CVO SGs there gona make for 15? five color combos...WOW...its gona be a good year for HD
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Snap shot photo from website.
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Another from website:
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Quality?
I bought my first CVO last May, a Tribal Orange/Black RK.
Nothing wrong with the paint, and I've looked hard to find any flaws.
Flywheel pinion runout is .001 in. TIR on mine. Very smooth running at any RPM.
My only complaint is the quick detach windscreen doesn't deflect the wind very well IMO.
Yes, I've played with it and adjusted the flapper 1000 times to no avail. At some point I will
install the standard shield.
It's a keeper unless MoCo builds another CVO RG with the 2009 silver/titanium dust paint scheme.
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Bagger Mag video of Street Glide w/custom paint.
http://www.baggersmag.com/videos/harley-davidson-cvo-2015
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My buddy is in Daytona and he just sent me this pic of the 2015.5 CVO SG. He said "very, very faint ghost flames also the paint is a gorgeous black and the flames are very hard to notice". Flames are on the front fender, tank and saddle bag lids. Looking at this picture compared to the one on the HD site it seems that you might have to see this bike in person to really appreciate it and not judge it by the dull picture on the site. My buddy knows I love black and said this is the bike for me. I just might have to take back what I said a couple of days ago about too much black.....lol.
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Another.
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My buddy is in Daytona and he just sent me this pic of the 2015.5 CVO SG. He said "very, very faint ghost flames also the paint is a gorgeous black and the flames are very hard to notice". Flames are on the front fender, tank and saddle bag lids. Looking at this picture compared to the one on the HD site it seems that you might have to see this bike in person to really appreciate it and not judge it by the dull picture on the site. My buddy knows I love black and said this is the bike for me. I just might have to take back what I said a couple of days ago about too much black.....lol.
I guess its unfair to pass comment without seeing the bike, but the flames look like some cheap stick on's, but with black wheels and a gloss black exhaust maybe the CVO Black knight :).
Its not my cupa tea. Still waiting for my HC to arrive soon i hope :2vrolijk_21:
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Dang it all....I am still waiting to see the UV blue/orange in person and the MoCo puts this beauty out. To me, the black paint looks awesome from the pictures. I'm a fan of the ghost look (the ghost smoke on the '12 skunk comes to mind). Be still my beating checkbook..... ;D
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Dang it all....I am still waiting to see the UV blue/orange in person and the MoCo puts this beauty out. To me, the black paint looks awesome from the pictures. I'm a fan of the ghost look (the ghost smoke on the '12 skunk comes to mind). Be still my beating checkbook..... ;D
fever,maybe!
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I've never expected issues like I hear about on here, and thankfully the only bike that gave me anything serious was a Kawasaki. If I start experiencing what I hear about on this forum, I will buy something else. I have to also say this: I've never heard of these issues from the guys I see at dealer events, charity rides, and popular gathering sites. Only on here.
That's true.....on the net people are very quick to post the negative (read any motorcycle owners forum including BMW and Goldwing) comments. Human nature...we are not as quick to post the positive. There's a thread about this, someplace on this forum and so I will repeat myself.........I love my bike! Ask me on a day when I just had major failure (even though it'll be covered by the warranty) and my reply will probably not be the same. :nixweiss:
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That's true.....on the net people are very quick to post the negative (read any motorcycle owners forum including BMW and Goldwing) comments. Human nature...we are not as quick to post the positive. There's a thread about this, someplace on this forum and so I will repeat myself.........I love my bike! Ask me on a day when I just had major failure (even though it'll be covered by the warranty) and my reply will probably not be the same. :nixweiss:
So true! They say if someone has a positive experience they may tell someone. When someone has a negative experience they tell at least 10 people and obviously with the internet that becomes a hell of a lot more. I have read the many paint posts and I did not know what to think. I looked for a post with a picture and did not see any. If the paint was that bad on sight I know I would not have bought the bike. I love my bike and the paint looks fantastic!
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That's true.....on the net people are very quick to post the negative (read any motorcycle owners forum including BMW and Goldwing) comments. Human nature...we are not as quick to post the positive. There's a thread about this, someplace on this forum and so I will repeat myself.........I love my bike! Ask me on a day when I just had major failure (even though it'll be covered by the warranty) and my reply will probably not be the same. :nixweiss:
I agree with that 100% and its not just MC forums but any vehicle forums. One of the things that attracted me to this forum when I started was besides all the negatives that were posted, there was great ideas and mods. I think in general this forum attracts a more mature person (cost of the CVO's) and if you choose to stay away from all the negatives there is still plenty to experience and enjoy.
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Bought the 1st one in the southeast yesterday
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Looks great!
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Cvo in, Whoa, congratulations, that is a beautiful Street Glide! Would you post some close up of the flames?
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Irubio, good idea. :orange:
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Is there anything on the front fender?
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Yes, there are flames on the frontfender. You can see pics on the Harley Augusta FB-Site
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Here is the fender:
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Tank
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Looks a lot like the '12 FLHXSE3 in Diamond Slate :nixweiss:
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:2vrolijk_21:I'm a big fan of black and that SG is BA !!!
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+1 on that Carbon Crystal CVO Street Glide fastfreddy.
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Did they switch painters?
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I like it! I love the tank badge!
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Did they switch painters?
Dunno. As much as I really like the looks of that bike, those symmetrical flames are annoying. When's the last time you ever saw flames that matched other than on a paint job? I can never remember sitting around a campfire and seeing flames that match go up each side of the fire pit at the same time. They look more like a stencil or decal than "CVO custom paint" to me.
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2012 CVO Street Glide tank, looks a lot like the 2015 CVO Street Glide tank. I guess if it worked three years ago; it will work today. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...this bike is still beautiful!
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2015 Black Crystal/Platinum Phantom Flames
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That didn't take long! Congrats on your purchase!
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Thanks for the up close pictures of the ghost Flames. Thats all I needed to finalize my decision. I went down to my dealer and gave my deposit for their bike on order with the new paint scheme. I ordered a T-Man 117" Nikasil Thumper Kit for it also. Should all be in and ready to ride by May!!
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Great looking bike. Congrats.
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Am I the only one who thinks that tank badge looks better than the painted decal on the first 2015 CVO Streetglides?
I wonder if that badge would cover the painted version on my hard candy Mercury, and if so, would it be a good look?
What y'all think???
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Am I the only one who thinks that tank badge looks better than the painted decal on the first 2015 CVO Streetglides?
I wonder if that badge would cover the painted version on my hard candy Mercury, and if so, would it be a good look?
What y'all think???
I think you are right and I think it would look good on a hard candy!!
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I think you are right and I think it would look good on a hard candy!!
More than one member has said it, the new tank looks very much like the 2012 CVO Street Glide.
As far as CVO Harley tank logos go I like the 2010 CVO Street Glide the best.
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Look at reply #177. That badge is the 2012 badge. Bike looks good, but I still like the Hard Candy Merc best.
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Look at reply #177. That badge is the 2012 badge. Bike looks good, but I still like the Hard Candy Merc best.
How about that 2012 badge on a 2015 hard candy Mercury tank???
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I've been studying a bit on the 2015.5 paint compared to the ghost flames within the Ruby/Typhoon color scheme on the '12 SESG. The flames are almost identical. Interesting little tidbit I thought. I likes me dat new color with the silver ghost flames. Purdy scooter.
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So would it be possible to get the new emblem for a 15 CVO Hard Rock SG and attach same without much issue??
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How about that 2012 badge on a 2015 hard candy Mercury tank???
Not sure if I would do it, but if you can get them they just stick on the tank. Get it right the first time.
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Could you do it? Sure, will it look proper? I personally don't think it will. It will clash and get lost with all the detail on the tank and probably cover the lettering. That tank emblem is very nice but was used on the 2011 and 2012 CVO SG's, for that reason alone I wouldn't put it on a 2015 CVO SG. Just my 2 cents.
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So would it be possible to get the new emblem for a 15 CVO Hard Rock SG and attach same without much issue??
You would be wise to let the dealer do it. The badges are about $180-$200 and are held on with double sided 3M tape. If you screw it up then either you buy the badges again or do some kitchen table therapy and apply new tape to the badges and cut out between the logo and lettering.
On the 2015 CVO, placement will be dictated by the painted on logo. I am not sure if the badges will fully cover the painted on tank logos.
Best of success in your project if you decide to go forward.
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All good points....just wondering outloud....my CVO will remain bone stock...
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As far as CVO Harley tank logos go I like the 2010 CVO Street Glide the best.
Me too especially the gold ! But I'm partial
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So would it be possible to get the new emblem for a 15 CVO Hard Rock SG and attach same without much issue??
I think that new badge is the same as the one on the 2011 & 2012. I don't think I would do it, but if you do get it right the first time. It sticks on with strong 2-sided adhesive.
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I was able to see the 15.5 SESG at the local dealer in Carbon Crystal with Phantom Flames...absolutely a beautiful bike! Light metallic in what I would describe as a very deep dark blackish-grey or maybe it's a dark slate. My wife says I cannot distinguish colors worth a darn. The metallic flames are subtle but pop in the sun. I was able to compare to the 2012 SESG, the tank badge is the same and the design of the flames are similar. However, unique enough in design. I was not really fond of the blackout style as I always preferred lot's of chrome, but this bike is awesome!
Unfortunately, this one was sold but I bought my RK from a dealer down the highway and he has one coming in at the end of the month. So I put down a deposit! I'll be joining you all soon.
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The ghost flames on the 2015.5 CVO SG are the same style on the 2008 CVO Road Glide?
http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/newsview/07-07-09/2008_Harley-Davidson_CVO_Road_King.aspx
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Rkw, I'm not following your comparison of the 2008 CVO Road King ghost flames with 2015.5 CVO SG ghost flames. The 2012 and 2015.5 CVO Street Glide ghost flames, however, are similar. The flames' designs are very much alike but the paint, placement and fade affect are very much different. You have to see in person to appreciate.
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I was able to see the 15.5 SESG at the local dealer in Carbon Crystal with Phantom Flames...absolutely a beautiful bike! Light metallic in what I would describe as a very deep dark blackish-grey or maybe it's a dark slate. My wife says I cannot distinguish colors worth a darn. The metallic flames are subtle but pop in the sun. I was able to compare to the 2012 SESG, the tank badge is the same and the design of the flames are similar. However, unique enough in design. I was not really fond of the blackout style as I always preferred lot's of chrome, but this bike is awesome!
Unfortunately, this one was sold but I bought my RK from a dealer down the highway and he has one coming in at the end of the month. So I put down a deposit! I'll be joining you all soon.
so l take it you liked it better than the other Black/Gold....
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15CVOSG, not everyone I know likes all this year's colors, but I do like all of them to the point that I wish I could own one of each. Since I can't, I was partial to the black/gold and Hard Candy. The Hard Candy is an instant head-turner. The black/gold lures you in then when the light hits the flames they leap out at you!
I was torn between these two bikes but leaning heavy toward the black/gold and was ready to buy until I heard the new carbon crystal was being released. Since the new SESG's are not selling terribly fast in my area, it seemed that I had some time to wait for the new carbon crystal color without a huge risk of being left with no option.
Now having seen it, the carbon crystal seems to have all the same accessory treatments/colors as the black/gold, just the tins are painted different. I would have been very happy with the black/gold, but I'm glad that I waited because for my preference I like the new carbon crystal over the awesome black/gold.
Sorry for the long answer to your question.
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You are correct, each color is unique to each, I at first wasn't drawn to mine. My wife on the other hand called me an idiot for not grabbing it the same day. I love it so much now.
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Took delivery today!
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Congratulation! Mine is Shipping from US at 17th March. I hope that comes in the next two or three weeks. :jalapeno:
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Real nice...congrats. :2vrolijk_21:
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Welcome and congrats on the new CVO street glide.
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Has anyone else seen the new black 2015 FLHXSE with silver ghost flames? It's not as flashy as the 4 colors they first came out with ;)...This color was a surprise to many... well, to me anyway..lol. Just put a deposit on mine and will have it this coming weekend...the attached photo is from the HD dealer and I'll post more pictures when I get her home. ;D
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Am I the only one who thinks that tank badge looks better than the painted decal on the first 2015 CVO Streetglides?
I wonder if that badge would cover the painted version on my hard candy Mercury, and if so, would it be a good look?
What y'all think???
I love the tank badge... I will get my 15.5 this week. :huepfenjump3:
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I love the tank badge... I will get my 15.5 this week. :huepfenjump3:
That badge came in the '12's! That mid year bike looks eerily similar to the black '12.
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That badge came in the '12's! That mid year bike looks eerily similar to the black '12.
Actually the badge came on the 11 & the 12... My personal opinion...I like it better than the painted logo for 2015..
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Actually the badge came on the 11 & the 12... My personal opinion...I like it better than the painted logo for 2015..
That's my opinion too. I have the hard candy and you almost need bionic vision to see the painted/silhouetted tank name.
I'm one of these fellows who, when he spends fifty thousand dollars on a Harley-Davidson, wants the entire world to see that it's a Harley-F#%king-Davidson lol.. none of this stealth / silhouette / close-an-eye-and-stand-on-one-leg-in-the-bright-sunlight artwork.
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Has anyone else seen the new black 2015 FLHXSE with silver ghost flames? It's not as flashy as the 4 colors they first came out with ;)...This color was a surprise to many... well, to me anyway..lol. Just put a deposit on mine and will have it this coming weekend...the attached photo is from the HD dealer and I'll post more pictures when I get her home. ;D
I bought the new SESG in Carbon Crystal this past Saturday. It looks amazing! In the showroom it appears to be gloss black until you walk up to it. Then you realize it is actually black with silver metallic and then the ghost flames appear. Everyone at the dealership was blown away by it. Although one guy didn't care for the liquid cooled heads, but he loved the look of the bike.
When the salesman rolled it outside into the sun...wow! The metallic jumped out, not to the degree as the Hard Candy Merc, but it really popped! Anyone who gets their hands on one of these beauties wont be disappointed. I heard nothing buy praise for the colors. One guy walked up while it was still in the showroom and said "now that's a nice bike, wow, that's a REALLY NICE BIKE!" That was also my reaction. As for the flames, yup they are the same design as many previous Harley flames. There are several different versions of silver or grey that fade in and out. And the tank badge is similar to other year's, but so what it is very cool!
I bought this bike sight unseen on the advice of the HD sales manager who I've known for years. My RK was dripping with chrome because that's what I like and the salesman knew this, but he also knew the new SESG was so Bad A$$ that I would love it and I do! No regrets.
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I bought the new SESG in Carbon Crystal this past Saturday. It looks amazing! In the showroom it appears to be gloss black until you walk up to it. Then you realize it is actually black with silver metallic and then the ghost flames appear. Everyone at the dealership was blown away by it. Although one guy didn't care for the liquid cooled heads, but he loved the look of the bike.
When the salesman rolled it outside into the sun...wow! The metallic jumped out, not to the degree as the Hard Candy Merc, but it really popped! Anyone who gets their hands on one of these beauties wont be disappointed. I heard nothing buy praise for the colors. One guy walked up while it was still in the showroom and said "now that's a nice bike, wow, that's a REALLY NICE BIKE!" That was also my reaction. As for the flames, yup they are the same design as many previous Harley flames. There are several different versions of silver or grey that fade in and out. And the tank badge is similar to other year's, but so what it is very cool!
I bought this bike sight unseen on the advice of the HD sales manager who I've known for years. My RK was dripping with chrome because that's what I like and the salesman knew this, but he also knew the new SESG was so Bad A$$ that I would love it and I do! No regrets.
I am also a big fan of much chrome and when I walked into our local dealer (I was only there for a cup of coffee and to see if there were any new H.D t-shirts I couldn't live without..lol) and I saw it sitting there just as you walk in the door.. I was like what is that!? I told my hubby it was a CVO and he said no way... they didn't make a black one this year. He couldn't believe I loved it with all the blacked out parts. They had just put it on the floor, no one knew it was coming which is I'm sure why it wasn't pre-sold... it is now and I am lucky enough to be the new owner... I will pick it up this weekend.. cant wait..
You're right this is one bad A$$ ride!
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I am also a big fan of much chrome and when I walked into our local dealer (I was only there for a cup of coffee and to see if there were any new H.D t-shirts I couldn't live without..lol) and I saw it sitting there just as you walk in the door.. I was like what is that!? I told my hubby it was a CVO and he said no way... they didn't make a black one this year. He couldn't believe I loved it with all the blacked out parts. They had just put it on the floor, no one knew it was coming which is I'm sure why it wasn't pre-sold... it is now and I am lucky enough to be the new owner... I will pick it up this weekend.. cant wait..
You're right this is one bad A$$ ride!
Congratulations on the new bike, you're going to love it more after you ride it!
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Congratulations on the new bike, you're going to love it more after you ride it!
:)
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Actually the badge came on the 11 & the 12... My personal opinion...I like it better than the painted logo for 2015..
Yep not a fan of the new bikes.
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Saw one yesterday and it had a lot of swirls in the paint on the fairing and saddlebags. So check that out before you buy. Didn't like all the blacked out parts for me. IMO, Just another way to cut cost if you ask me, and looks cheaper than chrome. Not flashy enough for a $40,000 bike. You pay that much for a "custom" bike I want it to look "custom". Fancy paint, a lot of chrome and big bad motor is my idea of a custom, but this is just my option. I'm sure a lot of people will like the look, just not for me. I was also told that due to all the restrictions in the chroming process because of all the chemicals, we will see more blacken parts than chrome in the future due to the cost.
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Saw one yesterday and it had a lot of swirls in the paint on the fairing and saddlebags. So check that out before you buy. Didn't like all the blacked out parts for me. IMO, Just another way to cut cost if you ask me, and looks cheaper than chrome. Not flashy enough for a $40,000 bike. You pay that much for a "custom" bike I want it to look "custom". Fancy paint, a lot of chrome and big bad motor is my idea of a custom, but this is just my option. I'm sure a lot of people will like the look, just not for me. I was also told that due to all the restrictions in the chroming process because of all the chemicals, we will see more blacken parts than chrome in the future due to the cost.
Take a close look at the 2010 FLHXSE Spiced Rum. Except for the handlebars/controls, cylinder heads, trans side cover, plastic oil cooler cover and air cleaner the '15 carbon crystal SESG has about the same amount of chrome. Maybe more when you compare the '15's Aggressor chrome wheels to the 10's black wheels. The silver crank case helps bring out the chrome on the '10 and the black crank case gives enhances the blackout look to the '15, IMO. But I get it, just like my dad there are a lot of folks who insist on only chrome, but this blackout SESG is BAD A$$! IMO
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I'm sure that pictures don't do the new Carbon Crystal paint any justice because it just looks like another black Harley even though I know that it's probably a very beautiful machine I'll keep what I have!! Congratulations to all of you that have your new 15's, be safe & enjoy making them yours.
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Just getting a 10k service on my SERK at Robin Hood H-D and they had a delivery of new bikes. Look what just came out of one of the cartons!!
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That is a nice looking bike...
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I'm sure that pictures don't do the new Carbon Crystal paint any justice because it just looks like another black Harley even though I know that it's probably a very beautiful machine I'll keep what I have!! Congratulations to all of you that have your new 15's, be safe & enjoy making them yours.
THAT IS ONE OF THE PETTIEST CVOS THEY CAME OUT WITH... WE HAVE THAT ONE TOO.
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Nice pics of the yellow SG! So much for the yellow paint being discontinued or has it been sitting around? The more I see it the more I'm liking it.
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Nice pics of the yellow SG! So much for the yellow paint being discontinued or has it been sitting around? The more I see it the more I'm liking it.
I guess it's been sitting around or has taken a while to get to the UK. The colour is no longer showing on the H-D website. It did look good under electric light as you could see the flecks in the paint. Paint quality looked ok to me as well.
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It is a new color. Awesome looking. I just bought one. Bike is at the dealers having pipes and a few other things added but once everything is complete I will have some pictures.
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It is a new color. Awesome looking. I just bought one. Bike is at the dealers having pipes and a few other things added but once everything is complete I will have some pictures.
It WAS a new colour but not anymore
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Please post about 50 pics!
That one is in Texas!
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Please post about 50 pics!
That one is in Texas!
Here's a fair shot from the side... I need to get her in the sun so you can see the paint
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Here's a fair shot from the side... I need to get her in the sun so you can see the paint
It's pretty amazing how much different all of these bikes look in the sun and in person. Congrats on finding your dream and making it come true.
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Here's a fair shot from the side... I need to get her in the sun so you can see the paint
I bought a black crystal last weekend. Once outside the colors come to life! There is a reason the paint has the word crystal in it, it sparkles in the sun and that is where you'll ride it...outside.
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If the new one came with the all chrome engine I'd trade up for it!
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Conduct a search on cycle trader, Harley Davidson, StreetGlide, Once the "Trim" box drops select CVO. A few dealers have multiple pics of the new color.
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If the new one came with the all chrome engine I'd trade up for it!
The primary is blacked out as well
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https://youtu.be/EAV_mvLa3vQ
a youtube of the bike
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Here's a fair shot from the side... I need to get her in the sun so you can see the paint
My CVO King is the same way. It took me forever to get some decent pictures because it looks so much better in the sun.
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https://youtu.be/EAV_mvLa3vQ
a youtube of the bike
OH MY......when I first seen the pictures of this bike I did not like the blacked out motor or the flames but seeing this video.........god help me....this bike is awesome.
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OH MY......when I first seen the pictures of this bike I did not like the blacked out motor or the flames but seeing this video.........god help me....this bike is awesome.
OH MY MANOLIS..........I'm :2vrolijk_20: :2vrolijk_20: :2vrolijk_20:for you.
Go get it you deserve it..... ;)
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OH MY MANOLIS..........I'm :2vrolijk_20: :2vrolijk_20: :2vrolijk_20:for you.
Go get it you deserve it..... ;)
OH MY......when I first seen the pictures of this bike I did not like the blacked out motor or the flames but seeing this video.........god help me....this bike is awesome.
I just traded my 2011 FLXHSE2 on this bike and I have NO REGRETS!
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I just traded my 2011 FLXHSE2 on this bike and I have NO REGRETS!
Shes110, congratulations on your new bike, great choice!
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I need way more pictures of this bike or im gonna go buy a Road Glide I heard they post more pics ober there! ;)
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Like it a lot more than I thought I would, don't think I'd trade the hard candy mercury for it though.
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I need way more pictures of this bike or im gonna go buy a Road Glide I heard they post more pics ober there! ;)
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Tank Badge. If this doesn't sell you, get the Road Glide, it's a very nice bike.
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Wanna trade! But seriously, I really like it.
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Tank Badge. If this doesn't sell you, get the Road Glide, it's a very nice bike.
Here it is in the sun...lets see if this shows the special paint
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Thank you Shes110 those are some great shots! Your bike is gorgeous
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OH MY MANOLIS..........I'm :2vrolijk_20: :2vrolijk_20: :2vrolijk_20:for you.
Go get it you deserve it..... ;)
Thanks buddy. Just got my motor and tranny rebuilt. Still love my scoot. Will wait for when they release a CVO SG that is black, no flames and has the 120. ;)
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The more I see the more I like this one.
Could only be improved by adding some skulls :)
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The more I see the more I like this one.
Could only be improved by adding some skulls :)
All this year's CVO's were that way for me. At first I thought they looked okay, but after seeing them on the showroom floor several times I thought each was really awesome. The SESG's were not selling fast in SoCal so I had the opportunity to ponder my decision for a couple months. I also had the dealers roll them outside to see them under the sun rather than under the lights. Obviously I thought the carbon crystal was best for me since that is the one I bought, but I would also love any of the other four color schemes. With the carbon crystal I didn't have much time to think about buying it because the dealers were getting deposits on it before it arrived. I left a deposit on mine with the option to back out and buy the Hard Candy, and as much as I liked it, the black crystal instantly won out for me.
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All this year's CVO's were that way for me. At first I thought they looked okay, but after seeing them on the showroom floor several times I thought each was really awesome. The SESG's were not selling fast in SoCal so I had the opportunity to ponder my decision for a couple months. I also had the dealers roll them outside to see them under the sun rather than under the lights. Obviously I thought the carbon crystal was best for me since that is the one I bought, but I would also love any of the other four color schemes. With the carbon crystal I didn't have much time to think about buying it because the dealers were getting deposits on it before it arrived. I left a deposit on mine with the option to back out and buy the Hard Candy, and as much as I liked it, the black crystal instantly won out for me.
We need pics please
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We need pics please
If I post another pic it will likely overload the server and other members. Look above for plenty of pics and video of this bike.
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If I post another pic it will likely overload the server and other members. Look above for plenty of pics and video of this bike.
Pics or it didn't happen.
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Pics or it didn't happen.
Exactly! and in the sun plaease :coolblue:
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Exactly! and in the sun plaease :coolblue:
Well then...I guess it didn't happen...
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Guess not. When I get mine I'm putting some pics up damm the servers that's the board owners problem not mine.
I think I'm back on board with getting this bike in June.
Remember anyone on the Internet can be fake.
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If I post another pic it will likely overload the server and other members. Look above for plenty of pics and video of this bike.
pics & video you already posted is proof enough for me! :2vrolijk_21: thanks for the pics!!
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Guess not. When I get mine I'm putting some pics up damm the servers that's the board owners problem not mine.
I think I'm back on board with getting this bike in June.
Remember anyone on the Internet can be fake.
Yeah, you caught me. I spend my day pretending I bought a CVO Street Glide in order to gain acceptance on message boards. I also photo shopped my and my wife's picture in this photo from Pomona Valley HD. Dang, I'll be more careful next time I try to pull a scam on a message board. I suppose all the other pics posted here are Internet fakes too?
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Yeah, you caught me. I spend my day pretending I bought a CVO Street Glide in order to gain acceptance on message boards. I also photo shopped my and my wife's picture in this photo from Pomona Valley HD. Dang, I'll be more careful next time I try to pull a scam on a message board. I suppose all the other pics posted here are Internet fakes too?
Me too... I PSed my pictures too... the one of me riding was a really good job wasn't it?...lol.. some people.. ;)
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Yeah, you caught me. I spend my day pretending I bought a CVO Street Glide in order to gain acceptance on message boards. I also photo shopped my and my wife's picture in this photo from Pomona Valley HD. Dang, I'll be more careful next time I try to pull a scam on a message board. I suppose all the other pics posted here are Internet fakes too?
#1 that is a beautiful bike and judging by your significant other you are a lucky man
# 2 pics or it didn't happen is an old internet joke
sorry if I assumed you got the joke.
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#1 that is a beautiful bike and judging by your significant other you are a lucky mna
# 2 pics or it didn't happen is an old internet joke
sorry if I assumed you got the joke.
No worries
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closing the deal on a carbon crystal tomorrow early afternoon ... :apple: :orange: :mango: :bananarock: :pepper: ... will post pic's once l get back home ... :) :2vrolijk_21:
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closing the deal on a carbon crystal tomorrow early afternoon ... :apple: :orange: :mango: :bananarock: :pepper: ... will post pic's once l get back home ... :) :2vrolijk_21:
Congrats MSRP or higher?
Some dealers out here are going $1500 overMsRP
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lol I thought everyone has heard that saying........ :2vrolijk_21:
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Congrats MSRP or higher?
Some dealers out here are going $1500 overMsRP
MSRP ... l traded in 2 2014 street glide special's for an even up trade ... no money out of pocket ...
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Gunslinger is not doing the paint on these so maybe they will be shipped out faster with no issues
gunslinger must be a terrible paint shop or unable to handle taking on all the cvo work. i bought my 2015 SG on feb 28 and have yet to ride it since it was delivered 3 wks ago compliments of gunslinger sucking and corporate acting like it can be buffed out.
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closing the deal on a carbon crystal tomorrow early afternoon ... :apple: :orange: :mango: :bananarock: :pepper: ... will post pic's once l get back home ... :) :2vrolijk_21:
Iam waiting. ;)
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gunslinger must be a terrible paint shop or unable to handle taking on all the cvo work. i bought my 2015 SG on feb 28 and have yet to ride it since it was delivered 3 wks ago compliments of gunslinger sucking and corporate acting like it can be buffed out.
Sorry to here that, i was hoping that they had sorted the issue with the paint, my HC bike is still to arrive 6+weeks away, i hope its not a POS. ::)
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Iam waiting. ;)
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sry... got the bike home... added a few goodies to the bike and it was starting to get dark when l took a few pics... they didn't come out well ...so l will re-take the tomorrow ... ;D
Congrats on the new bike!
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Congrats on the new bike!
Thank You, ... she is a beauty ... reminds me a lot of my 12' cvo sg in Dark Slate/ Black Diamond ...
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Thank You, ... she is a beauty ... reminds me a lot of my 12' cvo sg in Dark Slate/ Black Diamond ...
Like this?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371299486857
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Sweet ride.... Enjoy!!!
Sorry to here that, i was hoping that they had sorted the issue with the paint, my HC bike is still to arrive 6+weeks away, i hope its not a POS. ::)
Don't worry.... The paint on my bike is spectacular as well as the maybe 10 other '15 CVO's I have seen. Of course being in Mass I have had plenty of time to look... but hopefully the weather will break any day now. I am sure as with any other companies there will always be a few issues.
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Like this?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371299486857
Yes :)
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Sorry to here that, i was hoping that they had sorted the issue with the paint, my HC bike is still to arrive 6+weeks away, i hope its not a POS. ::)
I'm in the same boat as you. I was told the bike should be in the first week of May, hopefully sooner? I do see a lot more HC's showing up in the online classifieds so...... we'll see.
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Got my HC today didnt wait one minute showed up and it was available. But i dont even think the dealer knew they were getting it.
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Got my HC today didnt wait one minute showed up and it was available. But i dont even think the dealer knew they were getting it.
Congrat's,... timing is everything
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Got my HC today didnt wait one minute showed up and it was available. But i dont even think the dealer knew they were getting it.
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Congrats..... you guys are killing me!
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The new color is metallic black with silver ghost flames, just picked mine up last saturday :drummer:
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The new color is metallic black with silver ghost flames, just picked mine up last saturday :drummer:
Congrat's on your new Carbon Crystal w/ Phantom Flames ... :orange: :mango: :bananarock: :apple: :carrot: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :pineapple: :pepper: :2vrolijk_21:
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??? to the CVO Harley forum ... what do you think of this new carbon crystal color and switching out the black engine covers for chrome ... not touching the heads ... only the primary, cam, tranny and tranny top covers only ... l think would wake this beauty up even more ...
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??? to the CVO Harley forum ... what do you think of this new carbon crystal color and switching out the black engine covers for chrome ... not touching the heads ... only the primary, cam, tranny and tranny top covers only ... l think would wake this beauty up even more ...
15CVOSG, the bike is outstanding the way it sits! It's not quite a blackout because it already has a lot of chrome. The engine colors are identical to the Starfire Black/Gold Dust Flames and the Scorching Yellow models from this year. I bought Carbon Crystal a few weeks ago and think it's amazing. I get compliments on it from everyone who sees it. This look is contemporary and will hold the bike's value as the younger folks (and this old man) find this look very appealing. It took a while for the blackout to grow on me; now I think it's really awesome. Don't get me wrong but everyone has chrome, so if you really want to be different with a CVO, this look is the ticket! JMHO...
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Also, like the other colors this year...pictures don't do it justice, but in the daylight the paint pops! In pictures it simply looks like another black Street Glide, so several comments in this forum have been less than positive on it. Those folks aren't paying for it or get the pleasure of riding it...you are. Do what is right for you.
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??? to the CVO Harley forum ... what do you think of this new carbon crystal color and switching out the black engine covers for chrome ... not touching the heads ... only the primary, cam, tranny and tranny top covers only ... l think would wake this beauty up even more ...
Good googally goobs....that is one purdy scooter. I think that baby looks just fine the way it's sitting. However, while changing the black chrome to "proper" chrome would bling her out a bit more, either way the black with the smoke flames is a beautiful bike.
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??? to the CVO Harley forum ... what do you think of this new carbon crystal color and switching out the black engine covers for chrome ... not touching the heads ... only the primary, cam, tranny and tranny top covers only ... l think would wake this beauty up even more ...
I would love to chrome out the engine guards also and get the forks fully crhomed not to mention the switching of the black engine covers to chrome....maybe even do the AC
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??? to the CVO Harley forum ... what do you think of this new carbon crystal color and switching out the black engine covers for chrome ... not touching the heads ... only the primary, cam, tranny and tranny top covers only ... l think would wake this beauty up even more ...
I think so!! :2vrolijk_21:
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I replaced all my engine covers with chrome. Not a very good picture, looks better in person.
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Still missing the engine guards and upper fork covers! Looks good tho
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thx for all the reply's.... good points made ... thx
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I replaced all my engine covers with chrome. Not a very good picture, looks better in person.
Looks great....Ive always felt that the engine and trans should be chrome no matter what. It's the center piece of the bike!
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Looks really good Pete S.
+1 on the engine guards and upper fork covers.
If the black cvo's would have had more chrome from the factory, I might have went that direction.
(Carbon Crystal w/ Phantom Flames)
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Have you heard about the mid-year release of the hottest Street Glide colour in years?
Here's some pics I just received...
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The new color is metallic black with silver ghost flames, just picked mine up last saturday :drummer:
Congratulations on your new CVO, awesome bike!
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Very Nice !!!
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Saw one this morning at Cheltenham Harley Davidson.
Very nice, although not nice enough to tempt me away from the Hard Candy Mercury
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Have you heard about the mid-year release of the hottest Street Glide colour in years?
Here's some pics I just received...
Like this one?...
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Like this one?...
Nice!
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Like this one?...
Beautiful bike.
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Like this one?...
very nice ....
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love the new color....
add's ... cat free headpipe, fullsac 2.25" power core's, PCV 5, Klockwerk's windshield, pass. backrest, triple tree wind deflector, CB module w/ J&M flex antenna, Grasshopper/badboyzrideforlife rider backrest, painted mid-frame deflector's, burst headlight trim ring, Chrome mirror's ....
waiting on the painted to match Yaffe stealth license plate assy and the RSD Blunt power contrast cut A/C .....
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Saw one this morning at Cheltenham Harley Davidson.
Very nice, although not nice enough to tempt me away from the Hard Candy Mercury
That one at cheltenham is sold,...i say sold Mike flannagan {Harley's regional manager for the Uk} is having it... i dare say no money will be involved in this deal!!!
"words and whiskey" ehhh the old adage is still alive!,
mind you oxford HD have one on the shop floor if anyone wants one in the carbon crystal. :2vrolijk_21:
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I have to agree..Nice!
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love the new color....
add's ... cat free headpipe, fullsac 2.25" power core's, PCV 5, Klockwerk's windshield, pass. backrest, triple tree wind deflector, CB module w/ J&M flex antenna, Grasshopper/badboyzrideforlife rider backrest, painted mid-frame deflector's, burst headlight trim ring, Chrome mirror's ....
waiting on the painted to match Yaffe stealth license plate assy and the RSD Blunt power contrast cut A/C .....
Very nice looking motorcycle…
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Very nice looking motorcycle…
thank you ... :2vrolijk_21:
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love the new color....
add's ... cat free headpipe, fullsac 2.25" power core's, PCV 5, Klockwerk's windshield, pass. backrest, triple tree wind deflector, CB module w/ J&M flex antenna, Grasshopper/badboyzrideforlife rider backrest, painted mid-frame deflector's, burst headlight trim ring, Chrome mirror's ....
waiting on the painted to match Yaffe stealth license plate assy and the RSD Blunt power contrast cut A/C .....
Hi,
I too would like to add the CB module w/ J&M flex antenna to my bike. I've been looking at the J&M for over a week now and can't seem to pull the trigger. Can you rate (1-10) the J&M flex antenna. I guess I'm asking are you pleased with the purchase?
Thanks,
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Hi,
I too would like to add the CB module w/ J&M flex antenna to my bike. I've been looking at the J&M for over a week now and can't seem to pull the trigger. Can you rate (1-10) the J&M flex antenna. I guess I'm asking are you pleased with the purchase?
Thanks,
actually have not used it yet ... but, was told it should work very well in group situations up to several blocks distance... but, don't expect several mile distance communications with it compared to fixed mast antenna's...
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Ok, thanks
I will probably get one in the next few weeks.
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updated pic w/ RSD Blunt A/C
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close up...
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I really like the new color if anyone wants to trade tins my Mercury for your carbon let me know.
It's perfect no scratches.
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close up...
Very nice bike! I noticed your engine appears to be granite not black. I have the same Carbon Crystal but with a black engine and you'll notice Shes110 post of her similar bike above also has the black engine. I guess MoCo ran out of parts or changed their scheme 1/2 way through this build. Both look outstanding!
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Very nice bike! I noticed your engine appears to be granite not black. I have the same Carbon Crystal but with a black engine and you'll notice Shes110 post of her similar bike above also has the black engine. I guess MoCo ran out of parts or changed their scheme 1/2 way through this build. Both look outstanding!
Looks black to me... monitors sometimes show variations to colors/shades...
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Looks black to me... monitors sometimes show variations to colors/shades...
You're probably right, my wife tells me I can't coordinate colors so this would be consistent.
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You're probably right, my wife tells me I can't coordinate colors so this would be consistent.
lol... yes , it's black ...
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I really like the new color if anyone wants to trade tins my Mercury for your carbon let me know.
It's perfect no scratches.
nothing against the HC Merc. as you see in my avatar ... l had the HC and it was a little too much for me ...sold it ... waited to hear what the new color would be with rumors being mirage orange with flames and when my dealer got the Carbon Crystal in ... I grabbed it ... l love it ...
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Very nice bike! I noticed your engine appears to be granite not black. I have the same Carbon Crystal but with a black engine and you'll notice Shes110 post of her similar bike above also has the black engine. I guess MoCo ran out of parts or changed their scheme 1/2 way through this build. Both look outstanding!
thx
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I think i love the carbon crystal also...now if only I could find someone that loves the HC mercury as much
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Nicky has a brother........ :huepfenlol2:
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Nicky has a brother........ :huepfenlol2:
Yeah yeah...I know what I like, if I can do it....I do! Can't fault me for that!
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Yeah yeah...I know what I like, if I can do it....I do! Can't fault me for that!
Not in a million years Nicky
Best to you :2vrolijk_21:
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Photo from new ad Moco sent out this afternoon for the SESG.
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Photo from new ad Moco sent out this afternoon for the SESG.
Love it
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was at my local dealer ... they have the HC Merc. in stock for some time now with no takers ... if anyone waiting is interested ...
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was at my local dealer ... they have the HC Merc. in stock for some time now with no takers ... if anyone waiting is interested ...
there is one for sale in Fort Myers FL too.. I saw it there last week
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there is one for sale in Fort Myers FL too.. I saw it there last week
Carbon Crystal Color is selling before they hit the floor .... :2vrolijk_21:
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Carbon Crystal Color is selling before they hit the floor .... :2vrolijk_21:
Pomona Valley sold both (including mine) before delivery.
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Pomona Valley sold both (including mine) before delivery.
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