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cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« on: October 09, 2014, 11:06:08 PM »

How many of us who ride the customs would change over to the ultra's? I'm not convinced about the back end of the ultra's too road king like with the way the lights look also the non removable lowers, water cooled and the handle bars mmmm just wandering haven't got a lot to do this afternoon just thought I'd put it out there. 8)
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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2014, 09:47:55 AM »

I would, but it would have to have removable Tour Pak, Solo Seat, and Extended Bags :orange:
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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2014, 01:13:34 PM »

I'm going from a '13 Atomic Orange RGC to a '15 Autumn Sunset RGU next month…..Can't wait!
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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2014, 12:40:11 PM »

Ya - love the look on my '13 rear turn signals. Was thinking about changing that over if I get the RG Ultra. Although you will have holes to fill in the fender.
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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2014, 07:41:35 PM »

The blacked out engine on the custom looks better than the ultra. I like the 13 fairing better too!
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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2014, 11:49:13 PM »

I would, but it would have to have removable Tour Pak, Solo Seat, and Extended Bags :orange:

That list is relatively easily achievable, especially the first two items. I already have detachable rack and 4pt mounting kit ordered. I did extended bags on my old bike for the "look". Looked nice but was money wasted on styling, imho.

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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2014, 11:52:42 PM »

How many of us who ride the customs would change over to the ultra's? I'm not convinced about the back end of the ultra's too road king like with the way the lights look also the non removable lowers, water cooled and the handle bars mmmm just wandering haven't got a lot to do this afternoon just thought I'd put it out there. 8)

It's all in what you want to do with your bike. If you want to pound out miles and miles of travel, I suggest you go with the Ultra RG. If you are more interested in styling and want to slap on a TP for a longer trip, then stick with the Custom.

I suggest you read the reviews we have going in the Ultra Road Glide discussion. 
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=98047.0

I'm sure you'll make the best choice for you.

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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2014, 03:03:56 PM »

They are nice no doubt, but I am sticking with my RGC. 
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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2014, 03:22:27 PM »

I pound out thousands and thousands of miles on my street glide.  You can do it on either. If you want style you go custom otherwise the ultra is the better value imo
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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2014, 04:51:27 PM »

I pound out thousands and thousands of miles on my street glide.  You can do it on either. If you want style you go custom otherwise the ultra is the better value imo

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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2014, 08:53:26 PM »

Old man's RG
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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2014, 09:21:11 PM »

Old man's RG

Excellent. Did the TP conversion to detachable and got a new windshield. Which windshield mfg, Harley?
Which solo seat is that - Corbin?

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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2014, 01:37:17 AM »

Yep, 12" HD Windsplitter - not working for me or the wife, will look to a recurve from windvest, clearview, or freedom... I'm 6'1". The seat is from Mustang, also have the 2 up "pad" as well, in the solo configuration it is like a suspended or hammock style, surprisingly comfortable for 300 mile rides. Cheers.
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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2014, 02:39:34 AM »

Just remember... ALL touring bikes  - SERG(U)s, SESGs, SERKs, SEUCs, SELs - are exactly the same bike mechanically. The rest is just whatever bells and whistles you prefer.

The SEUCs (now SELs) as well as the new SERGU, come with lots of nice creature comforts you may or may not ever really need, but if you want to remove the Tour Pak to slim it down, it's gonna cost you, and it still won't look like the SERGCs/SESGs. The SERGCs/SESGs come with arguably cooler styling, and come lowered from the factory, with better rear suspension... But if you want a Tour Pak for long hauls, it's gonna cost you to implement that.

The MoCo continues to muddle things year after year, to satisfy different market demographics. There will never be a "perfect" CVO for everyone. There COULD be, if the MoCo ever implements a truly custom ordering system... But frankly I don't ever see that happening. They are a build-to-market company, not a build-to-order company... and I can't see them ever morphing to that.

I guess the bottom line is to get the bike that MOVES you, and then outfit it the way you want it. One size definitely does NOT fit all in the Harley world.

And the debate between the Sharks and the Bats will never end!

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Re: cvo road glide custom or 2015 cvo road glide ultra
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2014, 09:19:18 AM »

I have not priced it out but I wonder which way would be cheaper?  Buying the Ultra and converting it down to a Custom, or buying a CVO Custom or Street Glide and adding some of the Ultra goodies.  For me, I love my '13 RGC but its time to go to the geezer side of the house.  If I need to, I'll remove the tour pack on my new ultra and turn it into a custom for around town riding.
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