Topic: New Guy Here. (Read 1924 times)

SuperBogs · « **on:** March 18, 2008, 04:07:01 PM »

Hi all
Have been looking a little through your website and am very very impressed, well done. I have been biking for for 27 years now and am finally getting myself a Harley. I spent a ton of money on my 2000 Nomad dressing it up right and like the bike just fine but I want a Harley for cruising and having fun. The socials that Hog chapters have are great fun and there are so many other great experiences you can have in the Harley Family that's just not organized for the other makes. My dilemma now is which bike. I LOVE the 08 FXSTSSE2 in orange but have heard a fair amount of negative feedback about leaky heads and other engine problems which makes me shy away from this bike. I would never hear the end of it if I had to ride my Nomad because the SE was in the shop....

My other option is just a regular Dyna Low Rider with a SE 103 inch motor and a SE transmission. I love to customize so if I get the Dyna I will have more money in it then if I bought the SEST after a couple years, I know it...

My heart really lies with the FXSTSSE2 though. Any suggestions?
Thanks all and I look forward to reading your posts and learning from you all
Cheers
Bob

naitram · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2008, 04:09:15 PM »

welcome to the site, if your heart is on the CVO then go for it. get the extended warrenty and and make them fix any issues

MUFFMAN · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2008, 04:10:21 PM »

Welcome to the site Bob, from Ontario Canada. I've been driving HD's for years so what you pick is a personal preferance. Why don't you try to get on a HD demo ride & see whats best for you? Hopefully there is a demo ride close to where you live. Let us know what you picked & get in some pics. Muffman from Canada.

SBB · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2008, 04:11:22 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 18, 2008, 04:09:15 PM

welcome to the site, if your heart is on the CVO then go for it. get the extended warrenty and and make them fix any issues

Exactly!

Fired00d · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2008, 04:14:41 PM »

Quote from: SuperBogs on March 18, 2008, 04:07:01 PM

.... I LOVE the 08 FXSTSSE2 in orange ....
Cheers
Bob

Welcome again.

I can't disagree w/your color choice at all.

Good luck in deciding/finding the Harley you want.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

BayouBiker · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2008, 04:22:10 PM »

laissez les bon temps rouler - from Bourbon St, New Orleans!

sadunbar · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2008, 04:26:57 PM »

Welcome to the site from Illinois!

anglia48 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2008, 04:35:12 PM »

Welcome to the site from western canada. I am new to the site also. Alot of great info here. Hope you find the bike of your dreams.

I have a '08 SE Road King, 1250 Miles so far and no leaks yet.

Haven't heard too many problems up here in Alberta with the 110's. Good Luck

bisounours · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2008, 05:31:54 PM »

Good afternoon SuperBogs

on the CVO website

I send you the

from FRANCE

Best regards

Jacques

LRebel · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2008, 06:27:36 PM »

Welcome from Oklahoma!

You are right about having more $$$$ in a non-CVO bike after all the add-ons (been there & done that). As has already been mentioned, go with the CVO bike of your choice and also purchase the extended warranty. Then develop a good relationship with the service dept. at your dealer.

Janine · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2008, 06:42:32 PM »

Welcome from central Maine.

The best thing to do is get the bike that you truly want. If you don't, you will regret it later!

tompen · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2008, 07:04:26 PM »

Get what feels right. Life is to short to always be saying "I wish I ....................."
Better is "I'm glad I ............."

2006_CVO_HD · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2008, 09:32:59 PM »

Welcome to CVO Harley!!!!!!

Keats · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2008, 09:45:38 PM »

Quote from: SuperBogs on March 18, 2008, 04:07:01 PM

Hi all
Have been looking a little through your website and am very very impressed, well done. I have been biking for for 27 years now and am finally getting myself a Harley. I spent a ton of money on my 2000 Nomad dressing it up right and like the bike just fine but I want a Harley for cruising and having fun. The socials that Hog chapters have are great fun and there are so many other great experiences you can have in the Harley Family that's just not organized for the other makes. My dilemma now is which bike. I LOVE the 08 FXSTSSE2 in orange but have heard a fair amount of negative feedback about leaky heads and other engine problems which makes me shy away from this bike. I would never hear the end of it if I had to ride my Nomad because the SE was in the shop....
My other option is just a regular Dyna Low Rider with a SE 103 inch motor and a SE transmission. I love to customize so if I get the Dyna I will have more money in it then if I bought the SEST after a couple years, I know it...

My heart really lies with the FXSTSSE2 though. Any suggestions?
Thanks all and I look forward to reading your posts and learning from you all
Cheers
Bob

Welcome to the site ......we can spend your money fast!

with the cost of cars, I just figured might as well get 2 bikes and I have 3 now (still cheaper than cars)

get the one you want and do not worry about the head problems.....it will either not hit or it may be under warranty or just give you an excuse to do engine rebuild, but the bottom line is it is cheaper than cars...

get 2 a dresser and a Dyna

Texas Lurker · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2008, 09:47:01 PM »

A Big CVO Howdy From Texas. GO FO IT!!!! ...............Linny

DAD · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2008, 11:36:38 PM »

Welcome to CVO Harley from Southern Indiana!

Classic45 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2008, 07:35:07 AM »

Welcome to the site from Norway.

I am on my first CVO, - Just love it!

miker · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2008, 07:54:25 AM »

Welcome....some leak some don't...I have beating the paint of my 07flhrse3, getting stuck in traffic, wearing tires off via burnouts and generally mistreating it, nothing yet at 5100 miles. I ain't skeered, don't chall be either! Get what you want

StrahDawg · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2008, 08:18:49 AM »

Welcome from Cleveland Ohio. My recommendation is to get what you want so your not kicking yourself later.

04se103 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2008, 11:37:02 AM »

Welcome from Georgia

tlollar · « **Reply #20 on:** March 19, 2008, 04:49:28 PM »

Welcome from Arkansas !

IslandUltra · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2008, 05:36:58 PM »

Welcome from Padre Island in Corpus Christi, TX.

d o g o l s · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2008, 09:23:30 PM »

Bob welcome aboard

Capo · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2008, 10:43:26 PM »

Bob welcome to CVO-

and as a former Pennsyvanian-I say you should buy my FLHRSE2- Anniversary Screaming Eagle Road King and come on out to the left coast and pick her up!

skyglide · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2008, 10:24:18 AM »

Welcome from Wisconsin

Hellion Custom Cycles · « **Reply #25 on:** March 25, 2008, 09:10:56 PM »

Welcome to the site, and as you can see I have a black Springer. I also thought about just buying another Nighttrain and building it the way I wanted and for the price I could not come close to what I bought the Springer for. Good luck with your choice and as for the head gasket problems they have been more likely to appear on the FLH's and no so likely on the Springer or Dyna

Air1 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 25, 2008, 09:16:33 PM »

Welcome from South Florida

Rooster452 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 25, 2008, 09:18:11 PM »

Another welcome from south Florida.

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