Topic: No CVO in Garage! (Read 3585 times)

kojak · « **on:** September 29, 2022, 07:11:49 PM »

So for the first time since 2004, I wont have a single cvo in my stable. I've owned 8 or so over that time but just cant see myself forking over $50k+ and then another $6 or $7k in upgrades. I saw this bike and fell in love. Bought it on the spot and will pick it up tomorrow. Figured after putting everything on it that I want, i will still save around $10k-$15k vs buying a CVO.

SHRADER · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2022, 07:20:18 PM »

For whatever reason I like that color as well. Been thinking of a Road King Special.

kojak · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2022, 07:42:02 PM »

It looks amazing in person!

SHRADER · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2022, 09:03:37 PM »

When we were at MV GTG I saw a limited go by one evening, the next morning before we went riding, I rode through town trying to spot the bike. After I got back to the hotel,my wife went down the street to get a coffee and called me to say it was at The Buttered Buscuit parked. I rode down there and walked in the place to find out who owned the thing.
It was a guy named Mike from Hickory NC.

I took a few pictures, and told the guy I basically had stalked him all over MV.

Cvostu · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2022, 10:11:57 PM »

Good for you and congrats. It's a beautiful bike too. I saw one the other day. I really liked it. Enjoy. I really can't blame you. It is so rediculous what a new cvo goes for. And then only the $$ begins. Good luck with your new ride. Stuart. 👍👍

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2022, 10:51:32 PM »

Congratulations. Great looking bike. We're going to have to start a former CVO owner' forum.

kojak · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2022, 05:06:14 AM »

Quote from: GregKhougaz on September 29, 2022, 10:51:32 PM

Congratulations. Great looking bike. We're going to have to start a former CVO owner' forum.

Never thought I would be in that group but there it is, lol! Hope you’re doing well.

mjb765 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2022, 08:25:09 AM »

I am also really liking that paint scheme. Good luck with the new ride

D-N-D · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2022, 08:56:23 PM »

Very Nice Bike I seen this Paint Scheme introduce out in Sturgis this year and a couple of my Friends
have either ordered or have already picked up there bikes already. I'm a chrome guy so I prefer the Chrome motor beautiful either way.

Good Luck with the New Ride !!

Dante

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2022, 09:47:21 AM »

Saw one out in the sun last week. Wow is that sharp. Really looks great.

kojak · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2022, 02:49:45 PM »

Got a few things done, grips, mufflers, riders backrest and some other small stuff. Waiting on a boatload of parts to come in.

Cvostu · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2022, 06:18:35 PM »

May I suggest some higher bars? 😊Stuart

kojak · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2022, 06:56:18 PM »

Quote from: Cvostu on October 03, 2022, 06:18:35 PM

May I suggest some higher bars? 😊Stuart

Im one of the few that actually like the stock bars. These are 2" higher than the ones on my RGS so we'll see.

D-N-D · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2022, 07:42:42 PM »

That bad boy is looking good !!!

Dante

TN · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2022, 08:41:09 PM »

Kojak, that's a fine looking ride you have there, enjoy

CPD · « **Reply #15 on:** October 15, 2022, 05:52:34 PM »

Congratulations! Apex paint set is amazing!

kojak · « **Reply #16 on:** October 15, 2022, 06:57:46 PM »

I've gotten several things done since last on this site. Audio upgrade, heated hammock, led lighting front and rear to mention a few. its coming along!

kojak · « **Reply #17 on:** October 15, 2022, 06:58:37 PM »

Led Strips

kojak · « **Reply #18 on:** October 15, 2022, 06:59:12 PM »

Audio

kojak · « **Reply #19 on:** October 15, 2022, 06:59:54 PM »

Front Leds

Cvostu · « **Reply #20 on:** October 15, 2022, 09:44:16 PM »

Looking gooood. What did you do with the audio?

kojak · « **Reply #21 on:** October 16, 2022, 06:35:47 AM »

Quote from: Cvostu on October 15, 2022, 09:44:16 PM

Looking gooood. What did you do with the audio?

I went with the Rockford Fosgate Gen3 Stage 2 kit for the ultra. The nice thing about this setup is it’s got a better amp than the boom 2 systems, you only need one (800w x 4 ch), it’s got factory presets already for the setup ( 2 front fairing, 2 tour oak), weatherproof and direct fit. Sounds great!

Cvostu · « **Reply #22 on:** October 16, 2022, 09:25:43 AM »

Nice. Really glad to hear that you are happy with it. Looks great. 👍Stuart

2k · « **Reply #23 on:** October 17, 2022, 04:24:12 AM »

Quote from: kojak on October 03, 2022, 02:49:45 PM

Got a few things done, grips, mufflers, riders backrest and some other small stuff. Waiting on a boatload of parts to come in.

Good to see you got away from the CVO

so you won't be spending so much on a new scooter.

I still think your green machine looked fantabulos. Kryptonite and Tribal Orange are still my all time fav's. Your new one is trying to get on my list. Enjoy

kojak · « **Reply #24 on:** November 10, 2022, 05:58:04 PM »

Almost done. Got the stage 2 cam upgrade done, all the controls are changed to Kahuna Gloss Black and a bunch of other little things.

kojak · « **Reply #25 on:** November 10, 2022, 05:59:15 PM »

Ventilator a/c and ciro tie down brackets.

OBB · « **Reply #26 on:** November 10, 2022, 06:57:49 PM »

Quote from: kojak on November 10, 2022, 05:59:15 PM

Ventilator a/c and ciro tie down brackets.

Can you get a pix of the TD brackets? I don't ever recall seeing them made for a shark.
Thanks

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kojak · « **Reply #27 on:** November 10, 2022, 07:13:31 PM »

Harley doesnt make them, ciro does. Very easy install, you just need a socket extension for the top bolt.

kojak · « **Reply #28 on:** November 10, 2022, 07:16:02 PM »

Here's a link.
https://ciro3d.com/products/tie-down-brackets?_pos=1&_psq=tie-d&_ss=e&_v=1.0

OBB · « **Reply #29 on:** November 10, 2022, 08:30:36 PM »

Quote from: kojak on November 10, 2022, 07:16:02 PM

Here's a link.
https://ciro3d.com/products/tie-down-brackets?_pos=1&_psq=tie-d&_ss=e&_v=1.0

TY sir.

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Scott7d · « **Reply #30 on:** November 11, 2022, 01:25:43 AM »

Quote from: kojak on September 29, 2022, 07:11:49 PM

Figured after putting everything on it that I want, i will still save around $10k-$15k vs buying a CVO.

I don't have plans of getting a new bike anytime soon. However, this will probably be the route I take when the time comes. Hell, the "Specials" and Limited models now cost about what CVO's did not long ago. I predict in the next couple years we'll see a 60K CVO. And as always, it will probably have about $2k worth of extras in all reality compared to "standard" production models. I love my bike, but 41K was my limited. And even that is pretty ridiculous.

Overall, congrats on your new ride. CVO's have been really bland for the most part, but that paint scheme is awesome.

mr_magoo · « **Reply #31 on:** November 11, 2022, 01:54:59 PM »

Nice looking bike.

kojak · « **Reply #32 on:** November 11, 2022, 03:01:16 PM »

Quote from: mr_magoo on November 11, 2022, 01:54:59 PM

Nice looking bike.

thanks! Its coming out the way i thought when I bought it stock.

mr_magoo · « **Reply #33 on:** November 11, 2022, 06:57:41 PM »

That was the sad part of buying a CVO special paint (if it came out ok) but then you start replacing lots of things. Always thought it was a better deal to buy a std Harley and then get a set of special painted tins for it. Does Harley still sell paint sets, if I recall they only made so many of each set.

OBB · « **Reply #34 on:** November 11, 2022, 07:27:09 PM »

Quote from: mr_magoo on November 11, 2022, 06:57:41 PM

That was the sad part of buying a CVO special paint (if it came out ok) but then you start replacing lots of things. Always thought it was a better deal to buy a std Harley and then get a set of special painted tins for it. Does Harley still sell paint sets, if I recall they only made so many of each set.

They do. But you're talking damn near CVO pricing or more for everything.

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kojak · « **Reply #35 on:** November 11, 2022, 08:40:37 PM »

Apex paint set was about $4400 upcharge over vivid black.

Quote from: mr_magoo on November 11, 2022, 06:57:41 PM

That was the sad part of buying a CVO special paint (if it came out ok) but then you start replacing lots of things. Always thought it was a better deal to buy a std Harley and then get a set of special painted tins for it. Does Harley still sell paint sets, if I recall they only made so many of each set.

Mr D · « **Reply #36 on:** November 15, 2022, 04:17:46 PM »

Quote from: kojak on November 10, 2022, 05:58:04 PM

Almost done. Got the stage 2 cam upgrade done, all the controls are changed to Kahuna Gloss Black and a bunch of other little things.

Looks great ! nice finishing touches
Gloss Black Heat shields would be the

on top

kojak · « **Reply #37 on:** November 19, 2022, 11:28:58 AM »

Finally finished with my list. Got CarPlay working and replaced the stock console.

kojak · « **Reply #38 on:** November 19, 2022, 11:29:30 AM »

Stock Console

kojak · « **Reply #39 on:** November 19, 2022, 11:30:05 AM »

Replacement console

Mr D · « **Reply #40 on:** November 20, 2022, 10:47:05 PM »

Quote from: kojak on November 19, 2022, 11:28:58 AM

Finally finished with my list. Got CarPlay working and replaced the stock console.

What was needed for car play to work ?

kojak · « **Reply #41 on:** November 21, 2022, 04:57:28 AM »

Quote from: Mr D on November 20, 2022, 10:47:05 PM

What was needed for car play to work ?

This is a complicated topic as Harley upgraded their software in 2022 to require a connected headset for CarPlay to activate. So for bikes 2020 and newer, with the boom gts radio without whim, otherwise using a wired headset you can use a car play adapter that plugs into the rider intercom port on the console and fools the radio into thinking there is a headset connected and allows CarPlay. I don’t ever use a headset so for me, I needed a simple solution and this was it.
Since I removed the ugly console with the headset port, I relocated the port to under the seat with the adapter plugged in.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255798155143?hash=item3b8ec21787:g:eRAAAOSwUrhfxFY~

Mr D · « **Reply #42 on:** November 22, 2022, 11:47:05 PM »

Quote from: kojak on November 21, 2022, 04:57:28 AM

This is a complicated topic as Harley upgraded their software in 2022 to require a connected headset for CarPlay to activate. So for bikes 2020 and newer, with the boom gts radio without whim, otherwise using a wired headset you can use a car play adapter that plugs into the rider intercom port on the console and fools the radio into thinking there is a headset connected and allows CarPlay. I don’t ever use a headset so for me, I needed a simple solution and this was it.
Since I removed the ugly console with the headset port, I relocated the port to under the seat with the adapter plugged in.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255798155143?hash=item3b8ec21787:g:eRAAAOSwUrhfxFY~

Thanks for the explanation & instruction

kojak · « **Reply #43 on:** November 23, 2022, 04:56:09 AM »

Quote from: Mr D on November 22, 2022, 11:47:05 PM

Thanks for the explanation & instruction

There are literally hundreds of threads online about CarPlay and the boom gts radio, lol!

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