Topic: 2014 CVO problems (Read 9524 times)

GeogiaCVOrider · « **on:** July 14, 2014, 05:03:21 PM »

I have a 2012 CVO Ultra and I'm thinking about trading it for a 2014. Are there any problems out there I sould be aware of with the new faring and all that goes with it?
I'm just not sure about the first year out on the radio and controls.

Thanks for any info.

King2013 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2014, 07:02:09 PM »

Any first run usually has some problems but by now you hope that they've got them all taken care of.

2harleys · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2014, 07:11:07 PM »

Quote from: King2013 on July 14, 2014, 07:02:09 PM

Any first run usually has some problems but by now you hope that they've got them all taken care of.

That would be a first------Harley taking care of their problems in the "first" year??

King Glide · « **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2014, 07:59:22 PM »

There have been basically 4 issues:

Hose clamp radiator
Filler tube wasn't tall enough
Radio issues, various
Front brake line could be pinched under tank

All were/are easy and fast fixes and if you had all 4 issues it takes about an hour to fix all 4.
But, any bike you got now would have all those corrected when it was built.

FLHTCUSE7 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2014, 09:53:41 PM »

I recommend getting a 14. I love mine.

And for the first time the ABS breaks are great and actually shorten the break distance compared to the junk prior to 14.

A few minor recalls per above. All a none issue on my MC but still had it checked out.

Doniwin · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2014, 01:16:31 AM »

I just bought a 2014 cvo limited 3 days ago. Problem free with 175 miles on it. As a member of the Blue Knights LEMC many of my brothers bought the 103 liquid cooled limiteds when they first came out. They all had one or more of the above said problems with the bikes. Now however, most all problems have been fixed and they enjoy their bikes. I rented a 2014, 103 limited last Friday. While I was there one of the salesman I know showed me the cvo limited that had just come in and was the blue color. I had wanted to see the blue in person and it had everything you want in a bike. My intention was to wait to see what the 2015 models HD would offer up and then make a decision. I rode the 2014, 103 limited home and it was an awesome ride. I loved the bike. Found out from some friends that the cvo limited bikes were selling out fast and that many of the dealers were selling them above msrp. Sure enough when the salesman contacted me I was told a price $2000 above msrp. When I told him I would wait to see the 2015 models of course he said he would see what he could do. After a couple of times back and forth I was headed down to buy the bike. Now having rode the 103 that day, when I rode the cvo 110 home I had a smile from ear to ear as it rides like a dream and the power, the power increase was very noticeable. With the lean years behind, dealers are not going to give anything away. No buyer remorse here. Made the right decision this time. Time to ride in the Space coast of Florida.

Rooster · « **Reply #6 on:** July 15, 2014, 10:37:44 AM »

Not a good thing when someone is happy being trouble free for 175 miles. Hope he can say that many thousands later.

jaysails · « **Reply #7 on:** July 15, 2014, 11:19:11 AM »

Also have the blue, and 3,400 miles trouble free.

AMEDD_SFC · « **Reply #8 on:** July 15, 2014, 05:17:08 PM »

Bought mine September 2013. I will roll over 15 K this weekend. (good timing to do service before Sturgis)

Did the recall / product programs with no problems experienced beforehand. Other than peeling "chrome" on water pump housing no issues. I ask the dealer to replace than when I get the service and Front Brake recall done.

Cruddy XM reception occasionally when heading a certain direction.

The pluses far outweigh any nit picks, IMO.

Cheers,

Mark

springsure88 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 16, 2014, 01:36:16 AM »

2000 trouble free and very happy kilometres on mine. Best bike I have owned by a huge margin. I also had a little chrome peel on the water pump housing changed under warranty.

dmill · « **Reply #10 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:40:53 AM »

I took delivery on a 2014 CVO limited on 6/26/14. 680 trouble free miles. The 681st mile was not. On 7/12/14 traveling at about 35 MPH I heard a pop or snap, the bike lost power. It sounded like it was running on 1 cylinder. Pulled to side of the road. Tried starting again. It did start, but clearly there was trouble. Shut it down and called for help. The dealer picked me up in about 1/2 hour. Went to dealer to check on progress yesterday (Tuesday). Catastrophic rear cylinder head failure. Broken valve guide, broken spring, bent valve, piston damage, etc. They are not sure which part failed first causing the chain reaction. Dealer ordered a complete new rear cylinder. Should be done today or tomorrow. Will report back.

Jswerve · « **Reply #11 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:18:53 AM »

Quote from: dmill on July 16, 2014, 10:40:53 AM

I took delivery on a 2014 CVO limited on 6/26/14. 680 trouble free miles. The 681st mile was not. On 7/12/14 traveling at about 35 MPH I heard a pop or snap, the bike lost power. It sounded like it was running on 1 cylinder. Pulled to side of the road. Tried starting again. It did start, but clearly there was trouble. Shut it down and called for help. The dealer picked me up in about 1/2 hour. Went to dealer to check on progress yesterday (Tuesday). Catastrophic rear cylinder head failure. Broken valve guide, broken spring, bent valve, piston damage, etc. They are not sure which part failed first causing the chain reaction. Dealer ordered a complete new rear cylinder. Should be done today or tomorrow. Will report back.

Absolutely unacceptable. Happens way too much!

Doniwin · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2014, 01:38:19 PM »

Ouch, that hurts. Hope all works out with motor. 225 miles to date, trouble free and enjoying my new ride. My motor does have the dreaded tick sound at certain rpm's, but with the Vance & Hines pipes all is well. I knew what I was getting into when I bought the bike last week. Bought the 5 year extended warranty.

Don, from the sunny space coast of Florida

GWN · « **Reply #13 on:** July 16, 2014, 06:38:36 PM »

Took delivery Apr 17. 11,235 mi. Not 1 issue requiring repair. XM reception is very poor. The chrome/plastic water pump cover is showing some rash. I'm of the opinion that the cruise and ptt switches should be reversed, but I can live with it. So far so good. Very impressed with this machine.

Nano · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2014, 12:40:15 PM »

Quote from: GWN on July 16, 2014, 06:38:36 PM

Took delivery Apr 17. 11,235 mi. Not 1 issue requiring repair. XM reception is very poor. The chrome/plastic water pump cover is showing some rash. I'm of the opinion that the cruise and ptt switches should be reversed, but I can live with it. So far so good. Very impressed with this machine.

I agree with the cruise and ptt switches. Takes some getting used to. 2000 miles and all is well. Did the brake recall (40 min in-out). Would like better mpg.

tazmun · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2014, 09:29:41 PM »

Quote from: Jswerve on July 16, 2014, 11:18:53 AM

Absolutely unacceptable. Happens way too much!

You are so right Jessie, been happening for many years with the 110. Spend $40k on a MOTORCYCLE and say "that's ok" when it takes a crap!
My $42K car has everything you can think of on it, and if it had any of the mentioned problems, it would be replaced under the Lemon Law and then down the road!

Tazmun

dmill · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2014, 09:29:03 AM »

Follow up. Picked up the bike on Thursday night. I have to give kudos to Precision HD in Pawtucket, RI. for the way they handled this situation. The bike was diagnosed on Tuesday 7/15 and I got it back on 7/17 with complete new rear cylinder installed (with new Jackpot headpipe and VH monster rounds, Power vision tune by Fuel Moto). Rode 275 flawless miles yesterday. Hope it was just a little bump in the road!

Jswerve · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2014, 09:35:08 AM »

Quote from: dmill on July 19, 2014, 09:29:03 AM

Follow up. Picked up the bike on Thursday night. I have to give kudos to Precision HD in Pawtucket, RI. for the way they handled this situation. The bike was diagnosed on Tuesday 7/15 and I got it back on 7/17 with complete new rear cylinder installed (with new Jackpot headpipe and VH monster rounds, Power vision tune by Fuel Moto). Rode 275 flawless miles yesterday. Hope it was just a little bump in the road!

Glad you got taken care of.

Jswerve · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2014, 09:37:56 AM »

Quote from: tazmun on July 17, 2014, 09:29:41 PM

You are so right Jessie, been happening for many years with the 110. Spend $40k on a MOTORCYCLE and say "that's ok" when it takes a crap!
My $42K car has everything you can think of on it, and if it had any of the mentioned problems, it would be replaced under the Lemon Law and then down the road!

Tazmun

Taz I drive a 1996 Chevy 4x4 rust bucket truck. I paid $2000 for it 4 years ago and have pulled a trailer with it out of state 4 times and it's never failed me yet the first 4k trip I take on a 2 year old bike the valve fails. Sad.

geardaddymatt · « **Reply #19 on:** September 22, 2014, 04:55:03 PM »

I purchased a brand new 2014 FLHTKSE CVO Limited Electraglide this spring after having ridden many years on my 2000 FLSTF Fatboy. After an uneventful break-in period, as the bike neared the 5000 mile service it developed a loud ticking noise. After the service, the noise remained. Initially, the dealer's service technician told me that it was normal valve train noise. After I complained again, I left the bike with the dealer so that I could have some peace of mind after a second look. Long story short, after a week at the dealer and several erroneous diagnoses, the problem was finally discovered as a broken outer intake valve spring. Apparently, the spring broke in two places, but didn't cause any further damage to the top end. This was repaired under warranty. When I picked up the bike no paperwork or formal explanation was given for the problem. I haven't heard a word from HD either. I have put about 700 trouble free miles on the bike after the repair. Since I really love the bike, I hope that this was a rare problem that won't be repeated.

srnoyes · « **Reply #20 on:** September 22, 2014, 07:35:51 PM »

I bought mine in late August and haven't had any problems in over two thousand miles. I just completed the Iron Butt SaddleSore 1000 ride this Saturday and it didn't hicup once. I averaged 80 mph for about 21 hours only stopping for fuel from Omaha, NE to Laramie, WY and back. Averaged about 37 mpg which I kind of expected with a new engine and the speed. I changed the oil after the break in period to Amsoil and did the 1000 mile service requirements myself. It rode like a dream and was so comfortable! Everything on the bike worked like a champ. The heated seat and grips were really nice once the sun went down and it started getting cold. My only complaint is the navigation system, I liked my Zumo much better and it had really good features that this system can't even touch.

hdctss · « **Reply #21 on:** September 23, 2014, 07:12:09 PM »

just out of curiosity J...was the failure before or after the mods...or was it why you did the mods?

thinking about perhaps some preemptive modifications

noslentx · « **Reply #22 on:** October 01, 2014, 07:00:05 PM »

I agree with the cruise and Ptt switches being awkward. Went on a group ride using the CB and found it difficult using the ptt and operating the throttle.

Author Topic: 2014 CVO problems (Read 9524 times)

King2013

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