Yesterday I took delivery of my 2019 CVO Limited in Magnetic Grey Fade. I love this bike. Rode it home in the dark cold and it's strong and comfortable and the heated seat and grips worked perfectly. I also added the stage two amp and speakers (which I can't believe it wasn't on there already). I had a 2018 Street Glide Special with the 107 M8 motor, just for the summer, as I was waiting for this beast.
With all that said......I can't believe how much more engine noise this 117 puts out versus that VERY quiet 107. When I first rode that 107, after coming off a 2012 CVO Ultra with the Twin Cam 110, I found that 107 to be so quiet. So, naturally, I expected this 117 to be as quiet...NOPE.
Don't get me wrong....it's still quieter than the 110 (sounded like there was a can of bolts flying around in the motor), but not nearly as quiet as the 107.
Anyone else notice this? My mechanic even noticed it. It was the first 117 he had set up. It runs great, and I'm not going to do anything about it, but I was just making the observation. I was really impressed with the lack of engine noise coming from that 107. I wonder if has something to do with the bigger cam in this 117?
Thoughts?
Thanx in advance,
HD
I know this post is 10 months old but just thought I would comment.
I had a 2017 non CVO Limited with the 107. Last week, I upgraded to a 2020 CVO Limited. I only have about 150 miles on it, but yes, the 117 does have a unique sound. I noticed in the 1600-2000 rpm range, there is a tinny type sound. Does it in neutral or when reving throttle from idle when pulling away from stop. I thought this sound could be from the 117's open element air cleaner, especially compared to the stock 107 air cleaner housing. Who knows.