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[LovemyCVOgirl]

Brian, she sure is a "purdy" scooter.  .  If JR helped you make this decision, than he needs a pat on the back, cause you have a GREAT and beautiful mc ( love your's too, JR).

[110tHunDer]

 
Thanks!   The ride on JR's definitely pushed me over the edge and I'm enjoying this bike more every time I ride it.  Coming up on 300 miles and hoping to do a couple hundred more over the weekend. 

I may (not sure yet until I try a few of the suggestions in another thread) have a radio/amp that cuts out and the painted switch panel where the ignition, spot, cruise, etc. switches are is making contact with the front of the tank when the bars are turned full left, but those are the only two issues, or potential issues, so far.  The motor feels pretty stout for stock and doesn't seem any noisier or hotter than my 103 was, so I'm pretty happy with that, knowing it will only get better, faster and stronger with pipes and a tune.  Haven't got the cartridge front suspension in yet, so the ride is still pretty crummy, but I'm glad I got to see what it was like stock, first, so I'll have something to compare it to.  At first, I didn't think the air rear suspension was too bad, but I have changed my opinion on that already.  Need Bitubos .... Quick. LOL

[110tHunDer]

 
Not sure how many dealers are still doing something like this, but this came in the mail the other day and I thought it was pretty cool.  They used to just use a folding cardboard-type display deal that could go on a desktop or shelf, but this new frame has a lot more class and will look good hanging on the wall in my Harley-themed theater!

[JR]

That is pretty cool Brian! I wondered if I was going to get one like I did on my 05 SEEG....I didn't!

[reo]

Not sure how many dealers are still doing something like this, but this came in the mail the other day and I thought it was pretty cool.  They used to just use a folding cardboard-type display deal that could go on a desktop or shelf, but this new frame has a lot more class and will look good hanging on the wall in my Harley-themed theater!

That little touch that shows the dealer cares, very nice Brian...

I remember after picking up my 05 SEFB we were at the dealer getting the rest of the take off parts that the mechanic had in his tool box and the salesman said wow you didn't get the coffee cup with your picture on it standing next to your bike? (in a joking manor)

Wow I wonder why there out of business now.....LOL

[110tHunDer]

 
Wooo-haaaaa!  It's Christmas!

[Cvostu]

Those shocks look sweet. I'm sure they ride great too.  What did you end up doing with the front end?

[110tHunDer]

 
Never have deviated from the original plan.  The Harley double cartridge front suspension is being installed this week.

[JR]

Oh man! I'm excited for ya...can't wait to hear about that ride report!

 

[Midnight Rider]

    Best shocks available for a HD, IMO.

[110tHunDer]

 
All loaded up for the trip back home.  Spent the last two days in meetings in the town where I bought the bike, so it worked out great to pick it up after the 1,000 mile service and "goodie" installation.  All I gotta do when I get home is put the Bitubos and floorboard extenders on and I think I'll be good to go for awhile.

I took a short 10 mile, or so, ride before loading it up.  Man, the Fullsac setup made a BIG difference.  And so did the cartridge front suspension.  It was funny to feel the front end more or less glide over bumps, only to be immediately followed by the rear suspension crash and clank and otherwise object to the same bump when it was its turn.

More pics and comments later!

[spydglide]

I was gonna make a comment about the 103 license tag....and then I noticed your tag line about when you were mean....so, I'm not saying a thing.  spyder

[110tHunDer]

 
    Yeah, yeah.  One thing at a time!  Stu's prolly gonna come on and bust my chops about reflectors, now, too.

[Cvostu]

Did I hear someone mention my name ? something about a reflector?

[110tHunDer]

 
Thought I'd post up a few pics of the recently-added mods.  First up, the Bitubo shocks.  What a transformation and a great match to the Harley Double Cartridge front suspension.



Next up, mirrors.  I thought the stock SEUC mirrors were totally style-less.  I didn't see where they were any different from a regular Ultra in shape, maybe except for the stem, but still, not becoming of a CVO.  So, I went with the "Slotted Stem Profile Mirrors."  The slotted stem matches the brake and shifter levers and the short profile adds a bit of attitude.  I like 'em.





Next, is speaker trim, front and rear.







I got a set of the Harley Goodies rider and passenger footboard extenders.  Man, these things put the boards right where I wanted them.  No scraping, so far, either.  Time will tell.  In the last pic, you can also see the JES Custom Accessories oil temp gauge I got.  I posted separately on that here: http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=76044.0

Rider ones:





Passenger's:





Saddle bag lid spears ...



George Anderson tour-pak relocator.  (Crap, I need to touch it up under there. )



From the top side:



Harley "shorty" antennas:





Kuryakyn "Switchblade" highway pegs:



Premium Tour-Pak Hinges:



Front Fork Air Baffle: