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[lnadler]

I am interested in purchasing a 2014 or 2015 cvo softail deluxe, but I'm concerned about reviews I read saying the bike handles well on a smooth paved straight road, but poorly on curves and scrapes bottom on many turns due to its low height. I have read this in more than 1 review.  For those of you with this bike, do you agree with the reviewers?
Maybe I am better off the a heritage softail classic?? But I really like the cvo! Thanks for your help

[MplPaul]

I have a 2014 CVO Softail DL and the ride is great. I once had a problem with scraping the foot rest but I was on the lean quite badly. the only negative comment I have is I wanted to put Risers on the bars (pull back) but as of this date I still have not found any that will fit as the Speedo is incorporated into the stock riser. 
Great CVO

[dirtyike]

I've had no problem with handling so no complaints there. When i test rode the bike i did scrape alot, but it was because i was test riding it 2up and the shocks at the default setting which is for about 175lbs we are over 300 when you combine my wife and I. I made sure the dealer adjusted the shocks before giving me the bike....i've probably scraped a handful of times...but only when 2up

[Rob67]

Just purchased a 15 CVO Deluxe and have not had any scraping whatsoever. 

Very happy with the purchase.

[MrSurly]

If you are accustomed to riding a Softail, there's no issue. They do have a lesser lean angle than most other machines out there.
if you are riding a Touring model (riding it hard) and get on a Softail you'll likely see a difference. I know I did.
BTW, the Heritage is not better it's actually a little lower. The vast millions of Softails being ridden out there are NOT dragging their hard parts on the ground.
 Comparing lean angles, though, may shed some light.

[lnadler]

Thanks for the replies. Can the shocks on the softail be adjusted on the fly- by me?

[BigDawgBrent]

I agree... no more scraping than any other Softail, but it's definitely not the same ride as a touring model.

As for adjusting the suspension "on the fly,"  it's definitely something the DIY-er can do... but you need to be safely parked and off the bike before you go making that adjustment!

[Foot Loose]

I've had both the heritage softail and now the Deluxe.  I've scraped both bikes on turns and I don't think there is much, if any, difference between the two. 

[Puma]

Softails don't have any cornering clearance, but when you have floorboards (Deluxe, Heritage, Fat Boy) that's what you'll drag way before anything else. I went from a Heritage to the CVO King and there is a huge diff. If you like to lean it over get a Touring bike or a Dyna. On a Softail you just have to be more careful through the curves and turns. Take them a little slower if they are tight, and don't worry about dragging those boards.

[Lone Rider]

the only negative comment I have is I wanted to put Risers on the bars (pull back) but as of this date I still have not found any that will fit as the Speedo is incorporated into the stock riser. 
Great CVO

I'm getting the Townsville dealership to look at a 2" inch rise with a part they've sourced. They seem to think theres enough slack in the cables to get it done. I'll report back how it goes.

[MplPaul]

I'm getting the Townsville dealership to look at a 2" inch rise with a part they've sourced. They seem to think theres enough slack in the cables to get it done. I'll report back how it goes.

Let us know how you get on. I`m sure the front brake line will have to be changed but so longing for this type of extension to mine.
cheers
Paul