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[CVORoadKing2013]

Hi I am looking at buying the Anniversary CVO road King.

I currently have a 2011 that I was looking at dumping a ton of money into chrome controls, cruise control, apes, chrome front end, shocks and wheels. With all that it seems best to do the CVO. For all the money I would put into mine I would never see the money back.
 

One of my questions is how well with the Anniversary CVO hold it value. With them making only 900 it would seem like they should. I would be moving my Vance and Hines true duels and Thundermax over along with my highway pegs. I would also be looking at adding some Carlini flying apes to it.

I have noticed some differences between the CVO and the Anniversary version that my dealer seemed a little baffled by. i am surprised that on the Anniversary they did a 17" front 16"rear and on the non anniversary they did the 19" front and a 18" rear. Also notice they 2 show a different wheel base. They other oddity is a difference in compression ratio.
Can any of you confirm if these differences are correct or if they are wrong and what they should be.

I know there are several people who do not believe the CVO to be worth it. I am sure several people on this forum went threw what I am trying to decide what way to go and would like to hear their thoughts on this.

Thanks

[SERK3]

Don't think you will find anyone on here that will say a CVO (Screamin Eagle) is not worth it. I had a Low Rider that i dumped a lot of money into, Then discovered the world of CVO (SE) and have never looked back. But just because it's a CVO, That does not mean  you can't always find something to buy to add to your bike.

Look at my avatar, That's a 07 Screamin Eagle (CVO) Road King and that's not the way it came from the MOCO.

[CVORoadKing2013]

Yes there is always something to do. No sure I like the turn signals on the bars and the fact it spent have the running lights so that could be the first changes

[RetSUBLDO]

I have noticed some differences between the CVO and the Anniversary version that my dealer seemed a little baffled by. i am surprised that on the Anniversary they did a 17" front 16"rear and on the non anniversary they did the 19" front and a 18" rear. Also notice they 2 show a different wheel base. They other oddity is a difference in compression ratio.
Can any of you confirm if these differences are correct or if they are wrong and what they should be.

There are errors on HD's website for the specs of the CVO RK.  Shameful that they haven't been corrected.

[CVORoadKing2013]

RetSUBLDO do you know if the Anniversary spec's should match the CVO spec's?

[SERK3]

I thought the only difference was the color and the badge. 

[RetSUBLDO]

RetSUBLDO do you know if the Anniversary spec's should match the CVO spec's?

Yes, the Anniversary CVO is identical to the std CVO specs.

[FLSTFI Dave]

My CVO Road King anniversary color has a 21 up front and a 18 rear.

Other than color and badging and seat it is identical to the other 2013 CVO Road Kings

[RetSUBLDO]

Here are the specs for the CVO RK Anniversary from the owner's manual:
Engine: Twin Cam 110
Number of cylinders 2
Type 4-cycle, 45 degree V-type, air cooled
Compression ratio 9.15:1
Bore 4.00 in
Stroke 4.38 in
Displacement 110.0 in3
Lubrication system Pressurized dry sump with oil cooler
Electrical
Ignition timing Not adjustable
Battery 12 V, 28 Ah, 270 CCA sealed and maintenance free
Charging system Three-phase, 50 A system (585 W @ 13 V, 2000 rpm, 650 W max power @13 V)
Spark plug type 6R12
Spark plug size 12 mm
Spark plug gap 0.038-0.043 in
Spark plug torque 12-18 ft-lbs
Transmission
Type Constant mesh, foot shift
Speeds 6 forward
Sprocket Teeth
Primary Engine 34
Clutch 46
Final Transmission 32
Rear wheel 68
Gear Ratios
1st Gear 9.593
2nd Gear 6.650
3rd Gear 4.938
4th Gear 4.000
5th Gear 3.407
6th Gear 2.875
Fuel tank (total) 6.0 gal
Low fuel warning light on 1.0 gal
Engine oil with filter 4.00 qt
Transmission 1.00 qt
Primary chaincase 1.40 qt When refilling, initially add 3.0 qt 2.84 L and add as needed to bring level within spec
Maximum running weight 849
Maximum added weight allowed 511
GVWR 1360
GAWR front 500
GAWR rear 927
Dimensions
Length overall 95
Width overall 37.4
Height overall 55.1
Wheel base 63.5
Road clearance 5.1
Saddle height 26.5 With 180 lb rider
Specified Tires
Front 19 in Dunlop D408F 130/60B19
Rear 18 in Dunlop D407 180/55B18

[CVORoadKing2013]

Well it is looking prety sure that we will be getting the Anniverary CVO Road King.

I am looking at moving my Vance ans Hines true duels and My Thundermax with Auto tune onto it. has anyone else used a Thunderrmax on their CVO Road King

[Jiffy]

I have only used the HD race tuner- they have always worked well with my CVOs.

[FLSTFI Dave]

I have used the TTS master tune on my last 3 CVO bikes.  I think it is the way to go.

[SERK3]

I have had the Thundermax on my 07 SE Road King for several years with no problems, Changed exhaust systems twice, Only thing i had to do was ride it. I did run into the folks from Thundermax last summer at the TN State Hog Rally and got them to tweak it because it was running a little bit rich after I put the V&H HI Outputs on it.

[Racerdj]

To me buying a CVO is worth it and I like the way they come from the factory. I have never had a hard time selling any of mine. My view of the anniversary is if you like the paint, go for it. Being a 105th anniversary, again you have to find the right buyer. To me 105th or 110th or others not the 100th, 150th and so forth are not quite as special. I have always bought the model I wanted first and then chose the color.