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[Desrosiers]

In a year or two so I will be buying my first (and and only) harley. I want to ride my training wheels Suzuki C50 for a few more years just to have more miles under my belt.

My favorite bike is the 2012 CVO Street Glide in the Ruby Red or Orange/gunstock colors.
If any owners can help with things to look out for? Issues? Experiences.
All things with engines have issues. Just want to know what your experience has been.

Thanks

[ultrarider123]

Well first off, you've picked two great color choices!  Second, be ready for lots of looks, comments and make sure to keep a drool rag handy to wipe off any excess....

Now, on with the show.  Make sure to check that the rectifier recall has been completed.  Some had some brake light issues.  The '12 is notorious for having lifter issues so may want to check if there were issues or they repaired before there were issues.  Not all of us have had lifter problems but that seems be the one constant that keeps coming up.  I've had radio issues (had it replaced under warranty) and the amp in the left saddlebag can cause problems if the double stick tape (yes, I said tape) ever lets go.

You may want to do a search on the forum to find more as we have all had some kind of issue (from minor to major) with our '12 SESGs.  However, so far it's the best HD product I've had the pleasure of owning (and I've had quite a few).  Good luck with the search in a couple of years.  You can ALWAYS find a garage queen for sale or a good middle/high mileage option that's been well taken care of.

[LovemyCVOgirl]

I have ridden without any issues!  Love mine and wouldn't trade it for anything I've seen so far. 

[Jswerve]

Bad year for valve guides. Had play in mine and the exhaust valve stuck open and then the intake valve clipped it causing it to bend...

Beautiful bike. 110 runs hot. Top end is noisy.

[luc.who]

gunstock was my first choice, but the guy I ride with has gunstock.  I just got mine in Nov trading my 2010 FLHX for the SE3.  I love it, it runs great.  I added the Fullsac pipes and the TTS tuner.   I have 1500 miles on it and love it more with each ride. 
 

[Cvostu]

So far so good. I'm real happy with mine still.  I took out the rear amp and redid everything but the stock radio.  Great bike,,,  Stuart.

[D-N-D]

Best bike I owned so far !!!! Love everything about it !!!!

[fxsbsefox]

No problems with mine

[Desrosiers]

Thanks folks. Keep the comments, etc.. coming about this particular year. I am NOT a fan of the 2015's (worst color combos ever) and dislike the black out theme of recent bikes. Thanks

[WVHoop]

Good Luck finding your '12!! I've never had any problems with mine although I have made some changes that will hopefully help with it's reliability based on posts I've read here from other forum members. Inner cam bearings, lifters, automatic primary chain tensioner, compensator are some things that can be problematic issues that should be addressed. I'm sure you will find different people with different issues but this is like anything else, everything has issues & that's just the way it is. The good thing for you is that hopefully all of the bugs will be worked out by the time you become the proud owner & will have to do nothing but be proud & enjoy the ride!!

[fxsbsefox]

WVHOOP, that front fender is killer. Nice job

[ultrarider123]

WVHOOP, that front fender is killer. Nice job

I'll second that.....

[Jswerve]

WVHoop bike looks great. Very clean.

[WVHoop]

WVHOOP, that front fender is killer. Nice job

Thanks guys, it's a uncut Klockwerks that I cut myself.

Hoop

[PeterJ]

No problems with my Black and grey SE3.
Took the V &H Monster rounds oiff and returned to the original HD cans to give my ears a chance of surving my next road trip. Rear speakers waste of time when you are moving. I really need to look into upgrading that amp in the back. The chrome has survived three british winters and theres a sparkle still on the bike. Main beam on the bike sucks. Have replaced to an LED Daylighter. 15000 mile service in the morning, so hopefully nothing major will be found.