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[FLH91]

Congratulations Jerry!!!!  So I'm wondering if you have a custom matching painted Bushtec ordered yet? 

Enjoy and ride safe!!!!
Dave

[ultrafxr]

Congratulations Jerry!!!!  So I'm wondering if you have a custom matching painted Bushtec ordered yet? 

Enjoy and ride safe!!!!
Dave

Not yet Dave.  We are going be without for a while and see how that goes.   

[110tHunDer]

Heavier than the '12?!?  Eek!

Look forward to your continued reports, Jerry!  Hope the bike is great for you.  Wish I was in the market.  I do like the '17 SEUCs.

[ultrafxr]

Heavier than the '12?!?  Eek!

Look forward to your continued reports, Jerry!  Hope the bike is great for you.  Wish I was in the market.  I do like the '17 SEUCs.

Biran, it may not be heavier.  Maybe it is just that the bike is different.  In any case it wasn't anything to be all that concerned about.  Just a bit different than my '12.  May be because of the different handlebars.  Don't know for sure.  If an old scrawny guy like me can do it you can to!  No worry.   

[DCFIREMANN]

Heavier than the '12?!?  Eek!

Look forward to your continued reports, Jerry!  Hope the bike is great for you.  Wish I was in the market.  I do like the '17 SEUCs.

A little heavier then your 2012. The 14's and up twin cooled models do tip the scale a bit more.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[Mr D]

Biran, it may not be heavier.  Maybe it is just that the bike is different.  In any case it wasn't anything to be all that concerned about.  Just a bit different than my '12.  May be because of the different handlebars.  Don't know for sure.  If an old scrawny guy like me can do it you can to!  No worry.   

FYI Jerry,

WO is coming with a Rushmore Bagger bar WO 579, after the sought after WO 575 bar 4-6 weeks before release per WO

[ultrafxr]

FYI Jerry,

WO is coming with a Rushmore Bagger bar WO 579, after the sought after WO 575 bar 4-6 weeks before release per WO

Thanks for the update.  I've had the WO 575s on my '07 and my '12 and really like them.  With just a few miles on the '17 the bars seem fine but after this weekends road trip we'll see if I change my mind.   

[Mr D]

Thanks for the update.  I've had the WO 575s on my '07 and my '12 and really like them.  With just a few miles on the '17 the bars seem fine but after this weekends road trip we'll see if I change my mind.   

 Yes, sir

[9 1/2 Beers]

 Congrates Jerry

 Awesome 

[Twolanerider]

Got it today - finally.  Dealer was kind enough to hold for me for 10 days while we were waiting on ESP to approve major engine repair on my 2012 CUSE7 so we could effect the trade.  Geez this was worse than buying my first house but I guess the wait was worth it.  After four major engine failures on two bikes with 110 motors I just figured it was time to move on.  Hope it wasn't from the frying pan into the fire, lol.  Don't think so . . . and this is one handsome motorcycle - Palladium Silver and Phantom Blue with Wicked Sapphire.

Missed this yesterday Jerry.  Congrats and glad you guys look so happy.  It has to be a good feeling to be not just running but riding away from all your 110 nightmares. 

So NOW are you still sure you're not riding to BBBQ Saturday  ?

[ultrafxr]

Missed this yesterday Jerry.  Congrats and glad you guys look so happy.  It has to be a good feeling to be not just running but riding away from all your 110 nightmares. 

So NOW are you still sure you're not riding to BBBQ Saturday  ?

Wish I were.  Had planned to do so months ago.  But there is another event mama wants to attend this weekend (we are leaving tomorrow and back home on Sunday) and whatever mama wants, mama gets.   

Sorry I'll miss you guys.  BBBBQ is high on my list of 'to do.'  So I definitely hope to be there next year.

[ultrafxr]

Missed this yesterday Jerry.  Congrats and glad you guys look so happy.  It has to be a good feeling to be not just running but riding away from all your 110 nightmares. 

So NOW are you still sure you're not riding to BBBQ Saturday  ?

For sure.  But also anxious and apprehensive over ESP.  They were notified on Sep 6th and it took them until the 17th to even get an inspector to the dealership to look at the bike - and this is after ESP told them to tear it down all the way to splitting the cases.  Then two more days before an approval of repair authorization.  The dealership was great but they were being reserved (to say the least) as to whether ESP would approve or not.  I understand dealer cannot go out on a limb to speak for ESP but there was absolutely no way ESP could deny coverage on a bone stock bike well maintained.  Nonetheless until they finally gave authorization it was pins and needles time for sure.  Geez, glad that is behind me.  I've had my fill. 

[Panhead_Jimmy]

Wish I were.  Had planned to do so months ago.  But there is another event mama wants to attend this weekend (we are leaving tomorrow and back home on Sunday) and whatever mama wants, mama gets.   

Sorry I'll miss you guys.  BBBBQ is high on my list of 'to do.'  So I definitely hope to be there next year.

Except the kitchen sink.  Right?  Your enthusiasm is infectious. Keep us informed!! 

[Robmay]

Congratulations Jerry!! Looking forward to your insight after this weekends ride! 

You and mama ride safe!

[ultrafxr]

Had the bike out for its first road trip this this past weekend.  We rode just shy of 1,000 miles and I was very favorably impressed with the bike.  Some of the improvements I noticed were / may be common to all the Rushmore models but were new to me.  Some were particular to the 17s.

The wind management was excellent with no buffeting and less wind noise than the pre-Rushmores.  Even opening the wing vents to allow more air did not result in as much turbulence as I have previously experienced.

The infotainment is a huge improvement over the H-K radio imo.  TMPS is a nice feature.  The only shortcoming is the gps unit but that is a different subject entirely!

Suspension and ride quality on this 17 is light years ahead of anything I've experience on any of my previous four CVOs in stock form.  It was compliant, confidence inspiring and the ride quality is good enough that I doubt we will retrofit our Legend shocks.  And that is saying a lot as my co-rider is very particular about ride quality.

The new Milwaukee 8 motor is smooth, responsive and quiet . . . too quiet I know for many but it is fine for me.  There is a nice exhaust note when you get on it a bit but at idle and cruising it is pretty quiet.  Didn't have a chance to really wring out the motor for comparison with the 110 as I will when mama is not with me but it is plenty strong.  May drop off a bit at higher rpm vs the 110 but couldn't tell for sure and it may be because it is so darn smooth the visceral feeling is not as pronounced under heavy acceleration.  I looked at the speedo and was surprised I was going that fast.

All in all I made a great choice and really, really like this bike.