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[gpopvet]

I have been looking at a new 2014 CVO Gray and Black Road King, but I have found a couple 2013 Anniversary numbered Road Kings any information would be helpful with my decision. I am keeping my 11 CVO Road Glide it will be a 2nd bike to replace my 2003 Anniversary Springer.

[2k]

I love the painted headlight bucket, but in no way does it make up for loss of lowers & tunes. JMO, which means something only to me.

[gpopvet]

That was one of my thoughts, also difference in saddlebags no big deal.

[wachuko]

Not in my book... I seldom listened to the music.  Preferred the exhaust note... love the new bags and all the improvements they have made to the 2014.

Having said that, a 2013 Anniversary edition RK would be a sweet ride 

[gpopvet]

What are the changes from 13-14 other than bags and back lights and painted bucket?

[wachuko]

What are the changes from 13-14 other than bags and back lights and painted bucket?

Linked braking system... wider forks... front brake rotors

Those are the ones that I remember right out of my head... others will chime in...

[wachuko]

With 2013 Road King CVO you get: Anniversary colors (that looks good imho); lowers with speakers; saddlebag lids with speakers; iPod; passenger backrest; oval air cleaner to clear the lowers, chromed mirrors; ABS; chromed exhaust tips; chromed headlight housing; chrome handlebar and controls; rear end/lights are almost flush with the fender (which I think it is better executed than on the 2014, just looks better imho)

With 2014 Road King CVO you get:  Tribal design in the paint (that looks great imho);New (easier to use) hand controls; Linked brake system with ABS; redesigned front (wider forks, larger neck bearings); new saddlebags (larger and easier to open/close); round black mirrors; chrome and black exhaust tips; color matched headlight housing; black engine guards; different air cleaner because there is no interference with any lowers; black handlebar (I think it is a thicker handlebar, not sure) and controls; rear end/lights protrude from the fender (but light is much brighter than last year); keyless ignition so you do not have the knob on the center of the tank.

There... I hope that helps.  Can't go wrong with either one.

I bought mine at Space Coast HD.   This is the deal I made:

2014 Road King CVO in Tribal Orange and Galatic Black with Aztec shadow graphics (had 7 miles in the odometer)
4-Point Docking HW Kit in Black - 523000354
Large Rear Docking Hardware Cover Kit - Black (2 kits) - 48223-10
Rear Saddlebag Guards - Black
Transparent Paint Guard Kit for Saddlebags - 11100098
Service Manual
CVO Supplement Manual
Parts Catalog
Long Angled Adjustable Highway Peg Mount Kit - Black - 50500167 (I used the foot pegs I had, only needed the long mounts)
Jiffy Stand Extension - 50000023
Men's PowerHouse Jacket – Large - 97429-14VM

Out the door it was 27, 241.09  (trade in for my 2012 CVO RGC with 5800miles was 25.5K) - financing for the difference (after the deal was done, I added 7 year maintenance/tires contract for 2,500.00 ) was 3.99%

[agedwards63]

The 2014 has the performance "slipper" clutch had this in my NightRod no chirping the tires on down shift oh and the control switches are allegedly lighted too

[wachuko]

The 2014 has the performance "slipper" clutch had this in my NightRod no chirping the tires on down shift oh and the control switches are allegedly lighted too

I was trying to find the details on that... I was not sure if that started with the 13 bikes or the 14...  Reason why it was not on my list... 

[agedwards63]

It eludes to both in the parts catalog I've not ridden mine at night to see if the switches light up but I have put the bike in a few situations that would have chirped the Street Glides tires easy and no chirp

[ultrarider123]

I have been looking at a new 2014 CVO Gray and Black Road King, but I have found a couple 2013 Anniversary numbered Road Kings any information would be helpful with my decision. I am keeping my 11 CVO Road Glide it will be a 2nd bike to replace my 2003 Anniversary Springer.

OK, here it goes:  It really all depends on what you want.  The '14 will have a factory warranty right out the gate and probably have a discount (from recent posts and personal observations, the '14's left in the dealerships already have discounted stickers) so unless one or both of the '13's have some part of the factory warranty remaining AND maybe some sort of extended AND you trusted the owner/dealer concerning the details (maintenance, abuse, etc) of the used bikes AND the price on the '13 was much better (less) than the discounted new price on the '14, the '14 would be the logical decision. I know what your thinking...no lowers or sound system on the '14 (which I thought and have stated in another post was a step back for the '14) but you do gain better factory handling (larger forks, steering head bearing), braking (linked...if you like that design) and a better ABS system along with the Rushmore style bags and a re-designed speedo (which I actually like).
HOWEVER:  If either of the '13's meet what I mentioned above on a used bike, the '13 may be the better choice.  Plus, IMO you had better color combination choices on the '13.  Also, in some states, you get a bit of a break on taxes on a used bike.
Clear as mud, huh?
Lots of good comments from all over the group.  In reality, which one of the bikes you are interested in stir your blood?  Go with that one.....

[gpopvet]

Ok Thanks for the help, i am picking up my new CVO Road King tomorrow, they are adding V&H X pipe.

[wachuko]

   She is a beauty!!!

[SHRADER]

A nice ride no doubt!

[casbar]

I was trying to find the details on that... I was not sure if that started with the 13 bikes or the 14...  Reason why it was not on my list... 

The switches are lighted on my 2014 RK. looks really cool. My cut off switch stopped working, result, the whole module had to be replaced as it was a new switch just for the bike. Took 6 weeks to arrive in the UK, so for six weeks had to stall the bike to switch the engine off.