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[King Glide]

Simply said, once you go CVO you can never go back!

[2 ROSE]

I have had 4 Road Kings,3 cop bikes and 1 2013 cvo . The CVO was great looking but did not handle on the interstate like the cop bikes.I sold the CVO and bought a 2014 cop bike.I will not be going back to the CVO.

I love my CVO and it handles excellent although it is a softtail so I sit low in the saddle compared to the touring models. The police officer bikes offer me nothing that I am looking for in a harley. I could be wrong but I believe they are nothing more than the base, striped down, less expensive versions of a real harley. I don't think there are any beefed up v-twins or even a 110 installed in them...unlike police car cruisers that usually will be sporting a hi-output power plant. Although a police officer version would probably make a great starting point for a nice custom where you can add just what you want and not what the MoCo thinks you want. Just make sure you don't go too crazy with the add-ons...you could end up paying a lot more than what a CVO would cost.
Enjoy your Police Officer Edition Harley and Stay Safe.

[b407driver]

After 15 years of riding non-CVO bikes, I finally was able to afford a CVO Ultra, thanks to a dealer who was willing to negotiate. I have $2k into the engine (cams, exhaust & tune) about $600 into the Ohlins shocks out back (used, from this board) and I'm about to drop another $1500 into handlebars and front suspension. If I had to do it over, I would have bought a stock 103 and did the same engine & suspension mods. I miss buying all the chrome do-dads and add-ons. With the prices up in the $40K range now, I think my 2012 will be a long term keeper.

[SDCVO]

Simply said, once you go CVO you can never go back!

I have to agree with that! I absolutely LOVE my bike.I get that there are many "better motorcycles" out there and understand all the negatives on the MoCo but as hard as I try I can't find anything else I really want to own/ride. I love the sound, the looks, the sound system, the riding position and the small details the CVO has. even though I complain like others about all the mods I did to make it exactly what I want, I have to admit that thinking about them, researching them (mostly here), debating them, finding them is a ton of fun even though I feel like its where every dime I have goes to them. Cant imagine getting anything else

[CVORoadKing2013]

Well the dealers are helping me with my choice. They do not want to give anything on my 2013 CVO. Getting the usual BS on why they can't, the biggest right now is its a 2013 and everyone wants the new Rushmore bike, you have to many miles on it.

So I am going to keep it and ride the hell out of it and maybe put on a DragonFly fairing. 

I was told the next way I will take a big hit on it would be around 75K miles. Well I will be there in no time ( 2-3 years).

Not sure I buy into the " CVO hold their Value better " 

[kiro]

'its a 2013 and everyone wants the new Rushmore bike.'

I heard this from my local dealership as well when looking at a '15 CVO RG - 'nobody wants a pre-Rushmore bike' and worse, 'we'd have difficulty selling your CUSE8 and really don't want to take it in trade'... I wasn't seriously considering a deal anyway, but it was clear they were setting the ground work to give me a beating in case I 'had to have' the '15. I found it ironic that a second dealer about forty miles distant indicated they could sell '13 Ultra's all day long as they were in demand. Dealership 2 offered about $4k more in trade but it was still a significant loss over my expenditure since buying/modding the bike. Like you, I plan to keep and ride what I have.

[Gnarl78]

Have to agree with others sentiments. I went from a 2006 Ultra to a 2008 CVO Ultra. A couple of years ago the 105th anniversary crystal copper/black onyx combination 'spoke' to me! Plus I wanted to get the 110 engine. I even drove a couple hundred miles to find the one I wanted. Initially, I almost had second thoughts as I put a lot of money into my 2006 - '95 cu.in. stage 2, pipes, handlebars, air legends suspension, lighting, chrome, etc. - that was completely lost in the trade (plus the bike ran great with no issues). My 2008 has been a good bike so far, but I still worry about the reliability of the 110 motor after my extended warranty expires in 2 yrs. I've made some upgrades to improve ride ability including new rear shocks, mono tubes up front, lighting, and audio upgrades so I've completed my projects for now and just enjoy riding a beautiful bike. The CVO's still draw the "wow-factor" compliments of a custom bike which they truly are. If I ever get another bike it will be a CVO.

[Ironhorse]

I have had 4 Road Kings,3 cop bikes and 1 2013 cvo . The CVO was great looking but did not handle on the interstate like the cop bikes.I sold the CVO and bought a 2014 cop bike.I will not be going back to the CVO.

Why do you think the Police Models handled better on the freeway than the civilian models? Weight, tires, suspension components? Do you think the solo police saddle was a factor?
Just curious.

Mark

[timo482]

do you run your cop bikes more or less stock?

a few years back somebody posted dyno sheets on cop bikes vs regular bikes and they ran a few more hp more than regular bikes. slightly different tunes. odd air cleaners - various simple changes.

i have run a police seat set up on all my big twins - they come with something else and i always end up back with a police seat.

do you run run flats?

thanks

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[Dr.D]

From Non CVO to CVO and back?? I would hope a guy buys a bike that fits the end game goals set for that bike. If you like the CVO bike pretty much as it is then get it. If you want a true do it yourself custom buy a black one and throw 20K into it. To be safe do not expect to get a lot on trade or sales with either one.

Police bikes are probably not much off stock ones.

[scottt]

For me, it came down to what I could afford. Traded a 07 CVO Ultra in on a 14 Ultra Limited. I have added approx. $3,500 in extra's making the bike my own. The extras I added were generally CVO features I did not want to live without. I now have the XM module, HD garage door opener, Slipstream floorboards, mirrors, airwing rack, CVO style dash and tank trim. In addition, I added the CVO heated hammock seat. All in, I'm close to 10 grand under the CVO. If money is not a issue, buy the CVO, I would have. They are truly the best value if you want the CVO features. If the CVO price puts the bike out of your comfort zone, as it did me, go with the non CVO. You can add the features that mean the most to you, the non CVO is still a great bike.

As others have stated, it's all about the $$$$

[brewco12]

In response to Ironhorse.I think Harley design the cop bikes knowing that they are going to be run hard.they put the most compatable components on them to make them stable and dependable.All I know is that my 2013 CVO Road King with all it's bling did not ride the same.Also notice all the cop bikes have the 103s probably because there are more dependable than the 110s.I'm sure this will start some sh--t.

[dirtyike]

I think it's fine to go from CVO to non-CVO if your main purpose is just to ride and do little add-ons like slipon pipes. The things I DO miss from having a non CVO are
1. Not having to wash the bike as often, I feel guilty riding the bike dirty..the dirt and water spots stick out like a sore thumb on CVO's because of all the chrome and custom paint. I practically find myself washing it every single week (I'm the type that actually enjoys it though)
2. Not worrying as much about where i park it, I used to not care. Now when i go to the parking lot i have people surrounding it. Knowing some parts are exclusive to CVO's and people cannot purchase them unless they own a CVO makes you think.
3. People assume you're made of money because you ride a CVO..you get the little comments and assumptions.lol
4. Looking forward to purchasing little bolt on items, I looked forward to installing this and that....now I have my wife's Sportster for that...to keep me busy.

What i DON'T miss of having a non-CVO
1. Going to the parking lot and sitting on the wrong bike. I had a Black Deluxe...they are a dime a dozen
2. The clunky non-digital gauges
3. The slow 96 engine i had
4. Spoked wire wheels are a bitch to clean
5. Wishing i had a CVO

-I don't regret going CVO and i honestly plan to stay a CVO guy, what makes it worth the money is bad ass paint+Chrome+limited production+ the engine

[FLHTCUSE7]

I am putting my CVO limited (14) up for sale and I will not miss it. This was my second CVO and I don't see me buying another one. It's not all that but it's sure pretty to look at.

[RonandJanet]

Love my CVO (2nd one) and will always have one! She is my main bike! Now I do like all bikes so I may have a few others just for fun as well!