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[FLSTFI Dave]

I am sure that is a lot of work and time consuming to change to polished bolts on the Ultra.  I'm sure its also a big improvement in looks.

[GregKhougaz]

Got in about a hundred miles yesterday in the Santa Monica  Mountains and along PCH.  90* F and lots of traffic along the coast. Only felt heat coming off the exhaust once. This was taken at the top of the saddle peak trailhead looking down on Palos Verdes to the left and Catalina Island to the right.

[Major Tom]

 

[GregKhougaz]

Like my SERG3, the RGU has a nice,  PLAIN chrome derby cover.  I always loved THE 2007 CVO cover with the "Screamin' Eagle" script.  My dealer gave me one for the SERG3 which I painted (the script) yellow.  See here:  Re: SERG AND CVO: VERY GOOD TO ME! NEXT?  In my purchase / trade, dealer agreed to give it back and today, I finally got it back.  The yellow was done in lacquer which came off with some thinner and a tooth brush.  Originally, the script was blue.  A little Krylon blue laquer touch up and it's almost ready to install.     

I'm still blue and still happy!     

[GregKhougaz]

Mounted.

Finally have all parts for the tour pack detach and plate transfer thanks to Dave.  Will get on that soon.   

[Bromebe]

wow! that is sweet Greg, and yes sorry about the results leading up to the purchase
now all you need is some of these Texas big roads to open that puppy up!
really liking the Durby cover

[GregKhougaz]

Thanks,  Bromebe!  Your King is beautiful.   

UPS arrived while the bike was still on the lift.  So, on went the EZ Brake.  Very nice quality and heavier than stock.  It gives a must better position and allows me to brake with my heel on the floorboard. 

[GregKhougaz]

Another angle.

[ultrarider123]

Mounted.

It's those little touches that make it yours, Greg.  Very nice.  I like the small changes/additions to a scooter.  YOU know about them but only the folks that really look or know about the bike can tell it's different than stock... 

K'ville HD West has the blue on their floor.  That is one, purdy scooter.  I've had PLENTY of red and black bikes but no blues (well, if you don't count the '94 FXSTC in Aqua).  I may have to move to the dark (blue) side on the next one....

[Afdharley]

Another angle.

How close looks wise is this to the stock shifter arms?

I'm happy with mine so far but I do prefer the looks of this set up. I just want to make sure it matches with the other side.

[GregKhougaz]

Thanks Haird!

How close looks wise is this to the stock shifter arms?

I'm happy with mine so far but I do prefer the looks of this set up. I just want to make sure it matches with the other side.

Afdharly, As you can see, the lever is a slotted design.  Your RGU shifter arms from the Airstream Collection are solid and thus don't "match."  To me, this is a safety issue as I could not use the rear brake and keep my heel on the floorboard.  With this, I can and I can keep my heel on the floorboard while using the highway pegs.  I think Harley-Davidson owes me $200.    

[Afdharley]

You're right, I wasn't paying attention.

[FlaHeatWave]

Major Tom was gracious to offer his '15 CVORGU (1,300 mi.) when he and Lovely Lenda stopped by on their way to The Keys in March.

'Having not had a chance to ride a Rushmore yet, I jumped at the opportunity! (I tried to act nonchalant, but I was  ) So "The Ball & Chain" and I jumped on.

I haven't been this impressed with a stock Harley since the '05 SEEG!

The '15 is superior to my '09 (when stock) and my Bud's Skunk (when stock) in every category!!! I just reference these as other CVO Road Glides, I have ridden several pre-Rushmore CVO Ultras, and many flavors of non CVO Touring Harleys since '01... I'd be curious to hear from the folks stepping off of the '11 CVORGUs

The Motor; quiet, smooth, plenty of linear power, awesome throttle response, even being the hot-rodder that I can be, I wouldn't change a thing! We only got it up to 90, it was still pulling effortlessly. Transmission is very quiet and smooth, as is the rest of the drivetrain. Tom went to see Doc (TTS, Dyno of course, Fullsac Header) on his way to The Keys, I can only imagine...

The Ride / Handling is as good or probably better than the '09 (HD Premium F&R), with only the rear air shocks holding it back a little. Overall, the smoothest, best handling (stock) bagger that I have ridden. Tom is in process of putting on the HD Premium rears...

  The sun came out, my riding Buds are calling, gotta' get some Breeze...
I'll be back...

The Linked Brakes are great, seamless...
 
The Aero is great, nothing but clean air up to 90, the way it felt, it doesn't seem that there would be any degradation at triple digit speeds...

The stereo sounded great, I wouldn't change a thing! The Ball & Chain liked it also. We both enjoyed MTs taste in music Did not play with any other functions of the Infotainment... Tom mentioned the AVC not working properly.

The comfort was good (just a little cramped on the legroom for me ~ 34 inseam) "The Ball & Chain" loved it. The fit, finish, quality materials, are all there.

Rushmore Bags / TourPak, What's not to love??? Same with the lighting...

'Didn't get to use The Central Locking System (no key fork lock) once you get familiar with it, if works like it's supposed to, it should be the Deal.

As I have mentioned to some of y'all, the '05 SEEG is a benchmark Harley for me, it is a very well rounded motorcycle that operates (from the factory) as a sorted package. In spite of what I've done with the '09, it's the badass Factory vehicles that have always rung my bell... 

IMO The '15 CVORGU is the new king in my book, (reliability TBD as the time/miles progress) it does everything better, much better... It's All There... A well sorted package that raises the bar for Touring Motorcycles... 
   
 

   

 

[GregKhougaz]

Major Tom was gracious to offer his '15 CVORGU (1,300 mi.) when he and Lovely Lenda stopped by on their way to The Keys in March.

'Having not had a chance to ride a Rushmore yet, I jumped at the opportunity! (I tried to act nonchalant, but I was  ) So "The Ball & Chain" and I jumped on.

I haven't been this impressed with a stock Harley since the '05 SEEG!

The '15 is superior to my '09 (when stock) and my Bud's Skunk (when stock) in every category!!!

The Motor, quiet, smooth, plenty of linear power, great throttle response, even being the hot-rodder that I can be, I wouldn't change a thing! We only got it up to 90, it was still pulling effortlessly. Tom went to see Doc (TTS, Dyno of course, Fullsac Header) on his way to The Keys, I can only imagine...

The Ride / Handling is as good or probably better than the '09 (HD Premium F&R), with only the rear air shocks holding it back a little. Tom is in process of putting on the HD Premium rears...

  The sun came out, my riding Buds are calling, gotta' get some Breeze...
I'll be back...   

 

Nice review, Ed. Very glad you liked it! Swung by the dealer this morning to see that they have finally finished  my '09.  I miss it but I think you're right. The '15 is far superior.  She's missing a few pieces.   

[GregKhougaz]

Sure is yellow.