Just curious if any of you out there have had any experience to help me compare an 05 Deluxe with an 08-09 CVO Springer. I currently own an 05 Deluxe with a few mods (V&H longshots, Corbin Seat, Engine Guard with Kuryakyn sturrup highway pegs). I had the opportunity to test ride the 09 CVO Springer in Myrtle this past week (and took several rides on it). It just seemed to fit me better. My biggest hangup is the cost difference. Any suggestions, or should I just start shoving cash in the piggy bank?

Thanks for the responses.

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Bikers have more fun than people do.

 

If you want it bad enough, get it.It's really a personal choice of what you like for how you ride. Those CVO's are pricey, but one day I'll have one.

 

I'd find a way to enjoy your Deluxe. I love the Deluxe. Love the Springer, but not for the additional cash.

 

Appreciate the input.. the price is the one thing holding me back. Just got back from talking to a local shop and they recommended and '02 springer. I think for the price (around 10k) I could put enough mods in to get the right bike out of the process. The shop guys recommended an '02 range model since they felt the engine was better than the 110 in the newer models.

It's still a softail, so besides spending about 5k for a springer front end, not sure if I will be satisfied until I have one (hehe).. But patience.. must have it.

 

Buy a used CVO. My dealer has an 07 Springer for 22k asking price

 

It is just one of those things. If ya have to have it, you have to have it. One downside to the CVO is the paint, if it gets damaged, either you will need a real kick azz painter to match it, or you will have to order it from HD. If the bike is a few years old, you wiill have a wait. Now if you want a springer, that is a different story.

I own 2, so I definitely endorse them. It is a shame, back in 2006, they stopped selling complete springer front ends. You could have just swapped out the front end. Buying it piece by piece is expensive as hell.

The carbed 2002 is about the most bullet proof twin cam. It is a buyers market for used bikes. Unfortunately people hit hard times and have to get rid of the toys.

I think the Springer Classic is the best springer out there. It is more true to its heritage with the black forks and 150 tire. Get a black one with a tank shifter, you will be set.

 

Crazy.. I think I'm headed down that road. Appreciate the time spent on that reply.

 

I wouldn't even worry about the wait on painted parts,if your bike isn't the current model year you'll have the same wait.
In my opinion the 2 bikes are two different animals all together, the CVO is an attention getter, but the Deluxe is a great bike to customize to look different from the rest of the bikes in the crowd.

 

just go after the springer. its always going to be a better choice! ha... just kidding... but seriously

 

Both are excellent rides but, you need to choose based on which one speaks to your personality. BUT...................Springers rule