I have been told by several people that I would be better off buying a new 2009 road glide (96ci) and having a stage 2 103ci upgrade, instead of a 2009 cvo road glide with a 110.
I've also been told that the stage 2 103, runs better, more performance and alot less problems. SO MY Question is, is this a bunch of bull or is it true??????????

 

I would suggest stayin' away from either of the SE motors, because you can have a better motor built for less money.

 

HD has had some issues with the CVO 110" motors. I'd go with the 103"
motor, was hoping to to see this motor in the 2010 models,but it doesn't
seem likely now.
Go to the CVO forum and ask the guys that are running the 110" for
an opinion.

 

As far as the motor, the 103 when done right will be stronger. But you get a bunch of chrome with the SE if that is what you are into....

or you could buy mine and save yourself some coin...

 

Screamin Eagle catalog show the dyno chart of a CVO 110. 80hp, 95tq. I have better numbers from my 96 with 255 cams. Only cost me $700 including a dyno tune.

 

crustye,
Here's my $.02. After my accident in April 2008, I was considering an SE Ultra...After a boat-load of research (mostly on this forum), I found that I could get almost the same level of performance without the major fuel economy hit. Granted my 103 is a Stage III, but the Stage II and Stage III curves are relatively close.

In my opinion, I have plenty of torque for my needs and on the few long road trips I have done so far up in the mountains, I can set my cruise @ 71.5 (my bike's "sweet spot") and climb up Vail Pass without losing any speed.

My road trip to Moab in late May was 930 miles total and the bike averaged 46.3 miles per gallon. My road trip last weekend was a little over 1100 and I averaged 46.4 miles per gallon.

If I want to romp on it, I can lift the front tire about 1" off the ground and I can definitely scare some 'wanna-be' kiddies in their ricer cages.

The 'issues' that H-D had with the 110" motor are supposedly fixed, but in my opinion, the 103" build up is a better overall option.

 

I asked myself a similiar question when looking to purchase a new bike. I went with the 103" Stage II and have been really happy, always looking for more but am content. The torque is right where I want it when pulling myself and my wife fully loaded for trips. Also I have been told by many people that my build will last me longer, and I got to spend the difference in costs to buy things to make it my own. Which I am still working on.

 

You can have a motor built that will run circles around a cvo for much cheaper than a cvo.

 

Thanks for the responces. It has been alot of help. My wife is wanting me to go to a bagger from my 2003 annv. Wide Glide. She really likes the Ultra Classic and I find myself liking the Road Glide better, being 6'3" and 280lbs I feel like I have more room on the Road Glide. 31K is alot of money for a CVO with motor problems.

 

A well built, mild 107 will rip either one of their asses.