My LOVE/hate Relationship with my CVO 16,000 Miles Later

[@teewhy2602]

Hearing all this makes me love my Road King much more. No tech to break or get old quick.

[@RidingandWrenching]

I love my Road King too!

[@dnice4431]

I bought the cvo rg st and I love it. That’s not to say I haven’t had some issues. I’ve gone into limp mode 3 times and had to pull the fuse. Not hard but sucks none the less. My battery crapped the bed on me 4 months into ownership. And have had many glitches in the infotainment. Just did 5k service and they updated a lot. Seems much better now. My Bluetooth hasn’t been bad at all. I use a splitter and hard wire my phone and the mic. Now every once in a great while it happens but not often. Now could it be faster definitely.

[@bradwilliams4921]

Sorry to hear that you experienced so many problems on such an expensive motorcycle. Thanks for the video.

[@RidingandWrenching]

It's all good. I really like my bike and admire the work Harley put into making it.

[@TheWhiteheadWay1]

What a garage setup with the CVO and Stang. Just beautiful! 🔥

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you! Someday I'll get around to doing a video on the Mustang

[@benitomercado7617]

I just bought a 2024 SG back in March and I just love how it rides!! Very comfortable with plenty of power!

[@RidingandWrenching]

I've noticed that the seat on the regular RG is more comfortable than the CVO seat....go figure! I'm planning to get a Harley Sundowner seat soon

[@LYeah-dp9mp]

Thanks for the info and I will definitely be looking forward to updates from you on these changes

[@SlappyAdventures]

Great video..... I'm new to the Harley-Davidson world my 2024 Road Glide has grown on me a lot..... and I made the outtro....10-4 😂

[@RidingandWrenching]

Welcome to the winning team!😂

[@MissJenni_ISO]

I've turned my Heritage and Electra Glide of accidentally when I wanted the right turn signal. But I didn't panic. Just turned it back on and kept going.

[@2147crew]

Thanks for detailing the issues and fixes!

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thanks! You putting the turbo on yours?

[@khalilismyname]

Excellent update, I am happy with mine and finally just added the tourpack Light along with swapping out the handlebars.

[@RidingandWrenching]

I need to add a tour pack light AND the tour pack speaker pods. Doesn't look right without it.

[@PoppaDRides]

Good review. I have experienced very few issues with the Skykine system. I do wish Harley would improve the function of the Navigation System. It is basically useless for planning multi day trips. They took away much of the functionality of the previous generation radios. You can no longer zoom in or out with the thumb stick controls. You can not see or preview you route in the bike. You can not see or skip waypoints on the fly. All things I used on the other systems. Basically, I feel i wasted $$ purchasing the HD navigation because it is useless for planning multi day trips, which i then only reason I purchased on the new bike.

[@RidingandWrenching]

I have heard that complaint about the NAV. I don't use it....I normally use Apple Maps. Have you tried Rever?

[@michaelroy925]

Hey Cue, I always enjoy your videos. I'm glad overall you are happy with your CVO Road Glide! BTW, I noticed you mentioned how you like the quiet exhaust, did you keep the exhaust stock? And if you did change the exhaust, what brand are they? I have a 24 Street Glide and would like a little more sound from the exhaust but not too loud. Thank You 😎

[@RidingandWrenching]

Exhaust is stock. I like this bike quiet....I can hear the radio better AND for long distance riding, I don't need all of the noise

[@zavlo72]

I ordered at Volunteer Audio to fix my '24 SG. Thanks. in previous video you asked me about DK Customs Oil filter relocation kit so I emailed you a link and I never heard back. ends the filter change mess. drops temp a few degrees.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Oh man! I must have missed it. I'll take a look!

[@zavlo72]

@@RidingandWrenching Makes oil change a breeze. and the company is Awesome. They even put up pics of my bike on their site

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

Overall, it sounds like you really love your CVO. Your reviews show you bought the right bike. Great job, Cue!

[@RidingandWrenching]

oh yea! It's a great bike. I don't have an expectation that I will love 100% of any machine. Honestly, I hope to add a BMW to the garage someday. I love the K1600.

[@blackgunsandgardens]

Very informative… Thanks for sharing… Salute!🍃🍃💯

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you!

[@billcarson1966]

My feelings for the 2024 year. 1 - I definitely would not purchase one bc I don't want to be a guinea pig for HD. 2 - I think the updated design is awesome as far as the aesthetics and the new electronics/navigation screen. My gripe? I can't believe they still can't deliver a suspension that needs to be upgraded? I mean WTF?! Especially on a CVO! For the price tag, you shouldn't need to upgrade anything on that bike, let alone something as fundamental as the shocks! And you're not the only one complaining, Q. I know a lot of guys that bought the new 24 model and they didn't like the suspension. So Ohlin and Legend got more business. I still scratch my head that this is still a thing with HD.

[@RidingandWrenching]

I'm really surprised they put this suspension on the bike. it's really not that great. Honestly, I think the stock suspension on my 18 Road Glide was better. Eventually I will replace the shocks.

[@heybruh3274]

When dealing with all that in any relationship, the effort and experience makes it very personal. It's good to hear you have made the commitment...... at least until the 2025/2026 models arrive. 😊

[@RidingandWrenching]

2026?!?! Bro, I'm eyeballing 2025! 😂

[@heybruh3274]

@@RidingandWrenching That's what I meant. Yep, I changed my post as you were typing. I knew it though.....😅

[@gregcaudle2175]

Very good update !

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you! I will do another update after the next round of software updates. I should have 20,000 miles by then.

[@hd_av_traveler1495]

Awesome video as always sir

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thanks!

[@L8Brakers]

Good info as always Cue!

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you!

[@ArneAsada69]

Buc-ee’s!! I recently visited one for the first time. I loved it. I just wished the closest one wasn’t 900mi away.

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@ArneAsada69 Buccees is the BEST gas station. They are popping up all over the south.

[@deanbalouris330]

A lot of the complaints you have about the stereo system are also common with my Sony AX XAV 7000 on my old EGlide. It takes a minute to connect, then when it does, I will be riding along and it disconnects for no apparent reason. When you are going cross country and reliant on your gps, it drives you crazy.

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@deanbalouris330 I got lost riding through NYC when CarPlay disconnected.

[@deanbalouris330]

@@RidingandWrenching The end of May I took a back road trip from Pittsburgh almost to Jacksonville, Florida and back through the Appalachian mountains. When my CarPlay would go out, I just followed the general directions and thankfully, it worked out okay. Each night at my hotel stops I studied the maps to have an understanding of where I was heading. If I hadn’t, I would have had major problems. Keep the shiny side up, my friend!

[@jasonbreedlove495]

Alot of similarities on my 24 Roadglide. The one that bugs me the most is android connection. I will have my ipod plugged in for music and phone bluetoothed (SE tuner and app) but if imget a text, it stops the music and pushes over to bluetooth(phone).

[@RidingandWrenching]

bluetooth is not reliable. It will always connect, but it can take a little fandangling to get it to work.

[@r.k.7039]

The worst thing of this bike is the Harley CVO stock seat !!! I changed it, because the stock seat is hard as a rock.

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@r.k.7039 amen to that! I don't know why I left that out of the video....but I absolutely HATE the seat

[@r.k.7039]

@@RidingandWrenching Which seat is on your bike? It looks like the Saddlemen Roadsofa.

[@GhostRyderID]

One thing I still haven't seen on any reviews about the 23 CVOs or 24 bikes, is Harley finally letting you Bluetooth your earbuds to the bike or they still trying to force you to buy their proprietary Sena stuff?

[@RidingandWrenching]

You can connect any Bluetooth headset. I have used Cardo, Sena and Apple earbuds.

[@GhostRyderID]

@@RidingandWrenching Finally! That's one of my pet peeves about my 19, is even though it has Bluetooth, you can't connect earbuds to it and they try forcing you to get their Sena setup.

[@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures]

Those latches man!!! What complete junk! I ordered 4 from my dealership and they are on back order till December. Luckily only one of mine have broke so far. Overall though, I love my CVO. No regrets!

[@RidingandWrenching]

I'm thinking about concocting a magnetic latch. Can't be any worse than these little plastic clips. I think mine are probably broken....AGAIN!

[@JustGKue]

Bro I did not know they didn't have a 12volt! And as far as those latches om the gloves box....I said that from day one!

[@RidingandWrenching]

That latch is a POS. I can't believe they put it on their new bikes.

[@kman-mi7su]

To each his own, I still think the Road Glide is one of the fugliest bikes on the road. It looks like something from the movie "Mars Attacks" or something Marvin Martian from the old Warner Brothers cartoons should ride. If I were going HD, I'd get a Street glide or Ultra Classic. About three years ago, I had first considered an HD addition to the fleet. I told the salesman at Patriot HD where I live, "Don't waste your time or mine showing me a Road Glide" LOL

[@RidingandWrenching]

I like the Street Glide, but the RG is a but the Road Glide is more comfortable for long distance riding

[@lawsonfan5797]

I'm guessing the thing you hate most, is that it's not a 21 SGS like all us cool kids ride. Carry on Sailor!

[@RidingandWrenching]

I mis my Street Glide! There will be another one in the garage some day.

[@kam08479]

Put some magnets on those fairing doors. Somebody go make a 3D printing magnet latch for this.

[@RidingandWrenching]

That's the plan. Anything will be better than these plastic clips.

[@anthonypesquera5858]

What kind of seat do you have?

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@anthonypesquera5858 bad boys custom

[@jasontgillies]

The kill switch is way too easy to bump by accident. I have done that more times than I'd like to admit.

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@jasontgillies it still happens to me.

[@vernonpoweakabolo]

Go Navy!

[@RidingandWrenching]

Yes sir!

[@chrischaney9492]

Good afternoon from Indiana.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Hello from Memphis!

[@m.s.8312]

Overall it sounds like the cons far outweigh the pros..

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@m.s.8312 nah. It's a very cool motorcycle. I have no regrets.

[@teewhy2602]

All you need is a cell phone mount and a Sena or Cardo.

[@RidingandWrenching]

That's what I do on my RK

[@JustGKue]

I need a new bike.... I need that fuel economy 😫 😅

[@RidingandWrenching]

Can't take all that money with you!

[@DK-455]

Harley needs to give these bikes a modern frame. They're still using a frame from 2009. You wouldn't need to change your rear shocks if they would use a rear mono shock like Indian does. It provides a superior smooth ride compared to a Harley.

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@DK-455 I do not understand how 1 shock is better than 2. Other issue is that Indians have a wide turning radius that (I think) is due to the stretched wheel base that accommodates the monoshock

[@DK-455]

Well for one thing I believe the mono shock has 5" of travel vs 3" for the Harley shocks. I'm not a fan of Indians but when I've ridden them on bad roads there's no comparison to a Harley. It's a night and day difference how smooth the Indian rides. It may also have to do with the front fork geometry vs Harley.

[@GeemailMailboxx]

I heard somewhere that this is the Biggest Little KZbin channel on the web. 🤯

[@heybruh3274]

well, you heard wrong. It is: The biggest little KZbin channel on the entire interwebs. 😂

[@RidingandWrenching]

You're close!!!