Harley Davidson CVOs: Are they actually a really good deal??? 

Sound reasoning.... if you want a CVO get it and never look back. life is too short to have much regret.

My favorite is when somebody bitches about the 40k CVO, but buys a 25k-30k bike and spends 10-15k to try to make it a CVO and they still fall short. 🤣

Just caught some of your video's, highly informative, for not only those of us that have been riding , but for the newer riders...essential! Thanx for taking the time. I'll be checking out some more. Gremlyn

Spot on, great explanation how it works and why. Nothing to add. Thanks for making that effort.

I've had 3 CVO bikes and currently own the Road glide he showed. Love it and it is well worth the money.

The problem with having it done after market is, unless it’s done before it rolls off the line, chances for screw up are increased. The factory line is always going to be a more solid build.

Every man has to buy a bike he loves. That thing is not my choice but that don't matter. I have a bike I love and turn to look at it every time I get off it. Got guys asking what bike should I by? Mostly I try to say buy what you love. Of course I do try to keep beginners on lower powered bikes. Otherwise buy what makes you happy! Buy what feels good! Buy what you are proud of!

Great video once again. Never thought I’d own a CVO but when the 19’s came out and I saw the Mako it changed my mind. Traded in my 14 Limited and I haven’t looked back. Will except at my CVO every time I walk away from her. And your right, spend all the money on upgrade and you still have whatever model it is that you bought with no extra when you trade. Very much enjoying your channel keep it up.

Spot on. Only heavily customize a bike you’re going to keep or you lose so much. CVO’s are great for getting a “customized” bike that retains its trade in once you go to re up to the newest one in a couple years

I agree with you for the most part on this Mr. Monkey. However, when you buy a CVO you’re not getting a unique custom bike. The mods made are Harleys choice not yours as an owner. Although the CVO is the top of the line, I would still ( as you did) make modifications. Based on this I bought a Road Glide standard over the special. I have spent about $3k on upgrade and am completely happy having that extra money to get what I wanted to make the bike mine. You have a great point regarding the resale aspect, but I didn’t buy my bike thinking of selling it or trading it in. Still, very good video. Thank you

I’m really glad you did this video. This is exactly why I bought a 2021 Ultra Limited CVO instead of the Limited. Even if the parts that you can get equal out, the bike vin is still not CVO.

you are 100% right!!! that's why I bought my 2020 cvo ultra-limited, thank you for saying that, some people don't understand, if your going to leave it stock then of course buy a regular one, great channel, Felix from New Mexico

I love my CVO I test road all the bikes they had then I test rode my 2020 CVO Limited. No comparison ,as soon as I left the parking lot I had to have it. You hit the nail on the head with the resale value. And yes I still love to look back at the bike!

I can't ride for months with my shoulder injury and this is the type of content I'm talking about. Your knowledge and demeanor are great man. Subbed 👌

Cvo is definitely worth it I still have my 03 screaming eagle deuce and am in love with it as much as the day I bought it

Here in Wisconsin that beauty would be parked for 6+months, that reason alone is why I am keeping my 2011 dyna street bob (with the 110 tire shredder kit)...no point in "trading up" when it's going to just sit half the year!!

Worth mentioning...also if you finance a CVO then you're financing the upgraded paint/finishes/engine/etc., versus paying cash to add upgrades to a non-CVO as time goes by.

I can’t justify spending that kind of cash on a bike but everyone’s situation is different. They’re nice ass bikes for sure. I personally go the special route with some upgrades.

Hey man, you are one of the very few you tubers that I can’t want for the new video. No bull$hit, straight talk! Keep it up brotha! Great content! Thanks!

Love my 2020 CVO Limited. I added two Ciro drink holders, done! Great video!

What I like about CVOs is it is 95% finished when you ride it off the lot!

Great Video. I think you nailed it. I just picked up a '21 Roadglide Limited. it's the blacked out version so I don't need to worry about all the chrome upgrades. I was debating between the Special with a detachable King Tourpack versus the Limited that the tour pack was included with speakers. Of course, over time, I will add some other accessories, but the only major upgrade would have been to go with the new Rockford Fosgate system. I opted for the J&M Stage 5. Installing that this weekend.

Bedazzled jeans.. love it! Don’t forget the giant white stitching😆 and great video BTW!

Thanks for the vid! Beautiful bike. I'd love to have a CVO, maybe some day because they are iconic to some and look great! the resale or trade in is a huge selling point. Great points made about what you have after all the upgrades are done, the VIN.....

Great video I bought a 2020 cvo street glide. And I can't wait for the weather to break. I live in Pennsylvania. There is a list of add-ons that was done prior to me buying the bike. I'm hoping the this is not a lemon. The shop that added the add-one is working on it to do some changes for me. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Everything you talked about is spot on as far as I’m concerned. All that being said I like what I like, that’s why i got what I got. 2019 road glide special blacked out with the denim grey. If they would have offered the CVO in that paint and blacked out I would have got it. I’m like you, I still look at her with longing when we part. Yes the bike and the wife! 😬

I love this video...I’m on my 2nd CVO Street Glide, 2011 and now my 2015 which I look back every time I get off of it 😂.

Get what you love. Yes I still look at my bike after stopping anywhere. Excellent video.

I had a CVO as well and you hit the nail on the head. Outside the fact that if you customize a standard motorcycle, you’re still going to pay in the end close to or the same as you would a CVO and then if you sell or trade you only going to get the standard price. You may still add a few parts to make a CVO more your own, but it’s worth more to begin with.

First time seeing your channel. Man let me say....I love it, we are so different and so alike I was stoked..I'm a douchebag guy also I guess ,CVO Street Glide..I like CVO exactly for why you had this episode..I can't afford to buy and do all those things separate, so it was one stop shop for a lot of extras..keep it up, new subscriber here!

Great video. After a few HD touring bikes that's why I upgraded to CVO in 2017. The math don't lie..... Was at Sturgis 21, sorry we missed you....

my son in law turned me on to your channel i'm been riding for a few years really enjoy the channel keep up the great work

The same phenomenon occurs with cars as well. Love your video. 👍

Just found your site. Got the same Harley I bought in 2019. I love it. Changed a few things on it and I'm in the upper 40,000. And that my choice. I hit a black bear on my 2009 street glide and told myself at 62yrs old this is last call for me. Happy trails to you. Ride hard and have fun.

Bought my first CVO in 2019, it was an SG. Loved that bike. Just purchased a 21 RG CVO and I definitely enjoy it. Nothing matches the looks and the attention to detail and they are limited production. I generally put on 15k-20k a year, so having my FXST helps split the miles up.

What's up brother, Nice vid. Your prices are correct. Paint job estimate as well. Thanks for sharing.

That’s what we went through with my wife. First bike ever for her. Used 2019 iron 883. Had it 11 days. She decided too small, went to brand new 2020 softail. 14 days later she wants radio, windshield, floor boards , heated grips etc. So I wasn’t going to put all the stuff on. She now has 2020 street glide and is finally satisfied. Thank God!!!

I'm on my 5th CVO with 2 in the garage right now and love them. Have a 2019 Road Glide also. People should buy what works for them and just enjoy as everyone's situation is different so no one should judge. Enjoy your video's

This was a helpful video. I am considering upgrading from my RG Limited to the CVO

I've been Riding Harley's for 25 years now doing all kinds of changes to them..Once I bought my CVO Road glide Ultra it's a real game Changer it has everything I need.

You are 100% spot on....residual value is HUGE on CVO's too right now....the 19;s are STILL TO THIS DAY selling for 40k....yes...SELLING FOR THAT, not just getting listed for it....to this day I regret not buying that Mako Blue RG CVO....as I will still pay almost the same as new for one that has 5-10k on the odometer... I have a 2015 SG standard that I have dumped a TON of money into...everything you list...Custom wheels, chrome front end, Ohlins suspension, stereo work, seat, etc etc etc....and now I have a 50k motorcycle that has a book value of like 15k...LOLZ....luckily I love the thing....(I BETTER!!!)

Hey I'm number 1! Dig the channel man. Just stepped up to a 2021 Road Glide Limited from a 2015 Road King. I have a lot to learn about the M8.

Great take on CVO’s, I have a 2014 limited cvo. And love it, but if you scratch it you can’t get the paint to repair it, yes they will sell you touch up paint. but even when you spray it with a gun it doesn’t match

I own a 2018 CVO. Bought it used last year. I'm a big fan of the Gunship Gray. Price was reasonable. I've heard of brand new CVO's being in the high 50k, and that's without taxes.

Great job, I love my Ultra limited and still look back

Awesome looking bike,rode a cvo once and just couldn't get use to the fairing not moving with the bars turning left/right. It was just funky to me I'm sure it's probably something you would get a custom to. Great video you have a new sub. Love all the harley and jack in the garage. I would sit in my garage, drink jack smoke a cigar and just steer at my bike when not riding. Be safe my friend.

This video confirms what I’ve been told at dealerships regarding what a CVO costs vs doing that stuff yourself. You’re still spending a crap ton of money for it, but you’ll have a bike with resale value instead of a really expensive Special with no equity at resale or trade time. We all make our bikes our own, with the understanding that it’s money you probably won’t get back. Thanks for spelling it all out.

It made great sense mapping it out that way

Great review. Puts it in perspective especially your comment about the bank lending to a VIN. Special will always be a special and a CVO will always be a VIN CVO

Hi Mr Monkey, you keep me rolling here, you missed your calling in Stand-up comedy. And very insightful info as well. 5 stars my friend.

They are! I once wanted to answer this question about Cvo value and bought a Road Glide Ultra and put the price delta vs a Cvo into parts and accessories. At that point I realized I still needed to invest about 8000 for special painting and engine. Since then I always bought CVO: 2 street Glides 1 Limited and I'm now closing a Road Glide. CVOs are definitely worth while the price.

I've had a CVO and am now on a Special. Both terrific rides. In my option, there are things on the CVO that added to the overall cost that I didn't appreciate. Additionally, I ride in Canada where we have a shorter riding season and it is tough to justify the extra doo ray mes ($$$). For those reasons, I can customize my ride to what I what versus the limit myself to the designers at HD. To each there own, if your pockets are endlessly (and you those can't take the money with you), spent until your heart desires. As you said, when you get off your bike, seek a peek and love it, that's the bike for you. In the meantime, thanks for the great videos.

I am also in the “Douch Bag” club as you would call it (I ride a 2022 CVO Road Glide) and to me it comes down to resale value as you mentioned. I had a 2019 SGS that I put a ton of money into and I was shocked to get a killer price for it but that’s not the case 99% of the time.

After settling on a road king , I traded it in after 3 months for a road glide cvo. I have NO regrets.... I guess you have to own one to really appreciate it.

I ride a 2020 CVO Road Glide and enjoy it very much! The thing is we still do upgrades to the CVO as you have done to yours.I also have an 2010 ultra that is a great bike which I have also upgraded the engine, bars, getting ready to do the stereo next. And a few other things. This CVO is my fourth H-D in the last thirty years and every one has been customized in some way. I still think your going to spend the money one way or another to have a nicer bike

Beautiful paint and I LOVE the '70's carb air filter cover.

Love the color combo....but I like upgrading my bike to suit me. Well done man.

There is a saying "when you buy you buy gold, when you sell you sell shit"! great video!

I have a 2015 CVO street glide, hate all you want, It's amazing! I drove 6 states away to get it. Liquid Mercury with Smokey Quartz flames. I got it used, and it's the best bike purchase I've ever made.

I think that one possible anti-CVO argument is “What else could you do with $40k that would be more fun?” In my case, I bought 3 used bikes. All 3 or 4 years old with between 2,000 and 5,000 miles (Garage Queens). Street Glide Special and Super Glide for me. Freewheeler trike for the wife. They already had a total of $10k in exhaust, intake, tuners, etc. And private party bikes in AZ are no sales tax. Everyone is different, but I’m much happier with 3 nice bikes than one super nice bike.

I really like that tank with the number 1. Looks really cool.

Own 2 CVO’s , I worked hard to retire and didn’t want to wrench on what I wanted. 06 fat boy, 21 street glide. The only thing I changed was the exhaust on the fat boy that was 2014

You make perfect sense.. well except when I can't seem to part with any of mine.. explains why I have 4..lol. that very well may be because they are far more valuable to me than the dealerships and banks. Keep up the great work..

CVOs are where Harley Davidson tests new products. You'll usually see larger engines and fancy dress up accessories. My buddy blew a tire, and he was towed to Milwaukee Harley Davidson. Sitting on the showroom floor was a 1 year old CVO. I decided to make a lowball offer, and it was accepted. I loved it and still do. (My son owns it now).

Dude. I have the 2019 cvo with red peeper top and that silver below! Willy G # 1 and the whole thing. I even bought it for similar reasons after searching for the bike that made me look back when walking away for almost a year! Apparently I like the damn thing as I just passed 26k miles on my last trip. Another 10 day trip coming the end of the month! Love the dam thing so much I might just do a new motor rather than a new bike when I get to that point? Nice bike friend! Jeff

I like this video, at first I was that dousche who bought a CVO (blue steel). I couldn't say no; this video made happy

glad you read my comment and followed up with a video !

You nailed everything on this video. Years ago i bought a2003 Fat boy from a dealership where my cousin was the sales guy. He called me up because i was looking, the fst boy just had 7 grand just put in the motor and the owner had deep pockets and saw a street glide an impulsed bought, never drove the fb when it was finished. Ipiked it up for 12 grand. Stroked ,staged custom everything. You were spot on. Just a 03 fatboy....

I'm now 55 and finally could get a used street glide, but when I found a flhtcuse7 for $25000 AUSTRALIAN, I JUMPED AT and converted it to a street glide with all the cvo gear . Keep up the great work

I’m on my 28th motorcycle and 2nd Road Glide Ultra CVO, it’s a 2015 model I have had since new. Today I hit 108K miles on mine. I have over $60K in mine to date. 117” Stage 4 kit, Dakota Digital instruments, Öhlins HD 357 rear shocks, Stage 2 Boom Speakers, Vance & Hines total exhaust system just to name a few mods of many. I also have ESP warranty which has paid out over $10K in warranty work to date. My CVO fits me perfectly with the Mustang seat I’ve had now on the last 3 Harleys I’ve owned. My latest mod were adjustable brake & clutch levers about a month ago. I plan to eventually install the upgraded Boom Radio and perhaps another pair of speakers in my lower fairing.

Great video. Love the paint on the bike

Had a ‘17 SGS that I bought new and made many upgrades to make it the way I wanted it. Lots of money and I loved that bike. Until I seen the ‘19 CVO SG same color scheme as yours. Seen it in March of ‘19 and couldn’t stop thinking about it but couldn’t find the right deal. It all changed when I found a new one in February 2020 that was the right deal. Absolutely worth it. Too much detail and options to ever list out. Matt Laidlaw of Laidlaw H-D said he priced it out. To take a reg SG and to purchase all the parts with labor to make it a CVO would be $30k easy. And all the work I did to the ‘17...... didn’t matter on trade. Dealer told me to original parts back on and sell later to recoup some money but they weren’t goin to give a better deal with them on. That even included the matching H-D King tourpack.

If you’re happy with it. Nothing else matters. I own a 2019 HD SGS and like most HD owners, have made several mods to personalize it. We share a similar sentiment about people. Happy riding.

Great Video! CVO(s) are the way to go hands down!

If I could see dropping that kind of money I know you get what you pay for. Here's one thing I work as an insurance adjuster on a total loss if it's a CVO the settlement amount is easy they value for what they are worth if you take the Road Glide Special and do all that extra add on's you are going to fight for every penny because it wasn't a CVO with added options you will only get a very small amount back and that depends on your carrier or coverage. It works like you said it's worth what a special is worth! Great topic and love the color set up on your CVO enjoy the weather have freezing rain here in Illinois

really hit the nail on the head with this video

I had a 2008 anniversary colors CVO Road King. Bought it in 2011 with less than 2000 miles on it from a dealer. It was a H-D repo. Absolutely loved the bike, the power, and the color. I installed legend air bags and onboard compressor w/handlebar mounted switches and gauge. Fantastic ride and handling.-The issue I had was too much chrome up front, it was a painful source of glare on a bright sunny day. It was beautiful, the craftsmanship in it was superb for a factory built bike. Had to sell it in 2017, I fell on hard times, had bills to pay. Right after I sold it, I got a call to go to work and could have kept it. No one knows what the future holds. Least wise not for certain. No regrets well maybe a little 😎 Would I buy another CVO, yes. Most likely a street glide this time. Like your channel keep up the good work I appreciate you

I have a 19 CVO Streetglide the same color combo. Love the bike

I have a 17 Cvo Streetglide and a 06 street glide. Did about everything I wanted to do to the 06 and when I wanted a newer bike got the Cvo I got a 7 year warranty and 117 stage 3 with the new bike. I wanted a new bike to ride a ton and not worry about adding things. My logic my year just has the paint job not a ton of badging and I’ll ride till the wheels fall off.

I love my Smokey grey 2020 street glide CVO. I always do the look back haha. I get a ton of comments on it, my local speed shop said it draws a lot of attention when its there for service. Yes it is a lot of money but personally I would do it again. I’m 100% happy with it. And I don’t wear bedazzled pants either.

Great video!!!! At least your honest, which says a lot. I hate Harley owners who buy a bike, throw gobs of money into it and then talk shit about how fast it is. Its incredible.... I subscribed to your channel for your honest and humor!! ;)

enjoy your channel greatly so at the end of the day your advice for buying a bike would be to buy what you love not what you like .I'm buying my first touring bike this year and I'm 50 I don't plan on buying a new bike every other 3 years. I'm looking at something to get on and go my job I'm very busy but when I'm off work I just want to get on my bike and beat feet ..Thanks for the awesome content.

I’m on a BMW K1600GTL but I’m thinking about going back to Harley. My BMW came standard with RDRS, all the power, locking bags, etc. Having had those awesome conveniences makes it hard to come back to anything less, which is why I will only consider a CVO.

You're 💯 for what you set out to compare. For me, I wanted an all blacked out bike. So, I started with a 2019 Street Glide Special. 117 Stage 4, Vance and Hines exhaust, Boom Audio Stage 2 speakers and amps, LED headlight, upgraded grips and mirrors, with a Clockworks 8 inch windshield and CVO style front and rear seats. This bike was the dealership demo (361 miles) and already had a lot of upgrades, including the king tourpack and upgraded floorboards. I got the Warranty Forever lifetime drivetrain warranty. I plan to keep the bike forever. For me, buying a CVO and painting it black would have been a dumb idea. So the smart move was upgrading the SGS. Now, at about 90k miles, I've just replaced front and rear suspension. Also sent forks and some other parts out for powder coating. I'm extremely happy with my bike and the build 💯! In the end I still have a Street Glide Specil. But if I don't wreck it, sell it, or trade it in... Then I'm golden!

Had a mate pick up a CVO , brand new, for a bargain price, because of the 'weird' paint,job. It was a shocker - but didn't bother him. One happy camper.

When I bought my 2016 Ultra Limited Rushmore edition I switched out the factory seat to a CVO heated seat it was 1200.00 buck. It's got the red stitching. Great seat very comfy.

I bought my first SGCVO in 19. My wife and I were in a HD shop in Louisiana after we drove down to see some friends. For some reason the 2 tone black forest and wicked red or cherry caught my eye. The salesdude asked what it would take for me to buy the bike, as I said way past my pay grade. Either way, I got it for what I think was a steal for a CVO and have it today. I had an 09' Heritage to go with it at home. I do miss that bike but selling it helped me pay off another loan and therefore I felt better about keeping the CVO. As of today, I love it and it's beautiful. I have a new exhaust on it and tuned. For a 177 it really scoots and that's enough for me. I'm not a snob and especially don't care what others think. I love the bike! Go and get yourself one..

It's less costly to buy the CVO than trying to make your bike into one. I have a 2020 Road Glide Special Eagle Eye. Of course I didn't stop there. I got the color matched tour pack not to make it an Ultra or limited but a Road Glide Special with a tour pack but it's a Harley so the upgrades never end. I see your CVO has upgrades too. We put together a side stand because it comes chrome on a ride that is supposed to be "blacked out as well as I got rid of the chrome bag latches and shift linkage. I'm around five grand in upgrades for a limited production bike and I haven't even gotten around to the bars and exhaust yet. Roll on and keep the rubber down. I subscribed so I can see more of your videos

I agree about your values for building a CVO vs buying a CVO. I have a 2020 RGS Eagle Eye and always look back at it. It’s a sweet bike. Ride what you like man!

I’m with you. I like the idea of buying stock and making it your own. More personal that way.

Test rode a 21 cvo limited at demo day at my local. While it was alot of bling, and I felt that 117 power, I actually preferred the roadglide limited over the cvo. 12k cheaper to boot. Too bad they don't make the roadglide limited cvo anymore.

I had a Cvo roadglide ultra, 2017 model. I live in the UK thus the thin coated chrome soon started peeling, the grey engine paint tainted quickly and I never road it in the rain! Had an ultra limited next and no probs at all...Will never waste my money again on a shiny show pony!

That is one beautiful bike! In my case, I could not justify buying a CVO because I enjoy working on my own bike and I would want to customize it in my own way and at my own pace. I would save on the labor (except a paint job because that's not something I would be able to do). If I had a CVO I would likely swap out parts that I paid a premium to have in the first place. But that's just me. Your bike does indeed look awesome! Take care.

Love the channel very informative. But you do remind me of Jonathan Winters. Take that as a compliment. Keep them coming. Stay safe brother.

Makes perfect sense!!!! I'd love to have a CVO!!!!

Spot on advice appreciate it..!

Love your video! Just got a 21 Cvo road glide 👍

Totally worth it.....personal satisfaction and upgrade purposes....quality... straight from the factory...and it’s a CVO....slightly better resale..Mine didn’t come with white flip flops and bedazzled jeans though like yours....I’ll have to go buy some now .....I did my research, looked at the costs and came to the conclusion that the CVO was a better deal than buying a Standard or a Special and then adding all the “Stuff”...so after receiving begrudging approval from my “Boss”...Mrs. Gunship Gray............ I bought a 2018 SG CVO.....in Gunship Gray.....and paid with all the pennies I had saved for many, many years.....I live in Colorado and after many phone calls and dealer research finally purchased my bike in Wisconsin from Harley Davidson of Madison.....and paid MSRP...not a marked up price....the monies I saved for paying MSRP and not a higher mark up price paid for a few upgrades I had installed at the time of purchase...Harley Davidson of Madison Wiscosin.....excellent dealer and excellent service.

Bedazzled jeans, Affliction shirt. You and I are kindred spirits. I enjoy you channel.

Just stumbled across tour Channel, Nice video...Greetings from Denmark