2020 CVO

[ultrafxr]

I installed the Harley PPF (paint protection film) on my 2018 and was pleased except that the portion covering the rear fenders was just not wide enough and I got a couple rock pecks on the fenders just outside the area the film covered. I'm thinking Harley did that because any wider and the edges of the film would get to where the fender begins to curve and would probably increase the difficulty of installation for the DIYer like myself.

I did find a local shop that was willing to replace the fender section and make it wider . . . but I was not pleased in that his installation was not as good as mine and there were several trapped air bubbles, ets., and I had to go back twice to have the job done over. While the film was wider I was not pleased with the installation.

On my new 2020 I'm planning to go with HogSkins and their complete PPF kit: https://www.hogskinspaintprotection.com/product/hs14-new-ctg/

They tell me the fender section is wider than the Harley kit and the complete kit includes protection for the front also - outer fairing, front fender, cowbells, lower fairing, and gas tank where it meets the seat. They will install and even though they are 370 miles from me I'm planning to trailer my TG up there and have them do the installation sometime before the end of March.

 

[Colleydog]

Jerry, where is hogskins located?

 

[TWISTED1]

I installed the Harley PPF (paint protection film) on my 2018 and was pleased except that the portion covering the rear fenders was just not wide enough and I got a couple rock pecks on the fenders just outside the area the film covered. I'm thinking Harley did that because any wider and the edges of the film would get to where the fender begins to curve and would probably increase the difficulty of installation for the DIYer like myself.

I did find a local shop that was willing to replace the fender section and make it wider . . . but I was not pleased in that his installation was not as good as mine and there were several trapped air bubbles, ets., and I had to go back twice to have the job done over. While the film was wider I was not pleased with the installation.

On my new 2020 I'm planning to go with HogSkins and their complete PPF kit: https://www.hogskinspaintprotection.com/product/hs14-new-ctg/

They tell me the fender section is wider than the Harley kit and the complete kit includes protection for the front also - outer fairing, front fender, cowbells, lower fairing, and gas tank where it meets the seat. They will install and even though they are 370 miles from me I'm planning to trailer my TG up there and have them do the installation sometime before the end of March.

I have the same PPF as Fuzzy. I started out with the Harley kit as you did and was not happy. I took it to a local detail shop and had them do it. I am very happy with the job they did. Rear fenders are covered over the edge. They did front fender and upper and lower fairings. It also covered where the war departments feet may hit when she gets on. I had a ceramic coating put over that. So far so good. I think you will be good with the job they do. I have heard noting but good from the folks at Hogskins.

 

[ultrafxr]

Jerry, where is hogskins located?

Terry the owner (or one of the owners?) is in Ozark, MO, a suburb of Springfield, MO. But the shop location is in Springfield he said. Just select the link on the website to 'Contact' and he'll get back with you. Very customer focused and a wealth of information.

I just wish I could find an installer here locally that I felt confident in but some of them don't want to work on a trike at all and those that are willing have never done it before. So I don't want them learning on mine, lol.

It's going to be a huge inconvenience to drive 370 miles each way for the install but I think it will be well worth it.

 

[Tdrose]

2020 cvo engine knocking with 543.5 miles on it

Terry....Welcome To Trike-Talk...........:clapping:......

As far as under list, Supposedly each dealer only gets Two CVO Trikes so i don't think they will come off of list.....And some will probably sell for over list...:Shrug:

Well brought my 2020 cvo on 1/25/2020, did the 500 mile break in period at 50 mph, at 543.5 miles on it started knocking bad, we was only .5 mile for the home, call dealer, they came and picked it up last Friday and gave me one reason right behind another, final they told me that the lifer had air in it, and told me that it had almost 600 miles on and did I want to go ahead and do the 1000k service.

I ask them did they figure out was the problem was and they said they started it up and let it run form awhile and the knocking went away and that they were going to let if cool back down and start it the next morning,.

The next day got a call and they said that they talked harley in replacing the from two lifter and ask did I still want them to do the 1000k service and that I would have to pay for it....

You think they would changed the oil in the as part of the warranty while they replaced the front two lifters....I mean come on I paid 50k for this bike.... No support at all from them!!!:furious::furious::furious::furious::furious::furious:

 

[ROAD DOG]

Well brought my 2020 cvo on 1/25/2020, did the 500 mile break in period at 50 mph, at 543.5 miles on it started knocking bad, we was only .5 mile for the home, call dealer, they came and picked it up last Friday and gave me one reason right behind another, final they told me that the lifer had air in it, and told me that it had almost 600 miles on and did I want to go ahead and do the 1000k service, I ask them did they figure out wa

s the problem was and they said they started it up and let it run form awhile and the knocking went away and that they were going to let if cool back down and start it the next morning, the next day got a call and they said that they talked harley in replacing the from two lifter and ask did I still want them to do the 1000k service and that I would have to pay for it....You think they would changed the oil in the as part of the warranty while they replaced the front two lifters....I mean come on I paid 50k for this bike.... No support at all from them!!!:furious::furious::furious::furious::furious::furious:

I wonder how they will fix it cut the push rods and put adjustables in it or pull the tank & rocker boxes and do it wright ? nowing Harley they will most likey put 2 adjustable push rods in it ? I feel your pain I just had 2 fueling race lifters go bad in mine ,put 350 miles one day get up the next day start it up its pounding , let it idle for 2 minutes and quiets down shut it off for 10 minutes and start it pounds away for 2 minutes , good thing was no metal in the motor cut the filter open it was clean , did 3 oil changes just to make sure . good luck keep us posted what happens .

 

[ISP-FL]

What is recommened to use for the paint protection from rock chips and bugs?orag:

For 100% protection the only thing you can do is let it set in the garage and wax it, IMHO.

I'm in western TN now visiting a buddy who has the whole Harley protection kit on his and both of his fenders (2018) have taken dings anyway. I run Harley bras 80% of the time and while I may not have any dings in the face of my fenders I just got a serious one on the side of my trunk (2019).

The bottom line is what is the comfort level on the amount of wear and tear your ride is going to show. Before I retired we couldn't ride all the time so I would probably spend about as much time detailing my Harleys as I would actually riding it. Now since we ride almost daily having it in "showroom" condition every day just isn't important.

 

[Fearless]

For 100% protection the only thing you can do is let it set in the garage and wax it, IMHO.

I'm in western TN now visiting a buddy who has the whole Harley protection kit on his and both of his fenders (2018) have taken dings anyway. I run Harley bras 80% of the time and while I may not have any dings in the face of my fenders I just got a serious one on the side of my trunk (2019).

The bottom line is what is the comfort level on the amount of wear and tear your ride is going to show. Before I retired we couldn't ride all the time so I would probably spend about as much time detailing my Harleys as I would actually riding it. Now since we ride almost daily having it in "showroom" condition every day just isn't important.

12 years old most of the paint chips are from getting in and out of Tour pac. Previous owners didn't know or care about scratches, I have done the best buffing out most. It is what it is time to ride ...

 

[ROAD DOG]

Well brought my 2020 cvo on 1/25/2020, did the 500 mile break in period at 50 mph, at 543.5 miles on it started knocking bad, we was only .5 mile for the home, call dealer, they came and picked it up last Friday and gave me one reason right behind another, final they told me that the lifer had air in it, and told me that it had almost 600 miles on and did I want to go ahead and do the 1000k service.

I ask them did they figure out was the problem was and they said they started it up and let it run form awhile and the knocking went away and that they were going to let if cool back down and start it the next morning,.

The next day got a call and they said that they talked harley in replacing the from two lifter and ask did I still want them to do the 1000k service and that I would have to pay for it....

You think they would changed the oil in the as part of the warranty while they replaced the front two lifters....I mean come on I paid 50k for this bike.... No support at all from them!!!:furious::furious::furious::furious::furious::furious:

Did you get it back from the dealer yet ? like to no what they did to repair it

 

[Aschaffer]

I just purchased my frist trike. I have been riding the Ultra Classics for many years and due to back and leg issues just switched to a 2020 CVO Triglide. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to set the rear shocks for a rider and passenger witha total weight around 430 lbs? I lowered the tire pressure after reading some of the additional post so hopefully that will help as well.

 

[rhino 2]

Andy Welcome to Trike-Talk..............:wave4:,,,

 

[Peter A.]

CVO price

I checked 2 different stealers in my area -

Dealer #1 $51,000

Stealer. #2 $58,000

U N B E L I V A B L E...........

:xzqxz::xszpv:

 

[LadyonaMission]

I just purchased my frist trike. I have been riding the Ultra Classics for many years and due to back and leg issues just switched to a 2020 CVO Triglide. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to set the rear shocks for a rider and passenger witha total weight around 430 lbs? I lowered the tire pressure after reading some of the additional post so hopefully that will help as well.

I can't help you, but I can offer a big Texas welcome to Trike Talk and the world of 3.

 

[Fearless]

I just purchased my frist trike. I have been riding the Ultra Classics for many years and due to back and leg issues just switched to a 2020 CVO Triglide. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to set the rear shocks for a rider and passenger witha total weight around 430 lbs? I lowered the tire pressure after reading some of the additional post so hopefully that will help as well.

Welcome to the forum from Western Pennsylvania, sure wish I could help out with this issue. From what I've read and heard about, the only way to make it work is swapping them out for coil over one's. Harley's air OEM WERE NEVER GOOD. Ride safe Fred

 

[Jack Klarich]

I just purchased my frist trike. I have been riding the Ultra Classics for many years and due to back and leg issues just switched to a 2020 CVO Triglide. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to set the rear shocks for a rider and passenger witha total weight around 430 lbs? I lowered the tire pressure after reading some of the additional post so hopefully that will help as well.

Welcome to Trike Talk, see video in post #3 Kevin has logged many miles and done extensive research on suspensions

https://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/53682-2019-Rear-Shock-Preload-Setting-Did-You-Adjust

 

[Wmitz]

I just purchased my frist trike. I have been riding the Ultra Classics for many years and due to back and leg issues just switched to a 2020 CVO Triglide. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to set the rear shocks for a rider and passenger witha total weight around 430 lbs? I lowered the tire pressure after reading some of the additional post so hopefully that will help as well.

Congrats on the new ride. Try the shock setting about 18 and go from there. You might want to lower the tire pressure A few pounds as well. On the regular tri tires everybody seems to run 22/23 lbs including myself. But be careful with the low profile tires though, you might not be able to drop them too much.

 

[PosseRider]

Congrats on the new ride. Try the shock setting about 18 and go from there. You might want to lower the tire pressure A few pounds as well. On the regular tri tires everybody seems to run 22/23 lbs including myself. But be careful with the low profile tires though, you might not be able to drop them too much.

I have tried to adjust the shocks for 2 months. Every time we get to go out,I change them. No luck. HD susp. is JUNK. Just got my 14" shocks from ProAction ,along with the front fork suspension also. George builds Quality stuff. I had his 13 " on my 16 for over 40K .Sweet ride. Thought maybe this new HD susp. on the 2020 would be better. WRONG.. So ordered all new from George at ProAction & got it all this week. Will be a couple weeks or so before installed,but I know the ride will be great.

In your case, those low profile tires may also be part of the problem. I know that was the biggest reason I decided against the CVO. Best of luck finding a sweet spot. I know I will as soon as parts are installed. George sets the rears up really well when ordered.

 

[ROAD DOG]

I have tried to adjust the shocks for 2 months. Every time we get to go out,I change them. No luck. HD susp. is JUNK. Just got my 14" shocks from ProAction ,along with the front fork suspension also. George builds Quality stuff. I had his 13 " on my 16 for over 40K .Sweet ride. Thought maybe this new HD susp. on the 2020 would be better. WRONG.. So ordered all new from George at ProAction & got it all this week. Will be a couple weeks or so before installed,but I know the ride will be great.

In your case, those low profile tires may also be part of the problem. I know that was the biggest reason I decided against the CVO. Best of luck finding a sweet spot. I know I will as soon as parts are installed. George sets the rears up really well when ordered.

I Wish I had gone with GEORGE less money , free shipping , and correct set up HE"S THE MAN