Comments on: New 2009 CVO Softail Springer

By: john cantwell

john cantwell — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:23:46 +0000

Hey Jessie can you give me the info re the cables, wire extensions, etc for the ape install. I am installing a set of 13″ flanders apes on my cvo 09 using the stock risers which I think are 3″ high for a total of 16″ and would like to know the lengths etc to buy . Thks pal.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:25:10 +0000

To all the negative posters about a bike that you don’t own, get back on your foreign made stamped steel and plastic piece of junk and mind your own business. To the rest of the CVO Springer owners I have to say I love my ’09 Springer. I took some time tweaking and think I have it pretty dialed in. The 240mm tire never bothered me, the 130mm tire in the front really adds to the cornering ability. One thing I noticed was the low slung rider foot pegs would scrape on every corner so I got the Harley heel rest with adapter and not only did it raise the pegs and eliminate the scraping accept when riding aggressively; the heel rests made for a really comfortable ride. Almost like floor boards. The seat is not comfortable, no one is going to make a bolt on aftermarket seat for it, I have checked. The Harley Sundowner is crap and a waste of money, I found out the hard way. I am going to customize my Sundowner this summer with gel, memory foam, and custom leather, if you don’t do that kind of stuff yourself just find a good custom shop and they will hook you up. I bought a AirHawk air pad for $150 and rode from Washington (on the Sound) to Sturgis last summer and had less soreness than a guy on a Road King and a guy on a Deuce with Mustang seat. Cheap fix.

The 110B needs to be woken up. I installed Drag Specialties Python 2 into 2 with the ‘X’. Copy of a V&H design. I also installed a Power Commander V with the Auto Tune system and spent the better part of the spring adjusting the tune on my lap top. Now the 110B screams and I get better fuel economy as well. I also got better fuel economy than the ’07 Road King on the way to Sturgis. Read up a little on the 110B as it is a hot runner from the factory due to EPA emission standards. If you run the stock tune, especially with aftermarket pipes it runs so lean that you will melt the rear cylinder head gasket. I am going to take mine to a dyno next summer to get a professional tune. The HD Dunlop tires will wear un even and fast. Replace them with the non HD Dunlop Elite 3 radial. I got 5,000 out of my rear HD tire and it was almost bald, I put another 5,000 on the ‘E-3’ and it is only half worn.

I love this bike, I got it in the blue and have a hard time explaining that it is a stock paint job when approached by admirers. I hope everyone got as good a deal or better than I did. I got mine Feb 2009 from a HD dealer that was about to go under, Sticker Price was $32K I rode out for $25K with the ESP and Warranty included. Still allot of money but I own a CVO. I also got $13K on my trade ’07 Night Train.

For last summer’s ride I threw on the HD engine guard with cruise pegs, quick detach backrest with luggage rack, quick detach sport windscreen, and 14” fat ape hangers. Everything but the apes come off when at home but for the longest ride I have ever taken I have no complaints. Carried all my junk, reclined riding position, and very unique bike.

By: Dick

Dick — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:40:34 +0000

I just bought a Yellow 09 CVO Springer. The only issue Ive had is the fuel indicator has popped up about 1/4 inch above the tank and wont stay depressed. The dealer will repair under warranty.

So far have installed Vance and HInes big radius 2 into 2 pipes, Great sound! Dyna Jet Power commander V. That was an adventure! Also Harley backrest, rack and windshield.

This bike is awesome, Just completed a 1200 mile three day ride and had a blast. Plenty of power and grunt to pass. Corners steady and sure. No complaints! My last bike was a Yamaha V-Max. I still own that bike but it hasn’t moved since I got the Springer.

I do want to get a more passenger friendly seat. Corbin doesn’t make one for this bike yet. I’d be interested in the details on what you bought for a touring seat Robert.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:43:13 +0000

I love my Black 09 CVO Springer. Dave I had the same problem after my 1000 mile service. Whoever is doing the work on ur bike is not properly installing this. My only complaint on this bike is Harley seats are horrible. I will update in a few weeks where to get an awesome solo seat, two up slim seat and a touring style two up seat. I am the first to have the touring seat and it will be here next week. The design matches the flames on the bike and better than what HD came up with. You will also be able to have any design you want done to the seat.

By: bigmark

bigmark — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:30:54 +0000

To all you harley haters, I love my cvo’s.I have riding harleys 35 years I see allot of jap bikes tring to look like no good harleys very few harleys coping jap bikes.Thanks,stay on 2 wheels.BM

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:02:30 +0000

Sounds like most of the negative post here just can’t afford the price of the bike. I have been on a roadstar for years and I just picked up my CVO Speinger (Cobalt Blue), not only is it a blast to ride it handles outstanding for the type riding I do. It will crusie all day at 85 and I normally slow down for turns. No one said it was a racer by any means. If you got the money and want a cool ride this the bike you want. If your strapped for cash Stay out of HD way you will be disappointed.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:13:00 +0000

I am also an owner of an 09 springer cvo. I admit it took a little time to adjust to this bike. After a couple of weeks of riding I have to say I would not go back to my old rice burner or sportster. Non stop compliments as well as a bike that when learned to ride handles great !. The only complaint is that I get a fine mist of oil from the screaming eagle Air filter connection. It sprays against the oil tank cover. I have had the gasket replaced and still find a mild mist. Has anyone else had this problem ?

By: Ron Bolen

Ron Bolen — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:16:07 +0000

I’m 61 years old and have ridden all kinds of bikes. I own 3 Harleys and love them all. Electra-Glide, Sporster, and 07 CVO 110 inch Softail Springer. All three are different in ride and performance. Springer handles best of all and countless people compliment the looks of the bike. If you want a motorcycle get a Harley. If you just need to bitch about something , get a Honda!

By: Don M

Don M — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:44:26 +0000

I have a 2009 cvo fat bob love it runs good i also have a 2009 v max runs like a bat out of hell and handles great
both are great to ride i get a diffrent reaction from each bike of corse the fat bob sure gets a lot of attention
i just purchased a 2009 cvo springer love the bike just not a big springer fan to each his own i love the front
end of the fat bob can i take the springer front end off and put the fat bob front end in its place and use the
springer front wheel on the fat bob front end and duel breaks my harley is hard to stop compaired to the v max

By: Jeffrey P

Jeffrey P — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:21:52 +0000

I’ve owned nothing but metrics the 30 years – primarily Hondas & Yamahas. Let’s face it – Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki ALL make incredible bikes. Historically, Harley-Davidson has been recognized as the manufacturer that lacks contemporary design and produces heavy bikes with leaky engines. As an owner of an ’09 CVO Springer (green on black) I feel that it’s time to defend Harley-Davidson. My cruiser is by far the best-looking bike I’ve ever owned, handles great, and hauls butt! I won best bike over OCC & Jessie James customs. No, it doesn’t handle as well as my old CBR 929RR crotch rocket, but I am thrilled over how this twin handles the winding scenic backroads of Northwest Arkansas. I have owned two other HD’s – a Sportster and Wide Glide, and loved riding them as well. The CVO Springer isn’t made for everyone, but think about it – what bike is? All I’m saying is that I stepped out of my biking comfort zone for the first time since I was a teen-ager, and am proud to own a Harley, and to buy American!!

By: J Star in So Cal.

J Star in So Cal. — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:13:20 +0000

I just bought my first Harley. I bought a ’09′ CVO Softail Springer. ( Cobalt Blue) I have had just about everything from rice rockets to a metric cruiser, but NOTHING has made me feel more bad assed than this bike has. It hauls ass, and handles fine. I get compliments everytime I ride. And it draws attention whenever I park it. Ego trip? Hell yeah!! It took me 45 years to get my first Harley, and I’m not looking back. I’m shopping for my Road Glide in a few months. If you don’t like what a company stands for, Harley, Yamaha, whoever it may be, that’s okay. Just don’t rags on other riders choices. We are all riders out there, Ride safe.

By: Regina

Regina — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:55:43 +0000

To answer an earlier question about the recall of the ’09 Springers, yes there is a recall for the acorn nuts on the front brake area. They MAY loosen and come off. I don’t have the letter here in front of me so I don’t know word for word what the actual statements were as to what it would cause.
Husband just dropped his off to have the recall work done. If you own one you should get a letter in the mail from HD letting you know. He owns the yellow/orange.
True story,,,, heading home to Alabama, we trailered both our bikes, going down the interstate, this car comes up behind us pretty fast, starts to pass, SLOWS and drifts back ,,, just to look at the Springer!!! Guy driving the car rolls his window down and yells out, “Great looking bike…. wanna sell it?”

By: Phillip

Phillip — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:47:03 +0000

Yes it does help. The dealer just called me again. They really want me to get that bike. The front brake does not stop the bike very well and I really love the saddle bags on my Roadking. My bike is flawess and I just put the heavy breather on it and a windshield and is has the detacable sissy bar. The CVO they are going to put a 2 in to 1 pipe(719.95) on and the thudermax (899.95) and at this dealership thay sell a lifetime service contract it cost around 1500 or so. Any time you bike has to have the regular service, it’s paid for including parts i.e. oil,filters etc. They will include that and the sissy bar/rack and fits this bike
They want my bike and 16,400
09Springer Black and Green with pipes, lifetime service and back rest/rack
06 RoadKing Custom Black Cherry, HD Seat, Windshield, Vance & Hines Slipons, V&H Fuel Pack, Detacable back rest, Heavy breather

By: Hog Wild

Hog Wild — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:14:18 +0000

Phillip I think the dealer can do a little better. When you factor in the freight..etc for the Springer your looking at about $28,000 which means the dealer is giving you $13K for yours. Assuming your RoadKing is flawless you should be able to get about $1500 more on a trade. The CVO’s hold their value even better than the other Harley Models. I traded in an 08 CVO Dyna for the 09 Springer and the Dyna only depreciated about $1,400 on the trade. The only issue with the CVO’s is there’s not a lot of folks with the $$$$ out there to move them quickly. Hope this helps.

By: Phillip

Phillip — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:09:25 +0000

I’ve been looking at a 2009 CVO Springer. I now have a 06 Roadking custom with 4000 miles. (no comments about the lack of miles please, I was involved in an accident) It has vance & Hines basic slip ons and the fuel pack. The dealer wants to give me the Springer for my bike and 15000. Is this a good deal? What do you figure the Springer will be worth in 2011?

By: Hog Wild

Hog Wild — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:28:27 +0000

Everyone rides what they like or if they can’t at least they ride what they can afford. I’ve been lucky enough to be in a family that has owned a Harley Dealership since the 1940′s so I’ve had them all. I also have had jap sport bikes and love them too. Everyone needs to go their own way. That’s what riding and ownership is all about. But no group hugs! And no more H-D oil leaks all over the floor thanks to canning AMF. Yes I’ve now shown my age.

By: DarkEagle

DarkEagle — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:27:39 +0000

I own a 2009 Screaming Eagle Softail Springer in the Black Diamond with Emerald Ice & metal grind flames.

I get more compliments from non-Harley riders & non-bikers that say it is one of the best Harley’s they have seen. Very nice combo of power, chrome, paint, & style, and the ride is the perfect experience for me.

All the speed & acceleration in the world might be fine for some riders, but not for some of us who like to enjoy the ride at a safer speed. Not to say there are times you need to blow out the carbon to get that rush, or need that extra HP for passing or pulling up a hill or thru a mountain pass, any Harley does just fine.

There are many markets out there for bikers & riders, I commend HD for staying with what makes them HD, with plenty of alternatives for others with the Sporties, V-Rod, & Buell. How can they be behind the other manufacturers when the others keep putting out models similiar to HD with many custom options? HD owners change their bike not only to improve performance but to make it unique as their own.

By: DAVID

DAVID — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:24:00 +0000

has anyone heard any recall for the 2009 springer softail

By: Cow

Cow — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:08:32 +0000

while HDs sales in the US has gone down 30 percent ,other bikes have lost 60 percent( japanese ones) this means that for every 100 bikes HD used to sell ,they are still seling 70, but for every 100 bikes japan used to sell the are selling 40……. so dont worry about HD closing plants……………who isnt?……….HD rocks……… just cant get enuff of HD!!

By: walker

walker — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:17:05 +0000

just bought an 09 springer. The back end, sweet! The front end, sweeter. I have had many jap bikes, still have one. They are fun, but nothing like a Harley! Ride on…

By: Hawk88bg

Hawk88bg — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:52:33 +0000

Right On Jay I,am 55 I Have Owned 11 HD All Big Twins Now I Own 2009 Screamin Eagle Springer Softail Green All Stock.I Didnt Have Too Touch It .Just Ride It. Bad Ass Ride. So FFFF You All.Hawk

By: jay

jay — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:22:53 +0000

Some of us ride … and some of just sits in front of a computer and writes about it. Big hat … no cattle.

jay

By: Big D

Big D — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:30:28 +0000

Quit hating and ride your bikes. i own an 09 springer and it handles great and hauls ass. I’m with wyndryder maybe its the riders not the bike. peace

By: cagallegos

cagallegos — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:47:23 +0000

Awesome bike…….End of Story!

By: wyndryder

wyndryder — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:39:24 +0000

Sorry my mistake 255 cams, and the last part was not for Stig.