Screaming Eagle ??
IF it is what you want go for it, if there is anything that you would do different then start with a stock model. Out the door horse power of mine was about 90RWHP and 110 pounds feet of torque. I made a few mods to mine and have both over 120 now. I have only changed a few external things on my bike such as pipes, air cleaner, mirrors, shocks, seat and backrest. For me it was worth the money because I did not have to spend a lot of time building a bike that is very similar, and all that I would have is a 103" at best. Now I am thinking of changing the paint and getting rid of everything that labels it as the Screamin Eagle (to make it harder to spot).
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Hell yes. If you want it and can afford it, go for it. No matter how much you spend and add to a stock Harley, when you sell or trade you will only get about ten cents on the dollar for what you added. The SE will hold it's value a heck of a lot better than that. Plus you will have a limited edition bike.
Is it worth the price difference in a stock Harley? Is a Porsche 911 worth the diff in the price of a Porsche Boxster? Is a Ferrari worth more than a Ford?
Go for it.
Is it worth the price difference in a stock Harley? Is a Porsche 911 worth the diff in the price of a Porsche Boxster? Is a Ferrari worth more than a Ford?
Go for it.
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Is it worth it. Hell Ya!
I just bought an 06' Road Glide. There was no Screamin' Eagle Road Glide in 06'. It appears as if the first owner tried to have one built. Bigger engine, six speed, chrome wheels, chrome handlebar controls, heated seat, removable tourpac, bla, bla, bla, and lots of it.
Now I took the time to make a list of parts and prices to see just how much this fella spent. Safe to say he spent way more then than a Screamin' Eagle Road Glide was in 09' when they build Screamin' Eagle Road Glides.
The bike now has 20,000 miles on it and I bought it for about $15,000 US. Now It's a nice bike, but it's no Screamin' Eagle bike and as you can see, it has depreciated like a stone.
IMO, The CVO bikes are excellent value, AND there'll retain there value way better than a bike you build yourself.
As far as engine problems are concerened. There were some, as stated above, but four years building 110 inch engines and Harley davidson seems to have the problems sorted out.
If you like it , buy it.
I just bought an 06' Road Glide. There was no Screamin' Eagle Road Glide in 06'. It appears as if the first owner tried to have one built. Bigger engine, six speed, chrome wheels, chrome handlebar controls, heated seat, removable tourpac, bla, bla, bla, and lots of it.
Now I took the time to make a list of parts and prices to see just how much this fella spent. Safe to say he spent way more then than a Screamin' Eagle Road Glide was in 09' when they build Screamin' Eagle Road Glides.
The bike now has 20,000 miles on it and I bought it for about $15,000 US. Now It's a nice bike, but it's no Screamin' Eagle bike and as you can see, it has depreciated like a stone.
IMO, The CVO bikes are excellent value, AND there'll retain there value way better than a bike you build yourself.
As far as engine problems are concerened. There were some, as stated above, but four years building 110 inch engines and Harley davidson seems to have the problems sorted out.
If you like it , buy it.
Last edited by Wally; Jul 29, 2009 at 07:00 AM.
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once you get a SE, what has to be changed to get anything out of it? I'm guessing because of the DOT, you need pipes and air cleaner minimal. Does the SE have anything special for ignition?
Is the difference; CID, chrome and paint? Thats a lot of money for those.
An SE always should be worth more. It costs a lot more to start with.
Is the difference; CID, chrome and paint? Thats a lot of money for those.
An SE always should be worth more. It costs a lot more to start with.
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It's all about personal preferance. Who cares about trade in? I buy a bike to ride the **** out of it. I want it to be worth next to nothing when I'm done with it 
I really like some of the color choices on this years SE's. But I think I can build mine better.
I really like some of the color choices on this years SE's. But I think I can build mine better.
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You're asking the wrong guys. Go over to the CVO board and post the same question (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php). I think you'll find CVO owners are very happy with their bikes. I have an '02 SE Road King that I will be trading in on a '10 SE Street Glide next week.
You can't duplicate a CVO. Add up all the parts/paint/etc. and it's usually $5-$6 Thousand more than the CVO. And, there's always something unique to a CVO bike (wheels, paint, dash, etc.) If you like the way they look, a CVO, while expensive is a good value given all you get.
You can't duplicate a CVO. Add up all the parts/paint/etc. and it's usually $5-$6 Thousand more than the CVO. And, there's always something unique to a CVO bike (wheels, paint, dash, etc.) If you like the way they look, a CVO, while expensive is a good value given all you get.