Screamin Eagle defined?

Closed Thread Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 6, 2010 | 08:46 AM

StreetGlider57

Thread Starter

Road Master

Joined: Nov 2008

Posts: 960

Likes: 1

From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Screamin Eagle defined?

Is there some line in the sand where a beefed up motor can be called Screamin Eagle, a certain number of engine upgradges the qualify it for being called a SE? Or it that name tag an all or nothing modication?

Last edited by StreetGlider57; Mar 6, 2010 at 03:16 PM. Reason: Clarity.

Mar 6, 2010 | 09:11 AM

aviator

Elite HDF Member

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 4,415

Likes: 5

From: San Antonio, Republic of TEXAS

I thought it referred to an built-up engine that HD sold? I know one can buy SE parts and install them on their bikes... but, it doesn't make it a Screamin Eagle.

Mar 6, 2010 | 09:58 AM

krusr

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Mar 2008

Posts: 5,040

Likes: 3

From: Nice home on the NorCal Coast

I alway thought "Screaming Eagle" originally refered to Harley's line of perfomance parts although H.D. has come out with their C.V.O. line of S.E. bikes which I assume are equiped with S.E. equipment.

Mine's equipped with S.E. parts so your guess is as good as mine.

Krusr

Mar 6, 2010 | 10:12 AM

fladawg01

Tourer

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 285

Likes: 0

From: Charlotte NC

The screaming eagle designation is a brand. It is also a branded version of a bike made by HD under their guidelines with screaming eagle accessories. Their are screaming eagle versions in every model if correct. These are bikes that have been built by the factory using the specific build and parts to screaming eagle specs.

Yes anyone can build a motor with these parts and a complete bike overhaul. However it would not be classified as a screaming eagle as one would from the factory. It would be classified as a bike with screaming eagle upgrades.

Mar 6, 2010 | 10:16 AM

quentin2009

Tourer

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 353

Likes: 1

I may stand corrected, but I believe the screaming Eagle Engine is fabricated by Jims for Harley Davidson.
This may not be relivant to the thread but interesting

Mar 6, 2010 | 10:20 AM

PistonPuller

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Feb 2006

Posts: 5,190

Likes: 5

From: Eastern Washington

It's all just a name. You can put every screamin eagle product on your bike, but your title will never show it as a screamin eagle bike

Mar 6, 2010 | 10:42 AM

Harleyrider_49

Road Master

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 1,205

Likes: 0

From: Southern IN.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StreetGlider57

Is there some line in the sand where a beffed up motor can be called Screamin Eagle, a certain number of engine upgradges the qualify it for being called a SE? Or it that name tag an all or nothing modication?

Well....Be'n as I own a CVO "Scream'n Eagle" ....I'll chime in...yeah, they are equipped w/ SE performance engines/parts.....YOU CAN have your engine upgrade to SE specs, (ie) cams/pistons/cranks/bigger bore,etc....you'll still have a "stock" VIN#.....won't get higher than dollar of a stocker on sale or trade.....IF...you have a true CVO,the vin # is "specific" as it holds a buttload more value than the stock counterparts....think of it as the difference between "regular" Mustang or "Cobra" Mustang...big difference as far as "worth". On another note, people think they can just "buy" the certain parts and "make" it a Scream'n Eagle..whatever....WRONG....certain parts are "VIN#" specific and can only be purchased with a CVO VIN#.....Ya can't even buy the dust cover for mine w/out the VIN#....just say'n.....stops everybody from "clone'n" the bikes....you get approx. 10-12K in upgrades with a CVO..color-matched frames,etc, etc......
All CVO's until the 08-09 model year were handbuilt by a 3-5 person "team"...they've since moved all that to the regular production line to cut cost's.....Hope I've answer'd some questions...C-ya

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Verdad Gallardo

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Verdad Gallardo

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Verdad Gallardo

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Verdad Gallardo

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Verdad Gallardo

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Verdad Gallardo

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Verdad Gallardo

Mar 6, 2010 | 10:54 AM

oct1949

Club Member

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 145,895

Likes: 821

From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

U buy the CVO bike that say's is a SE bike on the title,,,\

U can build up a reg bike and have one with some SE performance part....

I'd think that U'd have a bunch more $$$ in parts trying to make a reg bike look like a CVO compared to just buying one and then as stated above, lose U butt if U ever sold her...