Harley Davidson - Screamin' Eagle
Engine Defect Investigation

http://www.lieffcabraser.com/defects/sc ... GgodXiwrZg

The national consumer law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, is currently investigating consumer complaints regarding Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle motorcycle engines. Screamin' Eagle motorcycles are a line of high-end Harley-Davidson bikes, which typically cost upwards of $30,000.

Description of the Alleged Defect in H-D Screamin' Eagles
The current investigation concerns an alleged defect referred to as the CVO, Screamin' Eagle or 110" defect (CVO 110 cubic inch engine). Consumers have experienced problems with their Screamin' Eagle bikes that include:

oil leaks at rear cylinder (most of the oil leaks seem to appear by the first 5,000 miles)
rear cylinder head gasket failure
burning oil
engine stalls, and
overheating engines.
Screamin' Eagle Model Years Under Investigation
This alleged defect appears to affect at least 2007 and 2008 Screamin' Eagle models, but may affect earlier models as well. The new 2009 model appears to have an improved design.

The affected models include:

2007 - FLHRSE3 Screamin' Eagle Road King
2007 - FLHTCUSE2 Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide
2007 - FXDSE Screamin' Eagle Dyna
2007 - FXSTSSE Screamin' Eagle Softail Spring
2008 - FLHRSE4 Screamin' Eagle Road Glide
2008 - FLHTCUSE3 Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide
2008 - FXDSE2 Screamin' Eagle Dyna
2008 - FXSTSSE2 Screamin' Eagle Softail Spring

Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle Recall Letter
On August 13, 2008, Harley-Davidson sent a recall letter to owners of 2007 & 2008 Screamin' Eagle motorcycle owners. The recall, referred to as Product Program 0906, promises to "upgrade" the top end gaskets, center crankcase bolt, and the Automatic Compressor Release of certain 2007 and 2008 models built before May 14, 2008. However, based upon the alleged CVO defect, the solution the company is providing is inadequate to solve the inherent problem with the affected models of the Screamin' Eagles.

 

I figured it was just a matter of time, lets make the lawyers even richer.

I have been involved in two class action law suits. I received $10.00 from one and a free credit report from the other one, the lawyers made (extorted) hundreds of thousands of dollars and did nothing to change the way the companies were doing business.

It appears HD is working on the problem, just not fast enough for some.

 

I first read about this in AIM & short version: moco cheeped out on the cylinders & got caught.

Funny that the most expensive bikes moco makes CVO, & they cut corners on them..

 

I have had a few problems with my bike 07 SERK in reguards to this thread.
I first had the rear gasket cyl go away at 6k miles...
Harley fixed at no charge.
I got the recall later in life at 19k miles Harley again fixed at no charge.
My bike has run better now than it ever has.

I never thought this bike was the fastest bike out there. I do like the low end stump pulling power it has.
My hats off to Harley for fixing the problems and not covering it up

 

I don't agree. They have done nothing but try band-aid low budget solutions. 110's need new cylinder design, including larger finned cooling area, and redesigned heads. That's why mine will soon be someone elses problem, shouls they find an unnowledgeable buyer.

 

i almost bought a se ultra. i`m glad i did not. i read in magazines every month about their problems.

 

That's my feeling as well.. I read about new bike problems regularly..

I'll stick to my Evo's........

 

I have yet to let the dealership do the recall work on my 07 FXDSE, because I have not seen any problems with the dreaded oil leak, most show up within the first 5000 miles, I have 12500 miles on mine, but I changed the exhaust, fuel processor, upgraded the air cleaner within the first 1000 miles. I really hate for the dealership to break into mine now I changed the cams at about 4000 miles and I have a really good tune on it now, I would hate to start over.

 

If it ain't broke, don't fix it... IMO..

 

the problem is air to fuel mixture on the 07 se ultra way too lean it came with 14.7 to 1 afm and i retune it to 13.2 to 1 afm what a driffernt it made temp drop in half
no motor should run that hot.
good luck