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SCREAMIN' EAGLE SOFTAIL SPRINGER
IS A BOBBER FOR THE AGES.
New Front End and Twin Cam 110B Propel Harley-Davidson CVO
Springer Softail
MILWAUKEE (July 9, 2007) – Sporting the perfect blend of
modern performance and nostalgic style, Harley-Davidson
rolls out a stunning motorcycle with the 2008 FXSTSSE2
Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer. As a showcase of color and
chrome, the Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer will excite
riders and thrill onlookers everywhere. This second edition
creation from Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO)
takes a timeless Harley-Davidson motorcycle to powerful and
pleasurable extremes with a Twin Cam 110B engine, abundant
chrome and dazzling colors, including the serialized 105th
Anniversary combination with gold leaf graphics.
Harley-Davidson CVO brings a bold, muscular look to the
classic front end of the Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer
for 2008. With a new 18 x 3.5-inch chrome Revolver front
wheel and a 130 mm, 18-inch front tire added to
color-matched rigid forks and chromed spring components, the
Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer boasts a wider front fender
with a restyled mounting bracket and strut that give the
bike an aggressive, daring stance. The front brake assembly
moves to the left side of the wheel for a clean look, while
the front brake lever has a reduced reach for optimal
ergonomics. The high flow, forward facing exposed Heavy
Breather intake displays a special "110" end cap. Other new
components include a chrome horn cover, color-matched frame
inserts and chrome rear axle nut covers, along with braided
cables and lines.
The Harley-Davidson CVO group creates limited-production,
exclusive motorcycles produced by a team of highly skilled
technicians in a special assembly area at the
Harley-Davidson plants in York, Pa., and Kansas City.
Approximately 2,500 of the 2008 Screamin' Eagle Softail
Springer will be assembled at the York Vehicle Operations
facility. The serialized 105th Anniversary package will be
limited to a maximum production of 1,050. The suggested U.S.
retail price for the 2008 Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer
is $24,995 (25,095 in California). The 105th Anniversary
package adds $495.
Also new to the Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer is the
exclusive Granite and Chrome treatment on the
largest-displacement production engine offered by
Harley-Davidson. The 110-cid (1800cc) Twin Cam 110B, a
high-performance V-Twin engine, delivers even more
exhilaration than last year. Thanks to the free flowing
Heavy Breather intake, torque increases five percent to an
impressive 110 ft. lbs. at 3000 rpm. The engine is
rigid-mounted in the Softail frame and equipped with
internal counter-balanced shafts that eliminate 90 percent
of primary engine vibration. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel
Injection (ESPFI) is standard on the Twin Cam 110B. The
chrome shotgun exhaust exits through slash-down mufflers.
The engine is mated to a 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
for lower cruising rpm in top gear.
The Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer will also carry items
new to the Softail line for 2008 such as a floating rear
brake caliper, bolt-on frame tails and fender support
covers, and a new fuel pump, line and sender. The Centerline
accessory collection remains this year with grips, pegs and
brake and shifter pedals and an added Centerline horn cover.
The handlebar is secured with smooth clamps and tucked
in-between is a spun aluminum mini-tachometer with a
contoured bezel. Additional color-matched components include
the frame, swingarm, rigid fork, oil tank, headlight bucket,
muffler support bar, seat post and top triple clamp.
With a molded-ribbed chrome console running from the
handlebar to the two-up leather seat, the Screamin' Eagle
Softail Springer rides over a wide Bobtail fender with a
Tri-Bar LED tail lamp. The 200 mm rear tire on a 17-inch
Revolver Chrome, 10-spoke Forged Aluminum wheel caps off the
back end with a substantial custom feel. Front and rear
brake calipers match the Granite engine treatment.
The Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer will be offered in
three exclusive color combinations with two new graphic
schemes: The scalloped flame metal grind scheme will feature
Inferno Orange with Fireburst Flames and Black Diamond with
Smoked Candy Flames. The 105th Anniversary scheme of Crystal
Copper and Black Onyx will include gold leafing graphics and
a serialized 105th Anniversary cloisonné. Frame and swingarm
are color-matched with each paint pattern. A Harley-Davidson
Smart Security System with Smart Siren, an indoor storage
cover with CVO logo, and a commemorative CVO key in a
presentation box are also included. For more info visit
www.harley-davidson.com
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Photographs and story courtesy of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company Archives.