Harley-Davidson CVO
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Harley-Davidson CVO motorcycle
s are a family of models created by Harley-Davidson
for the factory custom
market. For every model year since the program's inception in 1999, Harley-Davidson has chosen a small selection of its mass-produced motorcycle models and created limited-edition customizations of those platforms with larger-displacement engines, costlier paint designs, and additional accessories not found on the mainstream models. Special features for the CVO lineup have included performance upgrades from Harley's "Screamin' Eagle" branded parts, hand-painted pinstripes, ostrich leather on seats and trunks, gold leaf incorporated in the paint, and electronic accessories like GPS navigation systems
and iPod
music players.
plant, where touring and Softail
models are also manufactured. In each model year, CVO models feature larger-displacement engines than the mainstream models, and these larger-displacement engines make their way into the normal "big twin" line within a few years when CVO models are again upgraded. Accessories created for these customized units are sometimes offered in the Harley-Davidson accessory catalog for all models in later years, but badging and paint are kept exclusively for CVO model owners, and cannot be replaced without providing proof of ownership to the ordering dealer.
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
s are a family of models created by Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson , often abbreviated H-D or Harley, is an American motorcycle manufacturer. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the first decade of the 20th century, it was one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression...
for the factory custom
Custom motorcycle
A custom motorcycle is a motorcycle that is highly stylized or which treats aspects such as frame geometry, engine design, or paintwork in an unusual way compared to standard manufacturing. Custom motorcycles are unique or individually produced in a very limited quantity, as opposed to "stock"...
market. For every model year since the program's inception in 1999, Harley-Davidson has chosen a small selection of its mass-produced motorcycle models and created limited-edition customizations of those platforms with larger-displacement engines, costlier paint designs, and additional accessories not found on the mainstream models. Special features for the CVO lineup have included performance upgrades from Harley's "Screamin' Eagle" branded parts, hand-painted pinstripes, ostrich leather on seats and trunks, gold leaf incorporated in the paint, and electronic accessories like GPS navigation systems
GPS navigation device
A GPS navigation device is any device that receives Global Positioning System signals for the purpose of determining the device's current location on Earth...
and iPod
IPod
iPod is a line of portable media players created and marketed by Apple Inc. The product line-up currently consists of the hard drive-based iPod Classic, the touchscreen iPod Touch, the compact iPod Nano, and the ultra-compact iPod Shuffle...
music players.
Design and manufacture
CVO models are produced in Harley-Davidson's York, PennsylvaniaYork, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
plant, where touring and Softail
Softail
The term softail refers to motorcycles and bicycles that feature a rear suspension system with springs or shock absorbers to absorb bumps. On Softail motorcycles, the shock absorbers or springs are often hidden underneath out of view to give the appearance of a hard-tail or rigid frame, however...
models are also manufactured. In each model year, CVO models feature larger-displacement engines than the mainstream models, and these larger-displacement engines make their way into the normal "big twin" line within a few years when CVO models are again upgraded. Accessories created for these customized units are sometimes offered in the Harley-Davidson accessory catalog for all models in later years, but badging and paint are kept exclusively for CVO model owners, and cannot be replaced without providing proof of ownership to the ordering dealer.
1999
- FXR2 - Based on FXR frame with familiar 80-cubic-inch Evolution motor, added limited-edition billet and chromed components
- FXR3
2000
- FXR4 - Last of the Evolution-powered production motorcycles
- Screamin' Eagle Road Glide (FLTRSEI)
2001
- FXDWG2 - Paint was scarlet red with 23 carat gold leaf flames
- Screamin' Eagle Road Glide (FLTRSEI2)
2002
- FXDWG3
- Screamin' Eagle Road King (FLHRSEI) - Offered the Twin Cam engine with 95 cubic inch displacement for the first time
2003
- Screamin' Eagle Deuce (FXSTDSE) - First CVO Softail
- Screamin' Eagle Road King (FLHRSEI2) - Introduced the 103-cubic-inch Twin Cam motor
2005
- Screamin' Eagle Fat Boy (FLSTFSE) - Introduced metal grind accents on the metalwork
- Screamin' Eagle V-Rod (VRSCSE) - First CVO V-Rod
- Screamin' Eagle Electra Glide (FLHTCSE2)
2006
- Screamin' Eagle Fat Boy (FLSTFSE2)
- Screamin' Eagle V-Rod (VRSCSE2)
- Screamin' Eagle V-Rod Destroyer (VRXSE) - customized for performance in drag racingDrag racingDrag racing is a competition in which specially prepared automobiles or motorcycles compete two at a time to be the first to cross a set finish line, from a standing start, in a straight line, over a measured distance, most commonly a ¼-mile straight track....
- Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE)
2007
2007 CVO models introduced the 110 inch Twin Cam motor in all models (the Softail used the 110B counterbalanced version).- Screamin' Eagle Dyna (FXDSE)
- Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer (FXSTSSE)
- Screamin' Eagle Road King (FLHRSE3)
- Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE2)
2008
- Screamin' Eagle Dyna (FXDSE2)
- Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer (FXSTSSE2)
- Screamin' Eagle Road King (FLHRSE4)
- Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE3)
2009
In 2009, Harley-Davidson dropped the "Screamin' Eagle" name from its CVO models and began to refer to them as simply "CVO."- CVO Dyna Fat Bob (FXDFSE)
- CVO Softail Springer (FXSTSSE3)
- CVO Road Glide (FLTRSE3)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE4)
2010
- CVO Fat Bob (FXDFSE2)
- CVO Softail Convertible (FLSTSE) - Featured removable saddlebags and windshield
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE5)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Dark Side Limited Edition - Featured more blacked-out components, only 999 made.
2011
- CVO Softail Convertible (FLSTSE2)
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE2)
- CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE6)
2012
- CVO Softail Convertible (FLSTSE3)
- CVO Road Glide Custom (FLTRXSE)
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE3)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE7)