Vehicle Description
2008 Harley Davidson FLHRSE4 Screamin' Eagle Road KingHere's what
you're looking for! For all intents and purposes probably the best
cruising/touring motorcycle ever built! The 2008 FLHRSE4 Screamin'
Eagle Road King in the exclusive 'Screamin' Eagle' color
combination of 'Black and Silver' paint with Ghost flames and with
a fully chromed engine and only some 11K original miles and with
all the extras!In the world of motorcycling, Harley Davidson's
Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) - makers of the Screamin' Eagle
line - is the equivalent of BMW's M division or Mercedes-Benz's AMG
arm or Audi's S team. The objective of these in-house tuning
studios is similar: To produce high-performance variants of core
products in limited numbers.There's still nothing quite like the
sound of a big V-twin engine or the feeling of opening up said
V-twin when the mood strikes. While the 2008 Harley-Davidson
Screamin' Eagle Road King may seem the ultimate in niche motorcycle
marketing, the truth is that it lived up to the hype.Powered by the
largest-displacement engine in the H-D fleet - 110 cu or 1800 cc -
this Road King produces a healthy 115 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
This power is delivered via Harley's electronic throttle control
and fuel injection system. Riding around town, this is enough pull
to move the Harley down the road at a brisk rate, despite the
bike's hefty curb weight (somewhere north of 750 pounds).Out in the
open, the Road King feels completely at ease motoring along in the
85 mph range, feeling as if it has plenty of power left in reserve.
And, of course, cracking the throttle produced that familiar
exhaust roar that diehard Harley fans could not live without.For
those riders who like to stick closer to home, the Screamin' Eagle
Road King is a fine ride for boulevard cruising. The custom Road
Winder wheels and acres of chrome - on the hand grips, foot boards,
brake pedal, shifter, front fork sliders and engine components -
make this machine gleam even on a cloudy day.There were also three
new paint schemes to choose from in 2008, including a special
105th-anniversary copper and black model. The look of the Road King
is capped off with the tombstone-shaped tail lamp, detachable
smoked windscreen, and detachable rider and passenger backrests. In
photos and in person, this bike definitely makes a statement.To
haul out an aging move quote: "It looks like money." And it
certainly draws more than its fair of attention from those
onlookers who have always thought of quitting their jobs and taking
to the open road in the pursuit of some romantic ideal. In this
way, the Screamin' Eagle Road King is the very definition of a
dream machine.Limited edition releaseAs with all CVO models, the
2008 Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle Road King was produced in
limited numbers. The factories built approximately 3150 models for
the new model year, with 1800 of those bearing the anniversary
paint scheme. The MSRP for the bike was an astronomical $29,290 and
the special paint added to that tally which made the Screamin'
Eagle Road King one of the most expensive cruisers on the
market.Initial impressions of the King of the RoadWorking deep
within the Motor Company's hallowed hallways and offices, a small
group of men and women have the task of building super-Harleys.
Officially known as Custom Vehicle Operations, or CVO for short,
this group of eager and excited engineers and designers break out
the slide rules, CAD programs and H-D's parts bible to design the
Screamin' Eagle (SE) line of bikes. Each year since around 2001,
the CVO teams have dug deep to produce limited-production factory
custom and performance motorcycles. Of the four 2008 CVO models,
two were touring machines: the SE Road King and the SE Ultra
Classic Electra Glide.This is the fourth time the MoCo has chosen
the Road King platform for a power, accessory and shine makeover.
Aside from the visually appealing package, the exclusive highlight
of this motorcycle has to be the 110ci Twin Cam A motor. Those
extra cubes can be felt from the moment you thumb the starter. Even
with a higher-output starter along with electronic compression
releases in the cylinder heads, there's a bit of a crunch upon
initial start-up. While sitting at a red light, you may find it
most pleasant to rev the motor a bit above idle to quell the vibes.
However, once moving, the bike never lets motor vibes get through.
This has to be the most fun-to-ride, air-cooled motor H-D has ever
made.Claimed torque is reported as 115 lb-ft at 3000 rpm. It's easy
to feel that 20-plus percent increase in power compared to the
96-inch Twin Cam. Aside from the granite and chrome motor finish
that's exclusive to CVOs, there are other parts of the motor that
received special attention. The 110, besides getting 1/4 inch of
extra bore per cylinder, also received forged pistons and wrist
pins. Air/fuel passes through high-flow intake ports and humongous
2.08-inch intake valves into the improved combustion chamber. A
large-capacity, crossover dual exhaust system has a very deep
rumble. It's hard to believe they passed the noise police
standards, they sound that good. They work, too, as the Road King
has the highest power rating of all the 110-equipped bikes - a
result of the pipes. All of that power is transmitted to the Cruise
Drive six-speed transmission through a stronger, hydraulically
activated wet clutch.On the open road is where this bike shines.
With the primary and transmission gearing, the motor is pulling
3000 rpm at 80 mph in sixth gear. That's exactly where the
powerband is on this motor, and it accelerates briskly without
downshifting. Anything under about 60 mph and a downshift is the
best way to get going in a hurry. All of the '08 touring bikes
received the cableless electronic throttle control, where a hidden
electric wire sends a signal (via the ECM) to a motor in the
throttle body to control airflow and injector operation. It works
best once you're at cruising speeds but is very sensitive and
abrupt at slower speeds.Handling is superb for a big bike like
this. It feels much smaller than its dimensions would lead one to
believe. Although the SE RK is an inch shorter than the standard
Road King, the CVO version has almost 1/2 inch more ground
clearance. Suspension was tight and predictable, without the
squishy unnecessary nosedive we've encountered from other H-D
touring bikes. This is important, as the dual four-piston Brembo
front calipers are absolutely amazing. They're almost too good and
require attention when applying the binders. Feel and modulation is
soft and natural, albeit a little bit grabby. It takes some
practice to unlearn how to brake with a fistful of force. Although
the bike is equipped with antilock braking technology, it rarely
engages the passive system. It only operates under full-braking,
lock-up conditions, like in the rain or gravel. A nice upgrade is
the Dunlop radial tires that keep the bike planted and stable under
all riding conditions.Fit and finish are top-notch on this bike.
Chrome accessories are everywhere the eye looks, from the Ironside
collection accessories to the forged aluminum wheels. On the
instrument side of things, a custom, tank-mounted, spun-aluminum
gauge, electronic speedometer/tachometer with odometer and two
resettable tripmeters keep track of the pace. Other info that's
displayed is engine diagnostics, low-fuel warning, cruise control,
security system, battery, sixth speed and ABS operation. Indicator
lamps integrated into the top handlebar riser display high-beam,
neutral, low oil pressure and turn signal status. Even the frame
and swingarm were color-matched to the rest of the bike. On the
sheetmetal, lighter blue ghost flames lay deep beneath the cobalt
blue finish. At different vie...for more information please contact
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