Screamin Eagle Scam... It's got us all at least once!

Screamin Eagle Performance parts is a scam, it's a scam for one since it should come stock in a Harley-Davidson. Screamin Eagle is Harley-Davidson's way of making money on the back side of the sale. It's a great business model but it's not any cheaper than aftermarket performance parts. Screamin Eagle parts under perform in comparison and in some cases cost more than the aftermarket parts. It's the go to performance parts for most folks new to Harley-Davidson, most of us have been bitten by the Screamin Eagle scam at least once!

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Motorcycle: 2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200CP (Sportster 1200 Custom)

Custom Parts Installed:
Screamin' Eagle Heavy Breather air cleaner
Harley-Davidson Reach Seat
Harley-Davidson Chrome and Rubber Collection grips
Drag Specialties Offset Clevis Footpeg Conversion Kit
Aftermarket Detachable Back Rest
Harley-Davidson Air Flow timing cover
Harley-Davidson Air Flow clutch cover
Screamin' Eagle spark plug wires
Screamin' Eagle spark plugs
Flipped Down Stock Mirrors

Motorcycle: 2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200X (Sportster Forty-Eight)

Custom Parts installed:
Harley-Davidson Factory Security System
Screamin' Eagle Exteme Billed Air Cleaner (Black)
Harley-Davidson Burst Collection Foot Pegs
Harley-Davidson Burst Collection Grips
Harley-Davidson Burst Collection Shifter Peg
Screamin' Eagle spark plug wires

[GixxerFoo]

What Screamin' Eagle parts have you tried and what was your experience? Was it good or was it a complete waste of time and money?

[seansimone-ek]

A lot of dealerships are so much different in the service department. some are hot rod shops that can do it all some can barely change the oil.

[petercallen]

Not too many S/E parts in bikes that are running in my circles down here in New Zealand. We tend to squeeze the best out of what we have mainly because we're ingenious, we're at the bottom of the globe (making shipping expensive), our gas is crap and our dollar only buys about 60c US. Mainly... it's a cam change, intake, exhaust and tune but you do get the occasional situation where the owner goes all out but it's rare. For my bike (a mild-mannered 2007 W/g) I managed to obtain a new 103ci kit for a good price (old stock) and, as an engine builder by trade, did everything myself except the tune-up. I pocket ported the heads, did a multi-angle valve job, took a lick off the heads, used thinner Cometic head gaskets, fitted decompression valves, slipped in some Andrews cams then took it to the dyno for the final tune. It runs great, overtakes with ease (with a 30/70 final drive pulleys) and is well suited to our twisty, lumpy 3rd world roads. (Ohlins are a must in this country.) Screaming Eagle? Who needs it? We have Clever Kiwi.

[guyconnell]

Even before the EPA got so absurd, SE parts were less desirable in my opinion. The typical scenario used to be, customer buys new bike then realizes it doesn't really look like or perform like they thought it would. Customer hits one of the forums and asks advice about how to get better performance. Customer gets solid advice about what aftermarket parts and what mods to do to get the performance customer should have gotten from the factory. Customer then balks at aftermarket parts because customer doesn't want to void his factory warranty.

So customer ultimately buys SE parts and, for a while enjoys the new performance improvement. Customer quickly realizes that his expensive dealer installed SE parts aren't resulting in the performance he was expecting and he is still getting regular ass kickings by his buddy's bike(s). Customer then goes back to forums and wonders about a different cam, or different tuner (my personal favorite), or different exhaust, etc, etc. Customer once again is given solid advice by other forum members.

Customer then realizes warranty is almost up and so takes another expensive plunge, this time heeding the advice of those on the forum(s) who had tried to advise and pays more money for the recommended aftermarket parts and independent shop installation and tune.Customer posts a much improved dyno sheet on the forum(s) and posts that he is now finally happy with the performance and never posts on the forum(s) again.

[darrylg]

My old Evo just chugs along……don’t need any more power.

[Ken-wuhr]

I’m an Auto Technician. Professional for 38 years. I don’t trust anyone to work on my stuff but me.

[mikaldene]

I tell my Bro this all the time. He finally looked at his receipts and was stunned he had spent 50% more on his motor than buying one. I told him labor would eat his lunch and offered to put the parts on it for a cold beer but he opted to have the dealership install them and now he walks funny. Always holding his butt cheeks after he gets his bike back...😂😂😂

[dumbcat]

honestly i don't get why people think they need to soup up their harleys. i've owned everything from liter super sport bikes to vmaxes to 50cc scooters. my nearly 20 year old stock road king has plenty of grunt and speed. more than enough to put a smile on my face every time i take it out.

[vics]

Stock Harleys are fast enough to do what the bikes are designed for--good handling, large cruiser bikes. To me, the cost for getting a little more power far exceeds the benefits. I always have found stock Harleys fast enough for me. Just sayin'.

[carlbruhn]

Whoever coined the term "Screaming Beagle" had it right.

[juicedfox]

Carbed v111 in an fxr here...Being in control of my afr without a paywall is so nice

[wanaraz]

99.999 % of all cars on the road are stock engines. The stock Harley runs fine and fast enough. You don't need to get caught up in the speed game. It's costly and usually not as dependable as stock. People have been traveling America with Harley long before 1949 Hydra glide but that bike made it real comfortable. The Hydra glide made about 55HP and it was enough for 2 up and travel in America.

[eljefeog]

You get more power per dollar by getting a Triumph Rocket 3

[stephangiamatt]

Find yourself a good engine builder and get it done right
Harley Davidson has a license to steal

give it some fuel and let it breath
04 twin cam 88
75, 000 miles
95 cubic inch motor
Power vision tuner
S&S cams,
S&S gear to gear
S&S heads
Original jugs bored out and matched up with pistons
Thunderheader exhaust


Great Video

[roym.]

I hate getting stomped by a Honda Goldwing, pulling away from a light! Absolutely they should make at least the same power as competing bikes, without the stupid CVO/Screamjng Eagle price tag

[glennthompson]

Ive never put my Harley in a Harley dealership....and never will ...

[RNintheTrenches]

Never had the urge to buy SE parts. I'm happy putting around the countryside by myself on my stock bike. It's my decompression chamber. If I wanted speed, I'd buy a bike designed for setting my hair on fire.

[wadewms]

I alwa😢enjoy your videos. I took your advice a couple of years ago 2016 Road glide ultra woods 222 cams, Fueling oil pump, Bassani headers, S&S air cycle unit and Thundermax tuner. It woke the bike up and I’m very pleased with the results. Thank you again. The bike pulls to the moon. You helped me save time and frustration with your advice

[KeanonGilliamSlang]

The only reason I go to a Harley Davidson dealership for service is because the other so-called motorcycle mechanics I've been to, screwd things up.

[robertlumsden]

I like screaming eagle as they are not to aggressive. want reliability too. Plus we need dealers. they need to make money so good on their marketing. i try to support my local dealer. i have had such a good experience with them. they have had my back on severral problems and came through without any finger pointing.