2010 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE CVO Softail Convertible Preview

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TOUR OR CRUISE ON THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON CVO SOFTAIL CONVERTIBLE
A Combination Custom with Detachable Fairing and Bags, Big Power and Bold Paint

The 2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Convertible has a split personality. With its compact fairing and smoked windshield providing protection from the elements, and leather-covered saddlebags to hold gear, the CVO Softail Convertible is a refined touring machine ready for a weekend get-away with a passenger comfortably supported by the wide pillion and padded backrest. But because each of these components can be quickly detached, the CVO Softail Convertible can be stripped down to reveal an alter ego. In just minutes, it’s an aggressive solo-saddle custom cruiser with bold paint, gleaming chrome, smooth lines and a massive engine, ready to prowl the boulevard in style.

Designed to be a "two-in-one" motorcycle, the CVO Softail Convertible can be configured for all-day touring, two-up cruising or solo profiling by simply adding or detaching key components, each of which can be easily removed or installed without tools.

Based on the Harley-Davidson Softail platform, the CVO Softail Convertible features a rear-suspension design that mimics the clean lines of a vintage hardtail frame, but offers the comfort of a modern suspension that is hidden under the chassis. A fuel-injected Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110B V-Twin provides the CVO Softail Convertible with extraordinary power and thrilling performance.

Key CVO Softail Convertible Features

 * Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110B engine with 110-cid (1803cc), counter-balanced and rigid-mounted to the frame, is rated at 110 ft. lbs. of torque at 3000 rpm. The 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission features a new helical-cut fifth gear.

 * New detachable compact fairing with smoked windshield.

 * New detachable leather-covered saddlebags with genuine buffalo-hide inserts.

 * New custom-leather seat and detachable passenger pillion with genuine buffalo-hide inserts.

 * New detachable upright and backrest pad with genuine buffalo-hide inserts.

 * New combination digital speedometer and analog tachometer.

 * New 18-inch chrome aluminum Stinger wheels with matching Stinger chrome sprocket and Stinger floating brake rotors.

 * New full-coverage wide rear fender and trimmed front fender.

 * New two-piece chrome and color-matched tank console.

 * New 200/50R18 radial rear tire.

 * New rear light bar with integrated stop/tail/turn lighting.

 * High-flow Ventilator engine air intake with engine-turned insert and rain sock.

 * Lowered rear suspension.

 * Rumble Collection grips, footboards, passenger and shifter pegs, brake pedal pad and mirrors.

 * Custom paint offered in three color schemes, with color-matched frame, swingarm, frame inserts, oil tank and saddlebag supports:

 o Inferno Orange with Vivid Black and Silver Braze Graphics

 o Abyss Blue with Sapphire and Silver Braze Graphics

 o Crimson Red Sunglo with Autumn Haze and Black Candy Grind

Assembled by teams of technicians in a special assembly area at the Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations facility in York, Pa., production of the 2010 CVO Softail Convertible will be limited to approximately 2,500 units. The 2010 CVO Softail convertible has a suggested U.S. retail price of $27,999.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine and Transmission

Engine: Air-cooled, Twin Cam 110B™
Valves: Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke: 4.0 in. x 4.38 in. (101.60 mm x 111.25 mm)
Displacement: 110 cu. in. (1803 cc)
Compression Ratio: 9.15:1
Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner: Ventilator High Flow Intake w/ Chrome cover, Fiberglass media, exposed element w/ rain sock
Lubrication System: Pressurized, dry-sump
Primary Drive: Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive: Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch: Hydraulically actuated, 9-plate, wet, with high-performance spring
Transmission: 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
• 1st 9.311
• 2nd 6.454
• 3rd 4.793
• 4th 3.882
• 5th 3.307
• 6th 2.790

Performance

Engine Torque (per SAE J1349):
• North America: 110 ft. lbs. @ 3000 rpm (149.14 Nm @ 3000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right: 26°
• Lef: 26°
Fuel Economy (EPA urban/highway test): 34/50 mpg (6.92/4.70 L/100 km)

Chassis and Dimensions

Frame: Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; color-matched to vehicle
Swingarm: Mild steel tube sections, forged junctions; MIG welded; color-matched to vehicle
Front Forks: 41.3 mm telescopic, chrome “beer can” covers
Rear Shocks: Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over
Wheels: Chrome Stinger Cast Aluminum
• Front: 18 in. x 3.50 in. (457.20 mm x 88.90 mm)
• Rear: 18 in. x 6 in. (457.20 mm x 152.40 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type: 4-piston fixed front; 2-piston floating rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Single floating Stinger Waved Rotor
• Front: 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear: 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel: 5.10 in. (129.54 mm)
• Rear Wheel: 3.3 in. (83.82 mm)
Length: 95.10 in. (2415.54 mm)
Overall Width: 39.5 in. (1003.30 mm)
Overall Height: 50.8 in. (1290.32 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden: 24.40 in. (619.76 mm)
• Unladen: 25.60 in. (650.24 mm)
Ground Clearance: 3.70 in. (93.98 mm)
Rake (steering head): 32°
Fork Angle: 31°
Trail: 5.80 in. (147.32 mm)
Wheelbase: 64.20 in. (1630.68 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, radial blackwall front and rear):
• Front – D407: 130/70R18 63V
• Rear – D407: 200/50R18 76V
Fuel Capacity (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.): 5 gal. (18.93 L)
Oil Capacity (w/filter): 3 qts. (2.84 L)
Transmission Capacity: 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Primary Chain Case Capacity: 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Weight:
• As Shipped: 724 lbs. (328.41 kg)
• In Running Order: 756 lbs. (342.92 kg)
• Gross Vehicle: 1260 lbs. (571.54 kg)
Weight Rating
Gross Axle
Weight Rating:
• Front: 430 lbs. (195.05 kg)
• Rear: 830 lbs. (376.49 kg)

Electric

Battery (per Battery Council International Rating): Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging: Three-phase, 38-amp system (439W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 489W max power @ 13V)
Starting: 1.4 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen): 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights: 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Front Signal Lights: 8W/28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system, 6-speed, low fuel warnings10

Warranty

Warranty: 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval: First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter

Color Options

Custom Colors: • Inferno Orange/Vivid Black with Silver Braze Graphics
   • Abyss Blue/Sapphire with Silver Braze Graphics
   • Crimson Red Sunglo/Autumn Haze with Metal Grind Graphics

Pricing

U.S. MSRP: $27,999

Model Highlights

New Detachable compact fairing with smoked windshield

New Detachable leather-covered saddlebags with genuine buffalo-hide inserts

New Custom-leather seat and detachable passenger pillion with genuine buffalo-hide inserts

New Detachable upright and backrest pad with genuine buffalo-hide inserts

New 18-inch chrome aluminum Stinger wheels with matching Stinger chrome sprocket and Stinger floating brake rotors

New Combination digital speedometer and analog tachometer

New Full-coverage wide rear fender and trimmed front fender

New Two-piece chrome and color-matched tank console

New 200/50R18 radial rear tire

New Light bar with integrated stop/tail/turn lights

High-flow Ventilator engine air intake with engine-turned insert and rain sock

Exclusive paint scheme in three color combinations

Color-matched powder coated frame and swingarm, frame inserts, saddlebag brackets and horseshoe oil tank

Screamin’ Eagle® Twin Cam 110B™ Granite powder-coated powertrain with 110 Screamin’ Eagle identifiers on cylinder heads

Chrome, shorty-dual exhaust with slashdown chrome mufflers and chrome heat shields

Rumble Collection grips, floorboards, passenger and shifter pegs, brake pedal pad and mirrors

Key Features

Polished stainless steel shift linkage

Smoked front turn signal lenses with amber bulbs

Chrome Accessories

 Clutch line and brake line clamps

 Derby and timer covers with engine turn inserts

 Headlight trim ring, nacelle and back plate

 Front sliders

 Wheel spacers

 Rear brake lever

 Handlebar risers and caps

 Shifter, rear brake lever and forward control mounts

 Coil cover and voltage regulator

 Rear brake master cylinder cover

 Switch housings

 Upper belt guard and debris deflector

 Sprocket bolt covers

 Valve stem caps

 Front and rear axle nut covers

 Pivot shaft covers

Black high-torque 1.4kW starter

High-performance clutch with hydraulic actuation

Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with siren

Indoor storage cover with embroidered CVO logo

Commemorative CVO ignition key with display box