This factory-custom touring bagger first appeared as part of Harley-Davidson’s low-volume Custom Vehicle Operations program in the early 2000s. The nameplate debuted for the 2002 model year and returned in select later runs, rather than staying in continuous annual production. Early versions were sold under the company’s Screamin’ Eagle performance-custom branding, reflecting the program’s original identity before Harley-Davidson standardized the CVO designation for its premium custom models in 2009.
The model was based on the long-running big-wheeled touring platform, but it was positioned as a more exclusive, higher-spec interpretation with limited production, distinctive paint, and factory-installed custom details. Its appearances in the 2002-2003 and 2007-2008 model years established it as one of the recurring special-edition touring offerings in the Harley-Davidson lineup. The badge then returned again for 2013-2014, continuing the formula with the later CVO branding and the then-current touring hardware.
Because the nameplate was used in separate production periods rather than a single uninterrupted run, it is best understood as a recurring halo model rather than a conventional continuous series. Within Harley-Davidson’s touring history, it stands out as one of the more collectible factory-custom road-going baggers, appealing to riders who wanted the familiar touring format with more exclusive finishes and equipment straight from the factory.