RE: older bikes don't get much interest
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 7/6/2007 8:52:51 PM
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JBaker421
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I looked at your other pics you linked. Great shots. Thanks.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 3/1/2008 8:17:28 PM
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moblmowr
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I just bought my first Harley which is a 1998 Dyna Lowrider so I don't know if its considered an Evo or not. I thought I read somewhere that it was and I sure don't get much response to my posts in the Dyna forum. So could some of you longtime Harley riders out there please help me get up to speed on it. I do have a few questions about it. Thanks and keep up the good post.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 3/1/2008 9:29:22 PM
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Well, if it's a stock '98, then it's an Evo. There's no consideration about it. '99 was the first year for the Twin Cam in Dynas. They are very different engines. For more info you should start your own thread.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 3/2/2008 5:15:59 AM
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dog155
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It's not that there is a lack of interest,it has been a while since the last one was built.My concern is why aren't more bros.talking about big inch motors.I guess they had sooner be out wrenching and riding than posting!
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 3/2/2008 6:58:48 AM
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IA DPE
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I think there's still interest in them, perhaps like stated above- guys are too busy riding or getting ready to ride than sitting, staring at a monitor.
We bought our first HD, a 86 FXRS in August. I'd wanted one back in 85, but had to settle for Metrics while bills from college and family were ongoing. After 15 years away from riding, we're having a blast (wish winter would get over). Our bike was in pretty good shape but I'm pretty anal, and I've "fixed" about everything I can think of that might need done on a 22 yr old bike. Guess I'll just have to ride, now...
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 3/2/2008 7:21:00 AM
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Nothing is 100% but i think Pococj Hit the nail on the head.
I did all the work on my bikes from the Pans, shovels and now my evo... I also think we have been seeing a differant trend in the buying of bikes... We have more people that never rode a bike or rode in there early years and now want to get back on a bike... And part of the trend i have noticed is the bike is brought to the dealer for everything from service to installing bolt-ons
but in the years to come they will be more like the shovel and evo owners they will do more themselves...
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 3/2/2008 10:12:22 AM
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Nothing is 100% but i think Pococj Hit the nail on the head.
I did all the work on my bikes from the Pans, shovels and now my evo... I also think we have been seeing a differant trend in the buying of bikes... We have more people that never rode a bike or rode in there early years and now want to get back on a bike... And part of the trend i have noticed is the bike is brought to the dealer for everything from service to installing bolt-ons
but in the years to come they will be more like the shovel and evo owners they will do more themselves...
Ditto on that............I live with in a few miles of a Harley Shop and you can just about go down there on any given day and you will see bikes waiting for service......And the parts guys say that is normal anymore. They just want to ride and not mess with dealing of tearing it down and fixing the problem........I have had my 93 Fatty torn apart 3 times and it may take a few rides to get the leaks and the misses taken care of but it is the total satifaction of "have done it myself"............I guess the thing is that if something doesn't work or look right they can blame it on someone else.........so does this mean us guys that work on our own are going along the way side? I don't think so but I run accross a lot of guys that don't even mess with it, they just want to ride.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 3/4/2008 3:21:27 PM
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I purchased my first harley last september. A 1996 FLHTCI and I love the bike. I considered new but I wanted to do the work myself and not have to run it
to the dealer everytime. I am currently adding chrome and fixing the problems the bike had. I am learning alot from this site and the service manual.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 3/7/2008 6:53:02 AM
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I got no complaints with my 92 Ultra Classic Tour Glide, ride it every day (thats not storming). Heck,I like old stuff(I better especially when looking in the mirrow), going this weekend to pick a good running 74 Sporty Ironhead bored out to 1200cc from the wifes nephew for $2,000. More toys.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 3/7/2008 9:53:30 AM
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That's a great site. NEver saw it before. Thanks.
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RE: Here, pics, I hope.. - 3/24/2008 8:46:47 PM
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ggreenetx
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I'll keep riding my 90 Heritage Softail for many more years. I can tell ya'll that here in my part of Texas a good looking early 90's evo Heritage Softail gets lots of attention. I'll always have lots checking mine out everywhere I go!!!
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RE: Here, pics, I hope.. - 3/25/2008 5:27:29 AM
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JBaker421
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Let's get real.
EVO's are old technology, out of date and worthless.
Can I buy yours cheap? 
Here's my '86 and no you can't have it.
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RE: Here, pics, I hope.. - 3/25/2008 10:38:44 AM
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blackpanhead53
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What type of saddle on your 90 heritage? Does it sit any lower then a stock saddle? thanks for info Phil
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RE: Here, pics, I hope.. - 3/25/2008 8:30:11 PM
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ggreenetx
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The seat is a C&C seat. Sits about 2 inches lower. I've ridden it about 2000 miles and pretty confortable. Sits you into it even more!!! Here's a couple of pics that may show it a little better.
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RE: Here, pics, I hope.. - 3/26/2008 11:16:20 AM
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ggreenetx
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Took a few more pics this morning that shows the seat even better...
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RE: Here, pics, I hope.. - 3/26/2008 11:17:06 AM
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ggreenetx
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a couple more...
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 3/26/2008 11:57:45 AM
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Having built my Evo chopper from the ground up in '95, I consider it my masterpiece after 30+ years as an engineering tech building other peoples designs. A recent wreck has given me the opportunity to rebuild and make some minor changes I've been considering for the last few years. I am intimate with every nut and bolt on it and can't imagine ever owning a twinky(too complex). If you think the Evo forum is sparse, check out the Knuckle forum.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 4/1/2008 1:16:19 PM
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The thing is, most all the "twinkie" owners are either new riders or old riders getting back into it. They are here to find people like them to hang out with, chat or toss ideas around with (usually for approval). That and there are just a buttload more "twinkies" out there now.
The EVO guys already have friends to hang out and talk tech with.
I have a 1999 Fatboy that I bought 4 years ago. It's the last EVO. At first I regretted not going with at least a 2000 "twinkie", but after owning and riding this bike for the past 4 years I never look back. Whoever said it is right, the EVOs have soul. I have ridden with others and seen a lot of "twinkies" and there's just something about them that I can't get into. Maybe it's all the extra wiring and fuel injection. Maybe they just don't seem to have the same feel...the nostalgic feel. I'm not sure, but I'll be keeping my EVO.
Don't get me wrong, I've seen some nice "twinkies" and I'm sure they're good bikes, but something is missing. I can't put my finger on it.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 4/1/2008 1:35:17 PM
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wils5150
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heck I had a 99 Fatboy that got stolen then I bought a 04 duece. Missed my evo so much I sold the duece and bought a 98 Fatboy.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 4/8/2008 4:33:03 AM
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Yea, I have a twinkie, but love 'em all. I'm one of the ones you won't hear b1tchin about noises and EFI woes.
EVO softail is still my favorite bike, (1984-mid 90's)
~Joe
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 4/10/2008 5:29:26 AM
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its true whilst the TC forums are full of post its mostly noise. I have tried asking a few more techie questions about diferences bewteen the set up of a evo dyan and the latest ones and got a a resounding silence. Most of the posts are basic stuff we are learned when we first started riding . Yeha i have ha da couple of twin cams but I am now back on a evo dyna and loving every mile.
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 4/10/2008 9:57:16 AM
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Been riding 34 years now, have owned 12 Harley-Davidson's since the beginning, bought my 88 Tourglide new in 88 and 65k later we still rumble on....have never touched the motor.....have never had to...most reliable, comfortable motorcycle I've ever owned....she keeps on cranking!!...EVO's Rule!!!
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 4/11/2008 7:20:07 PM
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Been riding 34 years now, have owned 12 Harley-Davidson's since the beginning, bought my 88 Tourglide new in 88 and 65k later we still rumble on....have never touched the motor.....have never had to...most reliable, comfortable motorcycle I've ever owned....she keeps on cranking!!...EVO's Rule!!!
Welcome.
Post a picture of that 88 Tour Glide
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RE: older bikes don't get much interest - 4/13/2008 2:03:38 PM
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Neil Ivanovich
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I have owned my 98 FLHR since new and due to living away for many years (in Kazakhstan) I took her off the deck, covered her in S100 and got dad to crank it on a monthly basis. She only has 8k miles on her.
although the weather has been bad this year (hey this is Britain) I find myself sneeking out "to test the motor" or "...do you want some chocolate my dear?" and I'm loving it more than at any time in my life.
Strange thing is, whilst at the HD dealer's the other day, the salesman says to me "...why are you buying more parts for that old Evo of yours, time to trade up to a twin cam mate" Let me see, I have a bike I love, that works well, has utterly TIMELESS styling, why would I want to?
Jap bikes are wonderful and I will never say a word against them, but, it does make me laugh when the guys at work talk about the new 2008 model having 3hp more and more aerodynamic plastic. I nod my head, are we getting like that???
Neil
p.s I hit the big four-oh a couple of weeks ago and told the blonde one that I wanted another bike, she says, "What are you going to do with your AJS and your Harley then?"
"...no darling, I said another bike"
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Sadly, there is some truth to this statement... unless a veteran enthusiast stops to yak with you. Then it gets interesting
