looking @ 85 lowrider rookie needs advice!!
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From: Bristol, IN
How hard are the engines to work on (im a diesel mechanic by trade). I kno shes in good shape like i said needs odds and ends lol! Id really love to find a bagger.......but i dont need that much bike right now. Ill look around before i make a final decision though.
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How hard are the engines to work on (im a diesel mechanic by trade). I kno shes in good shape like i said needs odds and ends lol! Id really love to find a bagger.......but i dont need that much bike right now. Ill look around before i make a final decision though.
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Carb bikes work great IF they are properly jetted and tuned. Most out there are not. A properly jetted late model CV carb is priceless.
The downside to EFI is it becomes VERY expensive to properly tune them when you mod the motor.
I've had both, like both...tend to hate carbs.....but my current bikes carb is jetted and dialed in and so far works great!
That '85 needs a CV carb off of a say a 1998 bike.....with a Keihn jet kit.
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Not sure whether it's an FX or FXR. If it's an FX lowrider like i think. that was basically a 1 year model on a 4 speed frame, they made a few like that in 86 also. You have to hunt for parts if you need them. If it's a 4 speed it's a FX. If it's a 5 speed it's an FXR and should be no problem except either way the price is too high. You could buy a new one in 1985 for that same $5500.
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5500 seems a little high especial if it is not in running condition. If it is indeed "firm" you may wish to look around a bit more. Tell your friend that you will consider it at 5k and see what happens. It is winter, so it is a buyers market, not a sellers. evolution engines are great. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Parts are very available. Yes, you may have to do work on an older bike, but that should be part of the experience. If you are not mechanically inclined, buy a newer bike. If you can't afford a newer Harley, look to other brands and save your money.
5500 seems a little high especial if it is not in running condition. If it is indeed "firm" you may wish to look around a bit more. Tell your friend that you will consider it at 5k and see what happens. It is winter, so it is a buyers market, not a sellers. evolution engines are great. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Parts are very available. Yes, you may have to do work on an older bike, but that should be part of the experience. If you are not mechanically inclined, buy a newer bike. If you can't afford a newer Harley, look to other brands and save your money.
If you need help sourcing any parts pm me I can help as I know some one with a few of these in parts right now