I love my Evo
#161
I'm touring on mine for 10 days through Yellowstone and if for some reason it has a catastrophic failure, I'm going to buy a cheap used bike so my wife and I can finish our trip and then I'm going to head back to the dealership the following weekend and bring my bike home. The TC and up Harley's don't do it for me and that's how much I love this thing.
#162
If you're talking about every Dyna and Touring model in 1999 then yea, I guess it's sort of a unicorn.
#163
I love my 99 Softail Custom. It only has 54,000 on it now, and is just getting broken in. Only done 2 things to it other than regular maintenance. I changed the cam bearing to a full roller, and replaced the stator in the alternator. Otherwise just ride it. I just changed the cam brg. for peace of mind. Motor is all stock otherwise.
I have drag pipes with Kustom Krome baffles which gives me plenty of low end torque, and sounds great.
I am 77 years old and this is my last bike. When I get old I may convert it to a trike. But this bike is the greatest one I have had, and have no desire for any thing newer. This one fits me. I can not imagine riding any thing else. To much fun on this one.
I have drag pipes with Kustom Krome baffles which gives me plenty of low end torque, and sounds great.
I am 77 years old and this is my last bike. When I get old I may convert it to a trike. But this bike is the greatest one I have had, and have no desire for any thing newer. This one fits me. I can not imagine riding any thing else. To much fun on this one.
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#164
i love my 99 softail custom. It only has 54,000 on it now, and is just getting broken in. Only done 2 things to it other than regular maintenance. I changed the cam bearing to a full roller, and replaced the stator in the alternator. Otherwise just ride it. I just changed the cam brg. For peace of mind. Motor is all stock otherwise.
I have drag pipes with kustom krome baffles which gives me plenty of low end torque, and sounds great.
I am 77 years old and this is my last bike. When i get old i may convert it to a trike. But this bike is the greatest one i have had, and have no desire for any thing newer. This one fits me. I can not imagine riding any thing else. To much fun on this one.
I have drag pipes with kustom krome baffles which gives me plenty of low end torque, and sounds great.
I am 77 years old and this is my last bike. When i get old i may convert it to a trike. But this bike is the greatest one i have had, and have no desire for any thing newer. This one fits me. I can not imagine riding any thing else. To much fun on this one.
#165
Over the weekend I was riding my 20 yr old Evo Sportster on curvy and hilly mountain roads, and stopped to help out a guy with a 2017 Ultra. Apparently I was having a better day than he was, but I have confidence that Harley Davidson will eventually get whatever issue it was worked out just in time for their next generation engine (sarcasm)
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#166
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Over the weekend I was riding my 20 yr old Evo Sportster on curvy and hilly mountain roads, and stopped to help out a guy with a 2017 Ultra. Apparently I was having a better day than he was, but I have confidence that Harley Davidson will eventually get whatever issue it was worked out just in time for their next generation engine (sarcasm)
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#167
I just read this thread all the way though. I am a first time EVO owner. 1995 Road King I picked up last week. If I may I would like to comment on some of the early post.
(1). Some complained about their Evo being "wound up" in 5th gear.
I admit I only rode my Road King about 10 miles on test run before I bought it. I got it up to 80 mph a few times. When I backed off throttle it was barely open. It might have something to do with it having Alan Johnson Performance heads. S&S carb. Thunder Header. I don't know but I would bet money it is not a stock cam.
(2). Bad brakes. Like I said being a first time Evo owner. I am not qualified to bad mouth the brakes. But. This Road King is updated with Performance Machine front brakes .Which will lock up the the front wheel with a slight pull of one finger.
Rear brakes? MEH. Probably needs new pads.
I have my 2007 Ultra,also. But.
Like the thread title says.
I Love My Evo.
(1). Some complained about their Evo being "wound up" in 5th gear.
I admit I only rode my Road King about 10 miles on test run before I bought it. I got it up to 80 mph a few times. When I backed off throttle it was barely open. It might have something to do with it having Alan Johnson Performance heads. S&S carb. Thunder Header. I don't know but I would bet money it is not a stock cam.
(2). Bad brakes. Like I said being a first time Evo owner. I am not qualified to bad mouth the brakes. But. This Road King is updated with Performance Machine front brakes .Which will lock up the the front wheel with a slight pull of one finger.
Rear brakes? MEH. Probably needs new pads.
I have my 2007 Ultra,also. But.
Like the thread title says.
I Love My Evo.
#169
85 EVO FLTC. 33,000 miles with no major repairs. Good friend of mine sold this to me when I spun the connecting rod bearings on my 48 Panhead. This fine machine gets 50+ mpg at respectable speeds and is 100% reliable. No Leaks and bulletproof.
Right side bag lid detached while riding a month ago. Haven't been able to find it. Anyone know of a good source of these? New or Used.
Respectfully,
Trig
#170
85 EVO FLTC. 33,000 miles with no major repairs. Good friend of mine sold this to me when I spun the connecting rod bearings on my 48 Panhead. This fine machine gets 50+ mpg at respectable speeds and is 100% reliable. No Leaks and bulletproof.
Right side bag lid detached while riding a month ago. Haven't been able to find it. Anyone know of a good source of these? New or Used.
Respectfully,
Trig
Those are older lids and you can search Craigslist for shovels era parts as well. From the early eighties they all interchange.