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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 1997bagger
All years of Evo RK's are neat, 97-98's will accept parts up to 2005 RK's that opens up the market on parts availability that can save some coin on used or new items.

Evo members are on it as most likely a gasket or joint pulling in air on that front pipe or muffler area, don't overlook the simple stuff first with EFI. If the EFI does get irrattic, a carb change over is popular but we can supply info to tinker with the EFI or show direction on a carb change over. Bottom line, 98 is a good year for the Evo RK and actually surfacing as desirable if your into riding big bikes.
Was there a frame / body change in 97'? What is different on the 96's? Just wondered cause I could see myself getting one in the future.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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I have a 98 RK and would not even take 10 for mine buy it before someone else does
 
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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There was a frame change in 97 made the seat lower
 
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 01:55 PM
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5 seconds on E-bay turned this up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles

If you really want to over pay for something go ahead.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
5 seconds on E-bay turned this up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles

If you really want to over pay for something go ahead.

That one has visible damage from being dumped...
 
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by davidc
That one has visible damage from being dumped...
..... and is a couple of thousand miles from the OP.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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I bought 97 with 7100 miles for $6900. a little over a year ago all original. Exception to the rule but they are out there. Get the carb version if you can.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
5 seconds on E-bay turned this up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles

If you really want to over pay for something go ahead.
He says that bike has a Twin Cam engine in it...
 
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by davidc
That one has visible damage from being dumped...
As I said that was 5 seconds there are several more for less than 7k that look fine.
Originally Posted by Beemervet
..... and is a couple of thousand miles from the OP.
I paid 500 to get a car delivered 1500 miles.
I think you can get a bike delivered for the same.
Originally Posted by 2manyhobbies75
He says that bike has a Twin Cam engine in it...
So the person who wrote the add is an idiot.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 2manyhobbies75
Was there a frame / body change in 97'? What is different on the 96's? Just wondered cause I could see myself getting one in the future.


I have a '96 RK and regularly get frustrated that a lot of accessories are for "1997-XXXX". I believe the frame was widened in '97 and the seat mounts changed. I've been trying to find an aftermarket seat and passenger backrest for a while but the pickin's are slim. Me...if I had a chance...I'd probably buy '97 or newer just for that reason. But I love my '96 and just make it work...
 
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