Myth or Truth ???
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Man I'm more confused than an old man with dementia. Sh*t I was first told EVO doesn't do as good on a touring bike than a TC. Then I was told EFI was just as reliable as in the later years except 2000-2001. Then I remembered someone telling me of the headaches of the TC top end. They would have to be changed to gear instead of what came on a stock. I also was told of a know issue with a certain part,if failed on the TC would case an engine to fail. That's why I wanted a Evo for the known reliability. Then there is guys bashing carbs. Then they started on the lack of aftermarket parts before 97. I now don't know what heads or tails now.
Last edited by Ozark Joe; May 8, 2015 at 03:10 PM.
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If you want a reliable and easy to tune/repair and don't care about the fuel system, go for a carbureted EVO, avoid models with Magneti Marelli EFI, on the other hand if you buy a Twin Cam 88 be aware about cam chain tensioner because it wears and need to be replaced at certain mileage.
Hope this clarifies to you.
Dirt don't hurt
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Seriously get a bike with a carb.
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Every bike from every year has pros and cons.
If you want a reliable and easy to tune/repair and don't care about the fuel system, go for a carbureted EVO, avoid models with Magneti Marelli EFI, on the other hand if you buy a Twin Cam 88 be aware about cam chain tensioner because it wears and need to be replaced at certain mileage.
Hope this clarifies to you.
If you want a reliable and easy to tune/repair and don't care about the fuel system, go for a carbureted EVO, avoid models with Magneti Marelli EFI, on the other hand if you buy a Twin Cam 88 be aware about cam chain tensioner because it wears and need to be replaced at certain mileage.
Hope this clarifies to you.
Yeah I was warned about that issue on the TC. That the reason I'm wanting to lean away from them.
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Think of it all this way dude.
You just stepped into the evo section of a tech forum and everyone is telling you the first guy was full of crap. About 10 to 1 in favor of him being a dumbass.
I'd go with the numbers myself..
I own a 94 Ultra classic and have little effort finding stuff that fits. Handlebar controls, seats and some mounting hardware is about all that's different. The basics are generally the same.
Carb all the way..
Griz
You just stepped into the evo section of a tech forum and everyone is telling you the first guy was full of crap. About 10 to 1 in favor of him being a dumbass.
I'd go with the numbers myself..
I own a 94 Ultra classic and have little effort finding stuff that fits. Handlebar controls, seats and some mounting hardware is about all that's different. The basics are generally the same.
Carb all the way..
Griz
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
Think of it all this way dude.
You just stepped into the evo section of a tech forum and everyone is telling you the first guy was full of crap. About 10 to 1 in favor of him being a dumbass.
I'd go with the numbers myself..
I own a 94 Ultra classic and have little effort finding stuff that fits. Handlebar controls, seats and some mounting hardware is about all that's different. The basics are generally the same.
Carb all the way..
Griz
You just stepped into the evo section of a tech forum and everyone is telling you the first guy was full of crap. About 10 to 1 in favor of him being a dumbass.
I'd go with the numbers myself..
I own a 94 Ultra classic and have little effort finding stuff that fits. Handlebar controls, seats and some mounting hardware is about all that's different. The basics are generally the same.
Carb all the way..
Griz
I would!!!
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What were you looking for again??
Your signature says you are getting a Harley in 10 months.
Which one?