Myth or Truth ???
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Myth or Truth ???
While I did research on the Road King I read some where that 98' model is easier to find more aftermarket parts than the 94-96 models. Any grain of truth or someone barking up the wrong tree?
Btw suggestion on where to find parts for any of these years would help in the future. I am familiar with Ebay and J&P already just not sure what other places sell anything for the Evo years of the King. Kinda new territory for me.
Another odd question I can't find an answer to is: On the 94-98 RK did they of the chip in the key cause I really cant figure out when they started microchipping keys. All the the new security system with the fobs is nice but hate the idea of having to have a special key just to make a copy.
Btw suggestion on where to find parts for any of these years would help in the future. I am familiar with Ebay and J&P already just not sure what other places sell anything for the Evo years of the King. Kinda new territory for me.
Another odd question I can't find an answer to is: On the 94-98 RK did they of the chip in the key cause I really cant figure out when they started microchipping keys. All the the new security system with the fobs is nice but hate the idea of having to have a special key just to make a copy.
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I have a 95 flht.
It is harder to find accessories for the 94 to 96 models because of a frame change. They also use a different seat.
I was able to add a removable tourpak using 97 parts so some things work even though they say they won't.
If I had to choose between a 94-96 and a 97 or later model, I would probably go with a later model.
It is harder to find accessories for the 94 to 96 models because of a frame change. They also use a different seat.
I was able to add a removable tourpak using 97 parts so some things work even though they say they won't.
If I had to choose between a 94-96 and a 97 or later model, I would probably go with a later model.
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I guess that mean I need to look for an 97 or 98 model. I am glad to hear they don't have a chip in the key.
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Delphi EFI is far better than Magneti Marelli, so if you buy a pre-1999 Touring, go best for a carbureted Evo.
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That's going to be a tough one to find an 97 or 98 with carbs. Btw why not efi? I was told they are just as good on a 98 as the later TC.
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About MM EFI on those years, well, there is much literature about failures, furthermore is a bit difficult to tune if you want to do because MM Efi has fewer support. (Only used from 1995 to 2001).
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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.
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