EVO All Evo Model Discussion

Winter Project

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 24, 2016 | 07:18 PM
  #91  
BigUglyMan's Avatar
BigUglyMan
Tourer
10 Year Member
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 313
Likes: 15
From: New Scotland, Canada
Default

Originally Posted by byronk
Hey dj what are those speakers on your highway bar? Bluetooth?
I was wondering the same thing. And since he went and slapped the bars back on and didn't send them to me for proper disposal I'm wondering what they are.


Looks nice.
 
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2016 | 10:14 AM
  #92  
djodrey's Avatar
djodrey
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 189
Likes: 2
From: Winchester OHIO
Default

The speakers are from uniqcyclesounds and I wired the amp inside the saddlebag with a plug to quick remove. That way I can plug my phone into the amp and leave it in the saddlebag, I also have a Bluetooth iPhone remote on my handlebars to control it all. I will try to get some pics today to show it all better. The bars are 16" 1.25 Carlini gangster apes, I thought about going with 18" but with the DannyGray seat it sits perfect, the bars are at my shoulders.
 
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2016 | 06:38 PM
  #93  
BigUglyMan's Avatar
BigUglyMan
Tourer
10 Year Member
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 313
Likes: 15
From: New Scotland, Canada
Default

I thought they looked lie Gangsters. Thanks.
 
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2016 | 08:27 PM
  #94  
djodrey's Avatar
djodrey
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 189
Likes: 2
From: Winchester OHIO
Default







 
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2016 | 12:30 PM
  #95  
djodrey's Avatar
djodrey
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 189
Likes: 2
From: Winchester OHIO
Default

Hey guys, sorry to dig this thread up again but I got to test the bike good last weekend. This thing seems to run great but tends to be lacking in 5th gear. When I get on it it has no go, it will cruise fine but to pass I have to go down to 4th. I am still using the cv carb with a 45 slow and a 185 main, cv performance needle and emulsion tube, two turns out on the air mixture screw. I have a small decel pop on down hill so not sure where to go from here. I have a 195 main would this possibly help? It seems to warm up and idle great with the 45.
Thanks for any help.
 
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2016 | 12:45 PM
  #96  
xmen9c's Avatar
xmen9c
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,216
Likes: 242
From: Northern O H I O
Default

Originally Posted by djodrey
Hey guys, sorry to dig this thread up again but I got to test the bike good last weekend. This thing seems to run great but tends to be lacking in 5th gear. When I get on it it has no go, it will cruise fine but to pass I have to go down to 4th. I am still using the cv carb with a 45 slow and a 185 main, cv performance needle and emulsion tube, two turns out on the air mixture screw. I have a small decel pop on down hill so not sure where to go from here. I have a 195 main would this possibly help? It seems to warm up and idle great with the 45.
Thanks for any help.
What CAM is in the bike? What you describe sounds like runout where a CAM just doesn't have any more gitty-up in higher gears.
 
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2016 | 12:48 PM
  #97  
djodrey's Avatar
djodrey
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 189
Likes: 2
From: Winchester OHIO
Default

I have the woods 6, the heads are milled .060 so I should be running around 9:5 compression.
 
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2016 | 12:58 PM
  #98  
xmen9c's Avatar
xmen9c
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,216
Likes: 242
From: Northern O H I O
Default

Originally Posted by djodrey
I have the woods 6, the heads are milled .060 so I should be running around 9:5 compression.
Will have to wait for the "motor heads" to weigh in here. I would only be guessing but it is an EVO 80" motor (aren't EVO's 4 speeds)? Isn't 5th gear something that started in the 88" motors?

Therefore, my "guess" is there's not enough motor/CAM together to produce enough torque/power in 5th gear. Again, just my "guess" as I'm not a motor head nor have I ever owned an EVO.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 9, 2016 | 03:24 PM
  #99  
djodrey's Avatar
djodrey
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 189
Likes: 2
From: Winchester OHIO
Default

No Evo has a 5 speed the shovels were the 4 speed trans. I figure it is in the carb tuning and I know that a mikuni or S&S would probably be better but not in my budget right now.
 
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2016 | 04:07 PM
  #100  
texashillcountry's Avatar
texashillcountry
Dirt don't hurt
Veteran: Navy
15 Year Member
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,065
Likes: 4,561
From: Haslet Texas
Default

Originally Posted by djodrey
No Evo has a 5 speed the shovels were the 4 speed trans. I figure it is in the carb tuning and I know that a mikuni or S&S would probably be better but not in my budget right now.
FWIW the 5 speed cam in around '86.
EVO's started in '84.

Have you tried cleaning your carb?
Do you have an external fuel filter?
Have you checked your petcock screen for gunk build up?
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:19 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE