What to check on Evo
What to check on Evo
Hi all
I'm trying to buy a 1998 bike and I'm not sure how to avoid a fraud.
Looking for a bike under 50k.
First question: what will be a normal mpg? I.e fat boy
Will it be some noise valves?
In fat boy will you have vibration from the very moment you turn the bike on?
If the bike is in good condition but I have to re build the engine, any idea on average cost?
Any tips ?
Thanks.
I'm trying to buy a 1998 bike and I'm not sure how to avoid a fraud.
Looking for a bike under 50k.
First question: what will be a normal mpg? I.e fat boy
Will it be some noise valves?
In fat boy will you have vibration from the very moment you turn the bike on?
If the bike is in good condition but I have to re build the engine, any idea on average cost?
Any tips ?
Thanks.
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From: Haslet Texas
Hi all
I'm trying to buy a 1998 bike and I'm not sure how to avoid a fraud.
What do they want for it?
Looking for a bike under 50k.
First question: what will be a normal mpg? I.e fat boy
Depends on engine work and carb.
40-45 is not unreasonable.
Will it be some noise valves?
Yes.
If it sounds like a pissed off sewing machine then everything is good.
In fat boy will you have vibration from the very moment you turn the bike on?
It's a softail so yes.
If the bike is in good condition but I have to re build the engine, any idea on average cost?
Depends on what you do to rebuild it.
Any tips ?
Thanks.
I'm trying to buy a 1998 bike and I'm not sure how to avoid a fraud.
What do they want for it?
Looking for a bike under 50k.
First question: what will be a normal mpg? I.e fat boy
Depends on engine work and carb.
40-45 is not unreasonable.
Will it be some noise valves?
Yes.
If it sounds like a pissed off sewing machine then everything is good.
In fat boy will you have vibration from the very moment you turn the bike on?
It's a softail so yes.
If the bike is in good condition but I have to re build the engine, any idea on average cost?
Depends on what you do to rebuild it.
Any tips ?
Thanks.
BTW I wouldn't consider a bike to be in good condition if I had to rebuild the motor right away.
This depends on what you are looking for. If you're after a bike that will serve as a foundation for a project, that's one thing. If you're after a bike that you can run as-is without any work, that's another.
There are a zillion evos out there of both types. If you're the slightest bit ishy about this particular one, why bother? Just keep looking for the one you want.
I want to check Road King now but my guts are in Fatboys.
Thanks!
This.
This depends on what you are looking for. If you're after a bike that will serve as a foundation for a project, that's one thing. If you're after a bike that you can run as-is without any work, that's another.
There are a zillion evos out there of both types. If you're the slightest bit ishy about this particular one, why bother? Just keep looking for the one you want.
This depends on what you are looking for. If you're after a bike that will serve as a foundation for a project, that's one thing. If you're after a bike that you can run as-is without any work, that's another.
There are a zillion evos out there of both types. If you're the slightest bit ishy about this particular one, why bother? Just keep looking for the one you want.
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If he is only geting 110 miles to a tank of fuel than there might be an issue with the tune after the rebuild or the po is really riding the **** out of it....
If he did indeed rebuild it ask for a spec sheet and receipts or if he had it done, where and by whom and then talk to them. My 98 fatboy is very built and i still get 140 miles to a tank of fuel. The fatboy has a fuel capacity of 4.7 gl.
Do you know what carb is on it?
If he did indeed rebuild it ask for a spec sheet and receipts or if he had it done, where and by whom and then talk to them. My 98 fatboy is very built and i still get 140 miles to a tank of fuel. The fatboy has a fuel capacity of 4.7 gl.
Do you know what carb is on it?
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If he is only geting 110 miles to a tank of fuel than there might be an issue with the tune after the rebuild or the po is really riding the **** out of it....
If he did indeed rebuild it ask for a spec sheet and receipts or if he had it done, where and by whom and then talk to them. My 98 fatboy is very built and i still get 140 miles to a tank of fuel. The fatboy has a fuel capacity of 4.7 gl.
Do you know what carb is on it?
If he did indeed rebuild it ask for a spec sheet and receipts or if he had it done, where and by whom and then talk to them. My 98 fatboy is very built and i still get 140 miles to a tank of fuel. The fatboy has a fuel capacity of 4.7 gl.
Do you know what carb is on it?
He told me engine gets really hot in summer.
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From: Haslet Texas
Either walk away (read run) or don't pay more than $3k because you're gonna have to redo the motor.
What kind of Harley are you looking for?