Got a 1995 Road King EVO. Need to find out what I have. Help.
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5th Gear
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From: Santa Cruz, California
Got a 1995 Road King EVO. Need to find out what I have. Help.
Recently purchased a 1995 FLHR. Unknown 80" EVO.
I dont know the history. Fires right up!, but has a slap or rattle coming out of the rear cylinder. One exhaust pipe blows out normal I would say. The other pipe end has significant higher compression(blows the exhaust air with more !? It sound like something is slapping/rattling!?/
What to do first and foremost?
How should I start tearing into the beast?
What to look for?
I'm going to check valve clearances here in a couple days.
Thanks
I dont know the history. Fires right up!, but has a slap or rattle coming out of the rear cylinder. One exhaust pipe blows out normal I would say. The other pipe end has significant higher compression(blows the exhaust air with more !? It sound like something is slapping/rattling!?/
What to do first and foremost?
How should I start tearing into the beast?
What to look for?
I'm going to check valve clearances here in a couple days.
Thanks
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From: Haslet Texas
Recently purchased a 1995 FLHR. Unknown 80" EVO.
I dont know the history. Fires right up!, but has a slap or rattle coming out of the rear cylinder. One exhaust pipe blows out normal I would say. The other pipe end has significant higher compression(blows the exhaust air with more !? It sound like something is slapping/rattling!?/
What to do first and foremost?
Run a compression test and get back to us.
How should I start tearing into the beast?
From the top down.
What to look for?
I'm going to check valve clearances here in a couple days.
Thanks
I dont know the history. Fires right up!, but has a slap or rattle coming out of the rear cylinder. One exhaust pipe blows out normal I would say. The other pipe end has significant higher compression(blows the exhaust air with more !? It sound like something is slapping/rattling!?/
What to do first and foremost?
Run a compression test and get back to us.
How should I start tearing into the beast?
From the top down.
What to look for?
I'm going to check valve clearances here in a couple days.
Thanks
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I just fixed the spedo problem, it was the speed sensor! Old sensor was from 1994! Old owner had it for 5 years and would ride at most 30-40 miles per ride. Back problem. He never dealt with it, so I did. Feel good alright.
About the the parts book, how to obtain?
Also how about checking for upgrades throughout the engine? Cams and so fourth.
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I'm in the same situation as you are...I've got a 95 Road King that has God knows what done to it. One thing's for sure...no one knows until they know. I just haven't had the ***** to start ripping the damn thing apart. All I've had the stones to do is a little bit of wiring and ripped the wheels off to replace the rubber (good news...the rear I spent last year on is a 5110 date code...got the 0903 front beaten handily@). Maybe the engine's guts will pop up on my radar before the season starts.
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I'm in the same situation as you are...I've got a 95 Road King that has God knows what done to it. One thing's for sure...no one knows until they know. I just haven't had the ***** to start ripping the damn thing apart. All I've had the stones to do is a little bit of wiring and ripped the wheels off to replace the rubber (good news...the rear I spent last year on is a 5110 date code...got the 0903 front beaten handily@). Maybe the engine's guts will pop up on my radar before the season starts.
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Tourer
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From: New Scotland, Canada
Yeah I got it with brand new rubber. So all I got is the engine to rip apart and start digging for build details. I'm doing compression and leak down here soon and will report back. I know it needs a valve adjustment. The guy I bought it off was the type to take it to the stealership for a blinker replacement but I don't think maintenance was his thing, Sat it garage for 2 years before I picked it up.!
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If you have the stock exhaust system the two mufflers will blow differently, because of the way the pipes are arranged. So that isn't an indication of any problems. A compression test is the only reliable indicator, as Texas suggests.
Welcome to the Evo fold, you're in good company in here! I went to our favourite dealer's open day yesterday and there were three notable Evos there: a 92/3 FLHS same colour as my '90; a mid-80s Glide looking very well used; plus a '98 RK in 95th Anniversary colours of maroon and gold - my favourite combo of all time!
Welcome to the Evo fold, you're in good company in here! I went to our favourite dealer's open day yesterday and there were three notable Evos there: a 92/3 FLHS same colour as my '90; a mid-80s Glide looking very well used; plus a '98 RK in 95th Anniversary colours of maroon and gold - my favourite combo of all time!
