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Old Apr 10, 2025 | 10:40 PM
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Default Early Evo flhs engine replacement

What other Evo engines will fit into my 1987 flhs frame and primary
 
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Old Apr 10, 2025 | 10:47 PM
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C'mon guys help a brother out ....anybody ?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2025 | 12:21 AM
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Any of them. The later have front mounted oil filter and the pump is different but you can change all that and they're top breathers but that matters not.

 
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Old Apr 11, 2025 | 04:25 AM
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I put a ‘99 “ crate motor “ in my ‘85 FXRS without issues.
 
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The later the model year the better in my opinion. 98 & 99 being the best in my opinion.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2025 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mhakalucky
C'mon guys help a brother out ....anybody ?
c’mon why haven’t you thanked these guys yet???
 
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Old Apr 12, 2025 | 08:39 AM
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Old Apr 12, 2025 | 04:47 PM
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You can put any motor you want in that, especially if you look at some of the adapter plates that Vulcan engineering offers up in New Hampshire..
Just got to do a little research, it's that simple...
 
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c’mon why haven’t you thanked these guys yet???
No but I'm about to.. thank y'all for your responses I really do appreciate it.
 
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