Used Electra Glide Purchase
Road Master
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From: Huntersville, NC
RE: Used Electra Glide Purchase
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For that money you could find a late 80's to early 90's dresser. Much better bikes in my opinion. Things like the clutch, primary, and trans improved by 1990. Cam bearings were not an issue until late 1992, and by now the half assed fixes would be shaken loose. The problem was nowhere near the scale like twin cams had. In my opinion, the bikes from the late 80's to early to mid 90's bikes were the best they made, and you will see them on the road for a long time yet. Some of the dresser specific parts are obsolete, but as far as the driveline, you'll be in good shape for along time.
For that money you could find a late 80's to early 90's dresser. Much better bikes in my opinion. Things like the clutch, primary, and trans improved by 1990. Cam bearings were not an issue until late 1992, and by now the half assed fixes would be shaken loose. The problem was nowhere near the scale like twin cams had. In my opinion, the bikes from the late 80's to early to mid 90's bikes were the best they made, and you will see them on the road for a long time yet. Some of the dresser specific parts are obsolete, but as far as the driveline, you'll be in good shape for along time.
Still would like to see some pics.
Cruiser
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RE: Used Electra Glide Purchase
The so called bad cam bearings did not appear until late 1992. Even so it was not a widespread problem. Along with the cases issue also. I can only judge from my own experience with wrenching and from the people I know who owned them also (many since new). I would like to see the actual percentages of problem bikes, but I believe them to be very low. Put it this way, of all the people I know who now ride twin cams, not one will say it is as reliable as their 'old' evo was. Maybe it's just my point of view, but many of us came from shovels and evo's were a huge step up. Look how many are still on the road. And they built alot less of them then they hammer out now.
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
RE: Used Electra Glide Purchase
All the EVO's were alright through the years.....
A 1984 is not any better than a 2000 EVO Harley....and viceversa.
The early EVO models can be upgraded with better electronics, clutches, and other various little things.
If you like the old EVO and it really catches your eye...and the price is right. Then go for it.
A 1984 is not any better than a 2000 EVO Harley....and viceversa.
The early EVO models can be upgraded with better electronics, clutches, and other various little things.
If you like the old EVO and it really catches your eye...and the price is right. Then go for it.
Cruiser
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From: maryland
RE: Used Electra Glide Purchase
i got a 84 FLHTC last year and i love it
keeps up with my buddys newer dreser and my brothers 02 1200
just my .02 $
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keeps up with my buddys newer dreser and my brothers 02 1200
just my .02 $
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