EVO vs 88 ..
Road Captain
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From: Twin Cities,Mn.
I really like my twin cam....I REALLY LOVE my evo! Both good bikes. Evo has soul and reliability. Twinky has performance,balance and long engine life. (depending on how well you take care of it.)
Last edited by Brettfullthrottle; Jun 8, 2009 at 06:35 AM.
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From: Driftless Area
Why when talking about motor performance we here about things like the 6 speed cruises better-duh- the final drive ratio is the same as a 5, 5 speeds are fine, but I miss the 4, I prefer to use the torque to move around rather than spend time shifting. Along with what's already been said about simpicity of evos, there comes into play emmisions and what not on new bikes. I think some has to do with image, more c.i., more power, but it doesn't always work out that way. By image I mean moco , not harley riders themselves.
Road Captain
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From: Twin Cities,Mn.
Why when talking about motor performance we here about things like the 6 speed cruises better-duh- the final drive ratio is the same as a 5, 5 speeds are fine, but I miss the 4, I prefer to use the torque to move around rather than spend time shifting. Along with what's already been said about simpicity of evos, there comes into play emmisions and what not on new bikes. I think some has to do with image, more c.i., more power, but it doesn't always work out that way. By image I mean moco , not harley riders themselves.
Last edited by Brettfullthrottle; Jun 8, 2009 at 06:35 AM.
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From: Driftless Area
Final drive might be the same,however the way the primary is set up has changed. I have been riding the twinkie 96's home from the shop I have been working at. They idle down the road at 80! I have since considered putting a six speed in the bagger-better yet,maybe I should just avoid riding a six speed!
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From: kentucky
well i know i got quite abit in my motor of my bike i have more power more horses and just down right meaner then any twin cam. my father has a 88 and i get him by bout 5 bike lenths . my bro in low has a 07 with the 96 i get him by 4 bikes and as far as the new 110 i get it threw an 8th till it hits 6th i got bout a grand in my motor and noting really major so if your willin to put a lil into the evo youll get alot back. pluss youll never here a better sounding bike then an evo
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From: S.W. Florida
Been following this thread with a bit of interest. I guess it depends on what ya have and how much confidence ya have in what you've built unless somebody else built it for you. No way in the world would I mess with Dog, cause I know what he's got. I can't believe a twinkie bagger guy who thinks he can blow off a modified Evo.
Any non belivers are welcome down my way. With almost 100 RWHP in my lightweight Eric Buell designed original FXR, I'm fairly confident that this can be handled. No way can you move today's heavier bikes at 700+ # as quick as my 550#.
As as Forrest Gump stated, "that's all I got to say about that". Not saying much else about my combo except my sig photo and info has not been updated.
Any non belivers are welcome down my way. With almost 100 RWHP in my lightweight Eric Buell designed original FXR, I'm fairly confident that this can be handled. No way can you move today's heavier bikes at 700+ # as quick as my 550#.
As as Forrest Gump stated, "that's all I got to say about that". Not saying much else about my combo except my sig photo and info has not been updated.
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From: St. Peters, Missouri
Been following this thread with a bit of interest. I guess it depends on what ya have and how much confidence ya have in what you've built unless somebody else built it for you. No way in the world would I mess with Dog, cause I know what he's got. I can't believe a twinkie bagger guy who thinks he can blow off a modified Evo.
Any non belivers are welcome down my way. With almost 100 RWHP in my lightweight Eric Buell designed original FXR, I'm fairly confident that this can be handled. No way can you move today's heavier bikes at 700+ # as quick as my 550#.
As as Forrest Gump stated, "that's all I got to say about that". Not saying much else about my combo except my sig photo and info has not been updated.
Any non belivers are welcome down my way. With almost 100 RWHP in my lightweight Eric Buell designed original FXR, I'm fairly confident that this can be handled. No way can you move today's heavier bikes at 700+ # as quick as my 550#.
As as Forrest Gump stated, "that's all I got to say about that". Not saying much else about my combo except my sig photo and info has not been updated.
with the SE 103 doesn't run away from my 'ol 93.
As a matter of fact, it really pisses him off that his thirty thousand dollar bike regularly gets thumped by my little 80"....
and it's really a pretty mild build.
Kinda makes me chuckle.
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From: S.W. Florida
To your point Buddy, a friend of mine can't understand why his 2005 SE Fatboy
with the SE 103 doesn't run away from my 'ol 93.
As a matter of fact, it really pisses him off that his thirty thousand dollar bike regularly gets thumped by my little 80"....
and it's really a pretty mild build.
Kinda makes me chuckle.
with the SE 103 doesn't run away from my 'ol 93.
As a matter of fact, it really pisses him off that his thirty thousand dollar bike regularly gets thumped by my little 80"....
and it's really a pretty mild build.
Kinda makes me chuckle.
And she doen't leak, make unusual noises, runs cool or have any transmission gear whine. Don't you just love it??
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From: Qualicum Beach, B.C. CAN
Met an 'oldtimer' on a 98 Heritage today.
He has 315,000 kms on it! 200,000+miles!
On his 4th engine, a S&S 111, and 6 speed.
Asked why he has that and not a newer bike, perhaps a touring?
He likes speed and power, he says. Pass when he wants to. His wife nodded.
Said he likes to feel the motor in the frame.
Priceless.
He has 315,000 kms on it! 200,000+miles!
On his 4th engine, a S&S 111, and 6 speed.
Asked why he has that and not a newer bike, perhaps a touring?
He likes speed and power, he says. Pass when he wants to. His wife nodded.
Said he likes to feel the motor in the frame.
Priceless.