They're not 'quirks', they're character!

Post pics when you have your new ride!

 

In 1993 on the touring models, they moved the oil tank down under the tranny. This eliminated any possibility of wet sumping, and also eliminated the need to flush the oil tank when changing the oil. I like having the oil filter out front on the engine, where it's in the windstream and is easy to get to. I have a SS Pure Power oil filter on Bertha than has cooling fins on it, so it acts as a small oil cooler. Don't know if it really helps cool the oil very much, tho.

 

Another advantage with moving the oil tank down is the battery was moved under the seat and you have a full size saddle bag on the right side.

 

As the guys said, if it fits your fancy, buy it. If you are a wrench, than the options are endless. I have a 1995 Ultra with 208+k on the ticker. The old 80" started to burn some oil and had noises so I installed a Ultima 113" and a six speed, I have also modified parts from the FLHX to fit, repainted the sheelmetal and plastics. It runs and looks great and catches a few of the crotchrockets by suprise.
Now I'm looking for a rolling frame to put the 80" in. Its Endless, just use your imagination and your skills and a few dollars and have fun.
EVO all of the way!!!

 

Greetings,

I recently picked up a '96 Electraglide in order to get my wife two-up...seems she didn't like the ride cushion of my 2007 Victory Hammer as much as I do :-)

Love the old 'glide bu the bitch is cold blooded even after 20 minute warm-up and 5km ride in 25 celsius (77 fahrenheit) she starts to come alive and runs well for the rest of the day...buddy told me Evos were cold blooded...I figured something like my '83 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson Replica but this is ridiculous...any suggestions or comments are greatly appreciated.

 

It could be your bike is bone stock and unmodified. Or it has been modified but not very well.

During the 90s emissions laws were tightened and all manufacturers including Harley had to lean out their fuel, also reduce noise levels. The cure is 'Stage 1' or other higher 'stages' of tune. Stage 1 gives the bike a free-flow airbox (also noisier!), slip-on mufflers (ditto!) and if you have EFI restores air/fuel ratios to earlier healthier levels (may need a bolt-on gizmo). There are jet kits to modify stock carbs. You could also wake up your bike a little more with a cam change, such as an Andrews EV27, for which there is a thread running.

If you need any more help we are always pleased to help spend someone else's cash!

 

I think no matter what year flht you buy you will be very happy but once you start reading about changes that have been made since the late 89 models you will start looking for a 1990 and newer. I really can't see myself giving up my 89 evo for anything and I hate to admit it but it may be because I know it inside out.

 

Lynn,

I reckon when our two bikes were new they were very similar in appearance. Interesting to see how they have each grown!

 

Git it everyone needs at lest one EVO , Preferably and FXR ....

 

Thanks dude.. I was informed that it did have the Stage 1 air breather with the modified jetting and the Vance & Hines slip ons...I have suspected jetting issues but am not that up on tinkering... would the Andrews EV 27 cam possibly rectify this? It seems you think it would...and is much appreciated advice to go forward with...