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Dec 2, 2006 | 08:18 PM

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What is EVO ??

I hate to appear stupid but what is EVO ??? Thanks

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Dec 2, 2006 | 08:22 PM

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RE: What is EVO ??

An abbreviation for Evolution motor, which was the motor Harley produced prior to the Twin Cam 88 (referred to as a Twinkie)

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Dec 2, 2006 | 08:27 PM

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Evos are great engines. Have one myself.

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Dec 2, 2006 | 08:55 PM

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RE: What is EVO ??

also called blockheads

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Dec 2, 2006 | 09:16 PM

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RE: What is EVO ??

It's the motor that put HD back on the map.

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Dec 3, 2006 | 12:28 AM

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RE: What is EVO ??

An EVO, or block head is the motor that real bikes come with. The twin cam motor is the current motor, and is the motor preferred by most women of child bearing age.

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Dec 3, 2006 | 04:14 AM

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Dec 3, 2006 | 11:41 AM

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RE: What is EVO ??

Evo means evolution as in how Harley changed the face of the company.The best motor out there.(Personal oponion)

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Dec 3, 2006 | 10:02 PM

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Evo means evolution as in how Harley changed the face of the company.The best motor out there.(Personal oponion)

It may well be your personal op-onion(?) but it is also the unvarnished truth.

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Dec 4, 2006 | 12:36 AM

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RE: What is EVO ??

Gotta agree with the praises for the Evo. It saved the MoCo's bacon, was a quantum leap in terms of performance and reliability compared to earlier engine designs while still retaining the true Harley experience in looks and feel.

My only gripe is with the leaking rocker box gaskets which is real common with this engine, but it's a pretty easy fix if you are half-way handy with a wrench and use some high-quality gaskets.

At the end of the day, I think this engine will be considered a hallmark in Harley history.

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