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Classic Evolution?
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Lavonia Ga.
RE: Classic Evolution?
I would say any EVO, at least according to my local dealer. I have a 99 FLSTC and I love it, I have 87K on it and it's running strong. I am thinking about an ElectraGlide Standard, but I want a 1998 or older because I like the EVO motor. I am keeping my Heritage though and was just browsing. The dealer said they don't take those "old" models in on trade in because "they are to hard to work on", I couldn't believe he would make a comment like that.I suppose that is why they never touch my bike. I either do it myself or take itto an independent shop if I can't do it.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,558
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
RE: Classic Evolution?
I am partial to the Shovelhead and the EVO. Both are pretty reliable enginesand the best Harley ever had in my mind. For Dealers though, they consider both obsolete and do not like to work on them.
More and more HD dealers are employeeing younger mechanics. Older ones are retiring or have their own shop...ones that knew the Shovel and EVO. Youngertech's just don't know very much about the EVO since they do not train on the EVO anymore. Nothing but Twin Cam and the V-Rod stuff anymore. The shovel is antique and the EVO is classic.
The best years of the EVO...all of them.
More and more HD dealers are employeeing younger mechanics. Older ones are retiring or have their own shop...ones that knew the Shovel and EVO. Youngertech's just don't know very much about the EVO since they do not train on the EVO anymore. Nothing but Twin Cam and the V-Rod stuff anymore. The shovel is antique and the EVO is classic.
The best years of the EVO...all of them.
Road Master
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RE: Classic Evolution?
All things considered, I guess my '91 FXRS Convertible must certainly be a "classic" since the FXR frame was phased out in, what, 1993? And especially since the Convertible was one of only 3 FXRmodelsto come with air-charged front end and dual front discs.I founda brand new(sealed in the box)pair of Convertible bags a few years ago at the dealer, snapped them up, and stashed 'em for the day when my originals are too thrashed to keep on keepin' on.
I bought a new '07 FLHTC last week but didn't even consider getting rid of the Lowrider.
I bought a new '07 FLHTC last week but didn't even consider getting rid of the Lowrider.
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Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,389
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From: Windham,Maine
RE: Classic Evolution?
They are all classics,An Evo is just a ShovelHead with an aluminum top-end.And a few upgrades.I have to admit my first Evo made a little anxious because it was new.It has certainly proven itself worthy.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,655
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From: The Frozen Tundra
RE: Classic Evolution?
Here are the results so far:
What year Evo is considered a "classic"?
1984-1989 4
1990-1994 4
1995-1999 2
All Evolutions 4
I see we have a poll button now. [:@]
What year Evo is considered a "classic"?
1984-1989 4
1990-1994 4
1995-1999 2
All Evolutions 4
I see we have a poll button now. [:@]