Classic Evolution?
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Road Warrior
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From: The Frozen Tundra
RE: Classic Evolution?
Great pictures of the bikes! Time for an update to the thread.
Here are the results so far:
What year Evo is considered a "classic"?
1984-1989 8
1990-1994 5
1995-1999 6
All Evolutions 7
Total votes 26
I will have to agree with the poll results so far, I am lead to believe it will be the very early models or all of them (all of them is coming too soon for my tastes, thank god for the aftermarket).
Keep the votes coming.
Here are the results so far:
What year Evo is considered a "classic"?
1984-1989 8
1990-1994 5
1995-1999 6
All Evolutions 7
Total votes 26
I will have to agree with the poll results so far, I am lead to believe it will be the very early models or all of them (all of them is coming too soon for my tastes, thank god for the aftermarket).
Keep the votes coming.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Burnsville, Minnesota, USA
RE: Classic Evolution?
ORIGINAL: Wilinfla
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.
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.
The Lakeville location of Twin City Harley in Minnesota has a cream colored '86 Ultra Classic ElectraGlide with all the trimmings and a crapload of extra lights and doo-dads on it that appears to be in really good shape ... the sales person I talked to said that they put about $1500 into it after they took it in on trade, and that it ran and rode like new - they even put a 6 month warranty on it, so I know it must be in goodcondition ... it's been there for a while now (they're asking $8999 for it) but I'm sure someone will pick it up and end up with a really nice ride that will still have years of life left in it
I've asked them about various servicing on my 1990 FLHS and they said that they are more than happy to do any service on it ... hard to believe a dealership would put such heavy restrictions on themselves ... it's really not productive
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From: Finland
RE: Classic Evolution?
I have FLHT made on 07/84.Vin says its 1985 and its registered 1986 
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More pics here http://kotisivu.suomi.net/japeni/
.More pics here http://kotisivu.suomi.net/japeni/
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Connecticut
RE: Classic Evolution?
I'm probably as biased as anyone here as to "their" year being a classic..
So put me in for my '90 FLHS as my favorite.
I love the way she handles and looks... I've yet to find many "new" bikes that can stand up to her on the comments department.
So put me in for my '90 FLHS as my favorite.
I love the way she handles and looks... I've yet to find many "new" bikes that can stand up to her on the comments department.
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RE: Classic Evolution?
I bought my '85 FXSB from the original owner, who bought it new in Germany while he was stationed there as a 'copter wrench. The original engine ate a cam bearing (the inside of the cases looked like someone had blasted it with a shotgun). I ordered a OEM rebuild, so the new engine has the right numbers on it. It's got over 80,000 miles on it now.
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From: NW AR
RE: Classic Evolution?
If I understand your question, it is "what is a 'classic' Evo?" I'm going with 84-9. I consider the "Classic" Evo to be the one with the separate oil tank, not the one that bolts on behind the motor. I don't know what year that would be, but 1986 is certainly one of them.
If your question was "are Evo's classic?" Then I would have to say that all of them would be classics after the twincam came out.
If your question was "are Evo's classic?" Then I would have to say that all of them would be classics after the twincam came out.
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RE: Classic Evolution?
1984-1989 of course! but I have to agree that sooner than later all EVO's will be the new shovel's...Also, dealers that refuse to work on older EVO's shouldn't have the right to hang the Bar and Shield! Ok, enough of that!
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