Anyone else with 1985 Evos?
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Road Master
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From: MN
Anyone else with 1985 Evos?
Just curious. I've had good luck with early Evo engines. I had a stock 1985 FXSB (Lowrider) from 1991-2001, and currently ride a 1985 FXRS with a factory rebuilt motor. No engine or tranny problems. I'm just looking for your experiences..
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84-85 EVOs had shovel bottom-ends. 86-89? they went cheapo on the cranks and cases and had tons of problems. If your motor was factory rebuilt... it was brought up to the latest specs, so technically it is no longer an early EVO. Luv my 84
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85z
Wow, Toms, now u got me worried! My 86 has never been apart except for replacing base gaskets and its at 80 thou or so now. Course it is early 86 10/85 to be exact. Wasnt planning on ever working on this thing, now maybe I will have to. lol
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Mine was rebuilt by previous owner. I put a new clutch basket, ignition and charging system in it. Runs good and strong.
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Also replaced the electrical system complete with Compufire system.(Rotor, Stator, regulator).