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Mar 2, 2012 | 11:27 PM

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Mountainkowboy

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From: Anywhere we stop

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Originally Posted by Gunslingertom

Where did you get the seat? I'm not having much luck finding saddles for mine. I like yours.

Thats a 2009 stock touring seat that I had around, and made fit. The stock one that it came with was garbage, poor recover job and the pan was broken. It doesnt fit very good, but man.....is it comfy, time will tell if it works, or I have to buy another.

Mar 2, 2012 | 11:46 PM

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Gunslingertom

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From: Beautiful SW Missouri Ozark Mountain Country

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Originally Posted by Mountainkowboy

Well it looks good from here.
I bought one from a 96 FLHT for my 90. the strap that goes on the tank tab was to shallow, so I ground the rivet heads off and put 3/8 inch spacers between the strap and the seat pan and secured it with stainless machine screws. Works great, but still not the seat I want.

Mar 4, 2012 | 04:36 PM

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From: Anywhere we stop

Went on a short test ride today (40 miles) around on the mountain. The wind was blowin like a mother on the front side. Filled the tank, changed the trans oil to shockproof heavy after a short ride to warn the oil up this morning.

This is my first EVO, I've had twinkies for the last 7 years, so i have a few questions. I noticed while riding that it kinda sounds like an angry sewing machine......normal? Other than that is seems to run pretty good. When I jump on it, you need to run through the gears pretty quick, definetly will get you a ticket, if you want one......and I dont leak oil anymore!!

Mar 4, 2012 | 06:10 PM

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From: Haslet Texas

If the angry sewing machine sound is coming from the front jug it is normal.

Mar 4, 2012 | 06:23 PM

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I can't remember which cam you put in but if it was the EV27, they can do that. Which adjustable push tubes do you have and how many turns are they set, it is possible to tame it.

Mar 4, 2012 | 06:44 PM

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From: Anywhere we stop

I didnt open the engine at all, its the way I bought it. Dont know what has been done with it and yes its the front jug that seems to make the most noise. Not a noise to worry about, just like a twinkie in 115* in the desert running hotter than hell....lol.