Would I be making a mistake?
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Road Warrior
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From: Toledo, Ohio
Would I be making a mistake?
I'm hoping some of you with evo's can give me some advice. Both of my previous bikes were later model twin cams. I have been bikeless for over a year now, having had to sell my babies to cover an unexpected financial crisis. I'm back in the market now, considering older evos (1990's). The main reason, I guess, is because I've come across more in that category that fit what I'd like to spend ( up to about 9k) for the model I want. I'm looking at Heritage Classics, their styling is just as beautiful as my newer one was, plus I've always prefered carb over efi. I also like what I've heard about the evos, that they're indestructible. I'm pretty **** about condition/miles and, suprisingly, I've found more than one out there that fits the bill. I just haven't pulled the trigger yet. What I need advice on is this: A large portion of my riding is 2-up with my wife. I know power will be less than what I'm used to, but is it enough to deter me should the bike I buy be stock. I don't want to have to beef up things and spend more $$. And also, a lot of my future riding is going to be longer trips ( route 66 and maybe some other zig zagging around the country), a dream I'm finally going to do. Is the vibration with the evo going to be something I'll regret or be an issue with what I'm planning to do? What do you guys think? Thanks, Mark
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Salem, Oregon
You're gonna get a alot of opinions with this post!! I'll be the first!
Do it...
Unless you're one of those that just have to pass everything in sight you wont have any problems with the power. But then you can always beef up the engine later. I've ridden my 85 WG on many road trips sometimes with my wife and her 'I have to bring this' luggage. My WG engine is stock and I'm probably gonna leave it that way.
Very reliable, runs well, sounds and looks better than twinkies!
But I will say, I've seen alot of twinkies here under $10K on Craigs list. My friend just bought a 2001 Heritage with 28,000 miles for $8700 last friday. Beautiful bike.
Well, there's my .02 cents!!
jim
Do it...
Unless you're one of those that just have to pass everything in sight you wont have any problems with the power. But then you can always beef up the engine later. I've ridden my 85 WG on many road trips sometimes with my wife and her 'I have to bring this' luggage. My WG engine is stock and I'm probably gonna leave it that way.
Very reliable, runs well, sounds and looks better than twinkies!
But I will say, I've seen alot of twinkies here under $10K on Craigs list. My friend just bought a 2001 Heritage with 28,000 miles for $8700 last friday. Beautiful bike.
Well, there's my .02 cents!!
jim
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From: Northern Ontario
Evos are a great bike if there not abused and even then there a great bike to work on. My wife got a 89 heritage last fall and it rides great although I haven;t ridden 2 up as first thing she did was have me take the passender seat off, what I'm getting at is you may be better for 2 up and touring with a touring frame but like I said I didn't get the chance to have her on the back. As for power I've been told by my twin cam buddy who also has a flht ( 06 ) that when we're going up the big hills he has a hard time keeping upto me.
Road Captain
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From: AB Canada
I'm hoping some of you with evo's can give me some advice. Both of my previous bikes were later model twin cams. I have been bikeless for over a year now, having had to sell my babies to cover an unexpected financial crisis. I'm back in the market now, considering older evos (1990's). The main reason, I guess, is because I've come across more in that category that fit what I'd like to spend ( up to about 9k) for the model I want. I'm looking at Heritage Classics, their styling is just as beautiful as my newer one was, plus I've always prefered carb over efi. I also like what I've heard about the evos, that they're indestructible. I'm pretty **** about condition/miles and, suprisingly, I've found more than one out there that fits the bill. I just haven't pulled the trigger yet. What I need advice on is this: A large portion of my riding is 2-up with my wife. I know power will be less than what I'm used to, but is it enough to deter me should the bike I buy be stock. I don't want to have to beef up things and spend more $$. And also, a lot of my future riding is going to be longer trips ( route 66 and maybe some other zig zagging around the country), a dream I'm finally going to do. Is the vibration with the evo going to be something I'll regret or be an issue with what I'm planning to do? What do you guys think? Thanks, Mark
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From: Bluffton, South Carolina
If you are serious about riding two up for protracted periods you may want to look at a Road King or street glide. They are great for that style of riding, the road king can loose the windshield for the shorter putts if so desired. The later model you can get should be better as long as all else is equal (Mileage, condition, and maintenance). Hopefully the PO will have some recorfs of some sort. Hope tyhis helps!!!
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
I have ridden 2 TC's a '99 road glide and a '07 heritage. I wouldn't give up my '95 heritage for either of those.
That said get the EVO you won't be disappointed.
That said get the EVO you won't be disappointed.
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LOt's of good advice here. I've had my Heritage Special for 18 years, and I've never had trouble keeping up with the twinkies. Mine's stock except for carb, air cleaner and pipes.
As far as vibration, my original engine was smooth as the proverbial glass. The rebuilt motor (factory remanufactured motor) shook like a 3 legged washing machine on spin cycle. I fixed it with a Balance Master mercury balancer on the sprocket shaft. They do vary, as the factory takes very little care to balance them.
As far as vibration, my original engine was smooth as the proverbial glass. The rebuilt motor (factory remanufactured motor) shook like a 3 legged washing machine on spin cycle. I fixed it with a Balance Master mercury balancer on the sprocket shaft. They do vary, as the factory takes very little care to balance them.
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Road Warrior
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when i sold my dyna and bought my fxstc it vibrated much more than the dyna and i thought uh ooh ive made a mistake! but now i dont notice all that much i guess ive just got used to it, ive ridden my old softtail all over the place! oh ya the evo looks and sounds way better than twinkie esp the efi ones.