Bought an EVO
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,699
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From: Qualicum Beach, B.C. CAN
Hello everyone. So last April I bought my first Harley. Hell its my first motorcycle! A 1998 FXD and I love it. Sure she has 54k on the odometer, vibrates a bit, burning slightly rich, and needs a few upgrades but I love this bike.
In my first year I put 4k on it and that's why I haven't posted sooner. Been busy riding!
Well just wanted to chime in and say Hi.
In my first year I put 4k on it and that's why I haven't posted sooner. Been busy riding!
Well just wanted to chime in and say Hi.
When I started looking for my first Harley I was offered a blue 1998 FXD with about that many miles on her. Guy I knew, and he was meticulous. I didn't know what he had there.
So I bought a sporty, then a new 2003, then a 2001 WG, then I finally got my EVO, 98 WG.
Really should have just bought that blue 98 FXD, and then I could have been happy as you right out of the gate.
Hope to see ya around in these Evo threads.
More pics are always nice too.
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 790
Likes: 6
From: AZ
I don't mind the vibration or the slight smell of gas every once and awhile coming from the carb. For me that's all part to the riding experience.
And the more I read about the Evo running strong with high miles the more I appreciate this bike. Just gona keep the fluids fresh and try not to slam through the gears.
And the more I read about the Evo running strong with high miles the more I appreciate this bike. Just gona keep the fluids fresh and try not to slam through the gears.
I rode 1995 FLSTN many years. Great bike, I noticed smell of fuel coming from carb when parked in garage. I discovered elbow from fuel line to carb was cracked. They were part plastic on this model. I pulled carb and replaced stock elbow with updated metal elbow, problem solved. Bike was beautiful and rode well. I ended up selling bike to cousin who rides bike daily.
I'm on a quest for 1998 "EVO" H/S Anniversary model..
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