EVO or 'late EVO' engine?

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Jul 16, 2012 | 07:29 PM

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Uncle G.

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Then again, is ANY motor really "idiot proof"?

Jul 16, 2012 | 07:38 PM

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JayStronghawk

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Originally Posted by Uncle G.

Then again, is ANY motor really "idiot proof"?

No .. But the EVO is close as gonna get .. Mine was the Last of the Mohichans and is still a Jewel ..

Jul 16, 2012 | 08:47 PM

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Jim Kraft

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I think in 92 is when they went to the not as good INA cam brg. instead of the full roller Torrington. The later ones had better lifters, but I am not sure when they changed them. My 99 has 35,000 on it, and runs really well. I am an EVO fan for sure. A great motor that is easy to work on if you ever have to.

Jul 16, 2012 | 09:53 PM

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Gunslingertom

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From: Beautiful SW Missouri Ozark Mountain Country

I love mine, but A/C's for head breathers are easier to find than for CC breathers. And mine doesn't make a mess. There is a chrome tube that goes from the CC to the A/C and there is never a dripping mess like some say. And there are more exhaust and frame stabilizer options for later Evo tourers.
Mine has 71,000 miles.

Jul 17, 2012 | 12:27 AM

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Mountainkowboy

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72K on my bottom breather without issues.

Jul 17, 2012 | 08:45 AM

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big cahuna

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I know if you were to send a '90 evo for a reman job you get the latest version of upgrades back. But if you send a case breather motor in, do you get a head breather motor back?.,,

Jul 17, 2012 | 12:45 PM

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howolf

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thanks for your replies so far, guys!

please keep the inputs coming...

Jul 17, 2012 | 04:35 PM

#18

grbrown

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The reason I like the Evo is that it is identical to a BSA C15 250cc single inside. Oh, except it's got an extra cylinder! So I am still riding a bike like the one I first learned to ride on, way back when. Except it's seven times bigger.....