The proof is in the pudding, right? So, just wondering, how many miles are on your evos? Better yet, for those who've had theirs since new or low miles, how long before you had any issues? What repair was needed, etc.? The evo I'm about to buy has 15k miles. Just trying to get an idea on maintenance $$ and life expectancy. Thanx

 

15k aint broken in yet

 

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97 FLHT with 42k and no major issues at all, she runs strong

 

66 k miles now. Restored it after slight crash (mainly fiber/plastic parts), did engine top end (changed valves, piston rings, gaskets) but it practically not necessary, welded frame (rusted after a battery leak), replaced belt, both pulleys (previously bike often exploited on gravel roads) seals, shifter linkage and other minor works.
Now she is o.k. and I'm waiting for season

 

My bike had 99k miles on it when the PO sent the motor in for a reman (he just thought he should). I have put another 32k on her and the only problem I have is a rear rocker box that won't seal correctly (it weaps a little).

 

15k miles she isn't even broken in. As for longevity, keep the RPR's down, ride her easy and change the oil every 3000 miles and she last a real long time. I put about 90K miles on the one I owned.

 

I bought my 1990 new. The things that went wrong with it turned up early on and with one exception were fairly easy to fix. They included leaking cylinder base gaskets, alternator stator failed, also the regulator (on a different occasion) and ignition sender and finally the gear lever return spring.

As for a low mileage Evo like the one you mention, lack of use is more likely to be important today than the things I mentioned above. All rubber, including tyres, oil and brake hoses are candidates for change, plus all fluids. If the bike looks to be in good condition and has been well cared for, forget what might happen, and check what needs doing!

Post photos when you get it home!

 

176,000 miles on mine at this writing. Had a tappet needle bearing failure at 46,000 miles, which cost me the first motor at 85,000 miles (subsequent damage to the pinion shaft from the pieces of the bearing-found at the next lifter replacement).

85,000 miles on the current factory rebuilt motor (first rebuild threw a rod at 6k-paid for in full by H-D) with absolutely no problems (although I DO change out my lifters every 40,000 miles just to be safe). Current motor uses almost no oil, has good compression and feels like it has miles to go yet.

Otherwise, lots of tires and a few batteries. I'm on my third belt (changed every 85k). Still original tranny and clutch.

 

In the words of my mechanic:
Evo's are indestructable. Change the damn oil on em and probably that cam bearing and it'll run forever.

From a guy that's maintained several hundred evo's.