The indestructible evo?
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Road Warrior
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From: Toledo, Ohio
The indestructible evo?
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 $$ and life expectancy. Thanx
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66 k miles now. Restored it after slight crash (mainly fiber/plastic parts), did engine top end (changed valves, piston rings, gaskets) but it practically not necessary, welded frame (rusted after a battery leak), replaced belt, both pulleys (previously bike often exploited on gravel roads) seals, shifter linkage and other minor works.
Now she is o.k. and I'm waiting for season
Now she is o.k. and I'm waiting for season
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From: Haslet Texas
My bike had 99k miles on it when the PO sent the motor in for a reman (he just thought he should). I have put another 32k on her and the only problem I have is a rear rocker box that won't seal correctly (it weaps a little).
Road Warrior
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From: Lake City, Florida
15k miles she isn't even broken in. As for longevity, keep the RPR's down, ride her easy and change the oil every 3000 miles and she last a real long time. I put about 90K miles on the one I owned.
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The proof is in the pudding, right? So, just wondering, how many miles are on your evos? Better yet, for those who've had theirs since new or low miles, how long before you had any issues? What repair was needed, etc.? The evo I'm about to buy has 15k miles. Just trying to get an idea on maintenance $$ and life expectancy. Thanx
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!
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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.
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.
