EVO All Evo Model Discussion

Adjustable Push Rods

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 09:19 AM
  #1  
texashillcountry's Avatar
texashillcountry
Thread Starter
|
Dirt don't hurt
Veteran: Navy
15 Year Member
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,065
Likes: 4,561
From: Haslet Texas
Default Adjustable Push Rods

I was just wondering which pushrods are the best.

I have used chrome molly and somehow managed to bend all 4 and am currently running some screaming eagle which I was told was better.

Does anyone have any other ideas?
 
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 09:49 AM
  #2  
CM22's Avatar
CM22
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 340
Likes: 0
From: Tennessee
Default

I have been happy with my Smith Bros EZ install push rods. They are pricey but well worth it in my opinion.
 
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 11:18 AM
  #3  
grbrown's Avatar
grbrown
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
Red face

Originally Posted by texashillcountry
I was just wondering which pushrods are the best.

I have used chrome molly and somehow managed to bend all 4 and am currently running some screaming eagle which I was told was better.

Does anyone have any other ideas?
That's what ya get for revving into the red zone all the time.....
 
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 11:34 AM
  #4  
texashillcountry's Avatar
texashillcountry
Thread Starter
|
Dirt don't hurt
Veteran: Navy
15 Year Member
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,065
Likes: 4,561
From: Haslet Texas
Default

Originally Posted by grbrown
That's what ya get for revving into the red zone all the time.....

Who me????????
Hell I never get it over 2k rpm....

You believe me don't ya????????
 
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 04:08 PM
  #5  
aces&8s's Avatar
aces&8s
Seasoned HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,570
Likes: 590
From: almost there
Default

Allways herd chrome molly was better. I have not bent any yet. Could be in the adjustment?
 
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 04:46 PM
  #6  
Spanners39's Avatar
Spanners39
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 7,736
Likes: 1,524
From: Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand
Default

When we were all riding Shovelheads and Ironheads we used to dream of hydraulic lifters that you didn't have to adjust....now we have them y'all wanna go back to the dark ages.

The ONLY advantage is that you can be lazy if swapping a cam or lifters but the potential problems caused by adjustable rods don't outweigh the tiny advantages in my opinion....I never use them....have fitted them for others, hated them, never again.
 
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 04:58 PM
  #7  
texashillcountry's Avatar
texashillcountry
Thread Starter
|
Dirt don't hurt
Veteran: Navy
15 Year Member
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,065
Likes: 4,561
From: Haslet Texas
Default

The reason I'm asking is that I have to replace the O rings on the pushrod tubes.
And only on the front jug.

I already have adjustable and not really planning on buying more at this time it is just a future reference question.
 
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 05:30 PM
  #8  
machinehed's Avatar
machinehed
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 957
Likes: 2
From: Carlsbad Springs Ontario
Default " RED " zone !?

Originally Posted by texashillcountry
Who me????????
Hell I never get it over 2k rpm....

You believe me don't ya????????
Maby im gettin old but i dont get why anyone would constantly overrev. a motor that is designed as a high torque low rev. unit to the point were you bend all the pushrods ???
Sorry texas., but i just dont get it ?
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 05:39 PM
  #9  
machinehed's Avatar
machinehed
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 957
Likes: 2
From: Carlsbad Springs Ontario
Default oops !

Sorry Texas., just saw the post about needing to replace the orings only.
You had me going there .
My appoligies regarding guys who ride Harleys like crotch rockets.
 
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2013 | 05:40 PM
  #10  
texashillcountry's Avatar
texashillcountry
Thread Starter
|
Dirt don't hurt
Veteran: Navy
15 Year Member
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,065
Likes: 4,561
From: Haslet Texas
Default

Originally Posted by machinehed
Maby im gettin old but i dont get why anyone would constantly overrev. a motor that is designed as a high torque low rev. unit to the point were you bend all the pushrods ???
Sorry texas., but i just dont get it ?
To be honest I never go over 5k and 90% of the time I shift at 4k or lower.
I have never hit the rev limiter or anything over 5k.

I'll be damned if I know how they got bent.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:25 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE