Why Evo?
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I bought a 1989 Sportster off the showroom floor in 89. At that time, if you hung around some old timers like I did they all rode Shovels that were in fairly decent shape. EVO's were always like red headed step children to them because they didn't leak, didn't sound the same, had belt drives, didn't have kick starts etc. At some point the TC will be the Shovel of it's time and we'll have come full circle.
I've owned three EVO's and would like to get another one just for posterity but I do love my TC88 and 96.
I've owned three EVO's and would like to get another one just for posterity but I do love my TC88 and 96.
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Actually, I believe that fuel injection was first used in '95, but only on the "30th Anniversary Electra Glide," a limited edition.
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Agreed. The early ones have the good bottom so you can build em up pretty strong.
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How are two cams better than one? On inline fours you have a intake cam and a exhaust cam that you play with the center lobe settings, and change valve overlap to improve on engine performance. On the Harley twin cam, you have a cam for each cylinder, so the intake and exhaust are still on the same cam, so what does it accomplish? There may be something, but as an old engine builder, I don't see it, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if I was in the need of a new bike.
My 1996 Ultra Classic has 78,000 miles on it, does not use or leak oil, and runs great, if I feel I need to go a little faster, then I will just ride my Suzuki, that doesn't happen very often since the local drag strip closed.
My 1996 Ultra Classic has 78,000 miles on it, does not use or leak oil, and runs great, if I feel I need to go a little faster, then I will just ride my Suzuki, that doesn't happen very often since the local drag strip closed.
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How are two cams better than one? On inline fours you have a intake cam and a exhaust cam that you play with the center lobe settings, and change valve overlap to improve on engine performance. On the Harley twin cam, you have a cam for each cylinder, so the intake and exhaust are still on the same cam, so what does it accomplish? There may be something, but as an old engine builder, I don't see it, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if I was in the need of a new bike.
My 1996 Ultra Classic has 78,000 miles on it, does not use or leak oil, and runs great, if I feel I need to go a little faster, then I will just ride my Suzuki, that doesn't happen very often since the local drag strip closed.
My 1996 Ultra Classic has 78,000 miles on it, does not use or leak oil, and runs great, if I feel I need to go a little faster, then I will just ride my Suzuki, that doesn't happen very often since the local drag strip closed.
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TH real sound...
I agree but would add a 2 into 1 THUNDERHEADER is the only choice for performance and sound in an EVO or a TC... Although I am hearing awesome stuff about RB exhaust systems....
https://www.rbracing-rsr.com lsr21
I might try me on the FXRP EVO build.
QUOTE=Spanners39;12905853]I wish I still had a recording of a 2008 TC on Vance and Hines Short Shots.....you would never have said it sounded gay....damn thing sounded like it would rip your throat out if you did.[/QUOTE]
https://www.rbracing-rsr.com lsr21
I might try me on the FXRP EVO build.
QUOTE=Spanners39;12905853]I wish I still had a recording of a 2008 TC on Vance and Hines Short Shots.....you would never have said it sounded gay....damn thing sounded like it would rip your throat out if you did.[/QUOTE]
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Not true. Stock headpipes with the crossover with Cycle Shack slip-on mufflers can make better numbers and not have the 3000RPM torque dip the Thunderheader is known for. S&S, Bob Wood & others will verify this if you doubt me.
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If you look at the chart I attached you will see what I'm referring to. The bike makes good numbers with the Thunderheader, but notice how lazy the bottom end is & that dip @3000RPM. The Cycle Shacks with the baffles opened a little would give better torque at the bottom without giving up any on the top. If you don't believe me google is your friend....;-)