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Road Warrior
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Here to join the EVO crew
Also, thank God for new riders who buy the bike of their dreams without getting any experience first. See my new member post:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-m...-new-ride.html
So, I always wanted a real Harley (I hear they stopped making them in 2000). Just was too busy with other things to get it done. It has been 20 years since I rode my last bike (Yamaha Virago) which I bought new and it always broke down on me costing $$$.
So, at 2600 miles this engine is almost new. What can I expect?
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-m...-new-ride.html
So, I always wanted a real Harley (I hear they stopped making them in 2000). Just was too busy with other things to get it done. It has been 20 years since I rode my last bike (Yamaha Virago) which I bought new and it always broke down on me costing $$$.
So, at 2600 miles this engine is almost new. What can I expect?
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Many happy miles riding.
Welcome to the forum.
Check with Traildog for your welcome package.
Welcome to the forum.
Check with Traildog for your welcome package.
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BTW, welcome to the EVO forum!
Road Warrior
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Low mileage "barn finds" can be a pain in the butt with little problems that crop up. Nothing major, and nothing you can't deal with. I'm working my way through that process with a 4700 mile 98 Honda Pacific Coast at present. Little things keep breaking. 
I see from the other post that the tires are original. They are way to old to rely on, IMO. I'd change them before I rode anywhere.
Change the fluids, inspect all the hoses and other rubber parts. Flush the brakes. Engine wise, you should be good to go. Upgrade the cam bearing at some point before 30k to be safe. Known weak part.
Welcome to Evo-land.
I see from the other post that the tires are original. They are way to old to rely on, IMO. I'd change them before I rode anywhere.
Change the fluids, inspect all the hoses and other rubber parts. Flush the brakes. Engine wise, you should be good to go. Upgrade the cam bearing at some point before 30k to be safe. Known weak part.
Welcome to Evo-land.
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Road Warrior
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LOL. Mine was the first year of that model (1984). Blew ignition boxes, wheel bearing, kickstand switch, handlebar switches, starter like a 1960 Dodge...it went on and on. I'll never buy another Yamaha.
Thanks for all the comments. Lots of knowledge on this site, and nice bikes. I'll be tapping into that.
