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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 01:21 PM
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Hello all, im new to the fourm but have been reading from time to time just have never joined until today.I have a question as im a noob still learing Harleys. Im going to be getting a Fatboy sooner or later, and ive ran up on a 1997 model, now besides the engine is there any difference in the body/frame/forks then a 2004. the reason I ask is when put the tow side by side same paint colors for some reason they look slightly different but I cant put my finger on it. is there a difference or is it just me.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 01:25 PM
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'97 has an Evo motor while '04 has a Twin Cam.

If I were you, I would get the Evo over the Twin Cam.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 01:32 PM
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The two may look similar but they're really two different bikes. The motor, frame, brakes, electronics and tins are all different. There are very few parts that are interchangeable.
 
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Thats what I was thinking. it was so close I couldn't nail it down.thanks
 
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Body, frame different, front forks are similar but there are differences. Some things are the same, primary, trans, hand controls.

I'd ride them both before I bought one, not the same deal. You like you martini shaken or stirred?

I'm with NEXT IN LINE on the evo.
 
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Ha, you are correct I will deff ride both first. This will also be my first Harley.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 02:09 PM
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Make it three for the EVO.
 
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Lets keep the ball rolling here another vote for the evo.
 
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If the Evo floats your boat, go for it, but 2004 is not a bad year for TwinCams. I haven't had any problems with the '04 Road King that I bought new, and my brother didn't have any problems with the '04 Heritage that he put 98K miles on before he traded it off.
 
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The two may look similar but they're really two different bikes. The motor, frame, brakes, electronics and tins are all different. There are very few parts that are interchangeable.
That.

I would take an EVO in any frame except a Softail.
 
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