If you had to go between Seattle and Anchorage AK with the safest bet, it would be the EVO.
The TC depending on the year with its mechanical problems for birth defects, it also has computers that will shut it dwn.
There would be a lot of changes B4 I would be brave enough for THAT run on a TC.
On the Evo I would change out the ignition to Daytona TT and not have any worries.

 

Yo Kdog there's a decent 96 FLHTC near me and my brother and wants a bagger, I've told the brother if he buys it to put in a big inch SnS or something and change it to points and it'll be a decent thing.
Points because here where I am is like the South for you guys it's hot and humid, also points don't have a rev limiter so he can wring that big SnS out hard..

 

I certainly am not the end all of all answers-
But Daytona TT says what ruins their (or anyones) modules is heat.
I forget the number but it is pretty high up there.
Thankfully they have just one module in the nose cone where the points would have gone.
HD uses about three modules all scattered here and there. (and at this point in time they are OLD)
DTT gives the user lots of options, all in one module and even dual plug, which I do use.
With a stroker it would be to your advantage to be able to do ignition curve with a turn of a small plastic screw.
.There maybe others brands that work just as well,- IDK
They have not ever mentioned moisture as a problem and i run mine with an open cover even in the rain.
I have had it stumble in a dwn pour.
On long trips, I do carry a complete breaker set in case of a failure or a EMP bomb.

PS the Rev limiter on the DTT is adjustable to your liking.

 

How about from Ohio to the Arctic Circle, twice on a Twin Cam? Bravery is in the eye of the beholder.

 

Good for you-
But what if?
That is a long fking walk between twns.

 

If " what if" keeps you from doing things, you shouldn't ride a motorcycle. I fixed a sidewall flat up there on the Haul Road with nothing but the tools I had in my bag and my wits.

 

Actually....A properly set up T/C from 1999 thru 2002 year models are arguably the most bullet proof and reliable engines that have ever come out of Harley.
EVO's were great motors and I still have a couple of them, but they are far from being the best motor that Harley has ever built.
With the early EVO's you had better cases, better flywheels and overall better workmanship from the factory, as they were trying to revive the brand at the time.
After 1987 the bean counters got involved and the cases got thinner, the cranks became cheaper with the one piece right side with the cast in pinion shaft and a host of other issues.
EVO's were nice and eliminated a lot of reliability and longevity issues that were inherent in the Shovelheads...But the T/C's were actually much better motors overall.

 

Hey I am not going to task over this, do as you wish,
A freekin tire is a lot more EZ to fix then fixing ignition modual on the side of the road!
It is readily identifiable, for one, patchable like you said for two.
.I for sure would pick the tire problem given the choice
I drove a dam dodge 24 valve with OBD up to AK and back.
I prayed ever mile something would not quit on it as computer controlled
Things that are out of my control I truly don't like!
Never have I had a carb or a simple ignition strand me .
Carry on.

 

I would skip the points and go for a dyna s instead. Just as (if not more) reliable than points and requires no maintenance. IF it dies, which is super rare, it's easy to stuff a set of points in to get you back up and running.

 

A year and a half ago a left turner obliterated my 2009 RKC. It had just short of 46,000 miles on it. Comparing that bike with the one I have now is interesting. I do a lot of reading on here so I'm aware of the TC's cam chests exploding and compensator failures, wheel bearing failures among other things. None of these things happened to mine. What I did notice is that out of all the bikes I've owned up to that point the Road King ran the hottest. Hot starts weren't pleasant at all! The other thing is that no matter what psi I set the shocks to it still rode rough. Don't get me wrong, it was a beautiful bike and I don't see it as a pos, it had correctible problems which I thought made it uncomfortable to ride on some occasions and I didn't correct them. Reliability with that bike was pretty good but I kept it in the back of my mind that the cam chest could grenade without warning so it took a little enjoyment out of it. The bike I have now is a different animal in my opinion. It runs cooler, it rides smoother, it's simpler to work on. I put 3500 miles on it since the end of May and the engine oil level hasn't dropped. I miss the 6 speed of the RKC however the sound of 3000-3200 rpm on the highway is music to my ears. OK it's 30 years old and some things need attention, none of which right now would produce a catastrophe. When riding season is over I'm going to tear into it and fix or replace the bothersome things and by spring it will be in the condition where I could ride anywhere any time for as long as I want.