Buying a 92 Flhtc
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From: Marion Iowa
Buying a 92 Flhtc
I am looking at moving up from a 97 883XL to a 92 FLHTC. I was wondering if there were any reliability issues or things to look for? The bike I am looking at has about 27,000 miles on it and is reasonably priced. Is this a good bike to consider for mostly around town and weekend trips of 300 to 400 miles?
I have two bikes a 97 Sportster and an '04 Kawasaki Nomad. I am looking to go to one bike, I really love the Sportster, but it is too small for the weekend trips. The Nomad feels too big, but I was wondering if there was any difference between the Nomad and the FLHTC? I haven't ridden or sat on the FLHTC yet, just have pictures from the owner who is 2 hours away and I want to have some advice before driving to see the bike.
Any advice is appreciated
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Rsrhawk1 (Rich)
I have two bikes a 97 Sportster and an '04 Kawasaki Nomad. I am looking to go to one bike, I really love the Sportster, but it is too small for the weekend trips. The Nomad feels too big, but I was wondering if there was any difference between the Nomad and the FLHTC? I haven't ridden or sat on the FLHTC yet, just have pictures from the owner who is 2 hours away and I want to have some advice before driving to see the bike.
Any advice is appreciated
Thanks
Rsrhawk1 (Rich)
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No real issues with the 92 FLHTC that I am aware of. The evo engine is almost bullet proof.
At least you want have to worry about the cam chain tensioners failing out of it within the first 10,000 miles, give or take a few thousand.
The batwing, bags, tourpak, etc, are close to the same "some minor changes" found on FLT's right on up to 05 or so.
I would put a few miles on it if the owner will agree, before exchanging cash for the title.
My 2 cents
At least you want have to worry about the cam chain tensioners failing out of it within the first 10,000 miles, give or take a few thousand.
The batwing, bags, tourpak, etc, are close to the same "some minor changes" found on FLT's right on up to 05 or so.
I would put a few miles on it if the owner will agree, before exchanging cash for the title.
My 2 cents
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Could be a little chilly taking it for a spin here in Iowa, my brother has a 90 electraglide sport with around 80k miles on it. He doesnt think twice about riding in anywhere. When I say anywhere I mean 2000 mile trips, more than once a year. We like to give him a little grief over the "old thing" but hey, it keeps going and going.
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I too had a '91 classic. But by all means, you must put in a "Jet Kit"..major difference in Cold Idle..here:
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...&mmyId=1600212
I put in one with an accelerator kit & it really changed the bike !! You need to see which carb you have..these are so cold blooded..the jet kit is easy to install & works !!
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...&mmyId=1600212
I put in one with an accelerator kit & it really changed the bike !! You need to see which carb you have..these are so cold blooded..the jet kit is easy to install & works !!
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Thanks everyone for the information. I appreciate it.
Rich
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