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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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I read that and thought about all the older bikes on here and that I've seen out on the road, most of which are Harley-Davidson.

Whatever ol' boy is smoking, I'll take 2x of so I can be that delusional.
 
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by benman
Having to replace tensioners on a '89 model is probably the most severe issue I have ever heard of on any evo engine.
Well considering evo's didn't have cam chain tensioners I'd say there's severe issues alright but with the source of that bit of info .
 
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the lower radiator hoses tend to blow a lot on evos as well
 
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It's a good thing my 93000-mile Evo and 200000-mile Shovel can't read.
They would be devastated.
 
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Originally Posted by RHPAW
It's a good thing my 93000-mile Evo and 200000-mile Shovel can't read.
They would be devastated.
Word ..................
 
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Lotta talk, some true for sure, but where's the DATA.
 
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