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Old Feb 26, 2023 | 06:28 AM
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My brother has a 1996 Bad Boy and he needs a new motor. What other engines are compatible with his bike? He lives in the sticks in NH and does not own a computer. lol Thanks.
 
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The bike is a EVO. best bet is take some time and find an Indy shop that works on EVO's and have it fixed.
Wish him luck and choose a shop very carefully.
 
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By Indy shop he means an independent (None dealership) motorcycle repair shop that specializes in Harley Davidson. If someone mechanically inclined wants to work on it they do make crate motors that swap in such as Ultima made by Midwest.

Harley motors are tough. I imagine there is something simple that needs repaired or replaced. It’s unlikely the motor is just bad.
 

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Most likely it just needs a top end job, and not a replacement engine. It’s a evolution 80 cubic inch or 1340 CC Vtwin.
 
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i am going to say it is total junk, please reach out him and let me a price that satisfies his desire to sell it to me
 
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