Any softail evo riders?
Road Master
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From: Powder Springs, GA
My sporty experience is so little I could hardly remember. Thanks for clearing it up.
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From: MEXICO
and the older evo's fit my budget.
Choosing an evolution shouldn't be a budget thing... Just sayin'
Bikes and/or engines in a good shape are easy to get if you're looking for a twinkie, an evo, dunno... Not that many.
Mimo.
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Tourer
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From: VB, Virginia
Appreciate the help.
I have no issues with an evo, good motor. Did well in my previous 98 egc. Didn't have base gasket problems, but had never-ending rocker box leaks/seep, no biggie.
Haven't found one, just pricing them at this point and maybe grab one in the winter, but I will definitely take a highway cruise on it before making a decision. Around town the sportster was fun, but hated it on the highway.
Tks again
I have no issues with an evo, good motor. Did well in my previous 98 egc. Didn't have base gasket problems, but had never-ending rocker box leaks/seep, no biggie.
Haven't found one, just pricing them at this point and maybe grab one in the winter, but I will definitely take a highway cruise on it before making a decision. Around town the sportster was fun, but hated it on the highway.
Tks again
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: VB, Virginia
Appreciate the help.
I have no issues with an evo, good motor. Did well in my previous 98 egc. Didn't have base gasket problems, but had never-ending rocker box leaks/seep, no biggie.
Haven't found one, just pricing them at this point and maybe grab one in the winter, but I will definitely take a highway cruise on it before making a decision. Around town the sportster was fun, but hated it on the highway.
Tks again
I have no issues with an evo, good motor. Did well in my previous 98 egc. Didn't have base gasket problems, but had never-ending rocker box leaks/seep, no biggie.
Haven't found one, just pricing them at this point and maybe grab one in the winter, but I will definitely take a highway cruise on it before making a decision. Around town the sportster was fun, but hated it on the highway.
Tks again
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From: Toronto, Ontario
just an fyi,
You will end up spending more money on the Evo than if you get a twinkie to get reliability, but if you get an early twinki, make sure you got one where the cam chain tensioner was done.
As Mimo said, don't make it a budget issue.
You will end up spending more money on the Evo than if you get a twinkie to get reliability, but if you get an early twinki, make sure you got one where the cam chain tensioner was done.
As Mimo said, don't make it a budget issue.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Tallahassee, FL
Choosing an evolution shouldn't be a budget thing... Just sayin'
You will end up spending more money on the Evo than if you get a twinkie to get reliability
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From: So California
The sweet spot on mine is between 65-70 mph.
The mirrors are for looks only, but the vibration on the solid mounted engine isn't as bad as many think.
I know my ex loved riding on it and showed her appreciation when we got back home.
The mirrors are for looks only, but the vibration on the solid mounted engine isn't as bad as many think.
I know my ex loved riding on it and showed her appreciation when we got back home.
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I'm amazed at what a "soft bunch" so many of today's "Harley Riders" 
are. Vibration? Try riding a 48 ridged frame Panhead. If my Sofltail Evo rode any smoother, it would feel like a F'ing Goldwing. Personally I like to feel every stroke of the engine. IMO, the Evo is the absolute last built engine of the more traditional Harley Davidsons. They have proven to be very reliable motors that can withstand the mileage. Much vibration has been taken out of the engines while still retaining the more traditional look, sound & feel of a Harley from years past. With it's carbureted motor, separate transmission & relatively basic electrical system, your average layman can still maintain, repair & modify his own bike.
I won't give up my Evo until somebody can pry my cold dead fingers off the handlebars
are. Vibration? Try riding a 48 ridged frame Panhead. If my Sofltail Evo rode any smoother, it would feel like a F'ing Goldwing. Personally I like to feel every stroke of the engine. IMO, the Evo is the absolute last built engine of the more traditional Harley Davidsons. They have proven to be very reliable motors that can withstand the mileage. Much vibration has been taken out of the engines while still retaining the more traditional look, sound & feel of a Harley from years past. With it's carbureted motor, separate transmission & relatively basic electrical system, your average layman can still maintain, repair & modify his own bike.I won't give up my Evo until somebody can pry my cold dead fingers off the handlebars