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It's an EVO, not a TC which, in and of itself is not a bad thing. Evo's are easier to work on but not as powerful. The downside is that you would be surprised how many of the dealer techs have never worked on an EVO. I don't even think they get introduced to the EVO motor during their MMI trainng program.
If you plan to buy an EVO, you need to learn to work on it yourself or find a qualified EVO tech.
As for the bike, looks good and the price is reasonable. I would have a compression and leak down test done to show the overall condition of the top end. 62K miles on the EVO motor, if well maintained, wouldn't bother me but things like wheel bearings; steering head bearings, belts/pulleys, battery, brakes, etc. are worth checking out.
If you plan to buy an EVO, you need to learn to work on it yourself or find a qualified EVO tech.
As for the bike, looks good and the price is reasonable. I would have a compression and leak down test done to show the overall condition of the top end. 62K miles on the EVO motor, if well maintained, wouldn't bother me but things like wheel bearings; steering head bearings, belts/pulleys, battery, brakes, etc. are worth checking out.
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Road Warrior
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Im gonna do some checking to see if the dealer has a history of it. Maybe i could offer the guy about 5k and see what happens... Worst case scenario, whats the goin rate for an evo build?
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Rate fo0r building an EVO is about the same as for a TC but performance part selection is more limited. Ultima makes some killer crate motors for those bikes as well. First, you need to find a wrench, unless you are planning on being a DIYer.
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Road Warrior
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Just called the dealer, was told that in 97 there was an andrews ev 27 cam put in, BFM heads V&H pipes and carb was tuned. In 09 the dealer installed fatboy wheels. He said thats all their computer showed, but they own 3 other shops in the area that could have done more work.
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I say go for it!! At the begining of the summer I talked my best friend into buying a 2002 Fat Boy with V&H long shots, jetted carb, apes and a bunch of chrome for $7,400 but it had 40,000 2 owner miles! Haven't had any problems and my buddy has had one of the best summers of his life! There's deals to be had, you just gotta take the plunge! Just IMO....
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Big thing to check is the vin number if HD is should start "1HD1", if it's an HD frame then $5500 is a good deal, motor looks clean enough to eat off. But also looks to have been repainted (no badges or sticker on tanks) WHY? A salvage title will reduce the price significantly. Was it wrecked. Rear belt needs replaced around 60,000 (kinda pricey, belt is $180 + it ain't easy on a softail). 62k is not a lot for an evo if maintained well.
Good Harley shops still work on evos. If your's doesn't look for an indy. Offer $5000-$5500. Go from there.
Good Harley shops still work on evos. If your's doesn't look for an indy. Offer $5000-$5500. Go from there.
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The only difference between an TC and EVO softail is the motor and the split gas tanks. Brake calipers are a little different but everything else is basically the same as far as working on it. Even the carbs are the same. As far as getting a shop to work on a bike (like tire's, brakes, primary, stator, clutch, final belt, steering head, fork seals etc....) they are basically the same. Only thing I am not sure on are the transmissions. Yes they mount up different but I am not sure about the internals. I see EVO's, shovels and ironheads being worked on at Atlanta HD all the time. Sure the need for loctite may be different but that is what shop manuals are for.
As far as the motor itself. If my stupid redneck butt can swap a cam in my garage anyone can work on them.
As far as the motor itself. If my stupid redneck butt can swap a cam in my garage anyone can work on them.
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Road Warrior
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Well the wife unit put brakes on this deal.... Said she wanted me to get something newer.... Who am I to argue that.... Thanks for all the help though... Ive learned quite a bit with this thread..
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Dude quit! You just basically stated that H-D will no longer service any Evo's ... since the last Evo was made in 1999. Mine is a 97 and I can have it service anywhere! You'll see an Evo in just about EVERY H-D service department getting something done.
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I NEVER said that, in your words, "that H-D will no longer service EVO's".
As a matter of fact, Mr. PanHeadRich, here is a link from another member of this forum that has found the same thing in his area from his local H-D dealer. Maybe you should do a little more research before you misquote others and make claims of "Bad Information".
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...years-old.html
And here is a company in the middle of the country that even states that in there advertising.
http://rageracinginc.com/harley.html
Can a moderator revoke his Avatar for putting words into my mouth I didn't say, please?
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