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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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Default Stupid question: Evo engines

OK, for the non-mechanical one's on the forum: what the heck is an EVO engine, and does my '06 XL883C have one?

P.S. - Passed my MSF course today, with the best score of anyone in the class! Now, let the motoring begin!

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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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It is a EVO
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Sportsters from '86 on are "Evo" Sportsters, replacing the "Ironhead" Sportsters.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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They actually told you that you had the highest "score" in your MSF class?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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the best answer I can possibly give you my friend... congrats on the test
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_engine
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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hey thanks Aged that was some cool reading
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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Default RE: Stupid question: Evo engines

Thanks for the responses! And yes, they did tell me that I had the highest score in the class. It was for the road test to get the MN license. Considering I had to take most of the test in the rain, I was quite pleased with my score.

Now, I am set to motor safely! Man, sporty's rock!

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