iron head vs EVO
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From: Pennsyleffinvania
Having owned and ridden a 82 xlh, and now a 17 Iron, I can say that the Fuel Injected, Rubber Mounted bike is a much more enjoyable ride. My 82 had a decent sweet spot at around 62 mph. Anything above that would make my eye ***** flutter to the point where it was near impossible to focus. Some improvements actually do improve things.
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From: Minneapolis
I have 2 ironheads. Get the Evo. In fact, I would tell you to get a 2004+ so it's rubber mounted. And go with a 1200. Much more enjoyable if he's actually going to ride it.
And look on Craigslist, not cycle trader, I didn't realize people still even use Cycle Trader.
And look on Craigslist, not cycle trader, I didn't realize people still even use Cycle Trader.
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From: Idaho
A bad Ironhead can be a world of hurt, specailly a basketcase, unless you are a compulsive tinkerer and experienced wrencher. Do your granson a favor and go for the Evo. The five speed trans is really worth having too. The four speeds and Ironheads all feel like they need the extra gear out on the highway, unless you have the overall gearing so high they will hardly pull away from the lights without major clutch slipping.
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From: Heart of Dixie
A bad Ironhead can be a world of hurt, specailly a basketcase, unless you are a compulsive tinkerer and experienced wrencher. Do your granson a favor and go for the Evo. The five speed trans is really worth having too. The four speeds and Ironheads all feel like they need the extra gear out on the highway, unless you have the overall gearing so high they will hardly pull away from the lights without major clutch slipping.
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From: Central CA
The advice to go EVO makes a whole lot of sense ,since it will used as a high school & college commuter in southern Idaho .
Ran the numbers on the Iron Head project and the EVO is more cost effective both getting a separate frame and complete running engine from salvage yard or running 883 , 94-99 EVO with Hammer 1250 conversion, since the Juggs would have to be bored for oversized pistons.
prefer the 94 to 91-93 5 speed, because of the improved clutch mechanism
Ran the numbers on the Iron Head project and the EVO is more cost effective both getting a separate frame and complete running engine from salvage yard or running 883 , 94-99 EVO with Hammer 1250 conversion, since the Juggs would have to be bored for oversized pistons.
prefer the 94 to 91-93 5 speed, because of the improved clutch mechanism
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From: Pennsyleffinvania
A 2007 and up xl883 will have all of the truly significant upgrades. Rubber mount, Evo, and Fuel Injection.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/mcy/6069743754.html no fi, but a nice looking bike.
883's have ample power for solo rider college commuter needs, they are also hard for an individual to sell. Prices are always very negotiable if you are a cash buyer. By the time you put an older bike in shape you will be close or equal to what you can get in the low milage used 883 market. Putting together a bike that will be titled as rebuilt/salvage means that you will never be able to trade it in or sell it except for pennies. Good luck finding the right bike.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/mcy/6069743754.html no fi, but a nice looking bike.
883's have ample power for solo rider college commuter needs, they are also hard for an individual to sell. Prices are always very negotiable if you are a cash buyer. By the time you put an older bike in shape you will be close or equal to what you can get in the low milage used 883 market. Putting together a bike that will be titled as rebuilt/salvage means that you will never be able to trade it in or sell it except for pennies. Good luck finding the right bike.
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From: Central CA
All really good advice IH & EVO folks.
Purpose of the project is to build a custom street worthy bobber.
Looking at a donner that has totally dropped off the radar, so the bike would have a new title, registered as an H-D
Purpose of the project is to build a custom street worthy bobber.
Looking at a donner that has totally dropped off the radar, so the bike would have a new title, registered as an H-D
Last edited by Almond farmer; Apr 10, 2017 at 02:45 PM.
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