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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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hello,
I am interested in getting an old sportster engine (just the engine) to rebuild and work on, and do not know where to look. I would like one that is non-operational that I could acquire for cheap and not have to worry whether or not I screw it up. I do not care what size I get but would prefer a 1200cc Evo.
can anyone help or have suggestions?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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95 - 2003 are the best grabs for projects. Parts are plenty and they fit into twice as many frames as the 04 - 2011 models.

Motor Mods....... NRHS

Carb Mods........ Harley Performance
 
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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Carb Mods........ Harley Performance
Neat site with some interesting stuff to read on it I just found out thanks Freebird
 
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Neat site with some interesting stuff to read on it I just found out thanks Freebird
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Hey guys dont want to jack the thread or anything but can some one tell me when the evo engine started and ended if it did end. I heard some one say that they ended. But i thought this was a fantastic engine.
 
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Hey guys dont want to jack the thread or anything but can some one tell me when the evo engine started and ended if it did end. I heard some one say that they ended. But i thought this was a fantastic engine.
'84-'99 for big twins
'86-current for sportsters
 
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 06:25 AM
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95 - 2003 are the best grabs for projects. Parts are plenty and they fit into twice as many frames as the 04 - 2011 models.

Motor Mods....... NRHS

Carb Mods........ Harley Performance
I clicked on the link and just spent 10 minutes reading about exhaust...love the site thanks so much for sharing!
 
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'84-'99 for big twins
'86-current for sportsters
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I clicked on the link and just spent 10 minutes reading about exhaust...love the site thanks so much for sharing!
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