Inherited a '98 Ultra
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From: NC
Inherited a '98 Ultra
I recently inherited my Dad's '98 Ultra. It was his baby. We were able to talk a lot and go over things, and I've ridden close to 500 miles. What all should I know about this bike/year? Thanks so much for any info.
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From: Pasadena TX
The only thing I'm aware of is that if it's fuel injected it uses an outdated system (MM) that is different from the current ones. There's not a lot of aftermarket support for it. Looks sweet, but sorry you acquired it the way you did.
Road Master
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From: Outer Banks, NC
I think 98 was the last year for the Evolution engine. Don't know much about it, but I think it's a good one! Sorry about your Dad.
Edit: I just noticed the lower fairings are removed. Do you have them? In the hot summer I remove them for local. For long trips I put them back on.
Edit: I just noticed the lower fairings are removed. Do you have them? In the hot summer I remove them for local. For long trips I put them back on.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Connecticut
Nice bike! Keep it! The best Evo motor and the MM is just fine, unless you have problems with it. You can update it or change it to a carb if you had to. I'd love to own that bike!!
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I owned the same bike and went 65,000 miles in 4 years before I sold it. MM injection is fine as long as you don't 'overbuild' the engine given the MM's limitations. With a Power Commander I managed a fine running bike with flowed heads, EV 3030 cam, high flow air cleaner and a 2 into 1 exhaust.
It was the last of the touring Evo's and is basically bulletproof in reliability.
It was the last of the touring Evo's and is basically bulletproof in reliability.