any evo riders out there
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: MD
I had a 97 RK with the Evo, put a Mikuni Carb on it and loved it...If I hadn't lost the place to park it before I got married, I would probably still have it. Ran Great and Sounded Great. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a clean well maintained Evo Bike.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Mass
...of all the motor designs HD has had...I would say that late model EVO's 90-98 were probably the most dependable power plants they ever had..new bikes have more power stock, for sure..but aren't as "trouble free" in my opinion...
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: eastern oklahoma
i have an 08 streetglide that's been great, and a couple of weeks ago i got a 92 fxr with the evo motor. i'm looking forward to riding it on shorter rides. those evo's are much simpler than the twin cams.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Connecticut
I just trade in a 96 FLHP Rk with 25k miles for an 06 Electra Glide. The 96 was a great ride. It always started and ran great. Only problem was a weaping head gasket and a lack of power. Very common problem with EVO's. If you have the money I would buy newer. What a difference 10 years makes. Ride safe.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 247
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From: Northeast Iowa
I have owned both an early model and a late model EVO. I still have the late model EVO and a TC95. The late model EVO's are the best motor HD ever built in my opinion.
Last edited by MrMax; Mar 14, 2011 at 10:53 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: State of Confusion, SE PA
I love mine still...has about 87K miles on her. Replace the lifters every 25K miles and the cam bearings once, it will last you a life time.
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