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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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I am looking for some info on the older road glides. My buddy has about 6/7 grand and he is gonna go buy him a older road glide. He is the kinda guy who likes the build and wrench part of bikes and loves my 04 glide. So can i get some opinions and info on what years had which motors and so on. Also i was wondering are the the same bikes from 1997 till 2007 besides motor size?
 
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02 one of the best,last year of forged crank and timken bearings,first year of delphi injection and a bigger axel and swing arm,pre 02 had some swing arm cracking.02-06 most all parts will interchange,think pre99 different seats and muffler hangers and evo motors?plenty out their from 02-06 lots of aftermarket parts as well. friend has a 96 and some parts are costing a few more $ than they should.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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so evo up to 1998, then 99 and up is twin cam.

the roadglide ( previously know as TourGlide) shares major components with other touring bikes of the same year...the differences being the plastic hanging on them.

for his budget a 98 in the 95th anniversary burgundy might be nice.

see what is available in your area.

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Don't get get a FI bike before '01. Stick with a carb against the MM fi. I would go for a twin ca too but the Evos are just as reliable if power doesn't concern ya.
 
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