Opinion and info please.
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Road Master
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From: Springfield Illinois
Opinion and info please.
Buddy of mine is looking at a 1998 road glide. Super clean,30k on the bike, really good price on it. Does that year have any bad flaws? I know it has the 80 in it but not sure if carb or efi. Which is better? Chime in on any info! Thanks...
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...had a 98 Fatboy, so same engine..absolutely, one of the most rock solid motors HD ever built was the later year EVO's,(EVO's were used from 1984-1998). 98 would be the first year for the "Road Glide"...before that they were "Tour Glide's"...a slightly different version...the 98 could have had a Carb or Injection...if injected, it would be the early version of the injection system, made my an Italian company,(Magnelli-Moretti), and known as MM systems...that's the only weak part of the bike, they could be a little temperamental,..if it's a carb on the bike, your friend is all set!...good luck
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I would sure hold out for a twincam. While Evos were much better than pans/shovels the TC is that much better. The extra 10-15 hp means ya don't have to hop it up and evo support is dieing, as is what little support there ever was for MM FI. Evo came out in '84 so it is a 30+ year old design... The difference between my '94 RK and '99 RG was huge!
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I had a 97 RK fuel injection. Never had one single problem with the FI or even the motor. Put over 80K on it before I traded it in on a '11 EGUC. All I ever did was change oil, primary chain, clutch plates and spark plugs. Oh yea, bunch of rear tires and half again as many front tires.
If the owner has already put 30K on the bike chances are any FI problems have been resolved. Condition of the motor and the rest however is subject to inspection and scrutiny.
If the owner has already put 30K on the bike chances are any FI problems have been resolved. Condition of the motor and the rest however is subject to inspection and scrutiny.
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I own a 1998 Road Glide. And yes, you could get it carbed, Fuel Injected, or an anniversary model (95th). It has been a solid bike, and it is injected. They are not difficult to maintain contrary to popular belief. I get compliments all the time, and ride with twin cam owners. The bike does a great job of keeping up, even with the 103's. They can take her off the line, but my 1998 catches them at speed.
The evo motor was the last for the touring line. They are basically bulletproof. Weaknesses are the base gaskets may weep if you do not warm them up. The paper gaskets can be replaces with newer copper that hold up better.
They are highly customizable for speed, but the jugs cannot be bored out much over 88-90 in. You can put lager jugs on her if you want to go over that. A different camshaft can get you more speed.
If I had to do it over again I would. She is a great bike that I bought at a great price.
The evo motor was the last for the touring line. They are basically bulletproof. Weaknesses are the base gaskets may weep if you do not warm them up. The paper gaskets can be replaces with newer copper that hold up better.
They are highly customizable for speed, but the jugs cannot be bored out much over 88-90 in. You can put lager jugs on her if you want to go over that. A different camshaft can get you more speed.
If I had to do it over again I would. She is a great bike that I bought at a great price.
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