My 1985 Softail (carbeurated Evo) had 134,000 miles before I "retired" it in 1994. Most of them were with my "ol lady" sitting right behind me. We were both in the USAF stationed at Guam when we ordered it to be picked up in Fortt Worth, Texas at the Harley dealer there. She made every one of the payments from her own paycheck. I stopped riding it when the Stator in the alternator quit and her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) only a few days apart from each other. The "fun" of riding that particular bike just didn't seem to be there anymore. Even as her disease progressed, she still swore that she would get to ride again. In early 2015 I found and bought a 1986 police bike. I had the intention of building a sidecar that she would be able to roll up on in her wheelchair. She was watching from the front door with a grin bigger than Texas as I rode up to the house. Life kinda got in the way of actually getting on the sidecar that summer and sadly, on December 15th, 2015, she lost her battle with MS. I suddenly had another bike that to me at least, just wouldn't be much fun to ride. Her life insurance was enough to pay off the house and still enough left to pay cash for a 2016 HD FLRT, the trike called the Freewheeler. So yes, in essence she bought my first new Harley and my last new Harley. I carry a small urn (only a couple inches tall) with some of her ashes in it, everywhere I ride. She finally is getting the ride she so desperately wanted, even though she is riding her own, ultimate tricked out bike, with her grandmother behind her and they're seeing things up there we can't even imagine.

@irontemplefitness4648

5 жыл бұрын

David Philpott amazing story brother, sounds like a beautiful life

@petedavis1040

5 жыл бұрын

Don’t know you from a hole in a wall but I can say with confidence. You had an awesome woman and her connection with your bikes is priceless. My condolences on her passing but I’m happy you’ve regained a urge to ride once more, at least for her. You’ve been a lucky dude.

@1ofhis518

5 жыл бұрын

David Philpott sorry for your loss. Some of us do find some really good gals I myself have a great wife of 27 years and counting. But the thing that makes peace with riding and my wife not to mention days worth living is a relationship with Jesus Christ. David I wish you the best and fella I hope you know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour because our final ride is the most important.

@1ofhis518

5 жыл бұрын

@Al Morrison fella the spirits of the dead your not riding with. When somebody is gone their gone and that's one of two places Heaven or Hell . The only way to keep the Faith is to read the Word of God and have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

@petedavis1040

5 жыл бұрын

BAC soldier you can have your views but don’t force feed them to others trying to dismantle his belief in the process. His words carried positivity and ease, don’t be a douche bag!

I shouldn’t have watched this video.. I’m 64 and now the fever is back.. I’m headed to craigslist from here.. great vid bro. Thanks.

@kurtragucci5092

4 жыл бұрын

When I’m 64 you might not want a hard tail but I'm looking to sell one, 71,00 miles on it 2004 custom

@whenim6462

4 жыл бұрын

Kurt Ragucci thanks for the offer, but I’m to old for a hard tail. I was thinking more on the lines of a road king. Thanks again

@kurtragucci5092

4 жыл бұрын

I totally respect you and understand good luck out there

@elsey1976

3 жыл бұрын

@@kurtragucci5092 I'm selling my 92 Electra Glide Sport. Interested?

@paulfiore7083

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 68 and have 3 bikes. Started riding at 20. Never gets old

The EVO, 1340cc, was the best, single cam engine, Harley ever made....metal gear drive for the cam, and good old carb power, and a bolted together, crankshaft.....they don't make 'em like they used too.....

@kennethwise7108

6 жыл бұрын

tomcata1467, HELL TO THE YEAH!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/dot9urSPm8qsZs4.html

@maynard5955

6 жыл бұрын

A big hell yea on that

@biker1373

6 жыл бұрын

evo 1984 fxrs .

@TheSpitfire2207

6 жыл бұрын

EVO TC, EVO sportster, best motors they ever made

@jimcockburn3563

5 жыл бұрын

I had an 1990 Heritage Softail that I did four transcontinental runs on,that is west-east east-west ×4 times plus numerous runs around Western Australia without as much as a screwdriver in my pack, the bike was serviced religiously but it ridden and ridden hard everywhere it went.In fact Harley Davidson have returned to an Evolution type bottom end in the new eight valve engine.Pervious to my Evolution I owned an 80 cubic inch 1980 Shovelhead that was also a relatively reliable bike but I would not dare travel very far on without some spare parts and a roll of tools.As for the 2020 lineup you are right THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THEY USED TO.

My 90 FXR with it's 80" Evo and 5 speed now has 156,783 original miles. S&S Super E carb and EV3 cam and thunder header are the only mods and bike still runs great and is ridden year round unless being serviced or having new tires installed etc. Never have had a single breakdown. Still running the original starter , ignition etc

@micclay

Жыл бұрын

That's great. Why do you think Harleys have a rep for unreliability?

@elijahjames5308

11 ай бұрын

During the AMF years, Harley’s reputation went down because 50% of their bikes had defects during production. The EVO is a damn good engine & I wish they would bring the EVO back again. I’m not a fan of the twin cam engines, more things to break & more complex to work on. The EVO motors were simple, reliable & with some mods, they make some decent power & torque figures.

Biggest mistake that evo owners made was taking off before the engine was properly warmed up. You find an evo with leaky base gaskets, that is the problem, getting on it before the engine is warm.

@John-ob7dh

7 ай бұрын

Yep had 3 evos since 1989. I always warmed them up before taking off.

Arguably, the best engine Harley ever made, here's why, metal gears for the single cam opertation, and a bolted together crankshaft, and a separate oil pump not running on the pinion shaft. Forget the Twinkies with their chain drives and PLASTIC cam tensioners and a pressed together crankshaft that can twist out of true, thus ruining the oil pump and cratering the engine.....EVOS RULE!

I still tour on a 98 softail. Evolutions are the greatest engineering achievement by harley.

@jimwortham8634

4 жыл бұрын

Yes no Henry Ford plastic cam chain tensioner

@mikes.1882

3 жыл бұрын

S&S was the greatest achievement to come to Harley

@matthewspicer5815

3 жыл бұрын

Yep best harly made twin cams have higher maintenance run like hell though but the evo is the best

@trenthitchcock4194

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikes.1882 s&s is not harley

@zachclayton7523

3 жыл бұрын

Greatest achievement by Harley was the xr 750

my 92 dyna daytona. number 422 outa 1700. never had a single problem. completly stock. still fires up perfectly in 2018.

Got a 98 fatboy. Love it. It's definitely not fast but it sounds and feels like a timeless motorcycle. That reflection of sun and clouds off the headlight is bliss.

Really nice bike. I have a 95 flstn. Only choke carbureted bikes long enough to get them started say 20 30 seconds. Any longer will fouled plugs and you will get that splattering that you were starting to hear when you first took off. Also they should be warmed up properly depending upon ambient temperature 3 to 5 minutes. Saddle Tramp traded his twin cam for an EVO title for title about 6 months ago. A lot of people are doing that. I would rather have the Evo. Sounds better than the twin cam as well. The only thing that sounds better than an EVO is a shovel.

I ride a 1983 FXWG Shovelhead! It survived Pinatubo in the Philippines. I have had it new since 83. My reliable steed.

My 1996 Electra glide evo still kicking ass..can ride her hard all day everyday and do it again tomorrow...evo engine is simply put...awesome.

My '89 Softail purrs. I remember when I was a kid my old man and his mates all had Shovels and were always talking shit about "these new Evo's" haha. Well 30 years later there are plenty of Evo's still going strong (so is his '76 Shovel).

I love my 1999 Softail Heritage Classic because it is the best incarnation of everything Harley Davidson represents. I'm 45 and love the nostalgic sound & vibes from carbed & solid mounted Evo. I even like the old-school finger wheel throttle lock (when I'm on a level road, lol). As far as the carb, I can pull it, rebuild it & have it running in 2hrs while slamming a 6 pack and she just runs & runs 🏃‍♂️ 😀

@harleyxxfabco

Жыл бұрын

I have a 99 Heritage Softail too. Love this bike. I bought it new in 1999 and have have no issues with the engine.

I've had them all... Knuck pan shovel twin cam my x even had a flathead but in 15 I bought 2 evo's 99 and 97, love them both

I've got the 93 Softail. And it is my second Evo motorcycle I prefer it over the twin-cam any day! The Rocker Box and the entire top end could be taken apart disassemble and reassemble in a matter of just no time at all.

Just got my first evo and it’s the coolest, I have a new 107 m8 and it’s my traveling bike but I’m building up a street bike with the evo, it’s super easy to wrench and just plain runs, old school rocks!

I have the 98 FXDL. Last year of a 15 year EVO production run. Bulletproof little engine. Engine saved Harley Davidson. They had to go back to the single cam after so many issues with the dual cams. Especially in the early models.

@jimfischione2743

7 ай бұрын

99 was the last year.

I swapped my 1980 shovel head FLH with a 80” s&s evo, not one regret. One of my favorite custom builds that I decided to keep.

I ride a 1989 Texas police evo, it rides like a dream. Cheers from the Netherlands.

@SuperDowser

6 жыл бұрын

Geert van Deventei

@1941392

5 жыл бұрын

Give it back...

A carburetored EVO is about the easiest later day HD for riders with average mechanical skills to work on. I'm a survivor of the AMF/Voit days so I had to learn how to wrench my own bikes. The only thing I'll say good about AMF/Voit is that they built a 'Confederate' version of the Super Glide in 1977. My '97 FLHR will run all day at 80mph with my wife on the back and gear in the saddle bags and always get us back home.

I had a '93 Springer Softail Evo with a hot cam, S&S carb and Vance and Hines pipes. Probably added 10 hp. Loved that bike. Never a problem...unlike my 2000 Twin Cam.

@TheWolfsnack

Жыл бұрын

93 FXDL here....damned thing just runs and runs and runs....nothing other than Stage 2 done to it. I will probablly keep it forever....

I have the identical bike, 92 FXSTC. I love it, wouldn't trade it for any of the newer ones. One of the most dependable scooters I've had. Cool video !

My first Harley was a evolution. It's still in my heart today .

Thank you. The gas cap was rattling around from the jump. Was killing me. "Hey man ya gas cap loose!" Lol

@nathanletteri6567

6 жыл бұрын

J B i ride a 94 softail and itll rattle the caps off and the turn signals loose you cant really tighten the caps much

@Srkcycles

6 жыл бұрын

Im on it i ll tighten it up right now

@woodybutcher3653

6 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if anybody else noticed that

@bobsmithers1924

6 жыл бұрын

Woody Butcher Just the outside part of the fuel cap is loose from the design but the cap itself is inserted correctly and snug but he's running with the choke on cuz it's carbureted I got a 91. Bingo.

@fatdog371

6 жыл бұрын

You figure it out when it flies off at 75 mph, then have to turn around and walk a qaurter mile of highway to find the damn thing. Ask me how I know. Lol.

I never had a fuel pump problem on my carbureted Harley.

@bryannonya9769

5 жыл бұрын

maybe not but i bet you clogged jets and have to stop and adjust of you ride in the mountains.

@elflaco658

4 жыл бұрын

You've never had the little pumper set up go out? Then you haven't ridden very far or for very long or in high elevations. That's a common ailment on Bendix or Keihan carbs.

@davidfellows6250

4 жыл бұрын

@@bryannonya9769 I've never had to adjust ss carbs for elevations. I ride though the midwest and coast to coast. That said I like foil injection better. No need to choke and starts faster but a well tuned bike is a well tuned bike.

@gregbrown3967

4 жыл бұрын

@@bryannonya9769 98 evo and never had a clogged jet, run the premium. Mine sits from November to May and starts up every spring without a hint of trouble. Clean fuel is important in any small engine, stay away from ethanol or they gum up. Also live in the mountains and bike runs pretty much the same at the top as it does at the bottom. No adjustments needed

@Captain-ls7hi

3 жыл бұрын

Funny...

I have a 1999 FXR3 CVO, and love it! Couldn’t ask for a better Harley!

I would definitely have purchased this Mad Max machine if I didn't own the 2001 Dyna Wide Glide I bought from Srkcycles last year. And Sean there are test ride videos that YOU get EVO transformed and the machine speaks through you! This is one of those videos and it's impressive from an old school " pscho " ( as you say ) perspective. It was the same way when I watched the 2001 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide test ride ( about 20 times in a row through my 1,000 watt sound system ) last year and BOOM, the Cro Magnon instinct to pursue and conquer kicked in and the rest is history .... kind of like the Cro Magnon LOL . I wanted that Dyna as bad as the kid back in the day standing outside a department store looking and staring in awe at a Schwinn Stingray on display in the store window ! You tha man brother.

you know. I really love my '91 FXRS, the motor takes a while to warm up, you get rolling and so much stuff starts happening, the sound of the motor is right, the wind in the hair is right, you get busy really quick, and then when you look down at the speedo you're doing 40. it takes a while to get up to speed but once there everything somehow meshes. The suspension feels great, the purr of the motor doesn't vibrate you into tomorrow, it's a really really nice cruiser. Unfortunately in the mountains the Carb does have issues but that's OK, it reminds me of driving my Mom's 1973 VW Super Bug in that in order to make it to the top of the next hill at speed you've got to come down the last one as fast as you dare so the momentum carries you through. Does it compare to my 103" or 114" Road Glide? For touring no but for that visceral affect riding there's no comparison

@hdfxrs9121

4 жыл бұрын

I, too, have a 1991 FXRS that I've had since 1992. The only mechanical break down I've had was at 50K miles and a bearing in one of the tappets failed, chewing my cam. Put in an Andrews cam, .005 over pistons , and had the heads done while I had it apart and it's been running strong ever since. Now have 125K miles and still ride it almost daily.

Not letting a Evo warm up is a great way to blow base gaskets and cause other things like a broken ring etc

@John-ob7dh

5 жыл бұрын

yes, had 3 evos and always let them warm up .never had a prob with any of them

@dermotgillespie9030

2 жыл бұрын

@George Lynch Dixon always better to ride easy to warm an engine up, not just harleys.

@dermotgillespie9030

2 жыл бұрын

@George Lynch Dixon Personally I think letting it idle for a minute or two while you put your helmet and gloves on is enough as long as you don't ride hard for a mile or so.

@dermotgillespie9030

2 жыл бұрын

@George Lynch Dixon Lovely bike. I had a 1984 softail custom with a 4 speed transmission and a kick start. Wish I had it now 😪. Have a 2001 twincam with gear driven cams and s&s carb. Sounds like a sewing machine. Can't remember my evo sounding like that.

@TONYJUD57

6 ай бұрын

@@dermotgillespie9030 I run a 88 Evo Soft tail on s+s shorty carb, Streight through Fishtail exhaust and its great to say the least, I also have a 99 88cube Twincam, Took out the dreaded chains and swapped in s+s gear driven cams, It pulls a lot harder than the evo and is faster, also i can see out the mirrors at any speed, Last time back out 300 miles from home crank sensor packed in!! Kicker Kit and Dyna ignition going in now! OEM all gone now.

I havr the same bike 92 softail 16 apes and 79000 and still runs like a champ!!!!! Evo never dies!!!!!

@kennethwise7108

6 жыл бұрын

Jordan Houck, HELL TO THE YEAH!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/dot9urSPm8qsZs4.html

My primary ride is a 1985 FLHTC, first full year of the evo. 65k and still going strong!

I have had my 1998 EVO FXSTC Reno Raines Harley for 12 years . Still runs amazing all these years later

Just purchased my first Harley. 98 heritage softtail. Always been into the older stuff. Should be my forever bike. I’ve had many bikes over the years, but this one is just different. The sound, the vibration, the not being able to turn the thing. It’s perfect.

why I am glad Sportsters stayed with the EVO.

@gregbrown3967

4 жыл бұрын

And peppy compared to a 1340

Those Z bars look great & are bent to a comfortable angle as well as being wide enough. Though regular Z bars look awesome I always found them uncomfortable on longer trips & too narrow , the ones on that bike look like they finally adressed my compaints. Looks like I finally have a reason to change out the stock bars on my bike. TY & keep up the good work .

My 91' Electra Glide runs like a friggin' top. Has never left me stranded.

Need to warm up the evo before getting on it. Other than that the engine is foolproof.

@assfuck4433

4 жыл бұрын

Hellfighter Steve Hill need to warm any engine up before getting on it.

@OLDMANGAMING1970

3 жыл бұрын

It like a woman.

I have never turned my fuel off on any of my HDs. Never had an issue. Sold my old one with 42k miles and it ran perfect. My current '04 has 44k miles and runs like a top.

Rode my 97 Heritage softail to work tonight. Never fails me, and turns heads with that magical EVO Sound.

still waiting to here all about the evo. good vid but the title is a bit misleading. i was expecting more info on this engine

@harleymanm

6 жыл бұрын

He doesn't know anything about them, not even what the carb is fitted, riding it for ages with the choke on, a complete joke! Subscribe? I''m not 5 years old, which is your target audience, or maybe that is the US Standard.

@jakeos6051

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah the dude has no idea about bikes. A shame, has a lot of nice bikes on here.

@kenbell9094

5 жыл бұрын

@@harleymanm Exactly... THAT'S why the bike was sputtering!!!

@kenbell9094

5 жыл бұрын

The EVO H-D 1340cc motors are bulletproof!!!

@obfuscated3090

4 жыл бұрын

Info lives on forums, not KZread. It's better that way because text is vastly more effective at conveying detail. Harley Tech Talk and vtwinforum have lots of useful content.

When tuned properly the CV carbs are great carbs too. My 94 fires off perfectly no crazy rain dancing or standing on your head to get em to start. But s&s are great carbs too. You just don't have to spend $600 on a carb for these bikes to run perfect.

Change out the stock leaky paper gaskets with the newer style and replace the cam bearing while doing a hotter cam replacement and you have a bullet proof screaming little engine.

It takes few minutes to get warmed up and fun smooth with the carb and all. I have an 88 FXSTC and just got a new belt, shifter lever, and rocker boxes. It's a lot of fun and I love it.

I've got a 95 Heritage Softail has about 50,000 miles on it tires brakes voltage regulator and a switch all I've ever done to it and the battery or 2 of course great bike like other people said wouldn't take a new one for it! And good video by the way thanks for sharing

I have a 1984 EVO FXR and it is almost 200,000 miles. Engine was done one time....even then it was only top end rebuild. Had it for over 20 years and would never sell it.

@Clunk49

4 ай бұрын

That's a comfort, the '84 FLT Classic I bought used currently has 44K.

I've got a 99 Fatboy Evo/Carb that I bought back in 2001. Love it! Never a problem. I'm 66 years old now and have had a stoke and some other issues and don't have the balance to ride it anymore. Only 20K on it. I miss riding it, but it still sits in my garage and I fire it up now and then.

You guys have so many nice bikes you make it hard to decide on just one. I would have to get at least 3 of my favorites

lol @ 11:30. I rode my '93 Evo home in 39 degree weather :) Great videos, I enjoy watching them.

I have a 90 FXRS-SP that had 1407 original miles when I bought it for $3500 last year. It now has 11,××× original miles . Ive added a S&S super E carb , a Thunder header , Johnson High lift Lifters , S&S adjustable pushrods and EV3 cam. Being a Calif bike it was really lacking performance in original form. The mods made have been night and day as far as performance . It moves very well

Thank you so much for this video I was the guy crazy enough to buy a bike built the year I was born and I LOVE it. My 95 dyna wide glide was the perfect bike for me

'88 EVO Softtail, 2nd new HD, lasted the longest @ literally no mechanic issues ! Sold to someone I knew @ 125K, they're still riding it. It went through a handful of ign switches, and the typical tires, batteries. A low RPM sensor went off when it was new, replaced & no more issues ! Wish I had another.....driving a '06 Police RK now that needs the cams adjusted every 10mns @ BIG BUCKS !

Riding 1991 EVO Softail fxstc custom and I love it!!! Blue beast will never retire… fix and upgrade till I can’t !!!

You should hear my '88 FXSTC out in the desert running about 75mph. It's kinda like Pink Floyd cranked up to 11 on the stereo!! It just makes sense....

My 05 1200 evo engine roadster sportster comes with 70 hp from the factory. I love the fire and the bucking.

I know this is a old video but i got a chuckle when you made the comment about Fuel Injection failing. I no a fellow who bought a used bike years ago that came out with fuel injection when Harley 1st put it on their bikes. He didn't have it 1 day before it took out on him long story short the dealership had to buy the bike back because they couldn't get the parts needed to fix it. They wound up giving him a different bike. I do like the old carb bikes but i wouldn't give up fuel injection after having it all these years.

Awsome bike wish i could have one love the scripture, Keep up the good work.

Sounds like the Choke was on the whole ride.

@PRSRIZDPSI

6 жыл бұрын

he caught it like almost near the end but didnt say anything. i could tell right away. (own a '94 wide glide). same for the warm up

@boomsaucexx1866

6 жыл бұрын

Dale BIGD at 9:44 to be exact....he also failed to say anything haha

@johnmcvay4403

6 жыл бұрын

It's not a choke it's an enrichener. Fucking rubs

@boomsaucexx1866

6 жыл бұрын

John McVay You seem really offended over nothing.

@teresaholt5363

5 жыл бұрын

S&S carb.he reached down to the right.side of the carb .has a plate instead of a valve

My Dad has a 86 Evo and I love riding it every time I go to my Dads.

Hi from UK I have just bought a beautiful softail heritage custom paint it`s at Miami port waiting to be shipped over will look awesome next to my victory highball the best of two eras of american bikes

I have a 93 softail Springer I love it

The gas cap rattle is the locking mechanism getting tired. If you turn iff the enrichner earlier it would be good for it. First thing harley teaches is warm it up first.

my brother that bike has a S&S e carb, and the reason it was breaking up so bad was you had the choke on for ten min's, , with these bikes you pull up the choke lever just to start the bike, then you close the choke , then you use the thumb screw under the throttle till the motor warms up about 5or6 min's, then you go , if you ride with the choke up your running to rich and your going to kill your spark plugs. and if you don't warm up an evo till the rear rocker box feels warm you can blow a base gasket under the jug's and it can happen the first time you do it. $15 gasket , $600 labor so you don't want that, one more thing i'm glad your a brother in Christ , BE BLESSED

@Shaiy007

6 жыл бұрын

Love it, my carburated 1400 Boulevard is doing the same thing. Sputtering.

@jojojeep1

6 жыл бұрын

why ?

@danielhayes735

6 жыл бұрын

jojojeep1 oh man thanks now I know why I keep replacing my base jugs gasket, my Betty fires up so fast I feel it’s ready to go sooner than expected.

@gerardochavez6454

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for yours comments. Real knowledge !!! Greetings from Cuidad de México.

Sweet sounding Harley. Congrats !

I ride an 03 sportster almost every day. I installed a hammer 1275 kit in it. It bought an 883 with plans of doing the big bore kit. I think it sounds better than most Harleys I encounter. It's fun to ride with the extra power. Evo was what saved Harley Davidson

Glad to hear "words of wisdom" from a fellow rider!

I personally have a 96’ tourglide ultra classic with the evo and fuel injection. 78k miles and it runs like the day it rolled off the floor. Trust this bike to take me all over and it’s got plenty of life left in it.

I just bought a 96 ultra classic Electra glide! 5500 bucks and 56000 on the clock but so clean you can't believe it's 25 years old! The most amazing blue! Chrome for days. I bought it after I looked it over and started it cold and I mean cold!! 18°f and she started right up and idled perfectly! I didn't ride her since it was 18°f outside and we are now dropping into the below 0 range at night! A freak cold front in mid February in the Texas panhandle. She's coming home this next Thursday and it's still gonna be pretty cold but the week after the temperatures are supposed to moderate and be in the upper 60's! I'll be gettin' my knees in the breeze on those days for sure!

I have 114,678 original miles on my 1992. Changed lifters, added adjustable pushrods and new valve springs @ 108k and it runs better than it did new.

I just picked up a 1994 FXRP and the tank was shotgunned with moisture holes… looked like termites had a field day. But I couldn’t stand it and grabbed a plastic 1/2 gallon lawn mower tank and after 30 minutes of wiring and tank removal…. Walla bang it LIVES!!!

Love my '05 88. Thanks for the video

You need eyeware , protective morcycle gear , watch for pot holes , rubbish , blown tire tread ...choke on too long only fouls the plug and top of piston valves particularly exhaust. But the nightrain is my personal favourite. Have a look at the Porsche Harly guys in Germany.

I got a 98 fxstc, love it!

I sold my 01 Road King and my 02 FLSTC and bought a 98 Evo. Wouldn't trade this Evo or my 72 FLH for another twin cam or Milwaukee 8. This Evo I got from the original owner with 28676 miles on it it is as factory as the day it rolled off the showroom floor for thirty one hundred bucks. I am a happy camper.

the evolution motor still to this day i believe is the best it may not be the fastest etc but a stock 80 ci evo is a reliable motor that will run forever if taken care of.

My Evo just crossed 80,000 miles this afternoon. Still amazing

@jstadreme

4 жыл бұрын

On regular maintenance?

I have a fuel injected ( magnetti marelli) 1998 Road King Classic with the Evo motor. The bike has 121,000 miles on it and still runs strong and looks great.

The Z bars are awesome! Really brings character to that scooter.

She sure did purr nicely after you stopped choking her!

''when is the last time an efi let you down?'' im a mechanic, i see those people all the time

@Captainkleen

4 жыл бұрын

Ragimund VonWallat So am I owner of Red Line Cycles and the problem isn’t the E.F.I it’s the cheap ethanol gas. Tell people to run 91 octane and they stand well. But I do agree the EVO with an S&S carb was it back then.

@DCSPORTSTER

3 жыл бұрын

Funny I’ve been run ethanol in my Sportster since new and I’ve own it for 18 years and I have never had to take the carb apart. And my bike sits from November to April. The key is to run the carb dry when you’re not gonna use it for a long time. Also run a half a bottle of seafoam through it every spring in a full tank of gas.

I've been riding bikes all my life. Dirt bikes, baggers, sport bikes, nitro racers etc. My 96 Dyna Super Glide Convertible is one of the best and most reliable bikes I have ever owned. 73000km or 45000 miles on her and still going.

I ride an Ironhead. That's classic Harley Davidson

Mine is 96 sounds just like yours....big fan of this engine..to me best made...soild..quality not like crap of today enjoy following you....maybe some day get out your way..

I just sold both my Twin Cams and bought a 1998 FLSTF a one owner low mileage well cared for bike that is factory original except for an upgraded exhaust and a mustang seat. I am glad to have it i can work on it like my 72 FLH with out a bank of computers and the cam problems in the twin can motor.

I have a 92 softail custom with 6600 original miles and I love that bike

It needs more back pressure too. Evo's work better with mufflers. I had a set of Paucho mufflers on my 1990 ultra. They were quiet and my bike ran well, I thought. Then I happened on some stock mufflers that must have been "Take-Offs". I installed those and WOW, my engine ran better than ever. My RPM's went down in every gear and I could feel the increase in power.

@pigpen1958

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Running 1 3/4 drags with steel baffle in an 89 Springer It's got some nice giddy up

I've got a 97 Dyna and a 2000 Sportster sport. Something to be said for the simplicity and feel of these machines. I've tried the modern Harleys and they are good bikes but the soul is not the same. Now there's the "street cred" that comes with the EVOS, kind of like the shovel and iron head cred without the puddles of oil and no starts.

I have a '92 FXDB Dyna Glide Daytona, absolutely love it! Go the EVO

first, love the wisdom at the beginning of your vids, and for showing much love to the 90's HDs

Evo must not idle like a Twinkie! Turn that thing down man! Nice ride, looks sweet.

only issue I ever had with the fuel injection system was the fuel pump going out twice on my dyna super glide twin cam

Great videos

The exhaust note suggests it has a hotter then stock cam. Since it has an S&S carb, it bet the owner went with a pretty warm cam while he was at it.

I traded an 04 Fatboy for a 1998 Road King Classic, and absolutely love everything about it. I hope to buy a shovelhead one day, and as some have said, it's not fast, but, if I wanted to race, I'd buy a sport bike.

The only probably with the evos was with the softails they were rigid mounted and the engines were not counterbalanced. They vibrated a lot.

I like the hand grips on my Sportster 1989 883cc, it has huge hand grips (diameter). The new hand grips all seem to be sized for children, very narrow tubing. I don't understand that at all. I don't have big hands, not a big guy (which is why I like the "low" Sportster), but I like the size of these handgrips.

Crazy z's are what they're called! I have a 95 wide glide mint, bone stock evo and she rocks! Enjoy!

I've had an 84 & 86 FXR, 86 & 2000 Sportster, and now ride a 96 Sportster. All Evo. All easy to diagnose any trouble. If I have to plug it into a computer to figure out what's wrong with it, I don't want it.

@gerardochavez6454

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Dear Mr. Turner you are rigth. Greetings from Cuidad de México.

0:33 Carburetor dialed and working better than efi on startup. Love that shit

Great Rant! Love my Evo ❤️