EVO Versus TWINCAM... My REVIEW / Seat Upgrade / Future Of This Channel
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- After much wrenching on this new-to-me motorcycle, roadtriping, and just daily riding, I figured I'd give my thoughts on this bike (1994 FLSTN) in comparison to my most previous bike (2012 FLSTC). Also, changed out seats again. I also wanted to explain the reason for the post I made in my community and my intention for this channel.
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The Evo is all the fixes that the Shovel needed. Best Engine HD MOCO ever made.
Right on brother..it seems the newer HD's just got worse quality wise..learn that from experience..M8 was the worst I owned to date..still own a 92 FLHS EVO..very well built machine..😀
Love my EVO. Never had a problem with. Some people tell me it’s old technology this and that but in my opinion one of the best made and has that unique EVO galloping horse sound.
Every EVO owner says this! Everybody can't be wrong. I wonder why H-D dropped this engine on the Big Twin. At least the Evo is still on the Sportster. I wouldn't have a Sportster if it didn't. Long live the EVO!
@@boomerguy9935 The sportster frame is only so big and if they created a Twin Cam Sportster or a Milwaukee 8 Sportster They would have to change up the frame. People like the sporty the way it is. Also the Sporty engine is much different than the Big Twins because it's Unit Construction. The Unit Construction also limits how big the jugs get before they have to change up the frame Geometry.
@@pebear Good to know! I'm glad the Sportster can't be changed. With the loyal following of the EVO 80/1340 Big Twins, it seems the only way you can get a "new" one is to buy the S&S motor.
I just enjoy seeing and hearing a regular guy riding and talking about bikes. The fact that you're a nice guy doesn't hurt.
And working on them. Agreed! 👍🏻
Good work bro. We love it
May God always have the wind to your back brother.
What s nice comment.... God bless you as well brother...
Mr. Tramp, I’m sure you are tired of hearing the same old stuff out of me, but here is some more. You have great talent in creating your videos. I feel like I’m there in everyone of them. You are obviously a man of integrity and character and those traits are so rare in these days. Like most of your viewers I really wish that you were my neighbor and would drop by and visit. You are my kind of people. God bless you and yours.
Nah... I'm not tired of your insight. It actually encourages me, like others, to keep going with this.
@@SaddleTrampTV i AGREE, JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL AND i FEEL LIKE IM IN THE ROOM. THATS DIFFERENT.
hey, I am 64, it's not that bad...and the toys are way better than 24...
To recognize one's own ego at work and be able to let that go and dis-identify with it, is a true mark of wisdom. Well done.
"Better to conquer oneself than a thousand others in battle".
Austin Brown good comment. We have indeed discovered a jewel in the rough with Mr. Tramp. You expressed my sentiments exactly.
Sorry Austin that was to me thumbs up, I think I'm all thumbs up on Saddle vids.
Cheers Bro!
Stay true to yourself and don’t sell out to advertisers and start making “install videos”. I appreciate it man. Keep kicking ass. 🤛🏻
Whats wrong with getting paid? It's not selling out it's business. I like install videos. That's how I learn how to do things.
I don't know,
I like them too but when they’re sponsored by the products being installed and for no other reason, just seems like a sell-out. Now, if they’re great products and the UA-camr isn’t on the company dole and wants to spread some good info about an unsponsored product that they enjoy, fine.
Sold my fuel injected twin cam and got a 94 evo. It is the most straightforward motorcycle ive ever owned.
Are you still happy with the bike? 95 FXD here, like it loads.
I love how you act like we're your next door neighbor and riding partner. Love your laid-back attitude and willingness to experiment. You're a very calming person. The reason why I ride!
The opening reminds me of MR.ROGERS .
Man, your timing is great! You talk about the simplicity of the Evo and that bike. I have a video landing on Sunday where I mentioned how Evo bikes are perfect for beginners to wrench on, but also keep knowledgeable motorcycle minds like yourself entertained. Darn good video here, Tramp! Keep doing you, brother. I'm proud to call you my friend.
Thanks, Joe. Glad to call you friend as well.
Another great video! My wife and I search UA-cam every night hoping to see you posted another!i commute to work 550 miles a week on my road king rain or shine and when I get home my wife hears me pull up and comes out with her helmet and away we go to dinner almost nightly and we take trips on weekends when we can,her and I do all wrenching together even rebuilt the transmission we live for riding! We enjoy your videos keep up the good work!
I love Evo's, I own 2, 85 FXRS and a 96 Road King. Both carbureted and can do everything I want with no computer except for asking Google questions once in a while. Did the R from the ground up, only thing I couldn't do was the lower end of the engine. Stay in the wind, love your videos.
I own two Evos, a 1988 FLHS and a 1989 FXSTS. Love'em, have no interest in changing for a Twin Cam. Thanks for a great video....BTW, I'm 64yo
Never met ya, but I feel like I’ve known ya my whole life...your a kindred spirit my friend. Shine on and never let your light dull.
Love ya bruvva.
I’ll always be watchin brother. I just get such a feeling of peace when I watch your videos. Can’t really explain that other than it is so refreshing to see the down home honest living and working that you share with us.
Blessings to you and the misses.
I agree 100 percent....looking forward to watching more wrenching, winter is blowing in here in Western Canada.
God bless, roll hard and stay true to yourself!
I had a Fat Boy twin cam 88 but I had always wanted to have a Springer Evo...finally I sold the Fat Boy and 2 months ago I bought a Springer Evo and although it's a less powerful engine I'm really glad with it! Greatings from Spain. Josep
Mr.Tramp, I started riding in the late 70's. I started off with a 1978 Super Glide. 1200cc/74ci motor then bought an early 1984 sportster(last iron head) before the new evolution motors. My friends and I would spend hours and days working on our bikes back in the day. In a garage like yours. All together wrenching. Lots of good times and some bad times. I like your spirit for the motorcycle way of life. When you wrench on your bike I really like it , the carburetor issues I loved those ones. God bless. Trucking Hairball. From Illinois
In the early 2000s, we bought a brand new Harley Davidson Twin Cam Fatboy. The Wife & I loved that bike. Back then our payments were $350 a month. a short time after we bought the FatBoy I got laid off from my job. We decided we had to get out from under those HD payments, so we sold the Fatboy. As a experienced Machinist, I soon found a new job and we saved our dollars and pennies until we had enough to by a used Harley Davidson FatBoy with cash. We were lucky to find a Bad Ass Fatboy owned by a Los Angles Police Officer who was asking $10,000 for a Custom 1992 Fatboy, with Harley Davidson Factory 57' Chevy Blue & Cream paint, Fat Bob tanks, PM wheels & Disk brakes and a stock Evo 80ci motor and cobra long shots pipes. After a little negotiation and whipping out an $8,000 stack of one hundred bills, the Bike was ours! 20 years later and attending the Sturgis Bike Rally for 17 years, we are still riding our 1992 FatBoy and still loving that Evo.
Keep doing what you do, wrenching and riding and giving your honest pinion. You are a cool guy Tramp. Thanks for your vids .👊👍❤️
Got about 60,000 miles on my Nostalgia with the stock seat. I put a couple black pot holders between my rear seat and my Fender so I don't scratch my Fender. I run it solo a lot of times.
That bike is like my 95 it has a frame mounted motor. No rubber mounts. You're going to have vibration.
Your channel is my favorite biker channel due to the fact that you are YOU, and you are TRUE BLUE , and don’t backbite others or look down on other people and that is worth more then anything if you ask me period!! Stay true Tramp!!💯🙏🏻🇺🇸 Oh and that seat looks way better and like it belongs on that bike!
Love your honesty brother don't change a thing God bless.
So that's why I always have the urge to pass everyone on the road on my M8. You might be on to something ST.
Don't change your channel. I know when I get a notification that you have a new video I know I'm going to get some great content. Love what your doing and I think many people do.
Stay true, my friend! We love ya that way
God bless
The fact it has gear drive cam is a big win, no cam chain tensioners fragmenting and blowing your engine apart!
Boy that one is a great one about plastic chain tensioner Henry Ford design
Thanks for deciding not to change anything or not being a sell out...enjoy the feeling like were just hanging out every video...keep being you and doing what you do😀
I just scrolled through your followers and their sayings.
Looks like you touched a lot of people on the same level. We all enjoy just you and your ways of talking about your life on & off the Harley Davidson. How life seems easy.
I agree with them. I would ride wing with you any day every day..
Your kind of men are few & far between.
Honest, open, true to your words.
Come on out to California. We'll lay down some miles on these old EVO running machines.
Ride on... right on.. Brother.
Maybe we'll meet on the other Side? (Some day?)
There are too many folks out there who try hard to become more popular or more relevant or get their own bit of recognition . What I liked about this channel first thing was your genuine presentation; humility is refreshing. I’ll keep watching.
Your videos are the best! Thanks Saddle tramp, I'm so sick of TV. There isn't ever anything on, I can sit and watch your videos all night long! 👍
What caught my attention when I found your channel and subscribed a couple of months ago is your down to earth home and bikes. I feel bad that I don't have a spotless garage for the 99 Softail and 02 Road King like what I thought everyone else has. Your home and garage looks so welcoming with treasures around the outside. You had the courage to be exactly who you are, treasures and all and make uplifting, wholesome, great quality videos for normal people to enjoy. No fancy garage, no fancy show bikes, just nothing but ordinary people, ordinary stuff and a deep love for old bikes with a desire to share it all with friends. So glad you started this channel. God Bless.
Keep doing what your doing! Stay true to who you are brother. Sad to hear about the shovel, but hey one day it will happen. Keep the rubber side down and the shinny side up as you said.
I happened to catch your channel by chance awhile back and am so glad I did. For a guy who always wanted to ride but never for whatever reason was never able to, I ride through you. Never change, be true to yourself and I can't wait for our next ride. Thank you brother!
Where you located at fellow Mountaineer?
@@281sTravel Originally From A small town near Beckley but I live in North Carolina.
@@billypettry318 ...Right on Billy. My Grandparents were from Beckley. I live in Barboursville, right outside Huntington.
Iron 1981 WV will always be home.
@@281sTravel Mr Tramp and I have family in Point Pleasant. Love WV.
came to your channel because it popped up. stayed because the content was good. I enjoy another person who believes in the truth and tries to live that way. got myself a 95 inch twin cam had and an older rubber mount sporty. love them both, probably not going to change to an EVO although I understand the ability to work on them is a good point. just keep riding, keep talking , doing the things you do. that's what keeps us coming back. take care , see you down the road.
I wish I had a chilled out friend like you to wrench with. Great videos!
I just stumbled across your video here from me searching to gather information about the different Harley engines pros and cons! I have to say I really enjoyed the way you created this video and with your personal opinions from a regular owner. So thank you!
I forget why I started, what brought me here, but why I stay is simple. Great content, stuff that's close to what I want to see and do myself. I get to live vicariously through what you're doing. A little touring, a little wrenching, a little learning. My dream bike isn't even a Harley any more, but the make and model don't matter, just cracking anything open and learning how to make it work for you is what it's all about. That's what life is about, what makes us happy. Stay safe, Amigo.
Thanks, man. Glad you're still here. I try to keep them coming.
I've been saving up and decided what I really wanted was a big twin touring with the evo motor and I wanted one that was blue. It was what I wanted and lo and behold! Craigslist amarillo where I live, a 96 ultra classic Electra glide appeared!! The most amazing color of blue! My favorite color and it is clean! The cleanest old bike I have ever seen! 56,000 miles. Owned by the same guy for twenty years until he passed in 2015. He took great care of it. You can sure tell he really loved this bike. When he got sick, his wife wanted to sell it but he wouldn't. Not as long as he was breathing! I bought this bike yesterday Feb 10, 2021 and I paid 5500 for it. Exactly half of what I have saved up to buy it. It's still winter but she started right up when the temperature was 18 degrees and she idled perfectly!! Yes! I bought it immediately!! Evo motor, fuel injected and no leaks! 5500 was a really good asking price and no....I did not try to talk him down! Not one penny! I actually felt badly that I was able to get it so cheap! I'm gonna take it up to Tripp's harley here in amarillo let them go through it and change all the fluids and check it over for me to make sure it's ready for the road. But I'm unbelievably happy!!!!
Right on!
Thanks for letting me into your world. Do what you do brother 👊. It's obvious that you're loving life. No need to chase other peoples intentions. I truly look forward to seeing your content.
I always see people talking about how Evo’s in softails vibrate but I came from a sport bike back ground and the vibration of my Evo motor in my buell really made me fall in love with it. It was just so different and felt so right. Just picked up my first real Harley a 97 softail heritage. Rode it once this winter when I picked it up then put it straight in the garage to clean up the mess of the bike it was from previous owners.
Very enjoyable, your shop is cool. Looks like a you could kickback and enjoy a cup of coffee there while working.
Pretty much the same seat that is on my 2002 softtail. I plan on getting my 01 FLHRCI Road King up and running and trade it or sell it to buy an Evo a bike I can work on. I am sorry I ever bought these twin cams I didn't know how much computerized junk was on them. My 72 FLH is like a big riding lawn mower when it comes to working on it. Had it 31 years and will keep it until I am gone. Great video thanks.
I owned a 1999 low rider with the EVO, man I miss that engine easy to work on and the fantastic Harley Potato-Potato exhaust note it surely could make and you could idle her down or up with a screwdriver on the carburetor and I would just listen to the beat it would make and with the hand choke under the tank that you controlled...Man that was motorcycling . Now today I have a 2014 streetglide with all kinds electronic gadgets and no more true Potato-potato, time surely moves on, every now and then I keep a eye out for a EVO Wideglide hope to find a nice one, one day You have good honest content channel with a guy with a good personality .
Didnt 99 come with the tc88
Ya, don't change a thing! I always feel better after watching one of your vids! Keep lookin' up!
Totally agree, stay true to yourself. I really enjoy when you interact and include other real bikers and their stories though, keep it up!
I started following your channel when you got the evo as I own a 95 Fat boy and I have learned a few tricks working on it. keep videos coming
Hey Saddle Tramp, howdy from South Africa. Been subbed for some months, really enjoying watching your channel grow as you resonate with so many people. You represent something wholesome and free, which good folk naturally are drawn to. Be good to yourself bro !
My wife surprised me with a 1999 Dyna Wide Glide for my 63rd birthday! I was a bit ify about riding an older bike seeing as all the new bikes have all the bells and whistles. Then I found your channel and now am so grateful for my new bike. Now to learn how to ride again!!!!
Love what you are doing, right don’t change.Your vids on the EVO have helped me with my 96 Dyna.Thanks
That seat looks great and so does your bike.
I can tell that you and your lady put a lot of old fashioned love and care into your machines, and from hearing you speak that you have a vey good heart.
You remind me of brothers I've had that are long since gone, never to return.
A coupla years ago I sold an '02 Twin Cam Softtail Springer that I only kept for 2mos because both my wife and I hated it.
When the buyer saw my '72FLH and '97 Wideglide parked alongside the Twin Cam, he wanted to buy both of them instead of the Twin Cam.
I almost had to pay him to haul the Twin Cam off after that.
Ride safe my brother.
Yeah it's almost like pulling teeth to sell off a twincam, but folks are snatching up the evos right and left.
Much respect! Evo all day.
I swear just this morning I was talking to a buddy at work who rides an Evo and he was explaining to me about how it calmed down his riding. I was explaining back to him that my M8 114 Street Glide kinda makes me want to ride crazy ...I guess just cuz the power is available and it boosts my ego. I hate to admit but I like when people stop at red lights and look at my bike. But you know what, I have loved motorcycles long before I liked people looking at my motorcycle... This video was way more humbling than I would have ever expected when I clicked the play button Thank you brother.
A shovel has history and coolness. But for dependability power and simple to work on is the Evo.
Evos have history now too. The newest one is 20+ years old.
You are one quality brother. Much respect. I always appreciate down to earth real honest people and you definitely are one.
Said it before, but love the old garage shop you have. Much character and nostalgic.
Look forward to meeting you somewhere on the road or at your shop. Maybe in the spring. Take care...
Love the channel. Exactly. Love to see the evo,great bike.i had a 99 softail custom and I miss it alot. Best bike I ever owned. I appreciate what your channel is. Dont change a thing!
Thanks saddle tramp for providing these excellent videos,love your work bro. From Ulverstone Tasmania,Australia🙂
I always come across your videos while I’m looking at different things, always nice to watch your videos, breath of fresh air and appreciate all your unbiased opinions. Ride safe!
Hey thanks, man! Appreciate it.
ST, I ride a 1985 FXRS, 165K on the EVO, top end rebuild at 100K, new cam, lifters and pushrods at 140K, oil and filter change every 2500 miles, great engine, do my own work with some help from friends, riding a antique and knowing every nut and bolt puts a smile on my face, this bike , up grade the suspension and brakes would be my only suggestion. Like the content,keep it up. DW
I sold both my twin cams and bought a 98 Evo FLSTF. I have it and my 72 FLH I had since 1989. These are the newest bikes I plan to own. When I first got my FLSTC twin cam I was use to my 72 FLH and I was going down the road on the twin cam and looked down and I was doing 110. My 72 wouldn't do 110 if you tossed it off the Skyway bridge.
Totally get it.
Keep doing what you’re doing the way you you have been doing it. You reminded me of the reason I started riding so many years ago. Just the joy of being on a bike and feeling the wind, sun, rain or whatever while you ride down the road. Nothing better.
I appreciate your honesty and really enjoyed the calming background music 👍🏻
I've always wanted a 90's Softail with the Evolution engine. I haven't gotten the Softail but I've been fortunate to have ridden one and I loved how smoothly it rode. It was like flying down the highway on a cloud to me compared to my Japanese "cruiser" which is more of a do it all machine, high performance, solid braking, viable cruiser, suitable for 2 up riding and fairly comfortable. That's the '82 Yamaha XJ1100J Maxim. Well, I finally had the $ and the opportunity to buy a Harley-Davidson and my first ever V-Twin at the same time and the seller was less than a mile away from home and the bike is a super clean well cared for '94 Dyna Wide Glide. It has much of the look I was going for in wanting a softail and someday I will still work towards getting an Evo Softail. The Evolution big twin and the Sportsters are the only HD engines I ever want to bother with and with some tooling on it it will be all the performance I want or need from a cruiser. For now I expect it is a stock machine orher than the Arlen Ness air cleaner. If I want a speedier V-Twin for now I just picked up another bike I've wanted for decades for the look and it came from the factory with a good 30+ horsepower more than the Evo 80 from a Honda Shadow VT1100C. I'm diving headlong back into motorcycles amd riding and actually getting my adult sons into fixing bikes and learning to ride on the old '73 Yamaha Enduros I've had kicking around for decades. Now once they're up to stepping up to a bigger street bike I have 4 of them that are completely capable of long distance rides and we're decided on making the 700+ mile ride to Sturgis soon. Probably next year so we can ride with the CVMA chapter I'm looking to patch into as a full member.
sold my shovel years ago and bought a new Evo in '91 and never looked back. I also have a twin cam Heritage and it's a great bike but if I'm headin out to ride without my OL it's the Evo. I was wrenchin at a indy shop for 2 years till it closed and I worked on a lot of shovels not only are the newest ones 35 yrs old and need a lot of money thrown at them. Like Paul B sez the Evo is all the fixes the shovel needed.
I like looking in on your channel because your like people I’ve always rode with, real. You don’t play up to a image, you ride and work on your own bikes, your Ride to get out and enjoy riding , same as me. I got a 2011 FLHP and I’m rolling up on a hundred thousand miles on it now. I ride alone most of the time and I’m 66 years old now.
I appreciate that
Wow your a good dude...honesty and integrity, great traits to have brother and you have em....honored to be a part of your channel, and ill continue to be
Thanks so much, Michael. Glad to have you here.
Just be you. Do things that excited you. UA-cam is just us getting a view into your life on two wheels. Everyone's ride is different. And you're sharing yours.
I also own a 94 softail, same exact bike. It’s my first Harley and as you explained how you have gotten to know your bike, you’re videos have helped me get to know mine! I appreciate your videos, I watch them and I feel like I’m there learning hands on, unlike most videos! You’re a badass!
That makes me smile to know that these vids have helped folks. Glad you get something out of them.
Love your channel man, im not much of a wrench, that's how I found ya. I inherited my stepdads 96 ultraglide and had a bunch of cosmetic stuff done to it, removed fairings put different bars on it. Put about 300 miles on it and started leaking oil from my rear head and started leaking fuel... Anyhow I decided to do the work myself and searched Evolution motors on you tube and POW been watching your videos ever since.. Stay safe and keep up your content..
First vid I saw was your swap for the evo. Knew you were smart then. No other bike is like an evo. Working on my 98 FLHTCUI Ultra is a joy, and riding is a dream. Subbed immediately and have not been disappointed. Content is great....your subs should keep rising. Thanks for including me in your life. BTW, the more you ride her, the more you'll love her. Keep on.
I'm not a religious person but I have no problem with it listening to your videos are so relaxing you seem like a very real and down to earth fella keep the videos coming cheers from Ontario Canada.
What drew me in to your channel was the little cross on your chest. So I thought I'd take a look and I liked what I saw! Would love to ride with you one day if I get to come back down through Mississippi. Have ridden through there once and loved it. Like you say' "stay true to yourself and be safe." Love every episode I've seen thus far. Can't wait for what's next!
Just keep on keeping on and take your own advice, Amigo be good to yourself. Happy riding!
SaddleTramp, you are absolutely right about enjoying the ride and not feeling like you have to blister the tarmac every time you ride.
I am in love with my 1999 FLSTC! If I want speed, I will hop on my R6. I don't really understand dumping $10k to soup up a Harley, just to get smoked by a 600cc rocket. If you want fast, buy a 2nd bike that is just that and keep your old Evo and ENJOY THE RIDE!
Listen to your inner voice & God bless 🙌🏽
1993 FLHS Electra Glide H-D 28 years young, Rides good, comfortable, clean, and powerful enough for me.
Started riding back in 1961, at the age of rip old age of 6, Sixty years on Motor Bikes, with only a coup of words to say about all thought years behind Bars (Handle Bars that is), Love it. And I know you do too, other wise you wouldn't be here do what you obviously love to do too. Hope we can share a Campfire or two sometime along the way.
Ride safe today Bro, and you'll be riding another day Tomorrow.
They should have something like a golden buzzer to express more than just likes for your videos Saddle Tramp.
1994 FLSTN/FLSTS Rocks Brother! ... I just finished replacing all the seals as far as main shaft seal, shifter shaft seal, 5th gear seal, transmission top cover and side cover gaskets, Main shaft spacer, shaft race and all the primary seals and inner bolts and all ... and now have zero leaks thank God ... the only thing that I may do next spring is getting me a new set of exhaust pipes ...
This bike does really Rock! and I'm glad you are seeing this bike and giving complements to it exactly like what I wanted to hear man! ...
As far as who you are ... ? that is why I watch your videos from beginning to end man ... because it has a real working and true thoughts character to it ...and not some kind of commercial ... keep it real as you have been bro ... thank you again for an other great video .. and hellos fro Mt. Prospect, IL ... take care bud!
I don't recall how I found your channel. I stuck around because you seem like a decent fellow. My "new" Road King will be 20 in December, so it isn't quite an antique. It is my first Harley Davidson and it has its own issues that will pop up eventually. For now, I just ride it like a grandpa with slow, lazy shifts and comfortable trips. With the factory exhaust, it doesn't have the deep rumble of yours, but it's pleasing to me. I did my racing many years ago. Now I just want to watch the world.
I came because you swapped your Twinkie for an EVO. I used to ride a Shovel after years not riding I just got a 2004 Heritage hot rod with a phase 3 kit in it. I stayed because I respect your handle, you're a good man and a fine brother keep the Shiny Side Up.
Very cool perspective on enjoying the bike and life at a slower speed. Well done!!!!
Stay Righteous and outta politics, we'll keep watchin. Thanks for providing something worth coming back for.
Follow your path, stay strong in the Lord and your needs will be met. I appreciate what your doing and more importantly who you are. Take care friend......🙏🏼
Down to earth programming, besides I live in the same area. I enjoy seeing you ride the same roads I’ve ridden and every now and then I get a glimpse of someone in the background I think I’ve met.
Well hello there neighbor!
Dude, stay true to yourself.. and
Be who you are..
I love your approach and ideals on riding,
And encouraging folks to be true to themselves... ride save and God bless
Thanks for having me over.
Thanks for coming
Right there with ya. I have a 2003 softail and I ride it totally different then my 103. Its sweet spot is 75mph and the 103 is 85mph so I hear ya regarding speed, rpm and enjoying the ride. Keep it rolling my friend
Stay the way you are. A true man is a true live. Remember this, your videos helped me to do some of the things I had to do on my 30 years dream, when I got "finally" my Harley Davidson fat boy. Sorry my bad English. Regards from Azores.
The original seat that came on the Nostalgia had Black & White cowhide inserts, hence they were aka a Moo Glide.
I'm not sure how or why I came to your channel, something just drew me to it. but I'm happy I did. I feel this is your ministry. You are staying true to yourself and God when you speak truth and wisdom. Thanks for all you do and God bless you and your family.
I can't speak for anyone else, but the reason I enjoy your vids so much, is that they are laid back and straight forward. I think they represent the part of all of us who are at the age, that simple is better. Old school reminds us of simpler times, and a sense of accomplishment, being able to do our own repairs. Peace
Just be you! That is why I tune in in the first place! In this world their is way too much fake everything! But, you are a breath of fresh air my friend! I relate to you because I work out of my garage as well, wrenching on anything mechanical since I was 13. In fact I built my own motorcycle from scratch at 13. So... you can see how I relate to your channel and thought process.
I have a 93 EVO Lowrider, I already told you about. And am restoring my old 1970 stock Sportster. Anyway, just keep doing what you do and stay true to your core values! I plan on making the meeting next year so if you see my black EVO Lowrider with the tall sissy bar and travel bag strapped to it walk on over and say hello! Take care and stay humble, I really appreciate your honesty and content.
I went from a 88 tc to a 1998 rk with a 80 evo and yep it was a shock to me also but now that I'm used to it I don't think I could go back. There's just something about them that you can't explain until you have had the pleasure to own one. Be safe brother and God bless
Heck yeah, my man!!
Great review of this iconic bike - got a stock '89 Custom and it all one needs to enjoy and actually still see something when out in the countryside!! Thanks for confirming my "suspicion" to have picked the right bike!! lol Safe riding and keep up the great work!
I did the same thing with my 92 FXSTC a few months ago! The Badlander seat just wasn't cuttin it, so I went back to the early Softail pillow seat. Boy, what an improvement! Happy me AND happy girlfriend! Oh, great move trading your TC for that Evo. I love mine and I'll keep her forever! Keep up the great work Tramp!
I will admit when I was first looking at the new harley bikes as my choice, those M8 upgrades were just so interesting and tempting and I wanted to do ALL THE THINGS.
Bigbore kit, Ported heads, 107 base line for better throttle response, cams, blah blah blah. Power power power, and then I realized, my goal was fuel economy and warranty, and longevity of the bike.
Power wasn't what I really wanted, I too was letting that ego part of me get to my head, and I don't even have the bike yet.
That power is tempting, but what's it really gonna do when the national speed limit is 75 and people do 80ish on the highway?
Not much.
Ill take the 45mpg, with the stage1 for a bit more sound, and take the long distance trips.
No need to rush it.
So I get where you're coming from.
You keep on doing you, life sometimes is nicer when you take it is, and do what's comfortable.
Great vid brother!! I owned an '86 Heritage, best damn bike I ever owned and road. Had a '90 Police Special that came damn close!! I've ridin' them all except for a knuckle. Sure miss them EVO's!! Stay safe brother.
Everything can be maintained not replaced. I enjoy my evo as much as you. The vibrations are music to my ears. That's living. Keep the wheels turning. YNOT live it up
I believe that what you have done is make people realize that your a true lover of motorcycles and wanted to shear your journey on what you put together on this project of this soft tail. people came and subscribed because they were interested on your mission and you did that, and me as a rider have to say after all the videos you made you also made some new friends from all over, and no matter who you are and what your past was. Nothing matters more then you showed everyone and sheard your project and we came as far friends to see you do it. That's a lot if you ask me. Great video and outstanding ending to this story of that Evo soft tail. Hope to see more ML&R My brother 👊
enjoy your vids, your down to earth brother, thanks for keeping it real
Your channel and tatro machine are the channels I watch the most.... I really enjoy your content brother.... Take care
Being " for real" and enjoying the ride is what it's all about. There's so much scripted bs out there. God Bless ya brother!
Very true! Lots of people ride for that "rush" of adrenaline. I ride for the enjoyment of the ride and to see what God has blessed us with in everything that surrounds us. While you have to be aware of your surroundings (other traffic) I can still be calm and completely relaxed while out on the road.
Tramp, couldn't agree with you more. The best times I've had on a motorcycle were when I was chilling out and enjoying the ride. Sure, it is a thrill to ride a larger displacement bike, but for everyday riding less is more in many ways. Heck, my Iron 883 was one of the most under-powered bikes I'd ever owned, but it put more smiles on my face while riding it than any of the 1000cc super sport motorcycles I've had. Riding fast on a slower bike is much more enjoyable than riding slow on a faster bike. :) Keep up doing your thing on this channel and being yourself!