Harley-Davidson EVO, is it Still Relevant Today?
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- You'll often find an older Harley-Davidson Evo's for sale with the 1340 Evolution engine, but is it still a great option in today's motorcycle world? We'll take a look at this engine and see if it's still reliable enough to ride in the modern world. With everything being fuel injected and completely electronic the Evo takes us back to the days of simplicity. Carburetor fed, gear driven cam, crank fired ignition and minimal electronics, these bikes don't have the modern issues.
Taking a look at horsepower and torque stock and what they can be upgraded with makes for nice a bike on the cheap!
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Would you buy a used Harley from the 90's with the Evolution??
If I remember it right, the Terminator 2 Harley Fatboy was an EVO. Yeah I'd takre that
It definently was, Harley has it in their museum too.
@@GixxerFoo To be honest, I'd take something smaller, like the Slim or the Standard, and switch the front end and wheels to make it look more like the Fatboy
That's the beauty of the Harley is that the parts are interchangeable like that!
I have 52K on a 97 Heritage and wouldn't hesitate to head across country on it.
Am I the only one worried about the shelf behind him?
But on a serious note, evo is a dang good engine.
😄😄 I been saying I am gonna change it out for a while... it's kinda become a fixture though.
That's a very good point, parts are hard to not find for those motors. There's plenty of aftermarket suppliers as well.
@dan winright the good thing is you have never wrenched on all the motors from 1936 to 1999 praise the lord you are never going to be allowed to even touch one saying they all interchange ..N_O_T_
By the way let's bet a new Harley on this one cause i dont seem to have one before your shit slinging starts
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No haha was looking at 1min in.
you can screw 2x2's under it stop that from happening
‘98 heritage with 195k miles, still goin!
Now that isnimpressive!
😳 Go with your bad self!
I got a 99 with 100,000 and I know a guy that has a evo dresser with 384,000 never Ben rebuilt there indestructible if you treat them rite
I've put over 300 thousand miles on my old '90 fxst. Still riding it. Love it...
Evo 1340 is where it's at. Especially the Evo powered solid mount softails. Feels like a Harley should. Same with the solid mount Evo Sportsters. They feel like a Harley should IMO
i solid mounted my rubbermount sportster and dang is it nice now, on rails
I bought a 92 Fatboy with 34k miles for under 5 grand a week ago. The bike had cams put in, in 2017, larger aftermarket gas tanks and touring saddlebags. Did the three hole oil change, pulled the plugs and set them to the proper gap which did away with the decel popping. Oh and how those old Harleys handle! I'm gonna keep that bike till I can't ride any more. Then I'm gonna park it and just sit and smile and think about all the good times with it. Loved the video!
That's awesome to hear! Thank you for the support!
I bought my first bike 3 years ago after my wife passed, it's a 1986 tour glide classic, evo and I love it, it has classic style and looks, I don't care to increase the horsepower, it has plenty, I have never had the bike over 75 mph, it's not a crotch rocket, it's for enjoying the ride. I payed $4700 and I plan on keeping it til the end
I'm very sorry to hear about your wife's passing, you can't beat a classic Evo to cruise on. That bike will serve you well for years to come and your doing exactly what it is intended for.
Brandon Laughing Sr - I bought a '85 FLTC from the first owner in '87. It only had 5K miles on it. I loved that bike. No, it was not a speed demon but once it was rolling it got with the program. I kept it for almost twenty years. Take care of it with regular maintenance and TLC. It will last a very long time and you will enjoy it. Good luck.
Brandon Laughing Sr - I bought a '85 FLTC from the first owner in '87. It only had 5K miles on it. I loved that bike. No, it was not a speed demon but once it was rolling it got with the program. I kept it for almost twenty years. Take care of it with regular maintenance and TLC. It will last a very long time and you will enjoy it. Good luck.
Brandon.I bought my first Harley in similar way to you.Our 22 year old son was killed in his car.I was riding at the time a 250cc US custom Yam.( my pretend Harly ) After that i thought life can be too short , so i went out and put myself in debt on a 1 year old Harley .That was in 1988 and i am on my 3rd and last one ar the age of 79. i jusr wish he could have been riding beside me .Best wises.
@@John-ob7dh good for you. Much respect - ride safe. :)
Picked up a 98 Heritage at an estate sale. Not running, covered in massive dust and settled cigarette smoke, stashed in the corner of a hoarder garage looking bad.
Brought it home washed it up, cleaned the smoke tar off, polished the chrome, drained the old gas and oils. Put a battery in and come to find out the bike had only 197 miles on it. Still had the factory assembly line stickers under the front, rear fenders and gas tank. Thing cleaned up like new, started up and now i need to continue the break in process 23 years later. Owned bikes my entire life. I could never afford a Harley. I thank the man and god for running me into this find. I love this machine!
That's incredible! Holy carp things like that just don't happen twice, that's a once in a lifetime find!
@@GixxerFoo It is the find of my life! I've collected and and looked for good finds all my life. Built British and Japanese bikes out of milk creates of parts. Some bought some kept some sold. I even enjoy my wife's Rebel 😁This thing is going to stay in the personal collection. The more bikes one has, the less mileage on all. It found a good home. It will be preserved for as long as I can hoard it 😀
The evo is the best engine Harley ever built
My 1988 Evo Electra glide was bought when my Heritage got stolen. Right before the 50th in Sturgis, found it in a guys front yard for sale for 10,500..he paid 12,000 for it new. I ended getting it for 8500.00 which was how much my insurance check was, thinking I would ride it to Sturgis, we had a tour planned of riding all over the west from Michigan. Then I would sell it when I got back..after riding that, my first FLH, for 5000+ miles I fell in love with that bike…kept it for 33 years…put over 200,000 on it..130,000 on the first engine with two top ends done. Sold it running well, it’s forth color, and been kicking myself in the ass since. Thinking about getting another in the stable. Great bike, great engine. That thing ran at sea level or 10,000 feet in elevation.
The best Harley they ever produced.
Sure was, it was built to last and had very few throw away parts.
Flhtcui
I have two 58 panheads and a 61 still running son. Easier to work on if need be. So are my shovels.
I'll beg to differ. The 45 Flattie. is pretty much bullitt proof.
The best engine harley ever made. The engine that saved Harley Davidson.
I still have a 94' FXDWG. It has been modded pretty severely over the years. It's currently a 89"+ stroker with 10.5:1 pistons, roller rockers, head work, etc. with S&S Super E carb. It pops, farts, and blows fire out the exhaust when it hits the rev limiter. Has tons of character compared to all the newer models I've ridden. Heck, just starting it up is exciting! Maybe not as reliable as the new stuff but it has an old hot rod attitude about it. IMHO
That's frickin awesome, l love those kind of bikes. They have personality compared to the new stuff out there today.
Daily driven 93 low miles..all I got to say is it's reliable power even cammned and compression wise evos hold up better than anything else I've seen. That has to mean something
It was a little bit of a culture shock when I went from a twincam to an evo... but it a good way. I don't think I'll ever go back. I now have a 94 heritage, 98 electra glide, and an 02 sportster motor in a chopper frame. I feel more at home on the evo.
I've been watching your videos and I think you described it very well! The 103 you had just wants to run and the Evo is more like mehhhh I got all day. I love your videos, you've got a nice stable of bikes. I've learned a lot about Iron Head Sportsters from your build!
You inspired me I love my 97 Heritage I sold my vtx 1800 talk about culture shock. my 1340 is cammed up and running a S&S carb with drag pipes its strong enough for my needs
I replaced my EVO after 83,000 miles, and bought an S&S EVO V-80. I couldn't be happier. SMOOOOOTH running. The bike performs just like it was a new one.
The V80 is an awesome engine, it really seems to be the more reliable engine over the V111.
@@GixxerFoo IDK. But the engine I have is smooth as all heck. I'm really happy with it. Thanks for replying.
I have my father's 1996 stock everything XLH 1200 with 23k miles on it. It's been sitting for years and the back brakes are out because the rear master cylinder leaks. I put fresh oil, filter, plugs, battery, and cleaned the carb as best I could. It fired, sputtered, warmed up, and I went for a short ride it feels and sounds amazing. I'm gonna restore and put it back on the road this year.
I just got my 1st HD 1992 Electra Glide Sport, 31k miles from the 2nd owner for $4200. I think I got a deal.
That's a pretty good deal on an Evo, 31k is nothing on an Evo. I ride with a guy who has about 65k on his Electra Glide. We just put a new dyna tech ignition on it and that's all the work its had done.
You got a great deal!! I own 2 softails with an evo and they are great bikes!!
sports are too small we used to call them girls bikes.
Yes...you got a deal for sure
@@billgonzales2339 I don't think he was talking about a sportster mate
Still riding and loving my '99 Softail Custom... Great reliable engine.😎👍
That's awesome! I love those last year engines, they are always the best years!
I bought a completely stock 1998 Wide Glide with 14,000 miles from the original owner a couple years ago. I like my 2007 Electra Glide I’ve had since new, but I love that Wide Glide! That carbed Evo feels and sounds just right, and I think it runs better and starts easier than my injected 96 TC.
Very nice! There's just something special about riding an Evo, it's a very personal experience if that makes any sense. Evo's are absolutely wonderful engines, hell Saddle Tramp traded his 2013 Heritage Softail for a like a 1992 Heritage Softail to a guy. Literally straight across, took him a while to get the guy to call him back 😄😂.
I've been fortunate to own several, used, 1340 Evos over the last 20 years. Ranging from early 80s to late 90s models. I'm currently running a 98 1340 Superglide fitted with a Wideglide front end. Equipped with a Super E carb and a two into one exhaust. It runs extremely well on Super Unleaded and can " go " when needed. I love it ! Don't see many on the roads these days, here in The UK but parts supply is good. Long live the Evo.
Evo's are really good at living long! You've had quite a few other bikes, l bet it's some beautiful to country to ride a Harley in where you're at.
@@GixxerFoo It can be, depending on the weather !
The EVO came out when I was 10 years old and what you use to hear from Easyriders magazine and all the old timers was “ see no evo , hear no evo ,ride no evo” , but time has passed and the EVO proved itself !
Appreciate this video! Keep the EVO videos coming!
They have gained in popularity because people know an Evo can last a LONG time while putting out great power. Not to mention they are simple as a vice to work on. I have the perfect combo of old vs modern in my 74 ironhead chop and my 92 FXR. An evo engine is like a classic SB Chevy. Stock they are ok however they have a huge amount of potential and a HUGE aftermarket with the capability of making great power. Mine has a few tweaks with some home done head work, had no problem showing a twin cam the tail light.
That's exactly it, the Evo is a lot like the small block chevy!
Agreed......my 93 FXDL has a Headquarters cam, flowed and polished heads, stage 2 CV carb, Screamin Eagle ingnition, nothing extreme and it goes like snot and is pretty decent on fuel economy.
Love my 92 fxrlrc. Not a powerhouse but great cruising around Australia. Easy to ride.
I've owned my 95 wideglide 14 years now, ev 46 cam,adjustables,s and s cam breather,Daytona ignition,44 mm screaming eagle carb with thunderslide kit and screaming eagle pro filter,Vance and hines 2 into 1 pro pipe,pm brakes,progressive suspension etc etc etc,my mate just 95 cube kitted his twin cam and i still leave him! Not sure if mines just one of those good ins but damn it just hauls ass,still 80 cube to,just rebuilt topend,lightened valves,hell we didn't even do high comp pistons,it just flies and is an absolute keeper! Regards from New Zealand and stay safe in this crazy bloody world we live in!!
Good video! I've been noticing over the past few years that Shovelheads are becoming the new Pan Head and the Evo is becoming the new Shovelhead. They are now becoming more and more sought after.
That is very true! They are gaining in popularity, especially with the younger crowd. Most of the guys that do the stunts on Harleys ride FXR's.
@gary meschede troublehead - lol 😆😆😆
Absolutely the EVO is still great today. It produces all the torque you actually need. HD still puts the EVO in the Sportster for 2022 model year. Lots of vibration and lots of character.
I am pretty partial Evo's, I ride my Sportster more than anything else. Lol honestly I trust that motor more than anything else too.
@@GixxerFoo I ride my 48 just as much as my MT-09. I know how you feel. EVO's are 100k mile engines.
I just did buy one. I recently purchased a completely custom built 2002 Softail FXSTC Harley Davidson with 5,800 original miles on it, it looks brand new and rides like it too. It was all done right. I have three pages listing every new part with receipts that was ordered for the build in 1997. Everything including the custom frame (1'' wider, 2" longer, and 32° rake) was special ordered through a Harley Davidson shop in 1997. The bike was finally finished, inspected, and Kansas registered in 2002 as a "2002 ASVE-Tripoli" with an EVO 340 VE twin, 1337 c.c. Harley Davidson engine with Screaming Eagle Cams and ignition, ported heads, S.&S. Carb. with a 5 spd. trans, Drag Bars, Vance & Hines pipes, belt drive, and it's painted a beautiful, SUPER bright custom yellow color that everyone can see a half mile away. It's a great Custom Softail Harley completely hand built and rides great. It has a LOT of power and torque and is very quick. It's the first Harley Davidson I've ever purchased, it's a lot of fun, and I'll probably keep it forever.
Wouldn’t trade my 98 EVO or my 69 Shovel for anything. New school doesn’t come close.
Those classics are something special the new bikes can't touch.
U own the TWO best EVER made
You don't have no technology you got to get a bottle of the Millennials technology you don't have any it's it's just no good you got to have a complete fill up of modern technology you get it down at the millennial store they know it all
I bought a 97 Evo as a stock Fatboy , I customised pretty much everything on it it , I,ve had her for 14yrs now and have no intention of ever selling her , brilliant bike , has never let me down , i thought about buying a new Sports Glide a little while ago , I took it for a ride , sure it was a nice bike but When i saddled up my ol girl to ride home it just felt right ya know .
Aussie Aussie....I absolutely know the feeling.
Comparisons are rarely really relevant in things like this. You get what you like and can afford. That said, I’m glad to see so many people enjoying their Evos and I agree. I like both my bikes (‘95 Springer Softail, 2019 Ulra Limited w/128) and for each of their strengths. As for the Evo, I’ve ridden about 70,000 miles on it without a motor problem. It’s been easy to enjoy this older motor since I know I have a great shop to go to with excellent mechanics (The Chopper Place in Riverside). When I go on long trips I can be worry free because my high mileage bike and motor have been expertly upgraded (heads, carb, cam) and maintained. I enjoy Shadtree’s adventures, but I’d rather enjoy the road, scenery, friendships without the concern for breakdowns. I doubt I’d have kept this bike this long (I ride every day) without the support of a great shop.
Still riding my 1991 electra glide,just rode 4,200 trouble free miles to sturgis and back,guess it's still relevant.....
Those are some tough engines, it's awesome to see those hikes still out there going the distance. How many miles do you have on your 91?
@@GixxerFoo 71,000
I guess my bone stock 91 EVO is still not broken in yet compared to you. Mine has only 14k on it, bought it with only 11k miles. I would ride this bike anywhere anytime! Payed $4,500 Best money I spent!
I have a 95 wide glide and it's got 113k miles I have put 102k of those miles with only standard maintenance and one lower gasket replace. Love the motor, never selling bike.
Couple of your videos just sold me on a 99 fatboy I was on the fence,thanks for the extremely helpful information 👍👍
I recently bought a '95 Evo with just 12,500 miles on it. Completely unadulterated save for Stage 1 filter and pipes. It's a great-sounding, solid-feeling bike. This is about my 20th Harley and I've had a good spread of Shovel, Evo and Twin Cam. I love the simplicity of the Evo and the reliability. I wouldn't hesitate to take it on a cross-country run. My Shovel I'd be a little more nervous of despite it being well-sorted. And I've had my last Twin Cam. Each year seems to have its own grenade, and they really don't sound that good. Plus you'll be tied-in to the dealer because of modern bike electronics. My 2c.
92 -99 top breathing Evolution is that best engine they made . Don't like anything newer or older except a knuckel we all want that !
Thats my thoughts on it .
That year range they had the issues fixed and it was good to go from there. Knuckles are out there, but they are big bucks.
I have a 95 Wide Glide, stage 3 upgrade EVO. I love my bike! It's a blast to ride!
Hot rod Evo motors are an absolute blast to ride!
Best motor HD has ever made...
No doubt by far!
Good stuff. I have a 97 fxsts and it’s a beast. When I picked it up a year ago it had 11k miles and felt as though it was brand new. Sense then I’ve put an Andrews 27 cam in it and all new lifters. Rode it 1000 miles to Sturgis this year, hundreds of miles through the Blackhills and back. The Evo is a testament unto itself. Solid ass motor and my second favorite to the knuckle.
That's incredible that you found a 97 with only 11k, that's a hell of a find. The Evo is a wonderful motor, just a cam like you did with exhaust, air cleaner, tuning and they will serve for years.
I have a 96 dyna super glide with the 80ci evo. Absolutely love it! Been riding for 35+ years and the evo is by far the best engine I've ever owned.
They run great and they just have a different feel to them! Friend of mine ride a 94 FL and it's got almost 70k and still runs smooth.
@@GixxerFoo I have 75k on my bike. Although there is nothing wrong with my bike, I am currently rebuilding it to keep it reliable. New rings, along with a new dyna 2000i ignition going in it.
Nothing wrong with a little freshening up, it could keep going but not worth the risk out on the road.
1st of all, thanks for your videos i try to watch em all.. i bought a 1989 FXLR custom low rider brand new, i loved this bike, drove it to sturgis {from L.A.} twice & it never let me down. all i did to that bike was a nice set of pipes & re-jetted the stock CV carb & even kept the stock air cleaner. all i wanted was a reliable cruiser & that bike was perfect!
I am very partial to the Low Rider myself, it's my favorite big twin. I love hearing that you rode that bike for L.A. to Sturgis, that is just proof you don't need one of those big touring bike to pull the distance. In my opinion that's some real riding right there! Thank you for watching, I really appreciate the support!
90's carburated EVO Harleys are the best combination of old school simplicity and precise modern manufacturing.
Good video topic. I chose a 95 FXD and love the workability. Very good engine.
Evo is one of the best out there, you can ride one forever and just keep working it over.
I have a 1996 Evo that I purchased in 2014 and I still ride the piss out of it! About a year after buying it, I rode it from Birmingham, AL to Little Rock, Arkansas and back with absolutely no issues. It’s been on multiple road trips since and while my buddies are riding high powered cruisers and street racers, my little Harley is just puttin’ right along with the pack ... no problems! 😄
I love to hear that! How many miles do you have that bike? You saw some beautiful country on that trip for sure, any issues with elevation changes in the trip?
GixxerFoo Yeah I did..! It was my first long distance ride ever and it when flawlessly. No issues with elevation at all. I’m guessing Alabama and Arkansas are similar enough in elevation that it had virtually no effect on the way it rode or idled. I have just under 75,000 miles on it now and it’s still kicking strong. Even taught my son to ride it. Check out the video on my page, “Teaching My Son to Ride The FatBoy”.
It's amazing how many miles you can put on those motors and they just keep clicking. I've got a friend with a 94 Electra that's got 60 something on it. It runs great, just put a new ignition on it and that's it. I'm gonna check out your bike.
That's a good looking bike! It sounds damn good too! I would definently hang onto to that one, those bars look bad ass on it too!
GixxerFoo Thanks! I plan on purchasing a new StreetGlide or Indian Chieftain for my birthday next year but I’ll have this one forever. 👍🏾
1990 FXR, Kirby Apathy ported,milled heads,s&s 520cam,s&s super e carb,thunder header. Fav bike to ride without a doubt.
Gixxerfoo:I'm assuming by your name you have a sport bike too? Im also a huge suzuki guy have a gen2 (09) hayabusa. Brocks clutch mod,brocks sidewinder exhaust,lowered with brocks window links 3" in rear, lowered in front 3" with brocks triple tree clamp (forks slid up through clamp), brocks billet shorty stacks and bce filter, ECU flash with restrictions eliminated, ECU custom dyno tune, Macintosh swing arm 10" over. Mps air shifter with on board compressor with ignition kill set through ECU. Just a bolt on bike basically but it runs real good. Had a k8 gsxr 1k before i bought k9 busa.
I just bought a creampuff 90 FXR. Couldn't be happier. Well, aside from trying to buy parts. Holy crap fxr parts are expensive.
You are absolutely right on. I bought a pristine 99 Softail Custom 11 years ago with 17,000 miles on it. I have 59,000 on it now, I do not ride as much as i use to as I will be 80 years old in a few weeks. But love getting out on the back roads for an hour or so.
My EVO is stock except for carb jets, K&N air cleaner, and drag pipes with baffles. Most reliable bike I have ever owned, and the fun factor can not be beat. That old EVO ain't no speed demon, but it just plugs away giving confidence it will get you where you want to go. And who needs a radio when you can listen to that EVO sound.
I started out on a 42 "45" flat head when i was 14 back in 55. Side shift foot clutch. It was a hoot. Should have kept it.
You don't see a lot of Flats these days! The Evo has a great feel to it, it doesn't get in hurry but it's reliable. It's just modern enough to be convenient but it's not over complicated to work on.
Just yesterday I bought a 1 owner, bone stock (with exception of SE pipes & Le Pera seat), 1990 FXR with 5,700 miles. The bike was elderly owned at the time of purchase and has sat in a shed for many years now. The widowed owner's friend drained the fuel, threw a charge on the battery and she fired right up/idled perfectly. She will spend winter on my lift but in the end will remain 100% bone stock. Hope to find an original seat before we have our maiden voyage from NJ to Daytona for Bike Week in March ...100% relevant
Now that is a find!! Very impressive, you will get some offers on that bike!
I found a 98 Dyna with an 80" Evo and only 10k miles. Only mod was an adjusted stock CV carb and a Thunder header. Love the motor and the bike.
Just amazes me how someone could buy a bike and only put 10k miles on it over the years. Good forums buying them though!
1994 FLT Ultra Classic here. Love it.
Enjoy your videos makes me much more confident about the 86 Softail I bought.
Thank you! That's an awesome bike! Those are getting harder to find!
Probably the best motor ever,!!!!!!
By far, there is so many motors out there with over 100k and no major work.
@@GixxerFoo i have a 99 softail and i live in canada, i have 136.000 miles on my evo and its still running good.
I remember when the Evo came out.
Old school guys used to say
See no Evo
Here no Evo
Speak no Evo
They were wrong
@@kennethhigdon1159 and "F*CK EVO" patches, lol.
I been riding Harleys since 1969 the EVO motor is by far the best motor Harley has ever made. I had a Pan,Shovel, EVO, twin cam, and I can say for shure the EVO is the best, Why has Harley gone back to single cam motors?
🤔 that was my first thought too in that M8. Just a shame they couldn't use a gear driven cam setup. They really worked hard to reduce the mechanical noise from the engine
@@GixxerFoo who cares about noise? its a harley.
That's my thought about it, but the EPA noise regulations forced them to quiet the motor down to keep some kind of factory exhaust note.
@@GixxerFoo we,v always been outlaws who cares aboout loud noise we dont
My Evo Sportster has 350 thousand miles on the original motor it was my everyday by 4 going to work job interviews temp jobs rides whatever I've gone su-33 back tires and 17 front it had stuff done to it over the years but nothing to the motor itself I keep waiting for it to wear out but I don't think it will two up in August in Florida the temperature is 200° on the oil tank I just love this bike the hell is horsepower enjoy the ride
Another great video!!!
Thank you
Another good video, thanks and keep em coming
I bought a 94 evo sporty pushing around 90-95whp and rode it from California to Arizona and back. Hit about 130mph on a straight away the only problem I had while doing that trip was running out of gas every 120 miles
Sportster motors will run and run hard! Lol at 130 the fuel goes fast!
I loved my 94' heritage Evo. Started getting a loud clank in the valve train. I'm sure a topend rebuild would have her running like new but I had a 113 El bruto just sitting there so.... Lol 120hp and still an Evo
Damn what cases are you running with that motor?
1990 Harley Tour Glide Ultra Classis is 1 of my bikes. LOVE MY EVO !!
I love my 1988 Evo FLHTC Electra Glide Classic I bought in Wisconsin summer of 2019. A previous owner upgraded to a 1989 or later Keihin CV carb and the self cancelling turn signal module. Also found a receipt in the travel trunk for replaced lifters. I rode it two up towing a cargo trailer filled with camping gear from Northern Wisconsin to Southwestern Texas no problem. The only thing I have needed to do was rejet the carb for riding at Sea level. Rejetting was easy. I cruised pulling a trailer mostly at 75 mph. It still had power enough for passing, speeds up to 85. Understand that in 1988 we had the National 55 mph speed limit.
That is awesome, those Evo's are absolute tractors and a value in todays market if you know how to do the work like you do. The prices are going up on those bikes as the younger generation are discovering their value. Honestly they've become Harleys worst enemy of their new models they want 40k for. You can re-jet those bikes on the side of road if you need to, you ride one enough you get a feel for the exact carb settings you need when traveling with changing elevations. How many miles are on your ride?
I own a 1995 Fatboy with the 80" Evo .. I love it .. I just recently rebuilt the top end as it was burning a bit of oil. I put a lot of miles on my bike. Anyway, since it was apart figured I'd throw some performance parts at it. Went with Zippers 80/80 kit. Best money I ever spent .. now I'm running 80hp/98ftLB and can easily keep up with my buddies running the new bikes with bigger engines... everytime I think about "upgrading" to a newer bike, I just take my Fatty out for ride and forget all that nonsense lol
That's the best part about a Harley, you don't need to buy a new one unless you just want to. I'd do exactly what you did and just freshen it up with a good aftermarket kit. I'm the same way, I look at new bikes but I wouldn't trade mine.
smart man
Did you have to change/replace any other parts down the road from all the extra horses running around?
@@sgthunt118 not really. I'm running an Ultima 2" belt open primary with a chain final drive instead of the stock belt. The only thing I really changed was going with the heavy duty 100# springs for my clutch.. not sure if I really needed to, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to burn the clutch up and also make sure I was getting all that power to the rear wheel lol
Got a 98 Springer Softail for 6500 dollars with 12.5 miles on it. New mikuni carb, mild screaming eagle cam and ported the intake manifold.. i feel like I robbed the bank with her... i get offers all the time to sell it and the chrome is mint after a pro detailing job... why would I buy a 20k plus harley that doesn't ride like a harley and spend 4k trying to make look, feel and ride like a harley? The m8 looks and feels like a honda vtx1800 10 years ago.
I just test rode the M8 bikes at a demo day. And I couldn't wait to ride home on my bike. Ride by wire on a harley makes me cry.
If i want to rip I hopped up a sportster to 120hp.. otherwise my Harleys are meant to cruise..
Don't get me wrong.. I love technology and my bmw/aprilia bikes will prove that, but I want a Harley to ride a 45 degree aircooled, vibrate my nuts off cycle.
Looking for an EVO road king now for my collection.. i figure I can buy 4 to 5 great bikes for the price of a new one.
Amen and very well said! That's exactly what you should buy a Harley for is the air cooled 45 and the experience it delivers! I rode the M8's at a demo day too, they are nice but they aren't what I expect a Harley to be. I'm with you on buying several older ones for the price of one new bike.
Springers in UK fetch high money .Around £10,000 even 90s vintage.
Dang they are highly desired over there!
@@John-ob7dh over here in the states... 10k USD plus for a decent evo FXSTS springer softail. For the rare heritage springer with the evo 15k plus USD a day long right now.
I had a friend that sold one several years ago for cheap and then the demand exploded on them. If he'd of hung onto it he could of doubled his money.
I have a 1988 FLH - 87,000 miles. Ran great last weekend.
I've got a late register 1999 Evo FXSTC. I absolutely love it and its best of the bunch imo
The EVO is a super reliable tractor motor that can be built out for major power. I love them and people are catching on, the price is going up on those.
96 fuel injected 1340. 40k miles. no leaks and still strong on original clutch.
That's a work horse, sounds like you've really taken good care of it to still be on the original clutch at 40k!
I have a Evo and a twin cam I love the Evo good engine regards Alan from the UK.
That's awesome! How is it riding those twins on the roads in the UK?
@@GixxerFoo It's okay but as you know we ride on the wrong side of the road in the UK take care my friend regards Alan.
That would take some getting used to for me over there!
Love your channel!! just subscribed!! Looking at a 1996 Wide Glide with 18k on it really thinking about buying it now ….
I've got a 94' heritage softail with a 80 ci evo and although it's not fast, it is so cool to ride.
You just can't replace the sound and feel of those bikes, they don't need to be fast even though they can be.
Sold both my twin cams and just picked up (09-12-20) a 1998 FatBoy with 28767 miles on it from original owner garage kept with owners manual and shop manual and a new still in the box set of disc for $3.100.00. I am done with newer bikes with all the electronics I will stick with this Evo and my 72 F:LH I have had for 32 years. My shovel has been a very dependable bike with about 15.000 miles on my last motor rebuild in about 2000. I am an old dude now so I like bone factory. This Evo is just like it was when it was sold to the old guy (My age) I got it from in 98 I am a happy camper.
You got a heck of a deal on that bike with all the extras and mileage is still really low! I am surprised you found one that is bone stock, that's really rare these days!
@@GixxerFoo The guy bought it new and he is my age (67) and kept it stock and didn't ride much. He is a guy like me who keeps his machines nice. He had it sold for much more and the guy didn't come up with all the cash at the last second. The guy was moving the next day and had to get rid of the bike fast. Cash is king and he took my low offer. I had not seen it until I went to Florida to get it. I was not expecting it to be so stock and well cared for. This is the best bike deal I got since Jimmy Carter wrecked the economy in the 70's and people were selling stuff dirt cheap.
😆😂👍, dang you were just in the right place at the right time! At least you know it wasn't beat on for 37k miles, that's a great find.
@@GixxerFoo Yes it was I spent all day going over it. The air filter was about to disintegrate that bike was stored a long time . I rebuilt the carburetor today and started on hoses. The tires still have the little rubber things sticking out but the tire were put on in 2015. Not a chip on the paint anyplace and I have his maintenance log from the day he got it along with the original owners manual and a shop manual. I can't believe my luck. When my wife sees the credit card bill from all the parts and tires I outed I may be sleeping in the barn. with.
Lol well that would just give you more time to work on it 😆😂🤷♂️.
1996 flhtcu with stage 2 carburetor 80k miles does everything I need it to and still looks great. Block heads rock for the money. Ride one before you judge one.!
There are guys out there trading off twin cams to people with clean Evo's, they are really growing in popularity.
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True story sir;
I was in the right place at the right time recently.... on the floor of my local Harley Davidson dealer sat a black 1996 Dyna Super Glide Convertible!
I started riding in 1972 at age 14 on a Harley Davidson 125cc Rapido two stroke and have been getting maintenance, repairs & upgrades since 1973 at this dealership.
The salesman remarked that the Dyna had one owner, was purchased originally at the dealership and has 9,833 original miles. Also, I observed, everything on her is original- this bike was not molested and had not had original parts removed !
I put $800 down and purchased this beautiful work of Milwaukee art for $5,700 out the door.
I am blessed and grateful and have no immediate plans to change anything.
Grandfather John
Livin the Dream ~
Thank you for the sub! That's impressive! You just don't find bike like that every day! Congratulations on scoring that sweet machine!
@@GixxerFoo You're welcome.
I have a 1986 Softail Heritage. Every time I ride it to the Dealership, they’re trying to buy it from me. Told them it’s not happening. Love it.
I bought my first Harley this year , 1993 FXLR Dyna Low Rider Evo .
That's awesome, you'll enjoy that Evo motor! Low Rider is one of my favorite models!
Good deal!
Mine’s a ‘95 FXDL bought new. Still have it and ride it a lot.
How many miles do you have on it?
My 97 springer gets the job done! Was bone stock when I got it and boy was it a dog! Lol camshaft woke it right up.
I love those Springer's, you just don't see many around anymore.
Great info feel your love for the evo... the little engine that could the evo..
That Evo is just simply an amazing motor and a work of art, they may not produce big numbers on paper but you'd really never know it riding one.
2 weeks ago I took your advice bought a 1995 Heritage Softail Nostalgia with 21,600 miles payed $5,500 absolutely beautiful condition garaged kept. Love your channel listen and Subscribed.
Thank you! You'll really enjoy that bike, it will serve you well for years!
I have a 99 flst fat boy and i love it bought it brand new
That awesome that you still have that bike today! How many miles have you put on it?
I have a buddy that drag races with the evo motor and he loves it
That's awesome, the cranks on these will take some punishment! They are solid and not pressed together like they started doing with the twin cam engines.
91 FXSTC with under 12 k kms.
1 owner from new .( a mate I grew up with ) Its been in the shed under wraps ( unridden ) since 2001
He pulled it down to change a few things and refit.
Never got back to it, due to expensive medical issues.
He says he will never build and ride it again, so kind of a waste to leave it sitting.
There are some bloody beautifull cruizing miles around my area of West Aussie , and best of all, awesome bike weather.
Itll need new rubber ,probly lines, seals, carb kits, caliper kits etc, but hopefully not too much.
Visiting tomorrow and see if we can make a happy deal for us both.
Itd be nice to pick her up, rebuild her and take him for a quite ride or two.
Absolutely Love that romping idle.
My 92 springer softail gets a lot of compliments on bike nite for the way it looks and sounds! So I bought a 85 touring bike that was wrecked to turn into something cool !
Those older bikes are where it's at, you'll get crowd around them! You see 40K dollar Street Glides on every corner.
I recently bought a 98 FXDWG garage queen with 2600 miles for $4000. Wish I had a thousand of them.
Holy crap how did you find a deal like that?! Someone only rode that around the lake on weekends.
Have an 87 electraglide with 115000 on the clock , still runs strong , 👍
That's impressive! How long have you had that bike?
GixxerFoo had it for 7 years , all original engine , just regular maintenance .
While that's not unheard of, that many miles is quite impressive. How many of those miles have you put on that bike?
GixxerFoo the bike had 67000 American miles on it , the rest have been here in Australia , like you say , very reliable and such a simple engine .
That's awesome! I wouldn't sell that one, it's a keeper!
Just bought a 99 evo. Your vid helped in my decision 👍🏻
My dad bought a '96 Wide Glide a few years ago, fully kitted out with Screamin' Eagles performance parts, high compression, and Vance and Hines big radius 2 into 2 pipes. Meanest sounding Evo bike on the planet.
Evo's can make some serious power, they sound damn good too!
Not the fastest bike but there's just something about my Evo
👍 they have personality, l always feel really in tune with the bike and the road on an Evo.
Absolutely
Still eating twin cams and Milwaukee 8 motors with my hemi evo!
I bet you surprise a lot of guys with their new m8!
Evo's
don't have hemi combustion chamber.
I really like ur channel. Very informative. Subscribed !
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Just picked up a
1998 Harley Davidson Dyna FXD with
SE-11 Race CAM,
Mikuni HSR-42 Carburetor,
Screaming Eagle 1340 EVO heads
Odometer reads 145400km.
Thanks for convincing me to go ahead with an evo. Greetings from Dubai
Motors straight up with 400,000 miles
My '98 Ultra has enough power not to overwhelm the the brakes and suspension.
Yeah brakes and suspension were another story back in the 90's...
I put 73,000 on a 2003 TC Fat Boy. Was getting some weird engine noise so I sold her. If it wasn’t for the weird noise, I’d still have her... loved that bike. The cam chain tensioner was replaced at 70,000 and that didn’t help the noise. I just picked up a 1998 springer. She had only 10k on the clock and rides like brand new. I hope to get 80k+ out of her. I expect the springer forks to require more maintenance than the engine. It will be fun finding out
Evo will run a lot of miles just keeping up on the maintenance, Springers are getting harder to find these days too!
Man! I picked up a 99 Fatboy with only 19k miles. Screamin Eagle everything! I specifically looked for this year. Love it
That's awesome! Bikes like that are getting harder to find these days, for sale at least.
This guy has never built an evo to state its not a h.p. motor! They produce more power than any twin cam.
They can produce some big horsepower, but the cases integrity can become an issue if they aren't properly prepped.
@@GixxerFoo That holds true for the twin cam also.
@@charliedee9276 twin cam the worst motor harley ever came out with why do you think they went back to a single cam?
@@billgonzales2339 I meant the twin cam cases have problems also. Trust me, evos are a much better engine in my opinion.
You rock. Just the information I was looking for as I am looking for a 2nd used Harley. I've got an '04 Road King Classic with a cam and headers and been pleasantly surprised with how strong it is, and been wondering if I'd be disappointed with an EVO Dyna. This tells me I'd be happy if I'm willing to stage 3 plus higher compression pistons in it. But at that point I can find a twin cam Dyna that I'm happy with too for the same or less money. But damn there's a nice '93 that's sexy as hell! thanks for trying to make this easier! hahaha
Great motor! Thanks for the info, quality
Just picked up a 98 wide glide from its original owner. Was excited to get my hands on it. Has an andrews cam and mikuni carb. Only thing that sucks is there is snow on the ground here in ny hahaha 😆
Dude you make some good content on these Harley engines
Thank you, I appreciate it! I really wanted put everything in one place, when I got into Harleys I searched all over for information, one thing I learned though is that rarely two mechanics are gonna have the same opinion on these engines.
I just bought a 1999 Heritage Softail Classic, so I OBVIOUSLY say YES IT IS!
She has Hooker double barrel straight pipes & a S&S Super E on her with 15k on the engine and she will surprise you. She is slightly quicker than my bone stock TC-88 1999 Dyna Wide Glide, that weighs something like 90lbs less and has more rated HP from the factory.
Reliable as hell and easily upgradable to run with the new big CID V-Twins (yes, I know a modded 107 will kill a done-up Evo).
My only grip is the 5spd tranny. Any cruising speeds over 70mph feels like I'm putting too much wear on the engine by turning too many RPMs for a sustained period of time.
I just got 21"x3.5" & 18"x3.5" fat spoke wheels with 120/70-21 & 140/70-18. If the lower gearing of the bigger wheel & tire combo doesn't extend my comfortable cruising speed up by 5mph, then I'll be looking at a new pulley after I port the heads, get a new intake and install a Woods #6 cam. At some point, I'll add a 6sp when $ allows. I see no reason to ever get rid of her. Hell, a new 127ci or 140ci is only $4k-$5k. Which is astronomically cheaper than a new Harley and will absolutely decimate a modded Milwaukee 8 all day!
Her name is Tits and she will run with the big dogs and be unique while doing it...
I’m not best mechanic but working on my 98 fatboy using my HD service manual and getting parts JP, S&S and Harley I can do anything to it with confidence. Best manuals in industry also. I had a twin cam I bought later as a good deal fatboy and I didn’t trust myself to get into that engine so finally sold it and got a 2018 street glide for long trips mostly because great cruise control and better wind deflection, and I like it but I love riding my 98 fatboy on backroads, around town, and on shorter weekend trips. The rumble and vibration are hard to beat and I know I can fix a lot of what could go wrong on the road with it. Simple set of tools needed.
That's awesome to hear! It's really hard to beat a Harley-Davidson factory service manual!
Amen. 1995 EVO Road KIng with Dave Mackie heads, Screaming Eagle Ignition Module (Race), Big Old carb and Thunderheader 2-in-1 exhaust ( just to name a few items). Starts first crank, on The Combustion stroke, 90% of the time, with authority. Had to get used to a choke and petcock, as well as , reserve position again. Now, if she runs out, I can reach down and switch that fuel position on the move . Don't even need to hit the start switch...she comes back to thunder breathing life without missing a beat.
I have a 1989 FXR Super Glide that is all original with 46,365 miles on it. I love my FXR!!!
That is awesome! You don't see many all original bikes these days!
@@GixxerFoo So true!
I had an 86 FXSTC for 10 years - now I have a 99 FLSTC for the last 10 years. I’ve had 2 twin cams in between - I went back to the evo. Love that motor. I don’t care about horsepower as much as a solid motor. There’s just something about an evo powered 90s bike.
I have a 97 evo road king and its a beautiful bike to ride. Smooth and powerful with an awesome soundtrack.
You just can't beat the sound of that Evo, they just have a feel to them like no other.
I have a 99 Evo Heritage Classic Softail bumped up to 96" S&S carb and the Thunderheader exhaust still very reliable...the bike pictured is my 73 FX Shovelhead Superglide 91" ...