Swapped My 103 Twincam For An 80 Inch Evo
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- Yeah, that's what I said. Ditched my 103 inch twincam Harley Davidson for an 80 inch evolution Harley Davidson motorcycle. Been looking for a while for one of these. Too much to spell out here as to why in the description, but suffice it to say... I will never purchase a new motorcycle again. The reason is just a click away.
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I love the old Evo motors. I feel like that's when the company had something to prove and that was the motor they used to prove it. I understand your choice and agree with it whole heartedly. Ride on Brother.
The Evo and Willie G is what saved Harley! Bottom line
Evos 4 ever!
Sorry for the downvote, I don't mean it but the like counter is at 69 right now and I can't bring myself to like and ruin the meme, much love
What about s&s?
It's all I have (evo) and Iv never experienced riding the newer Harley's because I'm riding what I can afford...working class here.
You ain't crazy man, 1999 Fatboy is all I need. Evo forever!!!!
I am 66 and have a 1983 Harley Davidson FXWG Shovelhead. I bought it new in 83. I got a Mikuni Carb on mine, it is my only motorcycle and last.
Right on, man. Right on.
I'm a shovel man myself ...love em man.
67 going on 68 here....lost my 54 pan/shovel to a fire a couple years ago (I had it since 1985) and replaced with a 93 FXDL...my inspiration though comes from an obituary I saw many years ago...a guy aged 98 had died, and the photo was of him and his BMW R75 which he was still riding at 94.....add if he could do it, I can too....hope to be riding in my 90's too!
I still own my 83 FLHS Shovel I bought new. The only problem was the Late model 4 speeds had an issue with leaking .
My favorite Harley is the FA-RT
1998 FXDL here. I dig TCs and M8s but the EVO is the best engine HD has ever made. The build options are limitless
I "lucked" into a '98 FXD about 5 years ago for $3.5k. Low mileage, reason for sale was it tried twice to throw him off if he exceeded 65mph. Fixed problem with new "isolaters". Nice and steady at any speed now. Am a Dyna Grandad
Evos are very reliable. Easily can add lot's of HP and my favorite is they are easy to work on.
Evo. Best motor Harley ever made. Easy to work on? Yep. Here's a video of mine simplifying one Evo fix: th-cam.com/video/bkaRUbRLXNY/w-d-xo.html
@@Ken_James_SV Thanks for that.
To all the hardcore old school traditionalists out there I will say this. Fear No EVO 🔧
haha!
Love the fear no evo. You rock
Needs more CowBell
Come on baby dont fear the evo
fuk those twincams if they were the new wave of motors then the Milwaukee eight would have two cams, they went back to the regular style lower-end because they're better, and then just added 4 more valves... joke
I love my ridgid evo. I'm not a rich guy,I'm 50 years old and having some health issues but still can't imagine selling my bike
@GETFUX 55 Wish I could give you fifty thumbs up there pal!
Hear that. In my early 70s, health issues, and don't even want to think of selling my rigid, 4-speed Evo.
You need to quit eating tomatoes and ketchup on your regular french fries, try mustard or salad dressing on french fries or instead eat onion rings and eat cashews no peanuts and drink clear soda's like Sprite/7-up/ginger ale and you should be feeling 7-10 years younger. Jeff
dude, you are part of a new wave. i have a '96 road king that suffered a cam bearing failure. we rebuilt the motor, added some really nice stuff like an andrews ev13 cam, and custom painted it a candy teal. while the motor was out, we went through the shocks, wiring, and detailed the frame. today, every time i ride it, someone wants to buy it. i have owned it since new, and at age 73, will never sell it. the local dealer tells me that people are seeking out the evo motor bikes now for the same reasons you did. best of luck with your heritage. ride on.
Indeed....for me, its a 93 FXDL....just did a 1200 mile ride with "0" issues....
Would love to see some pics!
I have an 03 sporty with an Evo motor. I have revved it with the throttle all the way open and flames shooting out the back. I still ride that thing everywhere wide open. They are bullet proof. If it blows up I'll rebuild it stronger. Can't beat that old school sound
96 was the first year they took every other needle bearing out of the cam bearings! Trying to save a dollar I don't think they did that but two years 96 and 97!
Had my 72 electraglide since 1988. I will never give it up. Ya gotta give it some love down in the garage, but it's never let me down.
yup 79 shovel fx and 80 fatboy, wouldnt trade...
the motors will last forever as long as you keep up on oil and rings, the muscle bike you bought was not a good thing for your application ... the COMPLETE ASSHOLE that traded with you should have let you know about the upgrades, it seems like you wanted a stock bike! go back to the seller and kick the shit out of him :) just sayin , you can always bring it back to stock by going to a couple swap meets or just call me up, and i can see what i got in stock... we are like minded bro. !!! 5859440273
I like bikes with personality. I miss the times as a teenager when you could do anything on a bike or a car by yourself without special equipment.
Dont worry, you dont have to miss it. You can still do it. The market is flooded with bikes from the 80's and 90's that are in great shape ready to rock.
Teenagers work on modern cars (compared to which bikes, all of them, are easy. I'm old too but the key is never get lazy and never stop learning!
I have the tools in my shop to build Evo engines from the crank pin out. I didn't want to invest in tools to build Twinkies. My newest bike is a '95 FLHR. Evo's are fine engines.
Im with you....i dont need anything but an Evo..and there are plenty out there...i just scored a 98 Dyna wide glide with a stroked 80inch evo.
Hi Kevin. I'm looking at a 97 Road King. How are you liking your 95 FL? Do you find it too bulky? I'm going from a Sportster and Dyna's over the years to the FL. Any thoughts.
You're old school. I dig that. She's a beauty. Safe travels man!
I'm a shovelhead guy,have been since they went alternator.I was very slow to accept the Evo but I have come to believe that it is the best motor H-D has ever,and the direction it is going,will ever produce.
I was exactly the same Doug! Recently bought a 98 evo and loving it 👍🏽
I gotta agree. Besides some lifter and cam bearing issues in the later year evos, theyre absolutely bulletproof. They have the classic harley design and sound with the modern reliability.
Rode a shovel 20 years. Evo best buy I ever made. Should have dumped the shovel sooner.
You are of a breed that the rest of the world just does not and never will understand.. you remind me a lot of myself when I was a whippersnapper. At 64 yrs young, I’ve owned 17 different Harley’s in my life. Looking for number 18 as I write this.. Congrats on your trade sir..I subbed you just to see what’s next..👍
What Harley are you looking for? I have a '90 Softail FXSTC and a '69 Electra-Glide FLH. Probably not going to keep them both. Willing to part with one of them if you're interested.
64! Hell, I got socks older than you. 78 years young here and looking for an Evo-powered FL of some kind.
@@jimbob7559 congrats to you sir. I sure hope that you find the bike that you are looking for. Wish you the best in what’s coming.
Got a 1998 1340 Evo.,EV27 Cam,S&S Super E. Will take her to my grave. Congratulations Brother.
Take her to your grave? Be careful what you say bikes tend to do that.
I think you’re right on. The evos are arguably the best Harleys. They’re not old enough to be cool to a lot of people, but are too old for most who want the latest and greatest. The perfect bike to go after.
I've currently owned my 81 Shovel now for more than 14 years, and it's my 4th one. NOTHING sounds like a Shovel with fishtails. It doesn't leak oil, and it's rock solid dependable. As long as you know how to turn a wrench occasionally, they are the shit.
Anybody that says AMF Shovels aren't dependable doesn't know what they're talking about.
Fuck those computerized fuel injected yuppie cruisers.
As far as I'm concerned, you made the right decision, man.
Evo motors and before were all built with the rider in mind, and can be rebuilt over and over again with parts that ARE AVAILABLE. Just don't expect to get anything at the stealership unless it's oil or tire work. They won't touch anything over 10 years old anyway.
After '99 or so, Harley started building bikes for the shareholders, not the riders.
Old iron rules.
Hugh Jorgan
hahahahaaaaa hahahahahahaaaaaaa damn right 🖕 the computerized motosickle
Old school like me UNDERSTAND
keep diggin your Shovelhead motor dude
just ASLin...
Don’t forget that amf designed the evo
Going to the dealership for anything is the last resort in my book. I don't even use their oil if I can help it.
I've got a 84 fxr HD said back rubber mounts were obsolete fuck them cc had them. HD is a shirt company anymore
Lol nothing sound like a 108 cubic inch shovel kick only 10.5 CR Ridge frame I'm 50 years old still riding for 28 years. I. Have smoked 103 107 twin cam with this bike
the ONLY good thing about getting old is the wisdom that comes with it I'm with you and will be going back to the EVO
Nice, what a deal. I love those older Evo softails, and the one you got looks really good.
Evo engines...I remember when they came with the revolutionary softail frame...doesn't seem so long ago! You've got your self a fine machine. :-)
Dude - I have a 98 EVO Electra Glide FLHTCI that belonged to my dad. I bought it from a relative a couple years ago to keep it in the family. Starts up instantly. Runs Great! I've ridden MCs since I was 9 years old. I'm now in my late 50s. This past spring, I test rode a couple new Fatboys, and thought about buying one. Then I got on my bike to ride home, and though ..,man, this feels better to ride, I have no payments - I think I'll just keep this and customize it some! Installed LED Headlight and driving lights, have a good bluetooth stereo to stream music from my phone when I want (but sometimes it good to cruise with just the sounds of the bike and the road), lowered it an inch in the back, and getting ready to add as many stock chrome parts as possible to make it shine like a classic! The dealers tell me how much better I will like the new technology, but the riders tell me that you can't beat an old reliable EVO!
Thanks for taking us along. Very nice test ride, great sound.
I suggest you grouping the videos about this bike in a playlist. It makes it easier to watch all of them in a row (my plan for the next hour or so ;-))
Oh yep, thats a proper Harley sound, I regret selling my 90 softail, and 96 Road King, now running an 11 Dyna Streetbob, no way I'm changing for the M8 monoshock chassis and the added complications. And rejoice, that bike you have now has a wait for it------ CARBURETTOR yeeeeeeeees!!!!!
Totally get it.
I bought my FLT Shovelhead in 1982.
Never found a reason to change it.
Good on ya fella..........
I'm with ya on this swap. Traded my 2012 twin-cam RK for a '99 Fatboy w/80"Evo. Never looked back. Put 130k trouble-free miles on that evo. Then last spring put in an S&S 111 Evo. Love the power! Love the Evo!
Awesome! Being happy with what you have is priceless! And not having a big payment is even better! It Sounds good! Can't wait to see the updates and fine tuning videos!
Old school means stay true and original, the only way to go. (1990 softail fxstc evo).
I'm glad you got the bike you wanted, man. Its definitely a win win for both of you. I think you got the better end with an awesome looking bike and less mileage. Great stuff, man. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
Found a 96 FXDL 3 years ago, only 8K miles on it. Priced right, looks and runs great. Easy to work on. Absolutely love it!
That's the first year they took every other needle bearing out of the cam bearings so beware! When you can have some put in it , if it hasn't been done! Save yourself some grief. They did that 96 and 97 trying to save a dollar!
I have a 2001 Fat boy I got rid of the cam chains and set it up with gear drive cam. No more problems with cam chains. When from 88 to 95 inch motor.
I would pick my evolution over my twin any day.
No , You didn't make a bad deal there. You got what you wanted and that is nobody elses business. As for my personal opinion..I like it.
Plus now he has a numbered bike! They only made 2700 of those bikes
Hello my wife and I really enjoy your videos I have a 1995 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic in great shape love riding this bike .
Thank you again for all your great videos
Right on! Very nice machine. Me and the girlfriend just picked up two 1985 Evo's we are gonna keep them forever as well!
You Rock! 👍
Beautiful bike. I totally understand, I would have done the same. Your bike breathes Harley legendary history. The new ones not so much in my opinion
Your passion for motorcycles of yesteryear really speaks to me. You're honest with yourself as to your tastes and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty working on your ride. My hat's off to you sir and you're the essence of a real biker.
Thank you, Vince. Thanks so much.
SaddleTramp...That is a bold decision and what counts is your happiness and willingness to share this with the world. Good luck on all your projects.
I had variety of bikes during my years of aging from teenager in India...Rajdoot, Bajaj Chetak, Vespa, Royal Enfield, Ind-Suzuki...and then in 1993 in USA with Honda Nighthawk 250...got out of that in 1997 and then got back again with 1977 Honda Goldwing..kept it till 2015 and traded that with 2005 HD-FLHTCUI...got some GoPro video lately riding that around Texas...
Great looking bike. You did good. I have a 1997 RoadKing, fuel injection. Did a lot of mods ...21” front wheel, z-bars with 4” risers , custom seat, made brackets to move custom 10” coil over shocks forward 5” to give the bike a old look. Then added a hinge rear fender with 1970 fender struts. Remote oil filter and cooler. Wow a lot of work !!! 72 years old and can’t stop. Have fun. “Ride Tight, Be Safe” Rico from Arizona 😎🌴🌵🇺🇸🇺🇸
Well done Tramp. I kinda know how you feel about getting an older bike. I've got an 07 fxd dyna SuperGlide that I'd like to trade for a much older bike. I've had her for about 3 years now, and while I love what she does, my heart will always belong to the panheads. I think you've done well for yourself. Good luck with your new ride. I wish you many happy adventures as you follow your front wheel all over the country.
Its all about enjoying the people and things around you! As long as you are happy, thats all that counts! Goog luck. Happy riding.
I just got my first Evo and I'm super happy. Enjoy yours! Loved the video. You sure do love bikes for the right reasons.
Your video is really good, keep us updated !
I have an 81 FLH Shovelhead , single seat,two Fishtail pipes,white walls . A retired Hells Angel painted the bike a dark red with a small amount of black running through it . I ride around town sometimes and definitely get more looks than my buddies with the newer bikes. They are all busy playing with their GPS ,radios ! and I'm just relaxing and enjoying the wind hitting my fat head.
2 old grey beards at Doc's in STL and I were laughing about people complaining that their hydraulic clutch was a little hard and that their bluetooth wouldn't sync, lol.
I just bought a bike and like you, I bought an older bike. I got me an '84 FXR with an Evo engine. I'm loving it. I like old school.
You have a gem!
got the same bike in 2015. Started with an 87 sporty, still in my garage. Upgraded to an FXR in 2015 and just bought a 2018 FXLR. Can't complain about the new motor one bit, 25k miles on it but dam there's just something about that FXR.
Get what you want. Nothing wrong with going old school, that Nostalgia is a beauty!
Well done man!! EVO engines are the best and rock solid - all the best from UK! '89 FXSTC
This video was recommended by TH-cam. It involved Harley's so how could I not check it out... after watching I definitely subscribed. Can't wait to catch up and see what your doing with that gorgeous bike. 👍
Like your "new" old Heritage. I'm an old guy that still rides an Evo. Own a '97 Wide Glide with an S&S Super E carb / Hooker pipes. Most of the time when I fuel it up.....somebody will look at it or ask me about it. No computers, no fuel pump, cam gears instead of chains.....maybe the Evo's were better ?
Maybe so. So far, I'm diggin this one.
@@SaddleTrampTV
My 95 Roadking has 156000 and we still on the road.......
Hope to see you out there. ✌
they are better ,hands down...
Maybe?
I love my 97 Heritage. Got rid of the stock carb and put an a as super e carb.. love it64
I'm a "goofball" too cuz I'd totally do the same thing too! No evo carbie for me but my two girls are '05 fuelies. No abs - no Canbus software - no dealer spa treatments either. Keep ridin' friend! J
I friend of mine just shared your video because he keeps hearing from me the exact same things you say in your video.Just sell at a bargain price a 2006 street glide and keeping 2 old springlers (89 & 95) and a 71 kawasaki H1A 500.Happy to know Im not the only "krazy"one keeping old evos.Have had a lot of fun riding & working on them.
I have a roadking 103 and recently bought a 95 fxstc and i get what your saying 100 percent, i feel more excited more happier on that 80 evo then with my modern 103, i really enjoyed working on taking apart the carburator and cleaning it out, i enjoy the more mechanical motorcycle then the modern more electronic motorcycle if you get what i mean. congrats.
I LOVE your new (old) bike. I've always felt that a properly tuned carb has better throttle response than fuel injection (which I hate). I know that FI is supposed to be better in that regard but it doesn't feel that way to me.
Also, I think silver and white is a killer color combo. So, all in all, you hit a home run with this deal.
Hell, you did good! The EVO is a great motor-I rode my first trip to Sturgis on 1993 Fatboy
I love your attitude! You had an old 2012 now you have a classic old EVO motor which you can work on awesome!
I bought a 97 this last year, I freaking love that EVO motor. Good rides to you Saddle Tramp!
Good for you, man!
I own a 2004 FXDI & a 1991 FXRS, bought them both brand new. Needless to say the FXDI is up for sale.
100% support for your decision!!
Biggest regret was selling my mint 91 FXRS-SP
Good shit!!! That is the bike I fell in love with as a teenager....
I'm glad you posted this video. After watching it I did some searching around and have decided you're right about the Evo vs Twin Cam and I'll be limiting my search to 1999 and older Heritages.
Glad it was helpful!
Just now found this video and have to say I would have done the same. 2000 was the last year for the evo and they were damn perfect in those last few years in my opinion. Easy to work on and parts are everywhere, even in old inventory at most shops. It's a good find and I hope you enjoy every mile!
I did the exact opposite in Feb. (well, not exact, i PAID) traded my '96 FLSTN for a '19 FLHC 114 and I'm still sad about it.
You made a GREAT trade!! I LOVE the 2 EVOS that I have a lot more than my twin cam
I really enjoyed this clip. In my opinion, you made an outstanding move. I started on Ironhead Sportys, a 77 then a 78. Moved on to Shovels, an 80 and a 82. I bought my 92 FXSTC in 1998 and THAT'S where I stopped! I will go to my grave owning that bike because I, like you, know that the Evo motor is that good. It's dependable and easy to wrench on. Can't beat it IMO.
Congratulations on a very smart move!
I think you made a hell of a trade! That Evo motor was a fantastic motor. You will get many miles and smiles from that bike. Rock on brother.
Evolution the best engine they ever made been through them all ! 92-99 top breathers are the best. Been riding 32 years and building my own bikes for 20 years . Love evos !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are you saying Harley stopped making the Evo after '99?
What models can I find the Evo engines on?
@@ctersigni late 84 to 99 . They also made twin cams In 99 . The 92-99 evos are the best
Except for 96 and 97 when they took every other needle bearing out of the cam bearings and they started failing! SMH trying to save a damn dollar! I've seen Evo's with a 130,000 miles on them stock never touched! But put a high-lift cam on a stock set of lifters it will only go 50,000 miles! Need some fuelly lifters then, and probably a new cam and maybe a lifter block!
@@james44mag31 yeah but if you want to be fast than don't buy a harley ! I have a 99 evolution on the hardtail I built mild cam some head work and im happy with it had to replace the plastic breather though but did it when I changed the cam runs great ! I think in the long run that people spend all this money in there engine and STUPID harleys aren't fast !
@@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827 if you got the money they can be fast!
In my opinion these are the best bikes I have a 96 Heritage Softail Classic awesome ride great video
I have a 49 Pan hardtail, 80 Shovel FLT(undressed), 03 Wide Glide. I'm totally with you on never buying a new motorsikle, not a fan of what the factory is offering nowadays. Just subscribed, great content. Keep up the great work, thanks.
Brand new to your channel, but I definitely dig the content. I love the Evo, as a child of the 80s I grew up with the sound of Shovels and Evos in my ears. Even though I currently have a Twin cam road king, my next purchase will be an evo or shovel for a project build.
What a revelation. AMF can be thanked for that Evo motor. As much as they were despised, they did some things right. Anyway, I've ridden Harleys for over 40 years and to me, the Evo is still a "new" engine. I like my
Shovel, but if I had to buy a new bike, Evo it will be.
I thought the evo came out after Harley bought itself back from AMF
Never mind they were designed while amf owned Harley, but released after
Good looking Nostalgia Special you got. I used to have one just like it. Now i ride a '97 Heritage. I think you did good. I would have traded a Twin Cam for a Evo too.
I was fortunate enough to be gifted a 94 Sportster with a few customizations to make it 1388cc and it rips it up. I love the Evo motor and the sound it makes. Congrats on the upgrade.
Ya gotta do what makes you happy. As long as your good with it and he's good with it...well ya go for it !
Have a good time discovering your new (to you) bike.
great trade. I agree with everything you said about the twin EVOLUTION IS THE SOLUTION
I enjoyed the video and i get it. No more new bikes here either, especially since ABS, EFI, and the new Harley monoshock frames. I just dont get ecited over the new bikes.
I bought my 1988 FXRS Evolution new and I've always said this was a keeper for life. I have had this bike over 31 years. I wouldn't sell, or trade it for the world. Love this bike. It handles and runs great. I didn't do anything to the engine except put a Makuni carb on it. This bike has spirit. I own a 2007 FLHTC and it's nice, but no where compares to the get up and go my FXRS has. My FXRS has been a very good motorcycle. I have no regrets with purchasing this bike. It has been a pleasure from the first day and will be for many years to come. I also own an old generator shovelhead. Don't miss working on that bike just to go for a ride. The Evolution has been the best bike I've ever owned. I hope you enjoy your new addition as much as I've enjoyed mine.
Im 57 & love the EVO & I love that bike you traded for & I would’ve made the same deal, as long as you’re happy & enjoy that bike is all that matters. I ride a 1995 1200 Sportster & love it, never had any issues with it at all & I ride it hard. Good luck with that beautiful 25yr old gem!
Oh I have a tale of woe - *stupid* me sold a 97 Dyna Superglide with 40,000 reliable miles on it for a brand new 2015 Indian Scout. Missed the Superglide for the entire 5 years I owned that Scout. So I can totally relate to your trade. I love EVOs.
Have had a 87 evo softail since new best Harley motor ever made period
Way to go dude .... I have a 89 softail I didn't know I could get a antique plate for it ,thanks for the 411... GOD speed my brutha
This guy knows what he wants. I like your style. I own a 2017 sporty but I love the look of your new Heritage. She looks very clean and classic. If I knew more about carburated bikes and old-style Evos I would probably choose one of these beauties for my next bike. You have a new sub here Brosky.
Bought my Guzzi in '86. Stone axe simple. Still ride it. Looking for an Evo before I get too old.
never to old Roman!!! as long as your hips hold up..ha ha ha. (wifey is cry`n) ,bike is a bike... as long as its 2 wheels Only
Guzzis are so good you can't lose sticking with that, either, or adding another. They go cheap used because no one knows about them. I have two Evo FXRs and two Evo Sporties and worked on many others as a multibrand mechanic. You'll love the Evo aftermarket. I suggest buying an FXR to grow old with because that was my plan in 1988 and I still ride that bike. (Temp down for a new V124 and a Baker box but the originals are both perfectly sound, I just wanted more ponies.) Buy a later Evo big twin with the Denso starter and splined shaft gearbox (just look for the Denso starter). It's a buyers market so be somewhat picky. Download or buy the factory service manual and parts book for what you've chosen then study while you search. Chop Cult and Harley Tech Talk forums are great resources, while TH-cam is merely a supplement. My nick is farmall on Chop Cult.
Hey sometimes bigger and newer is not necessarily better...those 80 inch EVOs are nice and make a sweet sounding engine / exhaust rap. Find an Andrews cam....even nicer. Congrats your Nostalgia is beautiful, great bike and color combination...after you sort a few things out she'll be even nicer.
love a EVO good job. Saddle Tramp thanks for the ride.
You are not a goofball. You are passionate about what you want and found a way to make it happen. That's the recipe for a happy life.
I personally like the tc 88. Got two 67,xxx
60,xxx on the other. Both carb bikes. The cam tensioner is a weak point but other then that love it. Almost bought an evo though.
The best part I like about evos , you can run a set of ignition points and condenser ...and if you buy the blue streak brand they have a stuff return spring that will not float out at high rpm ..
If you want more power give it an S&S top end and if you want it smooth with no vibration you get your crank rods and Pistons balanced at precision balancing of Indianapolis ..I built a shovel 37 years ago as it was the first Harley I had ever rebuilt ..had it balanced at precision balancing of Indy ..and my old bike is still on the road today with the same rebuilt engine that is the original that has never been apart since I built it in 1982 ..it's been through 4 or 5 owners since and just the other day I seen my old bike at "the shop" in terre haute Indiana . Still with the same paint job on the engine as I had painted it ..and the same chrome bolt kit was still on it ..looking at farther I could tell it had never been apart since I built it. ..I truly believe the balance job done the trick ..there is no comparison after you have one balanced
Lol all Evo's are electronic ignition why would you even want to put point's in one?
You thinking about a Shovelhead, Evo's where electronic ignition.
@@james44mag31 you take out the trigger coil on an evo and bolt in a points backing plate and cam , install the points and condenser , fire it up and ride
@@ckelley63 the electronic ignition can go down without warning , especially in bum fucked Egypt ..and chances are after you go for help your bike won't be there when you get back
@@donniebaker5984 nah, I'll stay with my electronic ignition crane Fireball! I do know that Chevy points will work in a Shovelhead
I did pretty much the same thing in March 2019. Swapped my 2013 FXDWG for a 1987 FLST. Have spent a few weeks sorting out electrical gremlins (starting problems that started to appear as the weather got colder, and got to the point where I couldn't even jump it from the car, and the start solenoid would just chatter).
Partner was giving me grief (something along the lines of "you traded a perfectly reliable bike for something that won't start!") but once that was sorted it's so much better to ride, with way more personality.
I don't need the latest and greatest, nor do I need to keep chasing more cubic inches.
Congratulations on your purchase.
I have the 103 bo 15 and feel hd made a awesome bike but missed the mark on Staying true to its self ,, ps u did well on the trade , u looked stoked and thats why we do what we do ,,, watchin from Australia mate .
I have a 95 flstn wouldn't trade it for twin cam! Mine had an issue starting one time and one of the wires was loose on the switch that's what you need to check first! Originally that bike didn't come with those running lights it only had a headlight, turn signals on the handlebars. It also vibrates more because it's a frame mounted engine. And if it has Andrews 27 cam in it or any high-lift Cam and you think it may have stock lifters in it it will only go about 50,000 miles before the lifters lock up! So then you put some fuelly lifters in it. I was younger when I bought mine and the older I get the harder it rides! Wish I had bought a Fat Bob. The way the rear shock setup on those bikes it seems like it's in a bind.
I'm with ya. I sold my twin-cam 88in Softail and bought a 1995 Heritage Softail Evo. I wasn't sure about moving away from EFI to a Carburetor but haven't had any regrets!
How does ethanol effect the carborator? Fuel system?
Far as I'm concerned 95 was the last Good Year. That's what I have, flstn numbered bike one of 2700
I don't run any ethanol in anyting carbureted! But ethanol will even eat the rubber hose off going to fuel injection, so you don't need ethanol in anything with a rubber hose on it!
@@james44mag31 How do you avoid ethanol? I'm in Texas, close to Houston and I can't find a gas station that doesn't have it in all the pumps.
@@stonewall45 fortunately I'm in NC and have a station 1/2 a mile from me that sells non-ethanol. Worst case scenario you have to buy some Lucas ethanol treatment. Walmart has it, it's green. Non-ethanol here is about a buck more per gallon but it's worth it! It was 350 per gallon last year that's premium non-ethanol 93 octane, it's 325 this year. Use Google and find the nearest station to you that sells it and buy 10 or 20 gallons at a time. Treat it with some seafoam if you going to let it sit, seafoam has fuel stabilizer built into it, you can get that at Walmart also.
If I'm going on long trips I just carry a bottle of ethanol treatment with me. Sometimes you can't find ethanol free on the road.
I'm loving your contents and just wanted to say that you remind me of my old school friends by the way you speak. Mentioning things a few times lol. For me it's actually helpful because I always forget what one said seconds later lol, keep it up brother.
Dude I have a 2015 slim 103 love it will never sell. Am looking for an evo sportster. Iconic engine. You did the right thing and most importantly you are happy.
Those were the days when harley built bikes for guys that ride n work on bikes. Now not so much
Agreed! I can remove, clean and replace the CV carb on my 96 in just under 2 hours with beer time thrown in. Lol
lucky guy, Evo are the best period.
You are a very smart man. Dont let anyone tell you different. That evo will just keep going up in value and it will be reliable as hell for you. I have a 95 bad boy with 65k on it. All my friends have newer twin cams and they are constantly doing major repairs while I have not had any major problems. I love my evo and will never sell it. Hope you have as many trouble free miles as I have and more.
this,I believe is the next coming tend.you are on to something,working in the industry for many many years I can see things changing and wether it"s for good or bad what is sure is that there will be change.I believe that you got the better end of the deal,good luck and well done sir.
You got the ride that you wanted..that’s all that matters👍🏻 if it doesn’t speak to your heart you shouldn’t be riding it. Good trade🤙🏼.
The Evo is the best engine that the company ever made. Just check inner cam bearing, which must be changed if it's an INA to be replaced by a Torrington. I would not own a TC. (American Virago)
Had an 88TC and no probs with it but my next will be an Evo. Best engine they made imho
I put over 100,000 miles on my 1988 fxr..with no issues!..old evo's are the best motors!
It took AMF 6 years to develop the EVO motor they look at the problems the shovelhead motor had and they created a motor that made more horsepower at a lower RPM and what brand cooler and had better oil consumption they are most reliable big twin motor the motors designs since the separation from AMF have had problems left right and Center the fact that people prefer Evolution Motors to twin cam shows that newer is not necessarily better Evo Motors are rebuildable forever imagine if AMF did not sell Harley all of the Evo Motors would have AMF on the gas tank and everybody would be singing their praises I love my Evo Sportster 25 years old 330,000 miles on her still runs like a top her reliability has surprised me I never thought she would be so good and if it didn't cost so much money I would put a kicker kit on her
Looks like you both got what you wanted...👍
The fact that you can do all the work required to make the bike how you want it to be is a bonus. Enjoy and ride on...💯
Since I value your opinion, I'd like your thoughts on my recent purchase...
Because of your videos over the years I decided to buy a 1997 Heritage Softail last August, it has the 80 inch Evo engine just like your 1994. I've been searching for years to find the right bike at the right price. Ever since I owned my 2001 1200 Sportster I knew that one day I would have a Heritage Softail, just couldn't afford it at the time because I was raising my kids and couldn't justify spending the money for it. Fast forward 20 years and I finally achieved my dream. She belonged to an older man who babied the bike, choosing to ride it to bike shows and show it off. His primary bike was an Ultra Classic with nearly 80k miles on it. He said it was time to stop riding and the rest is history. I paid $5,700 for it and it has 16k miles on it. She is painted Patriotic Red Pearl with Gold Pinstripes. Also upgraded exhaust (Screaming Eagle Pipes) and Stage 2 kit added, sounds great and rides like a dream. I lost your email address so since I don't do social media this is my only way to communicate with you.
Look forward to reading your thoughts on my new bike and any advice on how to care for it moving forward. Thanks for the content over the years I've followed you. Be well Sir...
Definitely not a 103 no cam chain tensioner problems. There'd be no Harley-Davidson without the Evo being so damn reliable. The engine that saved Harley. The evolution