I’m a Harley tech now for over 25 years and trust me when I tell you the evo is the most reliable engine Harley made. Less moving parts means less to go wrong . Congrats on the evo.
I started with a 42 "45" flat head back in the 50's. My 99 carbed Evo Softail Custom has the same feel. I wear goggles and no windshield. I will be 80 this year unless the Lord has other plans. No more long rides, but a good hour on the back roads where we live does my heart good. The EVO runs just fine. Not quick like the newer ones, but who needs quick when you are out smelling the roses. Sun flashing off the headlight, while cruising along in no hurry to get anywhere. May not work for everyone, but is good therapy for me. I am always smiling when I come home. The world is in a mess, but i am still blessed. Been an engine lover since my early days. The EVO is a fine example of a motor that gives you confidence it will get you home. It is somewhat in common with those old air craft radials as it is really a 2 cylinder radial.
Only a few of us older people are aware that the spliced rods and even the cylinders are of the old aircraft design and that is good. Many of those air planes flew over the oceans in war one and were dependable
Jim Kraft, most eloquently said. Though my mother passed nearly five years ago now she would certainly have echoed your sentiments - having served as a mechanic in the air force during WW II. Spitfires, Lancasters, but also the old radial engined Bi-Planes were put back in the air by her fair hands. All old machines have soul.
My cousin Larry is 80 and still rides a 78 FLH. He was the Fonz in the 50's. He tough me how to do all the Harley and Indian mechanics I know. He is the best machinist I know he can manufacture about anything and has a professional machine shop. I wish I still lived close to him but it snow there. I live in the deep south.
Older bikes can be just as rewarding as newer ones. It's not how fast you get there, it's the ride getting there. For me, all I want in a bike is a throttle, speedo, gas gauge, and that Harley sound. Love your Heritage and really enjoy your channel. Feeling alive is priceless.
I do remember when people did the evo was a pos. I love the sound. I own a twincam, and love that sounds as well. Now the Milwaukee 8, does not, feel or sound like either. To me, it's more like a Honda engine. I don't mean that as an insult, btw.
@@BEACHYz yeah the M8 in my opinion is over engineered with counter balances etc and is to smooth for me, in a Honda engine it is welcomed but the whole reason for the Harley is the rudeness of the bike and the M8 takes away from that for me but that's just my opinion!
Tramp, as for me, I was brought up on shovel heads my absolute favorite of my shovel heads WAS my 1971 superglide. As life usually goes we have to sell our beloved motorcycles for one reason or another. I truly regret selling ANY of my motorcycles . But now I own a beautiful 93 Dyna Lowrider I picked up two years ago in mint stock condition and I absolutely love it because it gives me the old cool feel of a shovel head but is more powerful and more refined then my shovels...like you, I want to buy a new Harley-Davidson Road King in my case, for long distance travel. BUT, I will not give up my Cool duel disk EVO Lowrider. I don’t want anymore regrets in my life! I am currently filming the long journey and unusual circumstances that led me on a mission to find another bone stock 1968 XLCH for my first TH-cam video. I guess what I am saying is, fine go ahead and follow your dreams and get the new bike of your choice someday ... but don’t give up that EVO, that is my humble advice. Harley-Davidson doesn’t make that seat of the pants raw mechanical feel anymore. You know what I mean! Besides, that EVO isn’t eating anything! Nor are your vintage Iron heads. Besides, your garage wouldn’t look very cool without your vintage Harley’s sitting around. Thanks for this video, it hit home with me personally.
@@SaddleTrampTVbest engine ever. The 1997 & 1998 ones were the better ones. The 1998 has a better clutch design and has 9 discs. The motor Company still uses 9 discs to this day
There are some things that need addressed, the inferior INA Cam bearing needs replaced with a Torrington one and the rear fork is too thin. It will eventually break st the elongated portion of the axle on the drive side.
@@SaddleTrampTV weld two small strips on the top and bottom of the entire portion of the elongated portion, make a tapered wheel spacer that covers the entire surface of the inside of the swing arm area, buy FXR style belt tensioner blocks and use them for reinforcement purposes. I've replaced 2 swing arms so far and after doing all 3 of the above its rock solid now. Bike has 143,000 miles.
I had an evolution in 1992, twin cam 88 in.³ a few years ago and now a 103 in.³, I ride them all exactly the same so I do smell the roses, I do take in the environment and the scenery. I’ve grown to be an old man on a Harley, I’ve loved every minute of it.
I sprung for my first Harley this summer, traded in my v star and got a 96 FLSTN. Watching your video on trading for your FLSTN and other videos on the model helped me decide to get one. No regrets! What you said about feeling like you're part of the machine, very true! It likes to shake rattle and roll.
You have a point. I've got a Twin Cam, ridden Sportster a, and tried out shovels and such over the years. The best I can say is that every generation motor has its own personality. And you have to find the one with the right personality for you.
I had the 80 EVO and it was a nice bike, no real problems. I have a few scooters in the garage and the one I like for Sunday rides is a 2011 96 twin cam Heritage only 8,000 miles on it. I like the torque and pull and the 6 speed trans. If I want to take my life in my hands and get the crap scared out of me, I'll take out the 65' BSA lightning I restored. Fast as hell, right side shifting and only stops on Tuesdays. Good videos, keep them coming.
Loved this video! I ride a 05 xl1200c, and I definitely know I'm doing something when cruising down the roads at 70 mph! I love my old Sportster! She'll be my last motorcycle. When she or I can't go anymore, well that will just be it. I'm a old man and I love old things including women, cars, trucks...
My 92 softy took me around the country so many times and over roads that weren't fit for horses let alone a motorcycle and all ways got me home, anit saying it didn't need some working on,but never left me stranded on the side of the road. My missus loved it too.
Like Jim k. , I started on 57 side valve (and still have her) and was a dealership mechanic not a parts changer technician for 21 years and retired in 2000. I sold 2 shovels a 73 and 78 in 1992 and got my EVO that I have still today. Over the years I had the opportunity to service, repair and ride most all of the different HD bikes including the twin cam. We had to put a new cam bearing and adjuster from Jim’s till the Motor Company came out with the factory upgrade but like most things growing pains happen. The EVO is the winner. There were minor setbacks when she was introduced also but nothing the Motor Company made before or in my opinion since is finer than a “V” twin EVO. They run like the wind, top ends last and last, maintenance is a breeze (red lock tight) and repair is a snap. All the parts you could ever need or want are still available and affordable. Finally, this motor will hold value also. My Dad’s favorite saying was if you have to make payments for your fun, your fun owns you not you owning your fun. Make payments on more land only. Sincerely, Pops Fitch Post Script: I’m a young man also……69 years young. God Bless
I had to sell my 103 SG , beautiful bike,loved it,then bought a 97 rk Evo ,I have enjoyed the simplicity of my Evo, with the Andrews cam and properly tuned CV carb I don't notice much difference in acceleration ,and with 80000 miles it's a very solid bike, I don't miss the 103 at all.
As a fellow Christian and lover of 2 wheels, finding your videos has been a true blessing. Your information on ironhead has been so very helpful. My '79 (FAME model for all models except 79) will benefit from your knowledge. God speed, and runner side down!
I traded a 88 CI twin cam Fatboy for a 80 CI 1998 Springer. The Fatboy was super reliable and quite comfortable. After 73k miles I had it exactly the way I wanted it. Loved the fuel injection - just thumb the starter and go. However I’m enjoying the hell out of my Evo springer. But I must admit, I’d like to get a used Road King for a long distance machine. I’ll probably get a TC unless I find an excellent Evo… or an Evo with an S&S engine.
Building yer own means never having to wade thru the cappuccino drinkers to get to dealership service counter. If it breaks you know what's wrong, what its gonna take to get er up again. most newbies cant change their own oil. I aint trying to hate......yes i am, goodnight
On a positive note, I must be near the only good Harley dealership because it does not fit the mold of the other stereotypes, either at sales or service. When I belly up to the service counter with my old 2005 XL883, I get the same respect as the guy with the brand new $30K plus bike before accessories. They worked on what should have been a simple problem, took over a week to fix it and finally replaced every part because they admittedly did not know the root cause. I only got charged for the initial small repair and they ate nearly $2000 worth of parts and labor, and they apologized for taking so long to make my bike good. I'm not even sure the resale price of my bike is as much as what they spent on fixing it. So, believe it or not, there is at least one good Harley dealership out there and they don't care if you wear leathers, beach clothes or a 3-piece suit. They do not discriminate. They've been in business in this area for at least 40 years or more and the other dealerships down the road (one Euro and one metric) keep getting new ownership on a regular basis. I've been is both and they made me feel like a peasant.
I own a 91 Evo which ive owned for nearly twenty years now. Ive ridden Twin Cams and Sporties owned by mates. I love the Evo. Its let me down only twice - both electrical problems and easily fixed (once i got home!). Ive a Mikuni HSR fitted and crane single fire ignition. I KNOW im on it when im out n about and to me thats the fun, which is what its about. Good channel - keep the vids coming. UK viewer ( so i do ride in the wet :) )
52 years old now. Had Japanese bikes and always wanted to upgrade to a Harley. Did a fair amount of riding as a young adult but for various reasons got away from bikes and now for various reasons I'm back. Last year I finally bought my first Harley, a 2010 Road King, and am very happy with it. Still want a Dyna Wide Glide from the early 90's.
I have owned and rode the oldies but goodies,1934 Vl flat head 80 and 1939 45, I was in love with my Vintage, my newest bike was a 1978 FLH Electra Glide, great bike for 16 years I never had problems other than a starter,Today I am on a 2004 Evo first year of being rubber-mounted and runs like a dream, this will get me through my mid-life crises until I find my last stock lifetime mate, I don't mind being that last guy getting there, being in a hurry always has gotten in my way, I have ridden Harley my whole life probably for there classy look and sound" vibration and all, Thanks for the memories" Saddle tramp. And thanks for the Great Video!
I grew up in the 70 's on the old Japanese super bikes riding the Kawasaki triple 500 and 750 then the 900 z1. I did not have much use for the old Harleys they were slow, leaked a lot of oil and broke down a lot sorry but true. A few years ago I got real sick with diabetes and heart trouble and feel just terrible. I still wanted to ride so I had the opportunity to purchase an old 95 evo Heritage that needed work. A friend told me that they were easy to work on . His exact words were if you can work on a lawn mower you can work on an Evo lol. I bought it and repaired it, yea it was not to difficult to work on. Then I started riding it. Man was it a game changer. No longer as you said just getting on a bike and going 100 miles an hour every where you go. This bike you really enjoy the road and the ride. I can't ride all day because of my health but this old Harley can make me smile .
Great description of the difference in the Evo and the TC, Tramp. I’ve got a nice 1200 Sporty Low and a 2011 Ultra Limited 103. Of course the two bikes weigh so differently but I feel more part of the Evo when I ride it and I’m pretty aware of the miles I travel on it. The 103 Ultra eats miles with almost no vibration and I have to be careful of the speed because there’s no vibration to let me know how fast I’m going. Wife and I rode 200 miles round trip today to eat lunch on the gulf coast on the Ultra. Down and back and I was like, “what just happened?!” Lol. Love your channel and the guys and gals that post here
I have three bikes going by year 1st one is a 1980 shovel head D rake open primary with a Ultima 6 speed ridged tail, 2nd 1988 FXR with the evo lowered with a 6 over nickel platted springer, 3rd is a 1997 Fat Boy lowered with 14 in apes. And i just love all 3. They each have there own attitude and quirks about them, but you feel one with the bike when you ride them. And like to have the control to tune on them with out having to plug in. I just like riding and you can feel if there is something not right and needs attention, and can i fix it good enough to get back home.
The evo is basically the same as the shovel engine, but I feel the shovel had a better upper rocker oiling system. The oil tube went from the cam chest case up to under the rear rocker and another tube went to the front rocker and those got better upper rocker oil. I like the evo and think its a good long time investment, but one had better make sure they are running at least 20lbs oil pressure at idle because evos default is not enough upper rocker oil. I do believe your shovel and your evo both were the best harley engine ever made because your pan head was noisy with all those gears behind the cam cover and the knuckle head was the same problem plus the distributors in the knuckle and the pan plus the generators. For as long as I live I will keep my 97 evo fatboy because I can control and own it, rather than a scanner and tech shop owning me and my bike.
I agree the Shovelhead is a better motor than the EVO it is easy to work on . The only motor that is easier is the FlatHead. I had a 1941 45ci Sport solo and a 1933 80ci a 46 and 48 Indian chief. They are great motors like a big lawn mower. A friend of mine a has a mildly stroked 76 Shovel with a 5 speed transmission and it runs down the road fine and he is not much for maintenance he brings it to me when it has problems.
@@lisar3006Speaking for the flat heads, much history was forgotten about those as generations of people happened. But the use the postal service and military and even in Germany in where the flat head harleys were very long lasting. History gets unknown by newer generations and marketers brain wash each generation to believe engines have improved and gotten better and do this by bad mouthing things of the past. The flat head harley didnt have a noisy cam with lower cam gears and were actually smoother. Now harley, once they came out with over head valve, didnt really build an ethical quieter engine until the shovel head. I cant remember the name of the movie, but it was where an evil town sheriff rode around on a flat head indian Those pipes sounded good on it. My advice to any harley owner is to get your hands on a evo or if lucky get a shovel, but if you get a shovel, dont do it unless you can modify it with a 5 speed transmission or reduce the rear sprocket from a 54 tooth to a 42 tooth , if you run highway . If you have an evo, dont do these cam upgrades or mods to these but leave them as they are. I personally will not use SS or andrews or fueling parts at all, and use only standard HD parts and both my harleys sound like wild lions roaring. Im lucky because in Texas we dont have to have mufflers or baffles
@@EarlGuyton425 My 1972 FLH police special was an old Tampa PD bike I got in 1988 and restored it. It is bone stock and other than the leather saddle bags that came off my 1955 Pan it is as factory as I could make it but I did go to a 42 tooth rear sprocket. I live in nowhere Alabama and the nearest freeway is 96 miles away so I do mostly back road riding at speeds below 60 mph. My 72 FLH runs good at that speed. My wife is very ill so I don't get out to ride much if I got injured or killed she would be in a fix since we have no family around and I am her only care giver. I wish I had my 1933 and my 1948 Indian Chief still they were my two favorite bikes i ever owned. I sold them to finance my first divorce and to move to Florida to take a Cop job their in 85.
@@lisar3006 Life has circumstances and conditions of higher priority that make it to where we cannot always do what we want. This happens at all people whether they are younger or they are older, based on money and jobs or a loved one must be dependent on us. Your 1972 shovel police harley is the gold for sure. If I owned that I would never enter any harley dealership or even think about another harley. The 1972 full size harley shovel is better than anything around today. There is no limit to the exhaust pipes are chrome or personal select paint color and it can be made to suit yourself. God bless you brother for taking care of your woman. I too miss a lot of things I once had such as my 56 ford fairlane and my 67 mercury cougar
@@EarlGuyton425 All true I have had seven Harley's and two Indians over my 67 years. I only bought the 2002 FLSTC because my wife hates the original buddy seat on my 1972. I bought the 2001 FLHRCI Road King wrecked and fixed it and sold it. I had a chance to pull off the cover on the twin cam to see how it worked. The Road King was suppose to have had 114.000 miles on it but I think it was rebuilt some time. Every nut and bolt on the motor looked new and were very clean. that twin cam tension shoes looked new too better than on my 2002 FLSTC with only 28.000. I saw enough to know that motor is trouble that is a poor design. My wife can't ride with me now so I am going to sell the 2002 FLSTC and keep the 72 it is all I need. I think I will put the tank sifter back on it since i learned to ride with a tank shift and foot clutch I prefer it. Six of my bikes were tank shift foot clutch bikes.
I rode an Yamaha roadstar for years, I ride a Indian vintage now 😎 thoroughly enjoy watching you build your rides God bless you Amigo traveling mercies always 🙏
I have a 103 Twin Cam, 1994 FLSTN Evo just like yours and Sturgis Shovel. The Evo will always be my favourite motor. My friends Evo, she has just clocked up 300,000km and it hasn't been apart yet! Cheers Rich. NEW ZEALAND
Love my Evo. I bought a Softail deluxe 103 last year and over the winter bought a 97 Road King, I feel like the RK is more of a machine, “simpler times” if you will. Granted the RK is better suited for longer rides but, I find myself on the Evo much more than the Twinkie. 7800 miles so far this year on the ole girl and only 1000 on the deluxe. Last year at this time I had clocked over 11,000 on the deluxe. Ride safe.
There is a saddle for every a$$. It is all about what you like I own and mostly ride a T100 Triumph, and a couple of old XS650s Yamahas from the mid 70s early 80s, these are bikes I like and know. You are a evo guy you are learning it, and you like, and now it is a part of you. Commented, liked, and subscribed for over a year. Keep making great videos man!
Why did I feel like I knew what your answer to the question would be before I hit play. Well explained however especially the mission analogy. Stay safe my friend
I heard you can bury a Evo with a Shovel. Oh well. I'm still warming up to the idea of trading my 07 103 Street Glide for a Softail Evo like you've got. That dude looks and sounds like a real Harley. This is my second twincam and they're ok but I've changed with time and I'm at the point in life I'm doing my best to simplify and also lighten the load. Get rid of stuff and things. Learning to live like my grandparents. I still like to look at stuff and things, new technology, and cool hotrod's, at show's and in print and video's but me just not having to have it. I no longer have the need for what I don't have. I just want simplicity. To me, old stuff is king. Always enjoy your videos. It's about time for another vacation to the ocean and I'm thinking me & the misses just might swing through your neck of the woods on our way to, probably Florida, so I can show her where I used to live, except it's been washed away but a liquid bulldozer, and maybe you and the misses or just you if she's busy, maybe we can go eat a poboy and a cup of gumbo and just meet for a short get together. Just a short meet & greet & a bite & a break then on to Fl. I'll give you plenty heads up. At least a couple weeks or so. I really like when you show the ocean in the background. 👍☝️
Had my evo dresser 30 years. Put 80,000 miles on it. Install cv carb, bolt in hydraulic cam and ported the heads. That bike would run balls out all day. Riding a M8 softail now which is very nice. Went stage 2 recently really enjoy my ride now.
I know how you feel. I’ve had the “new” bike more than once. Now that I’m knocking on 70 I looked for an old evolution. I found a 99 far boy with only 6500 miles on it. Bought it from the original owner. It’s alive and I love the way it talks to you when it’s warmed up just idling. The new bikes are great but I can’t program a computer. Give me an old school bike with a carburetor. I can work on it. Your an extension of the bike and you can ride it anywhere. It’s like being a kid again ridding that old 68 Cushman eagle to school.
I know how you feel man and I completely agree with you. I've been riding my old rigid mount evo sportster for 20 years this year, and will never sell it. I was recently talked into test riding a brand new sportster 1200 with the fuel injection and rubber engine mounts and all that jazz. It was a lot more refined and smoother than mine, and the brakes were better, and the clutch pull was so easy you could pull it with one finger (weird to me), but honestly I thought it had no character. It was a great looking bike, but I wouldn't consider it at all. It was heavy, too. I thought sportsters were supposed to be taller, skinny, and a lot lighter, you know, kind of sporty.
No not weird at all. Looking for my first HD after years of wrenching and riding classic brits. As someone who has an affinity for the concept of motoring, developing a relationship of feeling and knowing your machine and how to maintain it is important to my experience. Your insights and opinions as an HD guy are invaluable. Thx!
Great video!! Maybe one day I’ll purchase a Evo. I’m almost done paying off my 2016 Harley Softail FLSS. This is my first Harley & new bike. $21K 😅 But definitely no regrets this 110 Twin Cam softail puts a smile on my face every time I go for a ride! 🤘🏻
I'm 52 and I'm on my 4th Harley-Davidson, the first was a like new candy plum '84 XLH iron head 1000 Sportster that I bought in 1990, loved the bike and it ran and sounded good but at the time I didn't have anywhere good to keep it so I sold it after a couple years. My next one was a '93 Sportster 883 EVO or block head, Scarlet Red and I got a good deal on it and it was just set up the way I like a bike, it was clean and had a lot of chrome but the power was a bit disappointing after owning the 1000. Anyway I kept it for about 3 years and sold that one around 2003. Next in 2007 I bought an '06 Dyna Wide Glide Twin Cam which was pretty much bone stock, chopper blue pearl, it was the first year for some big changes and also my first big twin. In '06 the Dynas got a wider rear tire, 6 spd smooth shifting gearbox, the reduced effort clutch from the factory and about 3° more front end rake. Now that bike was something, my girlfriend at the time and me had a blast on that bike, plenty of torque and just a nice ride. I kept it for a couple of years and sold it in 2010 right before moving here to Owensboro, Ky from Middletown, Ohio where I grew up. The payments on that bike were killing me along with payments I was making on a truck at the time too so it was a nice bike but a bit of a headache at the same time, the payments kept me stressed! Fast forward last year, 2019, and my fiancé and I paid cash for a beautiful '05 Dyna Wide Glide in the glacier white pearl with silver trim. We absolutely love this bike and it has a ton of chrome and aftermarket upgrades. Now saying all of this, it's a year older than the '06 I had and while I do miss the factory upgrades that the '06 had it doesn't come close to the way this bike looks and I can always put a Baker 6 spd gear kit into the stock 5 spd box, I can and probably will put a wide rear tire kit on it and probably do the S&S sidewinder power package to make it 100 ci but, comparing to the EVOs, a late friend of mine had a '90 Springer Soft Tail with the 4 spd gear case and had a new Samson shotgun exhaust system put on with torque cones and no baffles which he let me ride one time and nothing I'd ever rode before or since sounded like that bike. It sounded and felt like a pure hotrod, maybe not as fast as the Twin Cam but I really felt like I was riding something special on that thing and the Springer actually rode pretty smooth in my opinion and not as harsh as I'd heard many people say. With all of that said would I trade my Twin Cam for an Evo? Probably not but I would love to have an older Heritage Softail or Springer carbureted EVO in addition to the one I have now. I'm not sure if it's the difference between the heads on the EVO compared to the Twin Cam or the fact that one is carbureted and the other is fuel injected but our Twin Cam doesn't really come close to the sound of that EVO and I do miss it!
I owned a bored and stroked ridged pan for about 26 years. Had no bike for almost 20 years. Recently bought a 93 FLSTC and really like it. Amazed at how much it reminds me of my old panhead. Ride safe y’all.
I've been riding bikes for over 50 years I absolutely love the evil but getting up there in age I finally broke down in 2014 and bought me a 103 Ultra Classic Limited with water cooled heads the bike is an absolute dream I finally got Mr Baxter's a completely rebuild that with a dark horse crank and a whole bunch of new goodies it's a 117 now and I plan on putting another 100,000 miles on it but you're right I still miss my old Evo
I love my old 98 road king. I crossed the country on it in 2000 with 2 other guys on evo HDs we had zero issues and it’s been good over the years. It’s less refined than the new bikes but gets down the road good. I love the way you have to stretch the gear shifts out compared to the quick shifting of the newer models. I have a buddy that got a 117 road glide he loves it but wants to get out of it and get something for cash because of the high payments he’s making on it. He wishes he had kept his old payed for twincam Electra glide
I subbed your channel right after you made the trade so I cant imagine you on any other bike except your Evo and the Tramp of course. Another killer video. Keep em coming.
Awesome vid Tramp, I ride a 1995 1200 EVO Sportster which happens to be in showroom cond. yes my bike shakes & vibrates but i love it. It has plenty of power, great handling as it’s 80 lbs lighter than current Sportsters. Very reliable, it’s never let me down & it a blast to ride. I 100% agree & feel the same as you do about your bike
My very first Harley is a 1997 Ultra Classic, it now has 204,586 miles and only 1 rebuild. Love the way it feels going down the road on long trips. The bike I sold to get my first Harley? It was a 2003 Yamaha R1.
I basically did almost the same as you I sold my almost new 2015 road glide special which was fully loaded and bought a 2008 softail deluxe with cams , pipes , tuner and a bunch of chrome and I love riding it more than my roadglide! Just like you said on my 03 motor I was all about go fast and play the stereo as loud as I could everywhere I went! That shit got old I didn't really enjoy the ride now I have no stereo and nothing but a beautiful sound of my engine and pipes roaring up the street, I feel like I'm more part of the ride now and I love that ride much better!
I bought my first Harley a 1997 softail fatboy and I love it. Maybe I’m easy to please but I don’t see how it can get much better then the evo. One day maybe I’ll get something newer but for now I’m very content. GOD BLESS
Brother I total agree with you I own a 2014 road king and I just got a 1984 Electra glide FLH and she needs some work but can’t wait to get her on the road and feel this Shovel head
I've had alot of bikes in my life, and my friends father said something to me I'll never forget. Way back in the dark ages, I bought a brand new 1976 Honda Goldwing. It had alot of goodies and improvements over my '48 Panhead. He said there's just more things to go wrong with it. After hearing that , I kinda made a point of buying the simplest vehicles I could so I could do the repairs myself. So far I've owned both carbed and fuel injected bikes all Harley's, and both have been so reliable I would buy either style except the first gen morrelli version as there's no parts of factory support for them. I'm not a fan of having so many computer controlled parts that only the dealer has a way of determining whats wrong with the bike. and clearing codes. My '96 Police bike looked like it was rode hard and hung out wet, but ran like a bear, and would smoke twin cams all day long. They say the motors are the same as civilian bikes, but the one I had came from the Jersey City Police dept as a trade, so I know nobody messed with it. Easy and cheap to work on, and tough as a hammer. I have a '05 Road King now, but keep an eye out for a older sidecar unit for just messing around with.,,
More things to go wrong is so true. Todays owners of the M8 harleys are enslaved to electronics and emissions and gave their self away to racketeering. They are captured by cost and worries that have nothing to do with firing up a motorcycle and having some fun. Same thing on cars and pickups. For people in my generation there were no catalytic converters or ecm or a fuel pup in the gas tank or codes. I was able to do the same things without all the cost. The extras other than the physical engine itself is ridiculous and is to bleed money out of the consumer . Your 96 police bike was something you could own that didnt own you
Police are people just like us, and just because it came from the factory the same as a civilian bike doesn't mean things didn't change after the police took ownership of the bike. A friend of my older son bought a unmarked low mileage crown vic interceptor (a P-71 car) upon lifting the hood he noticed that someone installed a vortec supercharger on the car I'm sure that didn't come from the factory. :)
@@MrGixxer1300r Differences and things not available to the public are often in police vehicles. Such as in the year 1958 there were ford police cars with the FE ford 352 v8. But the same year ford for civilian only came with the 223 inline 6 or the yblock 292 or 312. The general public wasnt allowed the fe 352 V8 until 1960
I just did basically the same thing only I didn't trade a fuel injected Harley for my Evo powered Heritage . I sold my 107 horse power fuel injected honda vtx 1800 it was fast and reliable but heavy and sounded horrible I'm much happier now I smile every time I look at my 97 Evo Heritage and when I start it and hear that beautiful music only a carburated Evo can make its the sweetest sounding motor on earth .
Nice throw in of some old MMM footage. I believe that there’s authenticity in any ride as long as your true to yourself at the same time. To me that’s a simple truth. To be who I am and that will be authentic. Thank you for making me think deeper into the ride!!!
Thank you, Kid. It's nice to dust off some old unused footage that I had lying around. That was such a nice time, I couldn't bring myself to discard what I haven't used of it.
Sold both my twin cams and bought a 98 Fatboy in excellent condition a very low mileage bike. I wouldn't trade it or my 72 FLH for another twin cam. I can work on this Evo and my wife don't ride much anymore. So I am happy with my decision.
Hiya Mate. I reckon you've helped me make my mind up with this video. My 1st Harley was a 2003 Twin cam 88 Dyna wide glide, but wasn't physically big enough for the Mrs and I, so back it went to the dealer, and we came out with a brand new 2005 DeLuxe. We loved that bike, but lost everything when my Wife became ill. Which brings us to now. After a few Japanese bikes, which kept the wind in my face, I'm now in a position to buy another Harley. Not a new one, but another. I was torn between another Twin cam or an Evo ?. But after watching your Twin cam V's Evo video, now this one, I'll be looking for an Evo. Oh, and you've gained another subscriber too !. All the best from the UK.
@@SaddleTrampTV I know mate. But it's the perspective of an average guy like myself, who just doesn't have the cash to buy the latest "thing" any more. Respect where it;s due mate.
I got a 2005 fatboy carburetor TC88. Just went to wyoming and back to TN almost 4k miles in 10 days will never get rid of the bike love it. But after my first big trip out west 6 speed and a bigger engine would be nice on a long trip. Great video
I have a low mileage 2002 FLSTC I was trying to trade for a good Evo. I sold my 01 FLHRCI Road King. My wife got very ill so I held off on a trade in case I need to sell it for cash for medical bills. I prefer my 72 FLH over the Evo because I know it better but the Evo is a great motor. I am sorry I ever bought these twin cams. You did right trading it.
Been riding since '88 and lookin' to pickup a used HD as a second bike. Great life observations about the back roads and the connection with the internals of the engine. 6:15 the feel of that motor...
Evo's kinda like a shovel have soul ... I feel the same way as you do after doing the same thing you did trading down from a twin cam to an evo and my heritage is starting to grow on me the more i ride it . hope to see ya soon ...
I'm 73 years young and own a 98 Softtail Custom. I've had 13 harleys in all and the evo has been the most dependable of them all. I cannot leave a motor alone so I spent 6 months beefing my evo up. Now it's at 100 cubes with a ton of S&S parts. It's definitely faster than it was but still starts and runs good in any kind of weather.
Trust me when I say, I thought you were CRAZY trading down from the Twin cam to the Evo. That was until you explained why you made the trade. In the end you swapped a Heritage Softail for a Heritage Softail and I think you got exactly what you wanted, the same way that guy felt when he took yours home. No Regrets!! Good for you!! By the way the Heritage Softail Classic is my favourite of all the Harley Davidson Motorcycles, just can't afford one... 😄
I got rid of my 2017 Ultra Limited and now have a 98 Electra Glide (last year of the EVO). I thoroughly enjoy riding the Evo!!! It really is a joy. No, it’s not fast, but there is something about it that brings me joy.
An excellent review of a culture. Yes all bikes are different and you need to find what you are in tune with. I share your sentiments about the money too. Keep doing what your doing.
I’m all for old school, and “stopping to smell the roses”. In fact, I’d love to have an Evo with the early 90’s FatBoy just because it’s an icon in Harley culture. And I’ll agree that buying a new bike isn’t for everyone, and older bikes are just as capable as new ones to a certain degree. However, other than the possibility of financial gain of creating content for your TH-cam Channel (which I follow)... I can’t figure out why you would trade a bike that was easily worth $10K or better for a bike you could have potentially picked up for $3-$4K. I like old architecture too, but I’m not going to trade someone my house which I built 8 years ago for an early 1900’s house just because I’m nostalgic and I am a capable handyman. Especially if I lose money on the deal. That being said, I do love your content, and I appreciate the love you have for your bike. And if that’s what makes you happy, then I’m happy for you my brother.
Thanks man. Actually when I traded the bike... This wasn't channel wasn't anything at the time and didn't expect it to become anything. And it's all a matter of perspective... I've heard it put that the best deal is when both parties walk away happy; so the monetary value was irrelevant being that you only live once, and in the end you can't take anything with you. He got the best deal for him, and I got the best deal for me.🙂
Never owned one of the older models (aside from my old 1200 Sportster) but am the proud owner of an M8 Low Rider and I love it. Not as viby as my old 2017 Sportster but I can still feel the engine under me and riding it gives me a buzz like no other. Great video Saddle tramp, thanks
My first Harley was a 2012 StreetGlide 103 ci. I still ride it, and I want to keep it, because I feel like I can with confidence, get on this bike and ride it across the Country, or anywhere else I want to go. Lately, I find myself thinking, I'd like to also own a 1999 Evo Fatboy.
Had a 103ci myself, sold it and bought a '00 SERG 95ci n ice bike but yes I do miss my evo's. Had a '86 Heritage and a '90 Police special. Loved both them bikes.
Love the old bikes. Love the new bikes. Each iteration of bike has its pros and cons. That’s just the way it is. If you want to crush miles with few issues. I would say get the newer bike, with EFI. They tend to do better in a wider range of roads. ( mountains ect...) They also tend to be safer. ( traction control and the like) Before I get blasted, I’m in my mid 50’s and been riding since I was 14. Long and short get what you want, just know what you are getting. Ride safe, ride often! 👍
Good video. I had a 2014 RK (103 Twin) and inherited my dad's 1997 RK (80 Carb), well I sold my 2014 and kept dad's for sentimental reasons. I just rode it in the HD 120th Parade and I have to say I kinda miss fuel injection so far. The start n go and the power are what I miss most BUT this 97 has a soul that the 2014 did not..for sure. The 97 runs lean and needs some carb work, maybe that will change my mind and motivate me to install some upgrades. The wife wants a trike and I'm just not there...yet :)
that vid is what found me your channel.. & l bet you have no regrets on the swap & l have the same bike 94 FLSTN but mine looks a bit different to yours lol
I almost did the same as you, got rid of a twin cam wide glide for an evo. But then I decided to install gear drive cams and that put an end to it. My pinion shaft runout was within .001” when I checked it, so that sealed the deal, it was very true compared to later twin cams. Mine’s a 2001.
99 flstf, screamin eagle heads and slip on, andrews cam, single fire ignition, dynojet thunderslide, and i am happy. All work done by me and I like that as much as the riding.
my personal favorite is the timken lower end 88 tc punched up to a 95 w cams and head work, daily fxr tc swap. that being said i love the sound the sound of my shovelhead fxr, modern amenities w the 5 speed and rubber mount. also have a 45 flathead, fun to cruise to car shows and kick start, high powered lawn mower sounding. my long distance bike is the 87', 103 efi fxrp. evo's are nice engines though. they just never worked out for me.
I don't think so I tried to trade my 2002 FLSTC with a bunch of extras with only 28.000 on it for a 1994 FLSTC EVO. I had the deal set if the guy who was ahead of me didn't buy it but he did. I can work on a Evo without a bank of computers I am sorry I ever bought these twin cam. I had a 2001 FLHRCI Road King I sold a few months back . I plan to sell the FLSTC twin cam too and hunt down a good Evo. I still have my 1972 FLH to ride until I do. As for motors the Shovelhead to me as a garage mechanic it is the best motor Harley ever made it is a big lawn mower engine and is easy to work on and maintain .
I bought my first harley off my brother. 97 dyna. Evo motor. aftermarket cam, port polished heads and new pistons etc etc. Runs great, the feeling I get when twisiting the throttle gives me a smile. Its definitely not as fast as the streetbike I owned before it. Has its quirks that have to be worked out. Just did new bars, repainted the fairings, new clutch & basket bearing, new turn signals, new wheels and tires and more. Has your average small leak from primary. Not gunna make a big deal about that. I enjoy it its definitely fun to ride and I actually like the sound of a cammed evo more than a m8, but im sure id like the power of a newer m8 more haha.
I have a 1998 OldBoy. Its an 80-80-80 bike and I never took the heads off. Back in the day, a company called Headquarters claimed they would do it for you. Just some patience and purposeful tuning and parts and I did it myself. Love my EVO.
My first Harley, and the bike I ride now, is a 1984 XLH1000 ironhead sportster with a wide glide front end. It's reliable (if you can believe it)and feels great to ride. You're dead on, the thing feels like it's alive, like an iron horse. I'd love an M8 or a big inch twin cam because I like to go fast, but I also like to shake, rattle and roll on my crusty old chopper. It has a character to it that new bikes just don't have.
I’m a Harley tech now for over 25 years and trust me when I tell you the evo is the most reliable engine Harley made. Less moving parts means less to go wrong . Congrats on the evo.
I started with a 42 "45" flat head back in the 50's. My 99 carbed Evo Softail Custom has the same feel. I wear goggles and no windshield. I will be 80 this year unless the Lord has other plans. No more long rides, but a good hour on the back roads where we live does my heart good. The EVO runs just fine. Not quick like the newer ones, but who needs quick when you are out smelling the roses. Sun flashing off the headlight, while cruising along in no hurry to get anywhere. May not work for everyone, but is good therapy for me. I am always smiling when I come home. The world is in a mess, but i am still blessed. Been an engine lover since my early days. The EVO is a fine example of a motor that gives you confidence it will get you home. It is somewhat in common with those old air craft radials as it is really a 2 cylinder radial.
Only a few of us older people are aware that the spliced rods and even the cylinders are of the old aircraft design and that is good. Many of those air planes flew over the oceans in war one and were dependable
God Bless brother.
Jim Kraft, most eloquently said. Though my mother passed nearly five years ago now she would certainly have echoed your sentiments - having served as a mechanic in the air force during WW II. Spitfires, Lancasters, but also the old radial engined Bi-Planes were put back in the air by her fair hands. All old machines have soul.
The sound of a old radial flying overhead still makes me rush out of the house and look to the skies.
My cousin Larry is 80 and still rides a 78 FLH. He was the Fonz in the 50's. He tough me how to do all the Harley and Indian mechanics I know. He is the best machinist I know he can manufacture about anything and has a professional machine shop. I wish I still lived close to him but it snow there. I live in the deep south.
Older bikes can be just as rewarding as newer ones. It's not how fast you get there, it's the ride getting there. For me, all I want in a bike is a throttle, speedo, gas gauge, and that Harley sound. Love your Heritage and really enjoy your channel. Feeling alive is priceless.
Right on, man. For me it's more about the going rather than the getting there. Thanks for dropping in, Steve.
There is no sound that compares to the Evo in my opinion, love the sound of that engine!!!
Meeeeeeeeeee too.
I do remember when people did the evo was a pos. I love the sound. I own a twincam, and love that sounds as well. Now the Milwaukee 8, does not, feel or sound like either. To me, it's more like a Honda engine. I don't mean that as an insult, btw.
@@BEACHYz yeah the M8 in my opinion is over engineered with counter balances etc and is to smooth for me, in a Honda engine it is welcomed but the whole reason for the Harley is the rudeness of the bike and the M8 takes away from that for me but that's just my opinion!
A shovel head has the best sound.
Shane Coker so glad you said it. Absolutely thee best.
Tramp, as for me, I was brought up on shovel heads my absolute favorite of my shovel heads WAS my 1971 superglide. As life usually goes we have to sell our beloved motorcycles for one reason or another. I truly regret selling ANY of my motorcycles . But now I own a beautiful 93 Dyna Lowrider I picked up two years ago in mint stock condition and I absolutely love it because it gives me the old cool feel of a shovel head but is more powerful and more refined then my shovels...like you, I want to buy a new Harley-Davidson Road King in my case, for long distance travel. BUT, I will not give up my Cool duel disk EVO Lowrider. I don’t want anymore regrets in my life! I am currently filming the long journey and unusual circumstances that led me on a mission to find another bone stock 1968 XLCH for my first TH-cam video. I guess what I am saying is, fine go ahead and follow your dreams and get the new bike of your choice someday ... but don’t give up that EVO, that is my humble advice. Harley-Davidson doesn’t make that seat of the pants raw mechanical feel anymore. You know what I mean! Besides, that EVO isn’t eating anything! Nor are your vintage Iron heads. Besides, your garage wouldn’t look very cool without your vintage Harley’s sitting around. Thanks for this video, it hit home with me personally.
Thank you, Paul. Always appreciate your input.
When the first Super Glides came out I wanted one so bad, but couldn't afford one. But I still want one with the original white color scheme.
Evos 4 ever
Gotta love them.
@@SaddleTrampTVbest engine ever. The 1997 & 1998 ones were the better ones. The 1998 has a better clutch design and has 9 discs. The motor Company still uses 9 discs to this day
There are some things that need addressed, the inferior INA Cam bearing needs replaced with a Torrington one and the rear fork is too thin. It will eventually break st the elongated portion of the axle on the drive side.
@@kennethwise7108 How do you address the rear swingarm?
@@SaddleTrampTV weld two small strips on the top and bottom of the entire portion of the elongated portion, make a tapered wheel spacer that covers the entire surface of the inside of the swing arm area, buy FXR style belt tensioner blocks and use them for reinforcement purposes. I've replaced 2 swing arms so far and after doing all 3 of the above its rock solid now. Bike has 143,000 miles.
Love the evo's. They saved the company back in the day..
Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The EVO should be part of every motorcycle enthusiast's history lessons.
I had an evolution in 1992, twin cam 88 in.³ a few years ago and now a 103 in.³, I ride them all exactly the same so I do smell the roses, I do take in the environment and the scenery. I’ve grown to be an old man on a Harley, I’ve loved every minute of it.
Right on
I sprung for my first Harley this summer, traded in my v star and got a 96 FLSTN. Watching your video on trading for your FLSTN and other videos on the model helped me decide to get one. No regrets! What you said about feeling like you're part of the machine, very true! It likes to shake rattle and roll.
Enjoy the ride brother....
The legendary video got so many people including myself to the channel
You have a point. I've got a Twin Cam, ridden Sportster a, and tried out shovels and such over the years. The best I can say is that every generation motor has its own personality. And you have to find the one with the right personality for you.
You're right about that.
I had the 80 EVO and it was a nice bike, no real problems. I have a few scooters in the garage and the one I like for Sunday rides is a 2011 96 twin cam Heritage only 8,000 miles on it. I like the torque and pull and the 6 speed trans. If I want to take my life in my hands and get the crap scared out of me, I'll take out the 65' BSA lightning I restored. Fast as hell, right side shifting and only stops on Tuesdays. Good videos, keep them coming.
Loved this video! I ride a 05 xl1200c, and I definitely know I'm doing something when cruising down the roads at 70 mph! I love my old Sportster! She'll be my last motorcycle. When she or I can't go anymore, well that will just be it. I'm a old man and I love old things including women, cars, trucks...
My 92 softy took me around the country so many times and over roads that weren't fit for horses let alone a motorcycle and all ways got me home, anit saying it didn't need some working on,but never left me stranded on the side of the road. My missus loved it too.
10 40! 64,000miles 2yrs
Only thing I corrected was points. When that box went it was always the furthest from any city
Like Jim k. , I started on 57 side valve (and still have her) and was a dealership mechanic not a parts changer technician for 21 years and retired in 2000. I sold 2 shovels a 73 and 78 in 1992 and got my EVO that I have still today. Over the years I had the opportunity to service, repair and ride most all of the different HD bikes including the twin cam. We had to put a new cam bearing and adjuster from Jim’s till the Motor Company came out with the factory upgrade but like most things growing pains happen. The EVO is the winner. There were minor setbacks when she was introduced also but nothing the Motor Company made before or in my opinion since is finer than a “V” twin EVO. They run like the wind, top ends last and last, maintenance is a breeze (red lock tight) and repair is a snap. All the parts you could ever need or want are still available and affordable. Finally, this motor will hold value also.
My Dad’s favorite saying was if you have to make payments for your fun, your fun owns you not you owning your fun. Make payments on more land only. Sincerely, Pops Fitch
Post Script: I’m a young man also……69 years young. God Bless
I had to sell my 103 SG , beautiful bike,loved it,then bought a 97 rk Evo ,I have enjoyed the simplicity of my Evo, with the Andrews cam and properly tuned CV carb I don't notice much difference in acceleration ,and with 80000 miles it's a very solid bike, I don't miss the 103 at all.
As a fellow Christian and lover of 2 wheels, finding your videos has been a true blessing. Your information on ironhead has been so very helpful. My '79 (FAME model for all models except 79) will benefit from your knowledge. God speed, and runner side down!
I traded a 88 CI twin cam Fatboy for a 80 CI 1998 Springer. The Fatboy was super reliable and quite comfortable. After 73k miles I had it exactly the way I wanted it. Loved the fuel injection - just thumb the starter and go. However I’m enjoying the hell out of my Evo springer. But I must admit, I’d like to get a used Road King for a long distance machine. I’ll probably get a TC unless I find an excellent Evo… or an Evo with an S&S engine.
Building yer own means never having to wade thru the cappuccino drinkers to get to dealership service counter. If it breaks you know what's wrong, what its gonna take to get er up again. most newbies cant change their own oil. I aint trying to hate......yes i am, goodnight
On a positive note, I must be near the only good Harley dealership because it does not fit the mold of the other stereotypes, either at sales or service. When I belly up to the service counter with my old 2005 XL883, I get the same respect as the guy with the brand new $30K plus bike before accessories. They worked on what should have been a simple problem, took over a week to fix it and finally replaced every part because they admittedly did not know the root cause. I only got charged for the initial small repair and they ate nearly $2000 worth of parts and labor, and they apologized for taking so long to make my bike good. I'm not even sure the resale price of my bike is as much as what they spent on fixing it.
So, believe it or not, there is at least one good Harley dealership out there and they don't care if you wear leathers, beach clothes or a 3-piece suit. They do not discriminate. They've been in business in this area for at least 40 years or more and the other dealerships down the road (one Euro and one metric) keep getting new ownership on a regular basis. I've been is both and they made me feel like a peasant.
I got a 1996 electra glide and the I really like what you said about being one with it
93 FXDL here...same
"93" WG, just to my specs.
I own a 91 Evo which ive owned for nearly twenty years now. Ive ridden Twin Cams and Sporties owned by mates. I love the Evo. Its let me down only twice - both electrical problems and easily fixed (once i got home!). Ive a Mikuni HSR fitted and crane single fire ignition. I KNOW im on it when im out n about and to me thats the fun, which is what its about. Good channel - keep the vids coming. UK viewer ( so i do ride in the wet :) )
Yep, I would take the Evo.
No regret there brother the evo Harley-Davidson’s are a nest egg long term investment.
52 years old now. Had Japanese bikes and always wanted to upgrade to a Harley. Did a fair amount of riding as a young adult but for various reasons got away from bikes and now for various reasons I'm back. Last year I finally bought my first Harley, a 2010 Road King, and am very happy with it. Still want a Dyna Wide Glide from the early 90's.
I have owned and rode the oldies but goodies,1934 Vl flat head 80 and 1939 45, I was in love with my Vintage, my newest bike was a 1978 FLH Electra Glide, great bike for 16 years I never had problems other than a starter,Today I am on a 2004 Evo first year of being rubber-mounted and runs like a dream, this will get me through my mid-life crises until I find my last stock lifetime mate, I don't mind being that last guy getting there, being in a hurry always has gotten in my way, I have ridden Harley my whole life probably for there classy look and sound" vibration and all, Thanks for the memories" Saddle tramp. And thanks for the Great Video!
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a year. Time flies. But I know your heart and you made the right choice.
I grew up in the 70 's on the old Japanese super bikes riding the Kawasaki triple 500 and 750 then the 900 z1. I did not have much use for the old Harleys they were slow, leaked a lot of oil and broke down a lot sorry but true. A few years ago I got real sick with diabetes and heart trouble and feel just terrible. I still wanted to ride so I had the opportunity to purchase an old 95 evo Heritage that needed work. A friend told me that they were easy to work on . His exact words were if you can work on a lawn mower you can work on an Evo lol. I bought it and repaired it, yea it was not to difficult to work on. Then I started riding it. Man was it a game changer. No longer as you said just getting on a bike and going 100 miles an hour every where you go. This bike you really enjoy the road and the ride. I can't ride all day because of my health but this old Harley can make me smile .
Great description of the difference in the Evo and the TC, Tramp. I’ve got a nice 1200 Sporty Low and a 2011 Ultra Limited 103. Of course the two bikes weigh so differently but I feel more part of the Evo when I ride it and I’m pretty aware of the miles I travel on it. The 103 Ultra eats miles with almost no vibration and I have to be careful of the speed because there’s no vibration to let me know how fast I’m going. Wife and I rode 200 miles round trip today to eat lunch on the gulf coast on the Ultra. Down and back and I was like, “what just happened?!” Lol. Love your channel and the guys and gals that post here
That's cool no know it's not just me. Thanks so much.
I have three bikes going by year 1st one is a 1980 shovel head D rake open primary with a Ultima 6 speed ridged tail, 2nd 1988 FXR with the evo lowered with a 6 over nickel platted springer, 3rd is a 1997 Fat Boy lowered with 14 in apes. And i just love all 3. They each have there own attitude and quirks about them, but you feel one with the bike when you ride them. And like to have the control to tune on them with out having to plug in. I just like riding and you can feel if there is something not right and needs attention, and can i fix it good enough to get back home.
The evo is basically the same as the shovel engine, but I feel the shovel had a better upper rocker oiling system. The oil tube went from the cam chest case up to under the rear rocker and another tube went to the front rocker and those got better upper rocker oil. I like the evo and think its a good long time investment, but one had better make sure they are running at least 20lbs oil pressure at idle because evos default is not enough upper rocker oil. I do believe your shovel and your evo both were the best harley engine ever made because your pan head was noisy with all those gears behind the cam cover and the knuckle head was the same problem plus the distributors in the knuckle and the pan plus the generators. For as long as I live I will keep my 97 evo fatboy because I can control and own it, rather than a scanner and tech shop owning me and my bike.
I agree the Shovelhead is a better motor than the EVO it is easy to work on . The only motor that is easier is the FlatHead. I had a 1941 45ci Sport solo and a 1933 80ci a 46 and 48 Indian chief. They are great motors like a big lawn mower. A friend of mine a has a mildly stroked 76 Shovel with a 5 speed transmission and it runs down the road fine and he is not much for maintenance he brings it to me when it has problems.
@@lisar3006Speaking for the flat heads, much history was forgotten about those as generations of people happened. But the use the postal service and military and even in Germany in where the flat head harleys were very long lasting. History gets unknown by newer generations and marketers brain wash each generation to believe engines have improved and gotten better and do this by bad mouthing things of the past. The flat head harley didnt have a noisy cam with lower cam gears and were actually smoother. Now harley, once they came out with over head valve, didnt really build an ethical quieter engine until the shovel head. I cant remember the name of the movie, but it was where an evil town sheriff rode around on a flat head indian Those pipes sounded good on it. My advice to any harley owner is to get your hands on a evo or if lucky get a shovel, but if you get a shovel, dont do it unless you can modify it with a 5 speed transmission or reduce the rear sprocket from a 54 tooth to a 42 tooth , if you run highway . If you have an evo, dont do these cam upgrades or mods to these but leave them as they are. I personally will not use SS or andrews or fueling parts at all, and use only standard HD parts and both my harleys sound like wild lions roaring. Im lucky because in Texas we dont have to have mufflers or baffles
@@EarlGuyton425 My 1972 FLH police special was an old Tampa PD bike I got in 1988 and restored it. It is bone stock and other than the leather saddle bags that came off my 1955 Pan it is as factory as I could make it but I did go to a 42 tooth rear sprocket. I live in nowhere Alabama and the nearest freeway is 96 miles away so I do mostly back road riding at speeds below 60 mph. My 72 FLH runs good at that speed. My wife is very ill so I don't get out to ride much if I got injured or killed she would be in a fix since we have no family around and I am her only care giver. I wish I had my 1933 and my 1948 Indian Chief still they were my two favorite bikes i ever owned. I sold them to finance my first divorce and to move to Florida to take a Cop job their in 85.
@@lisar3006 Life has circumstances and conditions of higher priority that make it to where we cannot always do what we want. This happens at all people whether they are younger or they are older, based on money and jobs or a loved one must be dependent on us. Your 1972 shovel police harley is the gold for sure. If I owned that I would never enter any harley dealership or even think about another harley. The 1972 full size harley shovel is better than anything around today. There is no limit to the exhaust pipes are chrome or personal select paint color and it can be made to suit yourself. God bless you brother for taking care of your woman. I too miss a lot of things I once had such as my 56 ford fairlane and my 67 mercury cougar
@@EarlGuyton425 All true I have had seven Harley's and two Indians over my 67 years. I only bought the 2002 FLSTC because my wife hates the original buddy seat on my 1972. I bought the 2001 FLHRCI Road King wrecked and fixed it and sold it. I had a chance to pull off the cover on the twin cam to see how it worked. The Road King was suppose to have had 114.000 miles on it but I think it was rebuilt some time. Every nut and bolt on the motor looked new and were very clean. that twin cam tension shoes looked new too better than on my 2002 FLSTC with only 28.000. I saw enough to know that motor is trouble that is a poor design. My wife can't ride with me now so I am going to sell the 2002 FLSTC and keep the 72 it is all I need. I think I will put the tank sifter back on it since i learned to ride with a tank shift and foot clutch I prefer it. Six of my bikes were tank shift foot clutch bikes.
I rode an Yamaha roadstar for years, I ride a Indian vintage now 😎 thoroughly enjoy watching you build your rides God bless you Amigo traveling mercies always 🙏
I have a 103 Twin Cam, 1994 FLSTN Evo just like yours and Sturgis Shovel. The Evo will always be my favourite motor. My friends Evo, she has just clocked up 300,000km and it hasn't been apart yet! Cheers Rich. NEW ZEALAND
Love my Evo. I bought a Softail deluxe 103 last year and over the winter bought a 97 Road King, I feel like the RK is more of a machine, “simpler times” if you will. Granted the RK is better suited for longer rides but, I find myself on the Evo much more than the Twinkie. 7800 miles so far this year on the ole girl and only 1000 on the deluxe. Last year at this time I had clocked over 11,000 on the deluxe. Ride safe.
That's what I'm talking about. Evo is king.
There is a saddle for every a$$. It is all about what you like I own and mostly ride a T100 Triumph, and a couple of old XS650s Yamahas from the mid 70s early 80s, these are bikes I like and know. You are a evo guy you are learning it, and you like, and now it is a part of you. Commented, liked, and subscribed for over a year. Keep making great videos man!
Thanks, man. Yeah it's sorta like building a relationship. One of those priceless things in life.
Why did I feel like I knew what your answer to the question would be before I hit play. Well explained however especially the mission analogy. Stay safe my friend
I heard you can bury a Evo with a Shovel. Oh well. I'm still warming up to the idea of trading my 07 103 Street Glide for a Softail Evo like you've got. That dude looks and sounds like a real Harley. This is my second twincam and they're ok but I've changed with time and I'm at the point in life I'm doing my best to simplify and also lighten the load. Get rid of stuff and things. Learning to live like my grandparents. I still like to look at stuff and things, new technology, and cool hotrod's, at show's and in print and video's but me just not having to have it. I no longer have the need for what I don't have. I just want simplicity. To me, old stuff is king. Always enjoy your videos. It's about time for another vacation to the ocean and I'm thinking me & the misses just might swing through your neck of the woods on our way to, probably Florida, so I can show her where I used to live, except it's been washed away but a liquid bulldozer, and maybe you and the misses or just you if she's busy, maybe we can go eat a poboy and a cup of gumbo and just meet for a short get together. Just a short meet & greet & a bite & a break then on to Fl. I'll give you plenty heads up. At least a couple weeks or so. I really like when you show the ocean in the background. 👍☝️
Had my evo dresser 30 years. Put 80,000 miles on it. Install cv carb, bolt in hydraulic cam and ported the heads. That bike would run balls out all day.
Riding a M8 softail now which is very nice. Went stage 2 recently really enjoy my ride now.
I know how you feel. I’ve had the “new” bike more than once. Now that I’m knocking on 70 I looked for an old evolution. I found a 99 far boy with only 6500 miles on it. Bought it from the original owner. It’s alive and I love the way it talks to you when it’s warmed up just idling. The new bikes are great but I can’t program a computer. Give me an old school bike with a carburetor. I can work on it. Your an extension of the bike and you can ride it anywhere. It’s like being a kid again ridding that old 68 Cushman eagle to school.
So true,my 97 Dyna convertible rode so different than my Heritage softtail. It's like a Vega to a Cadillac.
I’ve had my 57 pan head for 43 years... also have a 2013 Street Glide that rocks to each their own
I know how you feel man and I completely agree with you. I've been riding my old rigid mount evo sportster for 20 years this year, and will never sell it. I was recently talked into test riding a brand new sportster 1200 with the fuel injection and rubber engine mounts and all that jazz. It was a lot more refined and smoother than mine, and the brakes were better, and the clutch pull was so easy you could pull it with one finger (weird to me), but honestly I thought it had no character. It was a great looking bike, but I wouldn't consider it at all. It was heavy, too. I thought sportsters were supposed to be taller, skinny, and a lot lighter, you know, kind of sporty.
No not weird at all. Looking for my first HD after years of wrenching and riding classic brits. As someone who has an affinity for the concept of motoring, developing a relationship of feeling and knowing your machine and how to maintain it is important to my experience. Your insights and opinions as an HD guy are invaluable. Thx!
100% I'm with you. I love my 1996 Heritage Softail Classic. With the EVO? I don't need a radio. I'd rather listen to my EVO sound.
Great video!! Maybe one day I’ll purchase a Evo. I’m almost done paying off my 2016 Harley Softail FLSS. This is my first Harley & new bike. $21K 😅
But definitely no regrets this 110 Twin Cam softail puts a smile on my face every time I go for a ride! 🤘🏻
I'm 52 and I'm on my 4th Harley-Davidson, the first was a like new candy plum '84 XLH iron head 1000 Sportster that I bought in 1990, loved the bike and it ran and sounded good but at the time I didn't have anywhere good to keep it so I sold it after a couple years. My next one was a '93 Sportster 883 EVO or block head, Scarlet Red and I got a good deal on it and it was just set up the way I like a bike, it was clean and had a lot of chrome but the power was a bit disappointing after owning the 1000. Anyway I kept it for about 3 years and sold that one around 2003. Next in 2007 I bought an '06 Dyna Wide Glide Twin Cam which was pretty much bone stock, chopper blue pearl, it was the first year for some big changes and also my first big twin. In '06 the Dynas got a wider rear tire, 6 spd smooth shifting gearbox, the reduced effort clutch from the factory and about 3° more front end rake. Now that bike was something, my girlfriend at the time and me had a blast on that bike, plenty of torque and just a nice ride. I kept it for a couple of years and sold it in 2010 right before moving here to Owensboro, Ky from Middletown, Ohio where I grew up. The payments on that bike were killing me along with payments I was making on a truck at the time too so it was a nice bike but a bit of a headache at the same time, the payments kept me stressed! Fast forward last year, 2019, and my fiancé and I paid cash for a beautiful '05 Dyna Wide Glide in the glacier white pearl with silver trim. We absolutely love this bike and it has a ton of chrome and aftermarket upgrades. Now saying all of this, it's a year older than the '06 I had and while I do miss the factory upgrades that the '06 had it doesn't come close to the way this bike looks and I can always put a Baker 6 spd gear kit into the stock 5 spd box, I can and probably will put a wide rear tire kit on it and probably do the S&S sidewinder power package to make it 100 ci but, comparing to the EVOs, a late friend of mine had a '90 Springer Soft Tail with the 4 spd gear case and had a new Samson shotgun exhaust system put on with torque cones and no baffles which he let me ride one time and nothing I'd ever rode before or since sounded like that bike. It sounded and felt like a pure hotrod, maybe not as fast as the Twin Cam but I really felt like I was riding something special on that thing and the Springer actually rode pretty smooth in my opinion and not as harsh as I'd heard many people say. With all of that said would I trade my Twin Cam for an Evo? Probably not but I would love to have an older Heritage Softail or Springer carbureted EVO in addition to the one I have now. I'm not sure if it's the difference between the heads on the EVO compared to the Twin Cam or the fact that one is carbureted and the other is fuel injected but our Twin Cam doesn't really come close to the sound of that EVO and I do miss it!
I owned a bored and stroked ridged pan for about 26 years. Had no bike for almost 20 years. Recently bought a 93 FLSTC and really like it. Amazed at how much it reminds me of my old panhead. Ride safe y’all.
I've been riding bikes for over 50 years I absolutely love the evil but getting up there in age I finally broke down in 2014 and bought me a 103 Ultra Classic Limited with water cooled heads the bike is an absolute dream I finally got Mr Baxter's a completely rebuild that with a dark horse crank and a whole bunch of new goodies it's a 117 now and I plan on putting another 100,000 miles on it but you're right I still miss my old Evo
I love my old 98 road king. I crossed the country on it in 2000 with 2 other guys on evo HDs we had zero issues and it’s been good over the years. It’s less refined than the new bikes but gets down the road good. I love the way you have to stretch the gear shifts out compared to the quick shifting of the newer models. I have a buddy that got a 117 road glide he loves it but wants to get out of it and get something for cash because of the high payments he’s making on it. He wishes he had kept his old payed for twincam Electra glide
I subbed your channel right after you made the trade so I cant imagine you on any other bike except your Evo and the Tramp of course. Another killer video. Keep em coming.
Thanks, Wishbone. Thanks so much.
Man... .it sure does make me feel old to hear the term "old bike" while referring to the EVO. I came up riding bowling balls thats all🇺🇸
🤣🤣 we are what we are. At least we know who we are
see more amf shovelheads running around then panheads and knucks and flatties, so apparently them bowling balls held up well.
@@randymarks4011 That's because AMF was pumping those babys out as fast as they could. Quality control suffered because of it.
I had a 1200 sportster with an evo. I never felt like the bike was slow. Super reliable and fun to ride.
Yeah, my sportster will definitely smoke my softail.
Moderate power with lightness makes the Sportster. Add some performance parts and then... it is wicked.
I have a 09 1200c and it's alot of fun. It isn't slow to me neither lol. I love it actually, put hard bags and some other stuff on it.
If it's stock yeah you go stage 4 on that evo and I can personally say it will do 140+ if you have enough crazy to keep the throttle twisted
I've got that same Live to Die, Die to Live patch, and it's in the same spot on my jacket. Good choice man.
Awesome vid Tramp, I ride a 1995 1200 EVO Sportster which happens to be in showroom cond. yes my bike shakes & vibrates but i love it. It has plenty of power, great handling as it’s 80 lbs lighter than current Sportsters. Very reliable, it’s never let me down & it a blast to ride. I 100% agree & feel the same as you do about your bike
My very first Harley is a 1997 Ultra Classic, it now has 204,586 miles and only 1 rebuild. Love the way it feels going down the road on long trips. The bike I sold to get my first Harley? It was a 2003 Yamaha R1.
I just camp across your channel and now have lots of great videos to catch up on ! Great content.
Welcome, man!
I basically did almost the same as you I sold my almost new 2015 road glide special which was fully loaded and bought a 2008 softail deluxe with cams , pipes , tuner and a bunch of chrome and I love riding it more than my roadglide! Just like you said on my 03 motor I was all about go fast and play the stereo as loud as I could everywhere I went! That shit got old I didn't really enjoy the ride now I have no stereo and nothing but a beautiful sound of my engine and pipes roaring up the street, I feel like I'm more part of the ride now and I love that ride much better!
I bought my first Harley a 1997 softail fatboy and I love it. Maybe I’m easy to please but I don’t see how it can get much better then the evo. One day maybe I’ll get something newer but for now I’m very content. GOD BLESS
Brother I total agree with you I own a 2014 road king and I just got a 1984 Electra glide FLH and she needs some work but can’t wait to get her on the road and feel this Shovel head
I like the way you filmed this talking as the locations changed well done !
Thanks, Kevin. This was a bit of an experiment for me. I had fun making this one. I was kind bummed when I finished the editing. Thanks, for watching.
@@SaddleTrampTV I think it was brilliant the way you did this very creative well done.
I've had alot of bikes in my life, and my friends father said something to me I'll never forget. Way back in the dark ages, I bought a brand new 1976 Honda Goldwing. It had alot of goodies and improvements over my '48 Panhead. He said there's just more things to go wrong with it. After hearing that , I kinda made a point of buying the simplest vehicles I could so I could do the repairs myself. So far I've owned both carbed and fuel injected bikes all Harley's, and both have been so reliable I would buy either style except the first gen morrelli version as there's no parts of factory support for them. I'm not a fan of having so many computer controlled parts that only the dealer has a way of determining whats wrong with the bike. and clearing codes. My '96 Police bike looked like it was rode hard and hung out wet, but ran like a bear, and would smoke twin cams all day long. They say the motors are the same as civilian bikes, but the one I had came from the Jersey City Police dept as a trade, so I know nobody messed with it. Easy and cheap to work on, and tough as a hammer. I have a '05 Road King now, but keep an eye out for a older sidecar unit for just messing around with.,,
"More things to go wrong with it"... Totally agree with that. Thanks, Phil.
More things to go wrong is so true. Todays owners of the M8 harleys are enslaved to electronics and emissions and gave their self away to racketeering. They are captured by cost and worries that have nothing to do with firing up a motorcycle and having some fun. Same thing on cars and pickups. For people in my generation there were no catalytic converters or ecm or a fuel pup in the gas tank or codes. I was able to do the same things without all the cost. The extras other than the physical engine itself is ridiculous and is to bleed money out of the consumer . Your 96 police bike was something you could own that didnt own you
Police are people just like us, and just because it came from the factory the same as a civilian bike doesn't mean things didn't change after the police took ownership of the bike. A friend of my older son bought a unmarked low mileage crown vic interceptor (a P-71 car) upon lifting the hood he noticed that someone installed a vortec supercharger on the car I'm sure that didn't come from the factory. :)
@@MrGixxer1300r Differences and things not available to the public are often in police vehicles. Such as in the year 1958 there were ford police cars with the FE ford 352 v8. But the same year ford for civilian only came with the 223 inline 6 or the yblock 292 or 312. The general public wasnt allowed the fe 352 V8 until 1960
I just did basically the same thing only I didn't trade a fuel injected Harley for my Evo powered Heritage . I sold my 107 horse power fuel injected honda vtx 1800 it was fast and reliable but heavy and sounded horrible I'm much happier now I smile every time I look at my 97 Evo Heritage and when I start it and hear that beautiful music only a carburated Evo can make its the sweetest sounding motor on earth .
I take the Evo over the twinkie any day
I would rather push my Evo than ride a Twinkie
Smart move, SCREW THAT TWINKIE!!
Had a gear drive twinkle with 100k on it good moter
Twinkle? Mine's more of a cream puff.lol
Nice throw in of some old MMM footage. I believe that there’s authenticity in any ride as long as your true to yourself at the same time. To me that’s a simple truth. To be who I am and that will be authentic.
Thank you for making me think deeper into the ride!!!
Thank you, Kid. It's nice to dust off some old unused footage that I had lying around. That was such a nice time, I couldn't bring myself to discard what I haven't used of it.
Sold both my twin cams and bought a 98 Fatboy in excellent condition a very low mileage bike. I wouldn't trade it or my 72 FLH for another twin cam. I can work on this Evo and my wife don't ride much anymore. So I am happy with my decision.
Very nice!
Hiya Mate. I reckon you've helped me make my mind up with this video. My 1st Harley was a 2003 Twin cam 88 Dyna wide glide, but wasn't physically big enough for the Mrs and I, so back it went to the dealer, and we came out with a brand new 2005 DeLuxe. We loved that bike, but lost everything when my Wife became ill. Which brings us to now. After a few Japanese bikes, which kept the wind in my face, I'm now in a position to buy another Harley. Not a new one, but another. I was torn between another Twin cam or an Evo ?. But after watching your Twin cam V's Evo video, now this one, I'll be looking for an Evo. Oh, and you've gained another subscriber too !. All the best from the UK.
Thanks, Russtatt for the feedback. Remember it's just my perpesctive.
@@SaddleTrampTV I know mate. But it's the perspective of an average guy like myself, who just doesn't have the cash to buy the latest "thing" any more. Respect where it;s due mate.
I got a 2005 fatboy carburetor TC88. Just went to wyoming and back to TN almost 4k miles in 10 days will never get rid of the bike love it. But after my first big trip out west 6 speed and a bigger engine would be nice on a long trip. Great video
Heck yeah, man. To me, that's what a motorcycle should be made for.
I have a low mileage 2002 FLSTC I was trying to trade for a good Evo. I sold my 01 FLHRCI Road King. My wife got very ill so I held off on a trade in case I need to sell it for cash for medical bills. I prefer my 72 FLH over the Evo because I know it better but the Evo is a great motor. I am sorry I ever bought these twin cams. You did right trading it.
Been riding since '88 and lookin' to pickup a used HD as a second bike. Great life observations about the back roads and the connection with the internals of the engine. 6:15 the feel of that motor...
Right on, man!
I remember that shirt also. I'm with you on the not spending the thirty grand. Be good to yourself also.
Great video mate. I've got a 1450evo s&s custom and your description of being part of the bike is spot on.
Right on, Mick!
Going to comment before I watch. I’m willing to say no regrets! I like my twin cam but I’d trade it for an evo!
I understand completely.
Evo's kinda like a shovel have soul ... I feel the same way as you do after doing the same thing you did trading down from a twin cam to an evo and my heritage is starting to grow on me the more i ride it . hope to see ya soon ...
So I'm not the only one. Glad to know this made sense to you as well.
I'm 73 years young and own a 98 Softtail Custom. I've had 13 harleys in all and the evo has been the most dependable of them all. I cannot leave a motor alone so I spent 6 months beefing my evo up. Now it's at 100 cubes with a ton of S&S parts. It's definitely faster than it was but still starts and runs good in any kind of weather.
I’ve never had the fortune of experiencing the EVO. I would definitely jump at the chance. Beautiful bike! Great vid! Ride Safe!
It's more like an entity than a motorcycle. I speak for the rigid mounted big twin evos that it is.
Trust me when I say, I thought you were CRAZY trading down from the Twin cam to the Evo. That was until you explained why you made the trade. In the end you swapped a Heritage Softail for a Heritage Softail and I think you got exactly what you wanted, the same way that guy felt when he took yours home.
No Regrets!! Good for you!!
By the way the Heritage Softail Classic is my favourite of all the Harley Davidson Motorcycles, just can't afford one... 😄
I got rid of my 2017 Ultra Limited and now have a 98 Electra Glide (last year of the EVO). I thoroughly enjoy riding the Evo!!! It really is a joy. No, it’s not fast, but there is something about it that brings me joy.
I hear ya, man!
An excellent review of a culture. Yes all bikes are different and you need to find what you are in tune with. I share your sentiments about the money too. Keep doing what your doing.
Thank you, Stephen
I’m all for old school, and “stopping to smell the roses”. In fact, I’d love to have an Evo with the early 90’s FatBoy just because it’s an icon in Harley culture. And I’ll agree that buying a new bike isn’t for everyone, and older bikes are just as capable as new ones to a certain degree. However, other than the possibility of financial gain of creating content for your TH-cam Channel (which I follow)... I can’t figure out why you would trade a bike that was easily worth $10K or better for a bike you could have potentially picked up for $3-$4K. I like old architecture too, but I’m not going to trade someone my house which I built 8 years ago for an early 1900’s house just because I’m nostalgic and I am a capable handyman. Especially if I lose money on the deal. That being said, I do love your content, and I appreciate the love you have for your bike. And if that’s what makes you happy, then I’m happy for you my brother.
Thanks man. Actually when I traded the bike... This wasn't channel wasn't anything at the time and didn't expect it to become anything. And it's all a matter of perspective... I've heard it put that the best deal is when both parties walk away happy; so the monetary value was irrelevant being that you only live once, and in the end you can't take anything with you. He got the best deal for him, and I got the best deal for me.🙂
Never owned one of the older models (aside from my old 1200 Sportster) but am the proud owner of an M8 Low Rider and I love it. Not as viby as my old 2017 Sportster but I can still feel the engine under me and riding it gives me a buzz like no other. Great video Saddle tramp, thanks
Thanks, Mark. Yeah, the lowrider s is an awesome machine. I had to talk myself out of signing the papers when I was making a video on that bike.
My first Harley was a 2012 StreetGlide 103 ci. I still ride it, and I want to keep it, because I feel like I can with confidence, get on this bike and ride it across the Country, or anywhere else I want to go.
Lately, I find myself thinking, I'd like to also own a 1999 Evo Fatboy.
Well said Saddletramp,
Could not have explained it better.
Good video.👍😎
Thanks, man.
Had a 103ci myself, sold it and bought a '00 SERG 95ci n ice bike but yes I do miss my evo's. Had a '86 Heritage and a '90 Police special. Loved both them bikes.
Love the old bikes. Love the new bikes. Each iteration of bike has its pros and cons. That’s just the way it is. If you want to crush miles with few issues. I would say get the newer bike, with EFI. They tend to do better in a wider range of roads. ( mountains ect...) They also tend to be safer. ( traction control and the like) Before I get blasted, I’m in my mid 50’s and been riding since I was 14.
Long and short get what you want, just know what you are getting.
Ride safe, ride often! 👍
Thanks, man
Good video. I had a 2014 RK (103 Twin) and inherited my dad's 1997 RK (80 Carb), well I sold my 2014 and kept dad's for sentimental reasons. I just rode it in the HD 120th Parade and I have to say I kinda miss fuel injection so far. The start n go and the power are what I miss most BUT this 97 has a soul that the 2014 did not..for sure. The 97 runs lean and needs some carb work, maybe that will change my mind and motivate me to install some upgrades. The wife wants a trike and I'm just not there...yet :)
Sounds like it may need some new intake seals. They tend to need changing out every so often after sitting.
@@SaddleTrampTV Yes, it sat for years. I will look into that as well, thanks!
With you 100%.... I Love most things two wheeled, But having a bike you connect with is the most important thing, old or new 🤔
that vid is what found me your channel.. & l bet you have no regrets on the swap
& l have the same bike 94 FLSTN but mine looks a bit different to yours lol
That's the video that blew up my channel. I figured after a year I'd a more accurate opinion.
, I have a 94 also Heritage Softail Classic and aqua Pearl blue
@@mjmjersey Sweet, man.
This video has made me want to come back to the coast and ride. I'm from Pascagoula and rode all over the coast area for years until I moved to Texas.
There's something about this area. I've left several times and came back everytime in the long run.
@@SaddleTrampTV Me and the wife are bothe from Jackson County and have been talking about coming back home.
I know the feeling. I have a 89 Softail Springer and a 2021 Road King...My EVO is my go to bike!
I have a 1991 soft tail custom, all done up, EVO 80 with screening eagle kit so now it’s an 88. Always starts and get compliments everywhere I go.
Right on, Man.
I almost did the same as you, got rid of a twin cam wide glide for an evo.
But then I decided to install gear drive cams and that put an end to it.
My pinion shaft runout was within .001” when I checked it, so that sealed the deal, it was very true compared to later twin cams. Mine’s a 2001.
Just got my first bike the other day(finally at 34 years old) a 94 wide glide. I can’t wait to get to know my evo more intimately.
Right on, man!
99 flstf, screamin eagle heads and slip on, andrews cam, single fire ignition, dynojet thunderslide, and i am happy. All work done by me and I like that as much as the riding.
my personal favorite is the timken lower end 88 tc punched up to a 95 w cams and head work, daily fxr tc swap. that being said i love the sound the sound of my shovelhead fxr, modern amenities w the 5 speed and rubber mount. also have a 45 flathead, fun to cruise to car shows and kick start, high powered lawn mower sounding. my long distance bike is the 87', 103 efi fxrp. evo's are nice engines though. they just never worked out for me.
I don't think so I tried to trade my 2002 FLSTC with a bunch of extras with only 28.000 on it for a 1994 FLSTC EVO. I had the deal set if the guy who was ahead of me didn't buy it but he did. I can work on a Evo without a bank of computers I am sorry I ever bought these twin cam. I had a 2001 FLHRCI Road King I sold a few months back . I plan to sell the FLSTC twin cam too and hunt down a good Evo. I still have my 1972 FLH to ride until I do. As for motors the Shovelhead to me as a garage mechanic it is the best motor Harley ever made it is a big lawn mower engine and is easy to work on and maintain .
As always Brother, video well done Saddle Tramp 💯👍🏼
Thanks, Ozarks. You rock.
@@SaddleTrampTV na, you rock brother 💯
I bought my first harley off my brother. 97 dyna. Evo motor. aftermarket cam, port polished heads and new pistons etc etc. Runs great, the feeling I get when twisiting the throttle gives me a smile. Its definitely not as fast as the streetbike I owned before it. Has its quirks that have to be worked out. Just did new bars, repainted the fairings, new clutch & basket bearing, new turn signals, new wheels and tires and more. Has your average small leak from primary. Not gunna make a big deal about that. I enjoy it its definitely fun to ride and I actually like the sound of a cammed evo more than a m8, but im sure id like the power of a newer m8 more haha.
Yeah I'm the same way. Love the power of the M8, but love the sound and feel of evo even more.
I have a 1998 OldBoy. Its an 80-80-80 bike and I never took the heads off. Back in the day, a company called Headquarters claimed they would do it for you. Just some patience and purposeful tuning and parts and I did it myself. Love my EVO.
My first Harley, and the bike I ride now, is a 1984 XLH1000 ironhead sportster with a wide glide front end. It's reliable (if you can believe it)and feels great to ride. You're dead on, the thing feels like it's alive, like an iron horse. I'd love an M8 or a big inch twin cam because I like to go fast, but I also like to shake, rattle and roll on my crusty old chopper. It has a character to it that new bikes just don't have.
Great explanation man. I have a rubber mounted 103 in a 17 lowrider...it is a vibrating monster and i love it 😀
Good deal, man.
I rode my 1988 flhs to Washington State from Maine and back. I bought a new in '88 still have it