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[tennisman]

I'm looking at adding an EVO to the stable and am wondering what the main weak points of the EVO engine/drive train are.  Can you EVO experienced riders enlighten me?  Thanks!
T-man

[Gettinold]

Compared to TC....... None. 

[09fltrse3]

200k plus miles on a 98 Roadking and other than a top end at around 80k the bike has been very reliable. I still have it for local transportation, the 09 SERG is now my travel ride, but if someone wants to challenge the King, it's up for the ride. Andy.

[spydglide]

Compared to TC....... None. 

Yeah, all that and they don't run so hot !    har.  spyder

[lucille]

I'm looking at adding an EVO to the stable and am wondering what the main weak points of the EVO engine/drive train are.  
T-man

A FXR 1-2-3-4 perhaps?

Really aren't weak points with an EVO
There are dozens of good, proven cam grinds....take your pick.
Change out the original INA cam bearing for a Torrington, and while you're in there, a steel breather gear.
Don't be shy with the oil changes....
These are the only things that come to mind on the weakness of an EVO.
There were porosity issues with some of the cases.....

There are numerous mild hop-up combinations that don't affect reliability with an EVO...

[Chains]

Don't know of a lot of weak points, but I have built them with cams, head work and ignitions and they scream.  Only problem I ever had was ignition switch on my 96 went bad in Key west and when it went there was no way to start the bike.

[dartman]

I'm looking at adding an EVO to the stable and am wondering what the main weak points of the EVO engine/drive train are.  Can you EVO experienced riders enlighten me?  Thanks!
T-man

I had a bunch of them up till 99 the only problem I had with a few of them were headgaskets and that was primarily my fault, the head bolts on the EVO,s were so long that they require a decent warm up to reach proper torque, not a good idea to rev a cold one.

[HOGMIKE]

I had a bunch of them up till 99 the only problem I had with a few of them were headgaskets and that was primarily my fault, the head bolts on the EVO,s were so long that they require a decent warm up to reach proper torque, not a good idea to rev a cold one.

Yes, proper warm up. Had some minor problems with oil leaks at the base gaskets once.

Had to replace a starter relay at 100k miles, though. I think it should be covered under warranty! 
           
No real weak points that we saw here.

 

[grandpadoc]

I had problems with the e.i. on my 84 FXR, but made the easy switch to points and never had a problem after that. The 87 FLHS was faultless, and the 98 FLT had e.i. problems again, but it still is running strong today 100,000 + with no tear down in site. 
If there were good ol days with Harley it would be in the era of the E motor...the best Harley engine ever made.

Doc

[tennisman]

Thanks to ALL for the replies - that gives me confidence to go after a low mileage EVO as a good 2nd bike to my CUSE3.  Thanks!!

[grandpadoc]

Thanks to ALL for the replies - that gives me confidence to go after a low mileage EVO as a good 2nd bike to my CUSE3.  Thanks!!

If you can find one, the FXR would be my choice for a second bike. They called them "rubber glides" because of the rubber mounted engine, tranny,  pegs, handlebars and who knows what else, but what a sweet riding bike.  Doc

[sadunbar]

If you can find one, the FXR would be my choice for a second bike. They called them "rubber glides" because of the rubber mounted engine, tranny,  pegs, handlebars and who knows what else, but what a sweet riding bike.  Doc

Since I bought my wife an FXR4 for her birthday last fall....(not counting trips....just daily riding)....I have put far more miles on her FXR than my SEUC.  What a blast to ride!  If I find another FXR in the right condition and at the right price, I'll have one of my own for a daily rider!   

[tennisman]

Well, I found a bike, but not an FXR, it's a Softail custom, no rubber-mount.  I guess the engines are not counter-balanced in 1996 either?  Anyone know?

[SBB]

Well, I found a bike, but not an FXR, it's a Softail custom, no rubber-mount.  I guess the engines are not counter-balanced in 1996 either?   Anyone know?

No

SBB

[110tHunDer]

Since I bought my wife an FXR4 for her birthday last fall....(not counting trips....just daily riding)....I have put far more miles on her FXR than my SEUC.  What a blast to ride!  If I find another FXR in the right condition and at the right price, I'll have one of my own for a daily rider!   

That's funny, Scott.  I find myself heading to the FXR more than the 2 touring bikes, too.  They're neat rides, for sure.