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johnsachs

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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #15 on: March 07, 2010, 08:34:40 PM »
My experience............A ton of it.
Cases are weak,in terms of pulling studs.
Base gaskets WILL eventually leak.
If using factory torque specs on the heads,you will eventually have head gasket issues.
I would stay away from engines 90' and earlier,altogether.
All these COMMON problems can be fixed with better quality parts(most have to be aftermarket).
John ;)
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2010, 08:54:24 PM »
Quote from: HOGMIKE on March 01, 2010, 09:56:12 AM
Had to replace a starter relay at 100k miles, though. I think it should be covered under warranty!  :nixweiss:
           

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I've currently starting having the starter relay problem at 109K miles on my '94.  Guess it's not going to fix itself either......since it's becoming more and more of a pain in the butt.  :-[ :-X >:(  aaarrgh.  spyder
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2010, 09:01:51 PM »
...had the coil wire break or come loose a couple of times which resulted in hours of  :nixweiss:   Doc
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2010, 10:12:48 PM »
1984 Evos can be hard to find some parts for. They changed many parts after 1 year for the 1985 models.

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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2010, 12:57:32 AM »
Quote from: Black Diamond on March 08, 2010, 10:12:48 PM
1984 Evos can be hard to find some parts for. They changed many parts after 1 year for the 1985 models.

JW

...went from chain to belt and different mounting for shocks for starters.
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #20 on: April 07, 2010, 12:45:06 PM »
Bought my 1990 FLHS new. The things that have gone wrong with it are alternator stator failed, cylinder base gaskets leaked, gearlever return spring broke, gearbox oil seal leaked, starter clutch failed, ignition sender failed. None of the replacement parts have given trouble and all in the list happened early on, so will probably have been put right in any bike you might buy today. Evos are not as strong as TCs, but most of us don't tune them until they squeak anyway! I fancy an FXR with a giant motor in it.... 8)
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #21 on: July 20, 2010, 05:22:54 PM »
 8)I've had my 92 EVO Low Rider six seasons,a little abusive at times and a few longer rides her & there.Besides 50,000 mile maintance,I have only had two little problems,stator replaced and put in nylon bushings to replace wore out rubber for handle bar stability!!!She has great torque,handle bars changed for kicking back and cruising 78 mphs at 3800 RPM.Easily switches to touring and back to sport look in 20 minutes!!LOVE HER DEPENDABILITY!!!!MICHESO
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #22 on: July 20, 2010, 08:34:23 PM »
My mild 98 evo v2 does not seem to have problems with tc88s!  Has only been on a trailer once and that was when I brought it home. The cvo Road King has spent a LOT of miles on a trailer, out of service, and headed back to the dealer!! Its a god thing that I kept her!
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #23 on: July 20, 2010, 09:02:09 PM »
Quote from: brassspike on July 20, 2010, 08:34:23 PM
My mild 98 evo v2 does not seem to have problems with tc88s!  Has only been on a trailer once and that was when I brought it home. The cvo Road King has spent a LOT of miles on a trailer, out of service, and headed back to the dealer!! Its a god thing that I kept her!

We rode the 98 RG again last weekend when my CVOs down and I am still amazed how great that bike is. Lots of power, quick shifting, smooth riding and free of rattles and noises unlike my CVO twin cam. I feel lucky we kept it in the family with my son who uses it as a daily rider. 100K+ almost worry free miles and a go anywhere and get home kind of bike.  ;D  Doc
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #24 on: July 21, 2010, 01:16:25 AM »
My 96 Wide Glide with 54k on has never let me down and still runs strong. Going to give it a new battery as this is the seventh year on this one, always on the tender.
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #25 on: July 21, 2010, 03:53:54 PM »
My '98 Fat Boy was dead reliable, it wouldn't stop until you shut it off.  Never touched the carb, no leaks, no noise compared to my 110.  When I sold it to my brother he asked what tools he should bring for the thousand mile ride back to NM.  I told him none.  The later ones were the best engine they've made.
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #26 on: July 23, 2010, 12:23:59 PM »
Just took the WG out for about 25 miles. Oil temp 165 heat index here is 118 according to my weather station. Wish my SERK could do that!!
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #27 on: July 23, 2010, 04:46:38 PM »
Quote from: brassspike on July 23, 2010, 12:23:59 PM
Just took the WG out for about 25 miles. Oil temp 165 heat index here is 118 according to my weather station. Wish my SERK could do that!!
That's reason enough to keep the WG, right there.  ;) har.  spyder
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #28 on: October 06, 2010, 09:01:06 AM »
Well, I finally settled on one!  Got a 1996 Heritage Softail with 11,900 miles on it.  Was a mess but it has cleaned up good - you can see some pics here when I was taking it home:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2072950&id=1192315342&comments=&po=1#!/album.php?aid=2072950&id=1192315342
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Re: EVO's main weak point(s)?
« Reply #29 on: October 13, 2010, 04:45:35 PM »
Pre 95 cases would pull cylinder studs if you built them much.  The base gasket leak could be taken care of with a fix that screwed a tube into the jug and then went into the case.  Other than that they are great.  These are easy fixes.  They sound better than a twin cam too!
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