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[ltank]

Hi Guys,
 I spent a lot of time reading about all the TC motor problems.  Man, I sure a Glad I have a EVO motor. It ain't stock, its a S&S V111 and I love it. I loved the stock 80" that was mildy hopped up too.   I see lots of TC bikes for sale but few EVO bikes. WHY? Where did they all go? Sure they are not perfect but they are better. I know some bike shops are still open due to the TC motor problems .I think that if Harley had not made the TC then a lot of HD shops would have closed.  I just don't see many EVOs on the road any more. There are even fewer Shovel and Pans on the road. Most are in shows. I sure miss seeing the older bikes on the road that I few up riding. My first HD was a 1942 45" Flat Head in high school then a 1974 74" when I got out of the Army. Built a custom 88" Shovel, Big Blue made September 85 issue of Hot Bike. I also built. A 102" Shovel/EVO. Back then getting something custom was even more expensive because not everyone was making the parts. Cubic Inches Cost Cubic Dollars! Thanks for listening. Feeling kinda down.
Ltank

[2k]

I agree with you Tank!!! The EVO has always been by favorite. The problem being, '99 was the last year, '98 for some models & now thats 14 years ago. Old stuff tends to fade away.........except for the collectors.

Miss my EVO 

[JoeSDE]

50,000 on my '99 FXSTC, but it's had it's share of problems, not the least of which were crank bearings that resulted in a complete rebuild. No problems with any of my TC's. That being said, the EVO is the bike of choice all summer. Miss my '79 low rider shovel, too. I also look for the older bikes but find less of them every year. Most I find are very loyal to their EVO's. Really wish there were more shovels around.       JoeS

[spydglide]

Yep, my '94 FLSTN w/ 113K on the clock is my summer ride also.. ...nice & cool compared to the TC.  har.  spyder

[HILLSIDECYCLE.COM]

We see our share of Shovel/Evo clients in here.
Just a few weeks back we had a 42 UL, on one lift, a 2009 Road Glide, 2 80" Shovelheads, a 2002 Kympco....er.....I mean Indian, 1989 80" FLT, and a 107" Evo with a blower.............too many to list now.
Scott

[B.A.]

Think my '98 FaBoy (anniversary model) was my favorite.  Not stock, not radical.  Sweet running bike.  Wish I'd not sold my Fatty to a Hotty!! 

[kansaskim47]

After opening the 2000 Road king with only 40k miles and seeing the follower wear, crank shaft bushing wear in the cam plate, scoring of the cam plate and oil pump, it sure makes me miss the 98 Road king with 142k miles.

[HILLSIDECYCLE.COM]

Evo's are a rugged engine.
We've seen them abused/misused, and they hang in there.
Take one that has been "adult" driven, and easy for someone to roll well past 100,000 miles, even with mild performace modifications.
Scott

[spydglide]

Evo's are a rugged engine.
We've seen them abused/misused, and they hang in there.
Take one that has been "adult" driven, and easy for someone to roll well past 100,000 miles, even with mild performace modifications.
Scott

Mine came close, but didn't quite make it w/o having to be re-maned........but, then there's that 'adult driven' caveat ~    har.  spyder

[HILLSIDECYCLE.COM]

The Moco contracted S&S to develop the 4 1/4" stroke, 3 1/2" bore engine and was used in the 1978 FLH 80" Shovels, and the Evo's 'till 1999.
21 year run with the same basic engine design, ain't bad.
Scott

[prodrag1320]

always have had a pan,then a shovel & a couple evo`.got a twin cam.im back to a 127" evo.not really crazy about the way TC`s are put together,and not to offend anyone,but the newer ones are junk

[HILLSIDECYCLE.COM]

Kirby,
One of my brother Craig's bikes, here, is a 4-cam B/T.....................1946 UL.
Scott

[Gecko]

I had a '98 Anniversary Fatboy too and would like to have kept it.  My brother needed to stop fixing his shovel and ride so I sold it to him.  Never had a bit of trouble from the engine.

[HILLSIDECYCLE.COM]

We have a Shovel in here now that another local shop had installed an S&S Big Bore kit....................and did not re-balance the crank.
Shakes like a dog chittin' hammer-handles!
Scott

[MadCVORG]

Eighteen years, 45,000 miles on my '95 Fat Boy. Never had an issue with the motor. Still runs well.