How long did Harley use the EVO engine?
1984
Harley Davidson has come along way since their first motorcycle prototype built in 1903. The Evolution (Evo) engine is a V-twin engine that has been manufactured and used by Harley-Davidson since 1984 for a variety of different Harley motorcycle models.
How many miles are too many for a Harley?
For sports bikes, 25,000 miles can be a lot. Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are built to last much longer. If a bike has good maintenance records, no signs of damage and no oil leaks, even a bike with 40,000 to 50,000 miles can be expected to last a long time.
Is the EVO engine good for Harley Davidson?
As others have said the EVO engine was very durable…it was the “revival” of H-D as a company using the funds from AMF.
Where can I get parts for my EVO engine?
For now go to Bandit.com and follow their directions to register your EVO for their parts book. This will get you into looking at copies of Harley parts books for your year. Go to engine and oil pump and you will find the tappet screen and where it is. It will also show you how it goes back together.
Are there any problems with the EVO engine?
The Evo’s don’t have heat problems, don’t have chains or belts in the timing chest that can do really bad things internally, don’t have problems with the crank, or the main bearings, don’t have problems with the comp sprocket, etc, etc. Can you tell which one I prefer? Re-reading your post I see that your scoot has only done 32k miles.
What kind of bike is the 1991 Electra Glide?
1991 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic-Mechanic’s Special, Mechanic’s Special. Selling As Is A 1991 Harley Davidson FLHTC. Nice Stripped Down Bagger. Could Be An Easy Fix.. his E-Glide comes in black as a classic Harley should be, with some beautiful custom pinstriping.
As others have said the EVO engine was very durable…it was the “revival” of H-D as a company using the funds from AMF.
For now go to Bandit.com and follow their directions to register your EVO for their parts book. This will get you into looking at copies of Harley parts books for your year. Go to engine and oil pump and you will find the tappet screen and where it is. It will also show you how it goes back together.
The Evo’s don’t have heat problems, don’t have chains or belts in the timing chest that can do really bad things internally, don’t have problems with the crank, or the main bearings, don’t have problems with the comp sprocket, etc, etc. Can you tell which one I prefer? Re-reading your post I see that your scoot has only done 32k miles.