When did the Harley Davidson Evolution big twin come out?
The Evolution Big Twin saw a fifteen-year run in Harley-Davidson’s Dyna, Softail, FXR, and Touring frames, although a limited number of Evolutions were used in the 2000 model year CVO FXR4, and 1999 FXR2 and FXR3 models.
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.
When did the Harley Davidson twin cam engine come out?
In 1998, Harley-Davidson introduced the eighty-eight cubic inch Twin Cam engine for the 1999 model year, and continued production of different Twin Cam models until 2016. A 96 cubic inch Twin Cam model, as well as a 103 cubic inch, and a 110 cubic inch model were also produced.
How did the big twin engine get its name?
This Big Twin engine gets its name from the distinctive cake pan-like appearance of the rocker covers. Available in 61 cubic inch EL and 74 cubic inch FL and FLH models, this engine was produced from 1948 through 1965. – Detail shot of Kerry Sayre’s 1959 Duoglide.
When did the Harley Davidson big twin engine come out?
– Harley-Davidson Flathead. Named for its flat-topped, vented cylinder heads, the side valve-equipped 45 cubic inch flathead engine debuted in 1929, and the 74 cubic inch V model Big Twin came out in 1930. In Harley Davidson Flathead history, the Big Twin model was built in part to compete with the 74 cubic inch Indian Chief.
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.
This Big Twin engine gets its name from the distinctive cake pan-like appearance of the rocker covers. Available in 61 cubic inch EL and 74 cubic inch FL and FLH models, this engine was produced from 1948 through 1965. – Detail shot of Kerry Sayre’s 1959 Duoglide.
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.