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.

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.

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.

Is the bottom end of an Evo bullet proof?

As the fine gents said. I can only add that the EVO bottom end is mostly bullet proof, in particular late EVO’s. With proper warm-up that scoot can take some serious abuse, and the ’98 cases are good for future upgrades as well. Earlier cases – like mine – can crack if bored up for larger cylinders.

When was the last EVO engine remanufactured?

Just saw a story on HotBike’s website – they toured the Harley factory and went thru a Evo being remanufactured. “The Evo cam bearing used in all reman engines is the most recent bearing used in Evolution production in 1999,” said Scott Miller from the factory. Is the 99 bearing a good one? Do you think I should still look at replacing it?

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.

How long will an Evo high miler last?

There is a older guy that road a e-glide to 1,000,000 miles and harley gave him a new bike for his old one. The high miler had work done to it but still was running the original motor. I to tried mobil for the first time when i had drained my bike and forgot to by my oil , it ran less hot oil pressure so i drained it and went back to amsoil.

Why does my Harley Davidson Evo keep missing?

It starts fine (kick only) and idles well, usually it even runs fine if you are using very little throttle, although I seem to feel a little surging even then. When you go to give it some throttle though, it starts spitting back through the carb and missing.

When did the Harley Davidson Evolution engine come out?

The Evolution (Evo) engine is a V-twin engine that has been manufactured by Harley-Davidson since 1984 for a variety of different motorcycle models. The engine design is often credited with saving Harley-Davidson from bankruptcy after the management buyout and subsequent reorganization that the company went through during the early 1980s.

Where to get parts for a Harley Davidson Evo?

Get a shop manual for your year and model of evolution and read it. 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.

What kind of oil does a Harley Davidson evo use?

As measured by sparkplug washer thermocouple, an Evo engine runs 75 degrees F cooler than a shovel under the same conditions. Evo oil pressure light could flicker on hot days (indicating oil viscosity loss). 1988 Keihin 38mm butterfly carb continues, as does 8.5:1 compression. Oil capacity is 3 quarts.

How many cams are in a Harley Davidson Evo?

Harley’s decision to stick with the semi-unit construction of previous Sportsters resulted in a distinctly configured valve train. Unlike most of today’s motorcycle engines, the Sportster Evo uses just one cam per each overhead valve, resulting in four independent gear driven camshafts.

Can a Harley Davidson Evo make your feet vibrate?

Discussion in ‘ Engine, Fuel and Exhaust ‘ started by brt650, Jun 22, 2010 . I’ve read most posts on EVO vibration. But after checking the common concerns I can’t find anything that stands out. The concern I have is my footboards vibrate so much at 100 to 120 km/h that my feet go to sleep and come off the floorboards. It’s a 1996 FLSTC 80,000 km’s.

What to watch out for in an EVO engine?

EVO engine. What to watch out for? Discussion in ‘ Engine, Fuel and Exhaust ‘ started by JBC2565, Jan 14, 2011 . 32K with an S&S upgrade cam and rev-tech 6 sp.

What’s the vibration on a new Harley Davidson?

Replaced the rear tyre. The only thing that has changed ,is the new tyre having a larger diameter has moved the vibration up from 90-100 to 100-110 km/h. I’ve tried with and without the screen as well.

EVO engine. What to watch out for? Discussion in ‘ Engine, Fuel and Exhaust ‘ started by JBC2565, Jan 14, 2011 . 32K with an S&S upgrade cam and rev-tech 6 sp.

When does the new Harley Davidson electric bike come out?

The electric bike has experienced problems with its charging system, which in turn led Harley to stop production of the bike in October of 2019. The bike only started shipping in September of 2019. Harley-Davidson has started production again, saying the bike is safe, coming out with a rather vaguely-worded statement according to The Verge.

Is the Harley Davidson LiveWire still in production?

Yes, it’s a new bike, but the Livewire has had numerous problems in its short on again off again life. The electric bike has experienced problems with its charging system, which in turn led Harley to stop production of the bike in October of 2019.

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.

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.

Where did the Big Twin trike go to?

The trike was a downright celebrity in our early days. Like many stars, though, it faded as its glory dimmed. Luckily, in this case we didn’t have to endure the obligatory appearances on Hollywood Squares that come with celebrity burnout. Big Twin shined brightly then just vanished. For decades, no one knew where it went.

When did AMF start using the EVO engine?

AMF started the ball rolling on the EVO, and once it was in production, it took many people a good while to warm up to it, then once they had a good, no great engine, they change it all over. good point on that issue.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Evo?

Acutally, there were a few, John. Post 1991 engines had the always-failing INA inner cam bearing. Pre-1996 engines had the thin axle tappets that failed and ruined engines. Hence the “B” lifters that came out, to fix the issue. Then there’s the pre 1996 base gasket leakers……

Why does my missing plug on my Evo not work?

Especially under a heavy load, like riding up a hill. If you power through this missing, it starts going well at higher revs, but still misses a bit. The plugs look relatively good, but the electrodes get white and the engine gets hot like it’s too lean.

Why is the voes not working on my Evo?

Now I get no response when I spray around the intake mounting points. The VOES seems to be working because the engine slows down when the hose is removed (low vacuum so it switches to the other ignition curve), and it switches at 6psi with my vacuum pump.

What to do when your engine has no spark?

Insert a spark plug tester into the plug boot and ground it on a piece of metal on the engine. Finally, Have someone crank the engine and watch for spark. Remove one of the coils from the spark plug. Use an extra spark plug. A spark plug tester. Or even a screwdriver in the end of the coil.

Is the 2003 Road King Classic still running?

2003 Road King Classic was running fine. Had someone stop over and let him take it for a spin. Stalled once and had to get it fired but easy no problem. Followed the guy back home 1/2 a mile he jumped on it once and going back and then in the garage turning it off. Next day tried to start it up and it would not.

Where are the fuses on a 2010 Road King?

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What is the displacement of a Harley Davidson Evolution engine?

The 883 Evolution engine has a displacement of 883 cubic centimeters (CC), the 1100 has a displacement of 1,101 CC, the 1200 has a displacement of 1,200 CC, and the 1340 has a displacement of 1,337 CC. The Evolution engines on the 883, 1100, and 1200 models each have a compression ratio of 9:1.

What’s the top speed of a Harley Davidson Evolution?

The Evolution engines on the 883, 1100, and 1200 models each have a compression ratio of 9:1. The Evolution engine on the 1340 model has a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The 883 Evolution engine has a maximum horsepower (HP) of 46 at 6,000 rotations per minute (RPM), and can reach a top speed of 92.6 miles per hour (MPH).

Harley-Davidson Evolution Engine Specifications. by Drew Storey. Harley-Davidson’s Evolution engine — frequently referred to by riders as an “Evo” or “Blockhead” engine — fueled increases in Harley-Davidson’s overall sales and stock price for over 20 years after it first entered the motorcycle market in 1984.

What is the year of the EVO engine?

Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by Aussie, Dec 10, 2012 . here it is can some one tell me what year it is?? here it is can some one tell me what year it is?? Click to expand… here it is can some one tell me what year it is?? Click to expand… BP= softail line. L=1340 cc. N=1992

When did the Evolution engine stop being made?

The larger Evolution engine, however, was replaced by the Twin Cam 88 engine in 1999. Before production of the big Evolution engine ceased, it was commonly found in dozens of Harley-Davidson’s 1340 displacement models over the years — most notably the Softail Springer 1340.

Why does my Evo keep missing the CARB?

What kind of CV carburetor do I need for a 1340cc bike?

A well tuned, stock cam late model 1340cc ( 80 CID) can develop up to 64 horse power with a modified CV carburetor. Late model bikes may run better with the #48 slow jet. Remove the carburetor per your service manual. You MIGHT get away with leaving the throttle cables OR the choke connected to the bike, but don’t count on it.

How did the Harley Davidson Evolution V-twin engine work?

The relative motion of cylinders was accepted as a given of V-twin operation, so the Evo engine’s intake Y-manifold was made to slip into flexible rubber couplings on the cylinders. Pratt & Whitney had to make flexible intake connections on it 28-cylinder R-4360 radial, after prototypes tore their intake connections to pieces.

What’s the difference between a V-twin and Evo?

The cooler-running Evo engine was thought able to tolerate more compression and was given 8.5:1 by 1987. Now there is no problem with running same ignition timing on front and rear cylinders (As noted by Vincent designer Phil Irving in his autobiography, the rear cylinder of an air-cooled V-twin runs hotter than the front.

When was the first Harley Davidson engine made?

A brief history of the Harley-Davidson Evolution Engine 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 by Harley-Davidson since 1984 for a variety of different motorcycle models.

What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson have?

The newly designed Harley-Davidson Evo engine relied on aluminum heads and cylinders – as opposed to the heavy cast iron parts of the Shovelhead (their previous Big Twin bike V-Twin engine) and other predecessors, such as the Sportsters’ Ironhead engine, led to a light weight engine with improved air-cooling efficiency.

When was the last Harley Davidson Evolution made?

1984 Sales are 38,741—up 31 percent. Last solid-mounted Shovel engines leave the line June this year. 1340cc Evolution engine in five models is 20 pounds lighter than previous. 1985 Final drives are all tooth belt now. At mid-year, the interim use of sand-cast cylinder heads gave way to die-casting.

Which is the most powerful Harley Davidson motorcycle?

Another mastery by the Custom Vehicles Operations crew at Harley, the 2012 CVO Softail Convertible is a limited-production motorcycle that comes with the most powerful engine ever made by Harley: the V-Twin. Every feature on this Harley is what makes the company a fan favorite.

Why was the Harley Evolution engine so important?

This was a major design advance for Harley-Davidson in many ways, the Harley Evolution engine is most distinct from earlier Harley-Davidson engine designs by due to its reliability, oil tightness, and ability to run hard under all circumstances, thousands of miles farther than any of its predecessors.

What makes a Harley Davidson Evo so special?

If you ride an Evo, check out what makes your ride special. If you are riding a Twin Cam, check out the technology that has been upgraded. Bob gives us an overview.

How did the Harley Davidson Evolution engine get its name?

The name “evolution” was likely strategically chosen to coincide with a rebranding process that redefined Harley’s image and helped regain its dwindling market share. Harley’s Japanese competition had “evolved” and it was time to show their customers that they could, too.

What kind of engine does a Sportster Evo have?

Unlike most of today’s motorcycle engines, the Sportster Evo uses just one cam per each overhead valve, resulting in four independent gear driven camshafts. This setup results in cam lobes that are inline with each other, resulting in a parallel pushrod configuration.

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