Just bought an EVO 1996 Roadie with 74k miles on it in babied condition. She’s my first Harley and it’s had the FULL stage 2 done, from the cam to the tune. I’m super stoked and it rides flawlessly. Thanks for the content.
I had a 2004 88ci low rider and I loved the screamin eagle 2s on it. It bit hard and crisp with a dealer flashed tune and a hi flow air filter. Best sounding bike I've ever heard. Maybe try that combo on the evo? Congrats on the new bike :)
@@freebehindbars8654 The sound for that model of the SE paired with that engine was stellar, regardless of other louder pipes on the market. Sweet music to my ears.
@@TheHighestGodisGood I know it sounds good, but if you’re starting out from OEM, there’s better options (sound & performance) for the same Buck as SE. I was knocking, they do sound pretty nice, just an option.
Dude! You made an awesome choice. Evo's rock, man. I did the same over a year ago... Swapped my 2012 103 heritage for a 1994 80 inch heritage softail. It was a little bit of a culture shock to me, but have grown to love that bike. I'd do it all over again given the chance. The vibration is part of it. It's kind of an acquired taste. But you've got a motor where the sky is the limit as far as parts and mileage. Good score man!! Rocking it!! Oh and by the way... New sub to!
Had a 1990 heritage and have had new ones too and to be honest the new stuff doesn't make a guy any happier. Something to be said for frugality. Now if I could just live by my own advice......
They do sound amazing, easy to work on and reliable. Performance is lame, but it’s not built for all out performance. I’d trust the Evo before anything newer in the HD lineup.
@@rtg3571 exactly my problem sure I like being original even just like older machines in general but dam slow now I'm getting alot noise bc riding it too hard about do my 500 mile oil change hopefully I didn't blow her up it's dam heat t here Harleys just don't like the hot weather
Sweet bike man...I love them Evo’s. They sound awesome and remind me of simpler times. Yeah they’re not powerhouses, but, they get the job done and still keep ya grinnin. Good luck man with her man.
@@jameshaines3370 yea still not comparing to new stuff , my Evo has work and I'm changing oil every 400 miles bc killing the oil trying play over 80 mph beating it unnecessary. I have change needle in s and s carb it's dumping fuel into oil and probably lost compression from when motor was built these hot days going kill her
I put 65.000 miles on a 1994 Heritage. Since then I have owned a 2010 Heritage stage ll and I love that bike. I now own a 2021 Tri Glide Ultra and at 70 years old, it is a great ride. In my opinion, the Evo engine is the best HD ever produced. Not as much power as today's M-8 engines but one that never gave me a problem. All I did was change the cam to a Crane 490 and S&S E model and it was perfect.
I have that exact same bike! Been 15 yrs. on her and it is great. Did a 6 speed 11 years ago and best upgrade for the highways. Last year a new 113" and man...it is fun! EVO all the way and no new bikes for me. My dads '94 E-Glide has S&S '96 and I did a 6 speed in that one 11 years ago as well. Rebuild his totally then and has 148,000 now! Rock on ,TWC!
Just sold our 2015 Electraglide Ultra because my wife can’t ride anymore and found a 96 Road King with 16000 miles on it for $4500 from a private owner. Loving it. Glad to be on an Evo again.
I like what you are doing and great video, people will have a ton of advise of course, but my advice would be keep it out of the dealership and do the bars yourself and figure out the oil leak yourself, if you just do gaskets and rings you can do the whole top end yourself for a few hundred bucks, and you will learn a ton, trust me
Your 2019 Street Glide is counter balanced. 1996 Road King is not counter balanced. It doesn't need it. The vibration is an engineering flaw (due to the firing order) that so many people have come to love about Harleys since 1909. The vibration is not the same as parallel twins or inline 4s. That type of vibration is buzzy and gets annoying, Harley's are like a heart beat that smooths out as RPM increases.
Rather than taking it to a Harley dealer for repairs I would find a good local independent shop/mechanic, got a 98 Fatboy had it 14 years and love it .
I own a 1997 fatboy and it is basically same except it has the two shocks under the frame and has the double swing arm. About a leaky rocker box cover. Heres my experienced mechanic trick. If its the two gaskets from the top this method will work. You must use permatex number 2 and only this type. Wipe the area well, then take the permatex#2 and push into the gap with your thumb, the legend here is that if it can leak oil from the inside, then a oil based sea;er can press in, so just press it into the groove, then leave it for around 10 hours and that leak will stop. Permatex #2 is oil based and never gets so hard that it cracks and the oil in it penetrates where oil was coming out. Other than that, make sure your rocker bolts arent loose
I think the best-looking road King is the 98 . 95th year anniversary the reddish color and the other color you wouldn't thank them two colors would match but they look awesome together especially with chrome forks and and motor and etc. Whoever reaches look it up on RU-vid it's a awesome colored bike
What's going on? That's the exact bike I'm looking at right now, I've had three big twins, and had to do a complete cam shoe replacement on all of them, so I decided to go back to the Evo, that I always loved, and was extremely reliable. Keep your knees in the breeze, peace from FL.
on the next episode cam bearing broke apart and caused all Kinds of Crap ,,,, You called it!!! I just went out to my 95 electra glide with 100 plus thousand miles on it to make shure I did not hear that whining sound you heard on the video. I hear it also !! But no on mine right now so I would think it was taken care of in the past. maybe you should get a channel. Any advice appreciated ..... Runs 110 and up before sounding like not cruising and red lining still.
Instead of pulling the baffles out, drill a 1" hole in the baffles first. You need a long drill bit as there's usually a second baffle you need to go through farther in. Try that before you take the full baffle out. Nice ride btw. I got a 97 evo and I love the sound.
2 years ago I sold my 2018 Heritage 114 and purchased a 1996 Dyna Low Rider Convertible EVO. One owner, 9,839 miles and all original with service records. NO REGRETS.
I know this video is old but I'm not sure how many motorcycle accidents you've rolled up on? No gloves? Tennis-shoes? No leathers? Not sure any advice in this video is worth listening to at this point.
I like, like many others, are aware of the risk of riding without all the proper gear on. Sometimes, I just feel like riding in a T-shirt and sneakers. If I’m going to be out for a while or heading somewhere that isn’t a few minutes from the house, I’ll throw boots and a jacket on. If something happens, it’s on me.
@@twowheeledcop9029 I'm sure people you pull over also try to justify what they do even though we all know it's wrong. Does that make what they do okay or do you still give them a ticket? Most accidents happen within 5 miles from home. You should know that. Yes I'm kinda being a d*#k but not out of hate, more like to get my point through that thick skull of yours. I know it's on you but don't ever let your guard down on the bike and elsewhere. I'm only speaking from experience. Be smart, ride safe.
Probably one of the best decisions you've ever made. I bought an '02 softtail springer with the twin cam but sold it after 2mos. Even my wife hated the damned thing because of the engine. I kept my '72 FLH and '97 Wideglide, and don't need anything else.
Got my 96 Road King 6 years ago and after doing the cam bearing, and metal breather gear in the cam chest, I added a EV13 cam, S&S short E carb, good set of slip-on's......she's a great cruiser (Lulu is her name). Buy far best thing I did was the suspension! Got rid of the air front and back, went with progressive mono mono tubes up front, and progressive 444s in the back. The ride is 💯 times better, and handles almost as good as my 85 FXRS
I have an evo heritage. I always hear people talk about how terrible the vibration is on an evo softail.. I really don't see it. I honestly don't even notice it and have been on some nice trips. Should change the inner cam bearing and lifters at 40k. Other than that keep the oil changed and do a top end at around 120k.. then a complete build around 200
I've got a 98 fxstc softail custom, changed the pipes, cam, mikuni carb and installed a crane ignition. That really woke it up. They were a dog stock. Always kept the fluids fresh and haven't had any problems besides the rear break cylinder which locked up. Always ran on 94 octane since new and still runs great.
I don't know if I'd make that trade but I would love to have an 80" road king. They're the best of both worlds. Bags for the long road and the wind hitting you in the chest. I know why harley went away from gear driven cams but I'm still sad about it.
Dude Take my word (YOU MUST) replace the cam bearing if it hasn't been done already. Some bikes of these years have a cam bearing with a very high failure rate. I've had two friends with 97 Road Kings that ruined their EVO engines both at less than 50k miles. for a $10 bearing. My 97 has had the bearing replaced already and I'm still loving it at 61000 miles. you mentioned the air shocks in your video. I believe the first 150 pounds is 0 then one pound for every 30 pounds over I'm a big guy around 285 and only run about 6 pounds in mine front and rear. get yourself a pump made for the air suspension if you don't have one already.. lastly if you want your road king to handle much better, and ignore grooved pavement get yourself a true track stabilizer. Your gonna love this bike after you make it your own. I could buy a new one tomorrow, buy honestly, Im in love with my 97. I call her "Eva" . You'll be naming yours soon. they're that special. Good luck with your new bike my friend. CHANGE THAT CAM BEARING STAT!!!!!!!
Cam bearing went out? I hope not but 1st time here and I'll look for it. My '99 Fat Boy, Evo, stock carb, 25,000 already had EV46 cam and Vance & Hines Drag Pipes installed before I bought it 4 yrs. ago. And yes, Torrington bearing was installed.
@@jefffrayer8238hello I know this is an old post but did the Torrington replace the timken bearing, when replacing the cam bearings ? Thanks from FL 🌴
You should do the work yourself… it’s not that complicated. I just paid $7,500 for an 07 Road King with over 91,000 on it… why, cuz of the actual condition of the bike and for all the other things that were added to it aftermarket and it’s got a brand new 103 CI engine instead of the 96 CI. It came with so much extra stuff, front fairing and windshield, tour pak and rear sissy bar with rear rack, heated grips on apes, true dual exhaust AND… REVERSE!!!
Just wait a few years and buy the new one used or certified preowned and get it for 6-8 grand less. I will never buy a brand new Harley again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best thing is if you want long life Keep it stock . Trust me I have Built 95 HP Evo engines and they fail Its Fine if you Drag race . A Mild cam is ok if its done with Low miles 40,000 the valve guides are set for the cam in it . Bars and pipes are all I would do . If the Engine fails I look at a Ultima 100 ci to rebuild a engine your looking at the same price . S&S is 8 grand that's 2 engines .
Seems like more and more folks are rediscovering the allure of the Evo-era Harleys, myself included. I recently went from a '18 Street Glide to a '95 Heritage Special!
Back in the 90s I owned a 1995 RK and my best riding buddy had a '96. I like the character of the old dressers but I wouldn't own an Evo again because I believe the TC is a better product. Also I prefer fuel injection.
My friend that is a piece of American history and nostalgia. The longer u keep it the more classic it becomes and the more $$$ its worth!! And whatever it needs mechanically just keep upgrading as u go and it will become completely restored Nice bike and the evo is a great motor easy to work on and u can up grade to a 93 inch and that will give u plenty of power.
why does everyone think they need ape hangers on a touring model? I have an 02 FLHR carberated, with stock bars on it. Tried mini apes like a softail would come with, my cruise didn't work right cause trhrottle cables too tight. I just don't like apes.
Fix it yourself it's not hard to learn and you'll do a better job and know it's right. You'll also gain plenty of good video material to download. That's a nice bike enjoy.
harley as a company sucks. i have one. over priced garbage. evo is the best doesnt take much to make power. even at stage 3 i have seen 100,000 plus miles on the evo.
Best solution to your pipe problem is to pull the baffles or get some custom straight pipes then put some torque cones and new gaskets in the heads to maintain proper back pressure.
It's a Evo. There's alot of parts for them. And that sound your looking for will come with a ev46 cam. My 97 ultra classic efi has that cam and cobra mufflers. Sound just right. And she's a comfortable cruiser.
I did something similar a few years ago I traded my 09 twin cam for a 93 FLHTP. I love the EVO. One way I woke up mine was a Thunderheader that’ll get you the sound you’re looking for
BTW I have the S&S slash cut slip ons on my 97. Everyone says they sound great. I left the db reducers in mine. so if you want it louder, just take them out. These aren't to expensive either.
One more thing, Make sure to grease the steering head bearings. If it hasn't been done for awhile you'll notice a difference, and it's a safety issue if it goes dry.
After watching your exhaust videos for the SG you had and the Road King video updates, all I can say is two things. 1. You should of left the stock headers on the SG, those Zombie TABs would sound perfect (my 2019 SG 107 has that setup so I know first hand). You were struggling to find the setup you had, satisfying. I’ve heard many M8 bikes with headers and zombie’s and the sound just had the wrong tone. Sound janky if anything. 2. You threw out WAY too much money for that old Road King. That S&S motor will fail you a lot more than it already has and as you now know the “bait and switch” warranty is a joke. Next to the fact that you’re gonna probably have to stick more money into other areas of the bike as the age will catch up with it soon. I would of kept the SG. Anyways, that’s all my opinion. You make great content, and you’ve gained a new subscriber! 🤘🏻
I have a 21 RGS in snake venom with a matching cut down tour pack 16 inch chrome works bars. 114 very very nice motorcycle ok. I do love riding it. I just bought a very cheap 1998 road king classic. I have been walking past the road glide to get the old evo out and go put around. I really really like this old bike! Edited to say --thats not vibration--thats vintage Harley Rumble--embrace it-it feels great! Edited to say when you do get a chance to really get after the throtle-lol dont be disappointed-compared to your Street or your Nighttrain--lets be honest, they a little doggie--but its all good
Remove the baffles, take out the packing and reinstall the baffles before you spend coins on the pipes. A 2 into 1 exhaust will give you better performance. I've had a 98 FLHR for 22 years. I've replaced virtually everything on it over the years. Added 6 speed, 111 cu inch S&S. I've been all over the nation on it, not all 48 states, but a bunch of them. Might want to ditch the spokes for mags in case of a flat tire on a trip. In case you are wondering, 72 mph @3000 rpm. I've done 80 mph all day on the old 80 inch Evo on some trips. Ride the crap out it, you won't hurt it. Recently bought a a 99 FLHR as a spare bike for my oldest son to ride with me. Great fun. Enjoy your new bike.
I just bought a 96 road king it's got apes on it already. The dealership is storing till the spring for me. I can't wait to ride it. I'm crawling out of my skin haha
i enjoyed the video because i`m patiently waiting for the first signs of spring so i can start looking after my 2009 Road King....watching your video is the closest i will come to being on my bike at this point in time....i find the more you ride the more you need to ride and the more you fall in love with everything about it....this winter sucks big-time....i enjoyed hearing the rumble...seeing the road and seeing the gas tank,handle bars and fuel tank gauges and the chrome headlight etc etc....that`s it bud...have fun mike newmarket ontario.......
hello from ukraine. I dream of a Harley, evo. I watched a lot of videos and only now, thanks to you, I understand why softtail, fatboy and haritage, their engines do not shake, and in road king the engine is not fixed so rigidly in the frame, and therefore it shakes in the frame, and I want the vibrations to beat harder, that's why I'll only watch softtail) thanks for the video, I'm waiting for new ones)
With you being tall ,the kuryakan 1 inch forward 1inch out floorboard relocation mounts really help a lot, and the extended rear brake pedal adds more comfort. I have a 97 Road King with fuel injection, and when the fuel injection goes out I am going with a carburetor.
My 97 ultra 40 thousand 1 owner 40000 miles on it. Not cared for like needed. But now it's pretty sweet. I pit around 500.00 in it. Evo is the bomb. There's so much on options for Evo.
Purchasing a 96 ultra classic in a couple weeks. Is there anything I should keep my eye out for? Also read that the cam bearing/camshaft needs changed to aftermarket. Anyone know anything about that?
Have a 97 ,replace it with a Torrington /Koyo cam bearing and the plastic breather gear ,and the fuel inlet [plastic ]if its Carb ,and maybe the lifters another good idea ,I believe ISKY are the best as they are non rollers
First video I've seen of yours, really love your approach for budget oriented people, nice change from the usual videos on here. Keep up the great work. Subbed.
@@twowheeledcop9029 cool man, I went a few times to check this bike out at the dealer.....I'm just now discovering the whole series you have on this motorcycle.... Will be cool to see the journey you went through with the crate motor. Glad to see it's in good hands! Great videos so far! 👍👍
@@twowheeledcop9029 well looks like you've done it right and you were prepared for the worst...Again, totally impressed with the videos, I subscribed.... One other thing I remember about that bike when it was on the showroom floor is one of the digits of the LCD odometer was bled out haha... Bike looks awesome brother
I thought I recognized that area… Lewisville/Denton area and from those pics looks you got the bike from American Motorcycle Trading company in Bedford… I’m eyeballing an evo there right now as my limit is around 8k and I have always wanted an evo. Great content just subscribed!
