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Old 05-25-2012, 09:10 AM
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good job, looks great
 
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Old 05-25-2012, 09:46 AM
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Looks great, you did a good job.
 
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Old 05-25-2012, 12:51 PM
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Great job getting her back into shape, love it!
 
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Old 05-25-2012, 01:30 PM
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Nice job, you gave life back to a great bike.
 
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Old 05-25-2012, 10:23 PM
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Nice looking restoration.

So this is where all the Evos are ending up, eh? In America, they're becoming as scarce as an honest politician.
 
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Old 05-26-2012, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jokenroll
Awesome job! Makes me jealous!

It is fuel injected - right? It's kinda a religious thing (and a matter of personal preference), but down the road if it gives you problems, you may wanna consider switching it to a carb - easily done, all you need is a carb (stock or S&S) with a manifold.
Another thing to watch for in those, are rubber mounts. If it feels wobbly or uneasy in turns sometimes, check that the rear rubber mounts and the front one are not worn out.
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Yes, the bike has EFI. I heard about problems with injectors, but as far as my bike runs now, I didn't notice any problems with injection (exept some backfiring at deceleration). But not looking on this, I consider about change to carb, because I hate electronical systems. I found in ebay s&s carburateur kits which are compatible with EVO and in future once will do it.
Rubber mounts are more or less o.k., have no complaints now.

Picture in a shiny day

 
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Old 05-26-2012, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
So this is where all the Evos are ending up, eh? In America, they're becoming as scarce as an honest politician.
I bought mine new in 1990, here in the UK, when new bikes were effectively rationed by the factory - they simply couldn't meet demand. During the following years there was a steady influx of imported secondhand ones from the States. I suspect the exchange rate, or the price our market would bear, made it worthwhile. May still be the case today. So apologies for that!
 
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Originally Posted by unnnivers
Thanks for appreciation!
Yes, the bike has EFI. I heard about problems with injectors, but as far as my bike runs now, I didn't notice any problems with injection (exept some backfiring at deceleration). But not looking on this, I consider about change to carb, because I hate electronical systems. I found in ebay s&s carburateur kits which are compatible with EVO and in future once will do it.
Rubber mounts are more or less o.k., have no complaints now.

Picture in a shiny day

I'm old school myself and EFI just doesn't impress me. I\ve heard a lot of good things about the S&S on the evo's but also heard in the same conversations that mpg took a hit but then again that was from guys that just installed them and I gave them the benefit of the doubt that maybe the carbs were't setup perfect for there bikes yet. Saying all that I bought a new reconditioned carb from Dale at Killer Carbs that I am really happy with but really and newer CV carb well setup will make your bike quite happy.
 
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Old 05-26-2012, 11:17 AM
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WOW!! What a transformation. Be proud. That is a nice ride. What"s with the big sticker on the fairing?
 
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Originally Posted by Gunslingertom
WOW!! What a transformation. Be proud. That is a nice ride. What"s with the big sticker on the fairing?
The sticker on fairing is saved original. The sticker was shielded, when paintig works carried out. After painting fairing was finished by lacquer.
 


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