I was already to move up to a 2008 fatboy but no way now after readings all the treads about gear clatter “rocks in a can noise" and the heat issues with the BT’s WOW! [:'(]Sounds like a mess. I sure do hope all those folks who posted treads get their bikes fixed without having to spend big bucks, man that bites spending all that cash for a new bike that sounds like it needs fixed before you can even take it home. Good luck folks.

Makes me really appreciate my Roadster even more.

 

Not that it means a whole lot, but IMHO the Evolution engine is built more like a rock than the Twin Cams. The Evolution, in all its iterations, has proven to be a very reliablerunner for a whole bag full of miles. If I ever go to a BT it will be Evolution powered, which obviously means used- at least until they get the Twin Cams right. I mean, coming out with a "fix" that shuts down the rear cylinder to keep the heat build-up off you in traffic! I think I know where Rube Goldberg is working now...

 

2007 Dyna running good here. All it usually takes is a fuel management system to get the temps down. The baggers are the ones with the biggest heat problems but who wants one of those anyways? No rocks in a can sound whatsoever either.
The evolution motor in the big twins was pretty weak pertaining to power wasn't it?

 

I think the carb'd 88's are ok

 

According to Nightrider's site here's some performance numbers if you care, if you don't then why are you reading this? Go away!

97 Dyna 80ci Evo with stock carb rejetted and SE slip ons made 64hp and 74tq
99Dyna Wide Glide88ci TCwith stock carb rejetted and SE slip ons made 69hp and 79 tq
07 Dyna 96ci TCeverything stock except SE slip ons made 74hpand 85tq