TwinCam in FXR?

stev36mc

Hi all,
I'm from Norway and new on this forum. I am wondering if anybody has put a Twin Cam 88 "A" motor in their bike. I have a 92 FXLR and have a motor ready to go in with an adaptor plate to the gearbox. Any experiences with this set up anybody would like to share? Steve.

Gezzer Glide

I'm of no help on your question. I just wanted to welcome you to the forum. I'm sure there is someone on here who can help.

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smitty901

Hope I do not get this backwards but from what I have ben told an EVO will fit in a frame designed for a TC but TC will not fit in one designed for an EVO it that helps

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TQuentin1

Are you going to eliminate all the electronics and replace with just a carb and an aftermarket electronic ignition, or are you adding all the HD OEM electronics too?

TQ

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Jack Klarich

I think the Twin Cam is taller probably wont fit nothing weong with a well built Evo

stev36mc

I have a Mikuni 42 carb and Thunderheart Stand-Alone Ignition for Twin Cam motors and a Vulcan adaptor plate for Twin Cam motor to 5 speed Evo gearbox. I don't think there will be a motor to frame conflict issue. I have seen some pics of conversions built by Elvis Place. Just wondering if there was anybody with similar experiences on this forum. Thanks, Steve.

The4opps1

I subscribe to a publication titled "American Bagger". The last two issues have had a staff report on an Evo to Twin Cam conversion done to an '87 Tour Glide. I recognize that the frames of the FXR and 'Glide are night and day, but it might give you some hints on whether this is possible or not. The guys doing the work were Kendall Johnson Customs(Kendall Johnson Customs / High Horsepower Engines, Parts and Custom Bikes
). Hope this helps....

WOBS

Just put a s&s 124 in my 1992 fxr its the twin cam motor with evo case. Had no fitment problems at all even with the exhaust. I dont think the hd twin cam is any taller than my 124 so i believe you will be good .

A correction on my last twin cam motor with evo mounts..

SilverFoXD

There is an FXR with a Twin Cam engine in the Flagstaff, Arizona, area. It was built by the HD dealer in Bellemont using the Chopper Guys FXR frame, a TC A engine, and an FL transmission. I think they also said they used a wide tire and swingarm, plus as many of the FXR components as they could.

It was listed for sale but they could not sell it for what the dealership had in it, so the owner took it as his personal bike. I was up there in late September with my riding buddy and his 1989 FXR(P). A mechanic who helped build the FXR told us about it, and also told my buddy to keep his FXR in good condition and as close to stock as possible. He also mentioned the usual - the FXR is the best handling bike Harley ever built.

My opinion? Keep the Evo engine.

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Freddy2081

Mine is completely stock, only few changes since it was bought brand new back in 1988... and i have to say that the evo engine if is in perfect conditions runs really good, and is really reliable...
Just saturday I rode for something like 500 miles in one day under poring rain... couldn't even see the road, but I had not even the littlest problem with my bike... But whatever floats your boat....

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