The Harley Evo: The Motor That Saved a Legend (and Leaked Less Than Your Uncle's Shovelhead)

In this episode, Red digs into the cast-iron glory, aluminum salvation, and unfiltered noise of the Harley-Davidson Evolution motor—aka the Evo. This was the V-twin that yanked Harley out of the oil-stained clutches of AMF and screamed, “Let’s ride, baby!”

We’re talkin’ real specs, real history, and real shop talk—from its 1984 debut to its 1999 swan song. Red breaks down why the Evo was such a damn legend, how it made Harleys actually rideable, and why so many riders still swear by it (even if their bikes still occasionally smell like burnt clutch).

You’ll hear:

• The wild story behind Harley’s comeback
• Why the Evo didn’t leak like a busted garden hose
• What made it a wrenchable workhorse
• How many were made and where
• And why Harley moved on—even if the Evo never really died

This one’s for the V-twin diehards, the garage warriors, and everyone who thinks chrome should come with a warning label.