Used Bike Review 1997 Harley Wide Glide
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Specs for the 1997 HD Wide Glide
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1338.00 ccm (81.64 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Power: 55.00 HP (40.1 kW)) @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 97.00 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 2350 RPM
Top speed: 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)
Valves per cylinder: 2
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Belt
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front brakes: Single disc
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 271.0 kg (597.5 pounds)
Power/weight ratio: 0.2030 HP/kg
Seat height: 680 mm (26.8 inches)
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Warm up the poor old girl.
Thank you for talking about her with such nostalgia, makes me want to go out in the shed and give mine a hug.
5 th wasn’t designed to be powerful, kick er down and punch it!
Just bought an 2003, 100th anniversary wide glide. First Harley, it's a very good fit.
Man I was thinking the same damned thing is it that big of deal for folks to let something warm up these days?!? You should anyway I'm a mechanic pay me now or pay me later.... Thermal expansion an contraction is a real thing. My RG fuel injected runs till that rocker cover gets warm. Mine both do.
Choke the carb and then back it off as the engine warms. If you just start that motor and go you WILL create leaks on those Evos.
Yes my 98 w glide i have had since 05 .i always let her warm up.
Best way to warm up an evo is to ride it. Turn off enrichner soon as you can and keep the rpms low for a few miles to let motor get up to temp before you go twisting the throttle to much. I've yet to have base leaks or rocker cover leaks
Use enrichner, shut off enrichiner soon as ya can, and ride it. But,I keep rpms around 1500 while you ride for three miles or so getge5 the cases up to temp before hammering on the throttle. Like said I do this all the time even in winter. Just keep rpms low until you go hog wild on it and cases base gaskets, heads, etc wont leak. I'm my experience anyway.. the key is keep the rpms low until motor is up to temp
I am on my 3rd evo since 89 .Have never ridden them off cold .Just chill out and em warm up first .( no leaks on any of them )
Good for short cruising? Rode my 1985 Wide Glide, 4 speed, 7700 miles in 3 weeks! Tampa, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, LA, El Paso, San Antonio, New Orleans, Tampa. Not vibration, that ‘97 is rubber mounted Evo. Ride Safe😎
You as well!
Got a 96 wide glide. Bought it a couple of years ago for $4k. 22k miles, when accelerating a low speeds you have to down shift a gear or two. Late evos are the most reliable engine they've ever made. My buddy has 130k on his.
Just picked up my first Dyna...96 Wide Glide. Rode it back home about an hour and a half and 100 miles on the money. Great bike. Has screamin Eagle heads, thunderheader and some other nice mods. Picked her up for a song. I got lucky. Going through it now, ran good but I pulled the carb to freshen it up, I have a 15 deluxe, and a 97 road king also, love my Twinkie but really love my evos, they feel more “Harley” to me than the newer ones. I also rented a 2020 road glide limited on a recent trip and it was cool but I wouldn’t want to own it. Nice vid.
I did by my first Harley today, Dyna Wide Glide 1997. Only run about 28 000, and I was sold out after 2 min riding. Got it for 5 000, included original leather harley skinn suite and gear. I am excited as hell.......
Awesome you have a great machine! Ride safe out there!
Just bought my 1st also 4 days ago. 1998 in pretty good shape. Just minor tuning and a few small fixes and she'll be good as new. Ride safe and enjoy.
I am still ridding my 98 and have been for 4 years now . And still going strong long live old school
When you know how to start that engine in cold and colder weather you don't have to keep bumping the throttle, a guy lived across the street from me that had an electric start Harley in the mid 70's, he'd come out when there was frost every where, choke the carb and the old Harley would start right up, straight pipes, when the engine was warm it would idle around 850 rpm, it sounded like it was going to die but would not, the guy would get on and take off, you could not talk with in three feet of the bike since the straight pipes were so loud, fabulous old Harley.
Using the choke makes it run rich. If you do that for very long it will foul plugs
Great video, wide glides are by far my favorite Harley.
No dealership support is a highlight in my opinion. It'll save you some money, and support a local mechanic.
I own a 88 twin cam Harley Davidson dyna wide glide 2002 plate first Harley I have ever owned and I love it
My dad had a 98’ dyna wide glide, he traded it in for a 2012 ultra classic and then my uncle bought the wide glide, my uncle is using it until I get my license. And boy can’t I wait
It'll be fun. Not only that a great first bike.
my dyna wide glide 2005 is my first ride. And will note trade it in. It's a badass ride. Good luck with your license.
One of my favorite old school Harleys, the FXDWG.
When Harleys were still Harleys
Yes it is.
I've got Wide glide 2014. 103 cubic inches. Best bike i've ever had. It's dream ride for sure. Power vise not even close to my previous bikes, but boy o boy what a pleasure to ride and what a headturner it is in Europe. HD boys know their stuff.
When I first saw the Wide Glide, many moons ago, I just knew I gotta have one. I'm on my second one now, a '93 Evo 5 speed and still love it and all it's vibes, despite my 67 years of age. I live in Switzerland and have never had cold starting problems..., you just have to look after them with a little knowledge and a lot of TLC. As the Hedghog said here, " a lot of people still prefer the Evo motors" and I'm one of 'em. I've only ever ridden Shovels and Evos and have no intention of riding anything else..., if you need to be an electricien with a Laptop to service a bike, then i'll pass on that one. PS. It's only the name Wide Glide that still lives on, the Wide Glide of today has not much in commen with those of the Evo days.
Here in the US the Wide Glide is finished. Died with the Dyna. Did they keep them there?
@@RabidHedgehogNo, they died in Europe as well, I think the last year of sale was 2016/17...
R I P Dyna 😭
Right on man .I have a 98 Wide Glide ( have it now 15 years) Apart from Tyres and new Battery it's all I have had to do on her .It's on 21000 miles total .Can't see me getting another bike as I am 78 .A great bike to be my last Bike.
@@millinutz says 2018 here in UK
"electronic overlords" Good way to put it.
I have 17000 miles on my 2016 wide glide and I enjoy putting every mile on her. I got her 4 years today as a Christmas gift and I refuse to get rid of the girl!!!!
Picked up my first Harley, it's a super clean '94 FXDWG with only 27k on the odometer, rebuilding the original carburetor and will replace the tires and ride the monster.
just bought one in 2022 long live the dyna!
I have a 1999 springer soft tail I Road it from South Carolins to Baytown Texas and back three times. I love the EVO motor.
The Perfect review video I needed!! My uncle is going to let me buy is '97 Wide Glide and I can't wait to get going. The chrome on it is spotless that you could eat off it. She is a Beauty!
Awesome! Take care of her and she will still be with us for many years to come.
I have had my 98 wide glide 16 years.only changed the original battery 2 years ago .Still on he factory drive belt .Bike is immaculate .testimony to quality of chrome..although I am 78 I don't know when I will let her go .Still worth around £6000 here in UK
I have owned a dozen Harleys, all of them being Shovelheads with 4 speed transmissions and carbs. Never had a 'cold weather start' problem .Just a matter of learning each individual bike and where to set the choke. By the way, Those are not vibrations, they are power impulses, lol. That youngster doesn't know what vibrations are until he rides and old 900 Sporty. And somebody would have to show him where the shifter was.
Hedgehog, You have made my day! After the F-head, Flathead, Knucklehead, Panhead, Ironhead, and Shovelhead, this single-cam, Evo FXWG Wideglide, Blockhead, is the best of all the present-day Harley Davidson motorcycles! This particular 1982-84 Model is the Bike which Mr Honda based my present 1985-2016 Honda CMX250C Rebel on, another classic its own right! None of that highly complex, highly expensive, electronic wizardry, gear and chain-driven, twin-cam trickery! Just a simple Evo, single cam motor with 4 lobes on it...and twisted push-rods!...LOL...! Many thanks for the video, Hedgehog. One for me to keep for reference! P.S I actually prefer the classic Sportster appearance of my air-cooled, carburated, Honda 250 Rebel, to the new water-cooled 300/500 Rebels! Folks have fun on old Harley Sportsers!....😉..😉....Take care!
Evos are cold-blooded, you'll want full choke for a cold start
You misspoke about when the evo was last built , it wasn’t into the early 2000s it was built until the first half of 1999 . The twin cam was built the second half of 1999 .
The FXR4 was the last EVO bike produced and was released for the 2000 model year. It is a limited production model and is the first CVO.
What a gorgeous bike. I'm looking for a 90-95 softail custom or dyna wideglide and plan on keeping it completely stock
The Evo I believe is the essence of Harley. Now that they're the affordable collectables they're the way to go.
@@RabidHedgehog I'm lucky to have a Harley mechanic teaching me how to work on evos. He has a 94 Springer that looks like it just rolled out of the factory.
@@StarTrekBro how's the hunt for one of these babys going? They are out there, but patience & knowing your desired bike is key. I found a factory '95 FXD. Picked up 2nd hand stage1 & it goes as good as you'd ever want. If you want a more rideable bike the Dynas are a good choice; resale value however goes to Softails as they were more expensive & attractive. Parts are easier to find for 96 + models BTW, they used a lot of the switch-gear through into the new millenium. Best from NZ....D.
@@David-og7diThanks for the message, no luck yet because I have to keep saving money! But my friend helping me is a Harley mechanic his whole life, says 90-95 are best because they dont have the electronic crap on the later ones. he also quit when fuel injection took over if that tells you anything
Over here evo w glides are rare.My 98 immac one will fetch around £6000 sterling.
I love how folks act like a 90s Harley is a damn dinosaur 😅. Both my bikes are around that year model an ill take the carburetor over fuel injection any day no computer to tune your damn engine! An rides as good as a 2020 to me. Maintenance and condition is everything.
I HAVE A 92 SOFTAIL SHE IS SWEEEEEEEEEET!!! EFFE!!!!
My harley dealership still works on the evo motors. I just sold an iron head cause ya can't get parts for it anymore.
I have a dyna wide glide. And this are my first summer whith driver license. Maby i get a wind shield like that bike.
Windshields are helpful indeed.
With my shield on I can ride open face helmet and sun glasses. Trouble is the shield is too easy to be stolen as it just pulls off ,so take it with you if you have to leave the bike unattended.
Guys are spoiled by modern technology and are another generation. I had an 01 FLH and was glad to get rid of it . Found it at a yard sale and it was super clean, ran good, rode good but it wasn't my type of machine. I'm not a fan of fuel injection or computerized bikes with sensors on it. I bought it because the price was right and I really couldn't find anything else I liked or older that I was looking for. I don't like the chain with tensioners design either or the motor and trans bolted together. I ride what I consider a true Harley in all aspects. 1973 FLH Shovelhead. Many consider these the last true Harleys as I do myself. The Evo is an upgraded shovel but its newer, different and has that newer look to it. I don't like the look of the Evo upper half at all. The shovel has that old school look and sound. Solid mount vibration isn't that bad when everything is like it should be. Aligned and tight. I can ride mine all day easily in comfort even with ailments. So it's personal choice and what you grew up with pretty much. I grew up with Panheads running around, new Shovelheads being made and just the older bikes the dominant ride on the road. The newer stuff is so different and caters to a different type of person that aren't who I relate to. So old school for me is what's in my blood and always will be. There isnt anything on a newer bike that sparks my interest at all. They just aren't the same machines they used to be. They don't sound or look like the older bikes... Anyway to each their own but I'll be on a shovel or older bike until I take my last breath. Your assessment of bikes is your choice your entitled to. I just had to put my thoughts in on the subject... ✌️
😎 my 1st Harley was a Wide Glide and I still ride a Wide Glide today
Got me a 1995 for 5 grand bout 7 ,8 yrs ago... Luv her lot's... Lookin forward to summer rides again... Sure don't. Look as nice as that one... But hell mite fall apart if I degrease her... Hahaha...
Miss my ol evo. Great video 👍👍
Thank you!
Dyna Wide Glide and Softail Custom are the real Deal Harley Davidsons
One gorgeous bike. Just the way I like em.
What a Bike should be, mechanical. Short rides my butt. The EVO will take you across the land in comfort and be as reliable as an anvil. It doesn’t take much work to get 100 horses and 115-125 fl lbs of torque reliably from the EVO. Ride On.
Love my WYD GLYD, runs smooth at 120
I have an 2002 FXDWG and she don't vibrate
Great Bike 👍 😊
Very nice classic
Not sure if this will be seen since the video is so old. Would you consider a garage kept, CLEAN 97 FXDWG with 31k miles for $4,800 a decent deal?
Right now the market range from a fair case, being $2035, and an excellent concourse example being $12,300 I think a clean one at $4800 is reasonable.
I HAVE THE SAME EXACT BIKE. SAME COLOR BUT 2000 DYNA
NICE CRUISE. I JUST TRADED MY 1979 CAMARO FOR A 1998 VERSION
Ride sage out there!
Live in FL. Sold me car and only have the bike. People ask me what do I do on rainy days? Easy answer. I tell them we take my girlfriend's car.
@@sedona687 you mean it rains in Florida ??
Evo = AMF design = HD saved by AMF innovations - evo, 5 speed, rubber mount engines
This is actually something that can be disputed. Harley completed the separation from AMF in 1981 giving them three years away from them to begin development on the new engine, or the design began with the management team that was going to perform the buyout away from AMFs eyes. Also not all Evos were rubber mounted as Softtails are solid mount in all generations.
@@RabidHedgehog Yes, correct on your points made. They were some busy years. Between 1980 and 1986 they released four all new chassis and two new engines. Even though the 80'' engine was still a shovel from the base gaskets down, the new top end was enough to market it as a new engine. After Boston Consulting Group approved new upgrade plans, a large amount of money was injected by AMF in 1976. Work began on the planned upgrade of the big twin and sportster engines, the Nova liquid cooled engines, and several new chassis in early 1977. Key players in the resurgence of the company were Vaughn Beals and Jeffery Bleustein at the top level. Under them was Mark Tuttle ,chief of engineering and Don Valentine who played a key role in designing the Evos. We all love to believe the gang of 13 buyback crew were fully responsible for all the new developments. But, nothing would have happened without help from AMF. AMF put $100 million into the resurgence of a struggling company. That money was spent on a lot of things, including design of the FLT, two redesigns of the sportster chassis, two new evo engines, design of the FXR, the Nova, and upgrading the manufacturing facilities. The foundation design work for the new evolution big twin was completed by 1980. This was all done during AMF ownership. While AMF had more than their share of problems, like how to take production from bench built bikes to a modern day production facility, they sure do seem to have saved our favorite bacon and for that we shall be eternally grateful. ( the book - Harley-Davidson Evolution Motorcycles by Greg Field was used for reference ). Love your video too, many thanks for the ride.
Outstanding review. Picking up mine Sunday. 98 with 14K. Immaculate, unfkn believable machine. So excited.
Took this girl out ten (10) times in various cars I own... nothing. No action. Took her out one time on my 1998 H-D Dyna Wide Glide...she stripped buck naked at the Dallas boat docks. Women!
Precious. How fast is she?
Low grade 100s is Max. Maybe maybe 105.
Fernie Van Rodrius Harley is not about how fast you can go, it's about how good you look doing it!
Does he not know the difference between a stock 97 Dyna and one that clearly has a bunch of upgrades?
Two upgrades basically... Bars... And exhaust. No cams no nothing. We knew the owner and asked.
Well my 72 shovel will do 90 easy and I do have apes and it's very comfortable for an old school bke and every thing is perfect and she fast that's old school I have a 4spd dude and I'm happy and I'm fast think about it dude
13:28 that's what he said
Well yes
1981 to be correct
Had my 98 wide glide 15 years
Don't want nothing else.He says a 5500 dollar bike .over here in UK my immaculate 98 wide glide would fetch around ,£6000. Whatever that is in Dollars.
About 7823.00 Dollars. That's a good chunk of change.
There 25K in Japan.
They were £13000 new in 98 here in UK
At the price you paid for that 17,000mile bike you could afford maybe 2000 in upgrades which will make that Dyna haul ass I kid u not. I do mean hall ass
Who would want to take it to a Harley dealership anyway ?
People who are not in the know as we are.
5500 was dirt cheap.
Nice bike.talking a it much
Ha ha ha ha.......soyboy.
I realize this comment is a year old, but was wondering what about this video caused you to make this comment? Is the bike not old enough to deserve his adoration?
You can't design an engine and put it into production the following year. You need to research a little better :)