hey guys. The bike in my sig was my fathers. Its a 1980 Wide Glide. Its all factory and pretty much all original. The engine and transmission have been rebuilt just because my dad had the time and money. Paint is factory, and original to the bike. Im not real savvy on Harleys so I will turn to the experts.

My question is this: how common/uncommon is this particular bike? what are your thoughts on this bike (pros/cons)?

I have heard mixed opinions about this but not from any reputable sources. Thanks guys

 

Welcome. The answers you seek are here, Grasshopper:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/shovelhead-62/

 

Its not something you see everyday, and its over 30 yrs old. I vote uncommon.

 

I once had that same year and model bike. I really liked it. Later i had both the motor built and added 6 more inches to the forks. Then i loved it. It was one the few bikes i wished i never got rid of. Now i have a twincam with EFI i like the bike but HATE !!! The EFI i am damned close to my last straw on it and well it just maybe a carb bike come spring.

 

1980 is year one for the Wide Glide. It is unique.

 

My father also has the same bike. First year for Wide Glide. The original gas tanks, with those flames are unique to it and would be damn near impossible to replace.

I believe there were 1776 of them produced.