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Will panheads fit on a shovel head bottom end if so what will need to be don't thanks in advance
 
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A set of OEM H-D panheads will KILL what power that Shovel has, but yes, you can install them on a Shovel.
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ya they will fit, I have a 63 FLH with shovel head on it that works better.
 
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I own a 1967 FLH, all original tin, mousetrap, cast iron oil pump, etc.
'66-'69 only generator Shovel.
Had that bike since 1982.
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I like the "towel" under the scooter :>(
 
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Yeah I figured it would kill the power I just love the look of a panhead but hate the price of one
 
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Originally Posted by ryanneal7223
Yeah I figured it would kill the power I just love the look of a panhead but hate the price of one
Look into a S&S P series engine. They can be had for around 8K. Rode a 93" once this summer and it was far from being short on power.
 
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