So after about 5 weeks of wrenching and polishing, the 1972 FLH I picked up hit the road! Here is a before and after pic!

The chrome on the saddlebag guards was pretty wasted so I left those off. The seat is original HD, but not for this year. Other than that, the bike is about 98% original.

 

What a difference between the before and after pics. Very nice bike. How did you find the bike? Any history on it?


Not sure what shape your battery is in but a thought...Jireh sells a direct replacement for the 65-84 FLH models that is sealed in stead of the lead-acid type. using one on my 65 w/o problem for 2 years now.

 

as far as batteries go, if you want an AGM battery with a little more juice, this is the only one i've come across that's a direct fit. haven't tried it yet, but will be ordering soon! the guy who showed it to me has used it for a few years now and likes it

http://www.batterystuff.com/batterie...e/hYIX28L.html

 

Looks good.

 

i'm jealous! that is a cool looking scoot! i'm thinking if i ever get a second bike its gonna be a old shovel flh bike.

 

Looks Good!

 

any updates on the flh? hows it running/rideing?

 

beautiful bike, my father owns a 71 that the old owner repainted before he sold it

that is great how it came up after a bit off work

nice bike!

 

I'd like too see a few more pics Please. I've beenlooking forward for the update. The old bike is looking great how does it ride and handle? I bet you get alot of looks and old codgr saying I used to have one like that back in my younger days.

 

Here's a link to some updated photo's -

http://s215.photobucket.com/albums/c...so/1972%20FLH/