honesty
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honesty
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
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
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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.
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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.
I believe there were 1776 of them produced.
Last edited by AFMM3; Aug 5, 2013 at 01:55 PM. Reason: add production numbers
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Hell of a nice bike! I hope you plan to keep it like it is and ride the heck out of if. I would...
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yeah I plan to keep it just the way he would want it. I would be devastated if something happened to it. thanks guys for all the input.
By the way, is there anything in particular I need to pay attention to on this bike? by that I mean is there anything that is a reoccurring problem?
By the way, is there anything in particular I need to pay attention to on this bike? by that I mean is there anything that is a reoccurring problem?
- SFO (Sh** Falling Off)
- Wiring and battery connections coming loose
- Petcock clogs/cracks/corrosion
- Frame welds/cracks
I had a '79 Low Rider. Great bike, but the stuff listed above can and will happen.
Use loctite on every fastener you remove and reinstall.
Check your battery connections weekly.
Inspect frame welds every 1000 miles or so.
Remove and clean the petcock at each service.
Ride it!!!!!
BTW. The shovelhead makes a great S&S power platform. A couple grand in work will have you well ahead of many stock twin-cam bikes.