87 FLHS.....anything bad/odd with that year?
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
87 FLHS.....anything bad/odd with that year?
I have the chance to pickup a wrecked one for cheap.....any weird problems with the 87 year? Had an 89, so I know them for the most part. Thanks in advance....goin frickin stir crazy without the wind.
HDF Community Team
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,426
Likes: 2,623
From: NC USA
Depending whether is an '87 or '87 1/2 it may have a 4 piece flywheel rather than 3 piece. If it's stock, the radio and left handlebar volume control will be different. Otherwise, you'll be able to use the same FSM and parts book and you can interchange every piece of the '89 with it. 
I wrote that wrong... your '89 may or may not have had a 3 piece flywheel depending on mfg date. All the '87's and '88's had 4 piece...
I wrote that wrong... your '89 may or may not have had a 3 piece flywheel depending on mfg date. All the '87's and '88's had 4 piece...
Last edited by t150vej; Mar 4, 2019 at 05:03 PM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 8,610
Likes: 3,377
From: Cental, MI
Like all of them years... the clutch hub is ... "delicate" but... finesse, not force, if ya need to get in there. My Eldest has an '86... lovin it.. for quite some time. and it did not have an easy life...as my youngest had it before Him!!!! I would take it over an early Twinky, certainly. But... I really am Fond of the E motor, and never even been on a Twinky!!!!!
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
Thanks for the replies......on second look it appears to be an FLTC buy the fuel tank cover and the gauge pod. It was in a front end crash and the the fairing is gone as are the bags. I think he wants to much money for it ($2,500.00) and haven't started the dickering on it yet. He says it's an S&S engine and it does have S&S cylinders on it that I can see from the pics. I need to do a comp test on it to see if the engine is viable..
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
Poor thing - has been knocked about a lot. I'm not sure when H-D started blacking casings, but with all major engine parts apparently in plain alloy it does look more like an FLHS or base model. The VIN will confirm, you can go to the H-D website and Owners tab to enter it, to get the original spec, colour, etc for your bike.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
The tank is throwing me though...had an 89 and it had the roadking style tank cover not this one.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
HDF Community Team
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,426
Likes: 2,623
From: NC USA
Look at the serial number on the left case at the base of the cylinders. That's where the HD numbers would be. If they're not there it "might" be an S&S engine, otherwise the cylinders mean nothing. All '87 FLT's had chrome primary, timing and rockers. Could be an FLTP which is rare for an '87. No offense to anyone, but seriously, $1000. would be too much for what's left of it. 
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
Yup, the guy is way out of line on the price and 1K would be the MAX I would pay. It might be an FLHTP from what I can find on line about them.....how "rare" are they?
Last edited by Mountainkowboy; Mar 5, 2019 at 04:28 PM.