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Dec 30, 2022 | 09:56 PM

#11

TwiZted Biker

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From: Niles Canyon Ca.

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Originally Posted by Chrisf=1

Is it a a 1340 shovelhead engine as I want to stay away from the 1450 cam chain problem I will probably not now complete tomorrow and try and get photos of the numbers anything else I should look for Thanks Chris

No my friend the bike pictured does not have a shovelhead engine,that is an EVO. The cam chain thing came about 2000 and later.

Dec 31, 2022 | 06:02 AM

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RANGER73

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From: Beyond Fucital

It's a Dyna
89 - 98 (electric start only, no kicker)
Dual throttle cables (that are too long)
Mikuni carburetor
Wrong rear fender
It's been repainted
And as the numbers are all wrong it's been rebuilt probably due to a wreck.
JMO

Dec 31, 2022 | 06:54 AM

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Tommy C

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From: Pine Flat Dam/South Bay Area, CA

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Originally Posted by Chrisf=1

This is the only pic I have ATM

The bike in the picture is a FXR with an Evo engine. The transmission and starter look to be 1991 or newer. That bike is not a Dyna.

Dec 31, 2022 | 07:12 AM

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98hotrodfatboy

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I don't see what's Frankenstein about it other than the vin issues.. I know I said 1989 but looking a little closer it's at least a 1990 up, (Starter)... Possibly and Arlen Ness big sucker top Breather. Front end is 2000 up (brake caliper) which is a good upgrade.. The engine stamp is not correct. Should be 4 letters and 6 numbers to match the frame vin.. I would get those 2 first and go from there.. It might be matching who knows.. But definitely will require a solid search on the Vin... What is the price?

Dec 31, 2022 | 09:33 AM

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Dan89FLSTC

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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy

I don't see what's Frankenstein about it other than the vin issues.. I know I said 1989 but looking a little closer it's at least a 1990 up, (Starter)...

The modern starter configuration started in `89.

The OP needs to clarify the VIN, and verify the title shows correct VIN and model year.

It is certainly not a 1980.

Throttle cables crazy long, clutch cable looks tight against the bars.

Bike needs a competent mechanic...

Looks like a survivor in pretty good condition.

Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Dec 31, 2022 at 09:36 AM.

Dec 31, 2022 | 09:59 AM

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TwiZted Biker

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From: Niles Canyon Ca.

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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy

Tank & rear fender are aftermarket, trans & starter are later years, frontend is definitely later model, and some other odds & ends, bikes been heavily played with.

Dec 31, 2022 | 10:03 AM

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From: Beyond Fucital

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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy

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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker

Tank & rear fender are aftermarket, trans & starter are later years, frontend is definitely later model, and some other odds & ends, bikes been heavily played with.

All this makes it a "Frankenstein"

Dec 31, 2022 | 01:36 PM

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From: la la land jerzey

The issue at hand is the 1980 advertised and the machine is an 1990s evo FXR type visual - as said the rear fender is softail and not the shorter correct in that style that would look way better
the carb change is fine - the fork change is fine - the color could be better but the paint looks usable - stop —

please note — if you do buy it and tell harley people its a 1980 someone will come out of the closet and tell the police - you then will have it impounded and wont get it back no matter what you think

and have to deal with the Y you have it and who did you get it from - in a court room