2016 or 2017 engine
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No my Shovel wasn't stock...picked her up quite literally as an old barn find, old factory gaskets back then were **** making her leak like a pot boiling over, I tore down the engine..jugs 'n all, 'n put James gaskets in there.
Also had old Poughco pipes on her. Came with an S&S carb on her, which ain't for power, they're for ease of maintenance. No stroker kit, no cams, no bore outs. That bike did great even with my wife on the back.
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It's the "pirates" who blow hard about certain models. And the shovel was **** on back in the day too. I know first hand. Had a 73'. Now, like I said, the shovel is all of a sudden special???? A whopping 50HP?
With all this talk of sound, the question is: are we riding or listening?
With all this talk of sound, the question is: are we riding or listening?
Park a shovel in a line with 30 twinkies and watch which bike everybody looks at.
Biggest problems I found with most shovels over the years where the owners. Do some basic upgrades on a few things and pay attention to regular services and not let little **** turn into big issues a shovel can be a damned reliable bike.
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nick@nite (01-13-2018)
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I want to get new Harley touring bike. I have two best choices
Im not concerning about the speed only i love the sound
Pls help me to decide
- 2017 M8 road glide special
- 2016 SG ultra CVO
Im not concerning about the speed only i love the sound
Pls help me to decide
Last edited by justposts; 01-12-2018 at 07:52 AM.
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