Shiny Hammer's 1972 FLH Shovelhead

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Jan 9, 2019 | 06:55 AM

#11

RK_Classic

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From: Stafford VA

30 yrs ago I would have rode the **** out of it, but now my back hurts just looking at it.

rk classic.

Jan 9, 2019 | 07:06 AM

#12

Rick58

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From: Florida

How would one ride that without burning your right leg?

Jan 9, 2019 | 07:44 AM

#13

RHPAW

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From: Driftless Area

What the hell are you supposed to do with that?
Lots of nice Shovels on this forum. A possible paint chip or scratch maybe, but beats that impractical thing to death...and at least our bikes have been somewhere.

Jan 9, 2019 | 09:07 AM

#14

GTK

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From: South Florida

I have to agree that's a waste of a good shovel. Those tires are like the ones used on trial bikes.

Jan 9, 2019 | 10:03 AM

#15

beanoboy

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From: Niagara Falls, Canada.

It's not any worse of a build than some of the bikes in the 'American Chopper' era. Lovely workmanship, although you won't be riding any great distance on it !...b.

Jan 9, 2019 | 10:13 AM

#16

ChopperBill

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From: USA

I like it. I’m probably too old to ride it now. But, I appreciate it for what it is.

Nov 2, 2020 | 10:17 AM

#17

Sportfisher23

Cruiser

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From: Brooklyn

I wonder what kind of headlight that is. High and Low beams? I'd like to find something small like that to stash on my FXRS.

vsk

Nov 2, 2020 | 04:09 PM

#18

carlgrover

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From: Decatur, Alabama

I like it. Excellent workmanship. Probably not too easy to ride and doubt it would go 20 miles on that fuel tank unless the frame is hollow or something.

carl