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Old May 23, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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I actually lovethe TC88, but I sure wouldn't turn down a knucklehead.
 
Old May 23, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Pans and shovels.
 
Old May 23, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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ORIGINAL: JDRay

I'm only familiar with the EVO and 88 TC engines, and then only slightly. Does anyone have a link to a doc that briefly describes the differences between the Harley engines? I've always been curious.
Dude just check out some old Harley pics on the net. It's the top of the cylinder heads viewed from the right side. Knucleheads were made from the thirties through '47 (I think) and lookin at the engine from the right hand side, there are two big adjusters on top of each head (knuckles) next was the Panhead from '48 to '64 (I think) the covers look like a bread pan. Shovel was next from '65 to '84 (?) don't really get the name but..... that's what it's called. The Evo was called the Blocked by some folks. The TCs have been called Fatheads. Before all of these was the venerable Flathead, and if your lucky you can find one of the rare Gimme ones.

My personal favorite is the Shovel.


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Old May 23, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Shovel
 
Old May 23, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Hydra-Glide Pan for looks,but if I was going to ride it much, a '65 Electra Glide.
 
Old May 23, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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For Looks = Panhead in a wishbone frame
Everyday riding = my twin cam heritage

Looking for either a panzer st or get a blown evo to put a neopanhead in = best of both worlds
 
Old May 23, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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They look good. And I'm glad that's all I've got to do is look at them. When you look at what we've got today, and the reliability, I know I don't want to go back.
 
Old May 23, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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My top 5 configurations;
rotary...flat twin BMW...v-twin ducati...litrebikeinline 4's...TC96
 
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chromed knuckle,,,,the first one i saw was on a custom bike in killeen texas....i would think of it when i made love to my old lady....you had to kick em both to get 'em started....
 



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