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I am looking at a 65 panhead soon and wondering if anyone has advice on what to look for? it is a (electraglide) close to original, been restored recently, matching tranny & engine #'s.
And, what is the price range of these 65's?

I have had shovelheads & evo's but not to familiar with the Pan.
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Can't help you but keep us posted on your hunt and progress and would like to see some pics when you find one.
 
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I know less people look but try posting in the pan section as well.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/panhead-64/
 
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Is it an electric start? '65 was the only year for it; also external oil lines.

I would check for stripped fasteners, case cracks (flatside kidney motors had a tendency to crack at the case boss where the bolt goes through, particularly the one in front of the front jug) compression, do a thorough test ride & remember, it ain't gonna ride, handle, or accelerate like a TC; not even close.

If you see a puddle of oil under it--it's normal!
 
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Is it an electric start? '65 was the only year for it; also external oil lines.

I would check for stripped fasteners, case cracks (flatside kidney motors had a tendency to crack at the case boss where the bolt goes through, particularly the one in front of the front jug) compression, do a thorough test ride & remember, it ain't gonna ride, handle, or accelerate like a TC; not even close.

If you see a puddle of oil under it--it's normal!
Yup electric start, external lines, no cracks and little oil under her but she looks clean.
 
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Can't help you but keep us posted on your hunt and progress and would like to see some pics when you find one.
Picked her up today here is couple of pictures
 
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That bike is so sweet! Congrats!
 
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Originally Posted by vipersniper
I am looking at a 65 panhead soon and wondering if anyone has advice on what to look for?
Look for a good cell phone & a friend with a trailer.
 
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That bike is very cool. Nice find.
 
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I love my '53- It has never let me down or stranded me.

Not taking anything away from this forum, but these guys help me a lot with minor aches and pains..
http://www.hydra-glide.com/index.php

I recommend this book just for detail repair and replacement of parts..

 

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