Shovelhead Engine/ Trans upgrade..
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From: Poolville
As for the tranny, I don't have the OD6 w/N1 shift drum yet But will within the next year. I'm currently running the Ultima 6 speed and already had to replace the pawl spring and I think I was quite lucky not to have more damage picking up the broken spring into the gear set... I like to power shift my massive little 80"er but cannot because of the Ultima. It just doesn't handle it.
So one can spend a lot now or scrimp and spend a lot more over time with the added aggravation.....
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From: Santa Klaus County, Cali
I have a 79 shovel FLH which I want to keep as standard as poss. Can someone please tell me what engine upgrades will fit in my frame? I will change the parts myself, so I don't want to buy a ready made engine. So what size can I go to with different barrels pistons and heads and still put it back in the bike with the standard tank and frame in place?
Then how about a 5 speed box? In the UK we have a 30mph speed limit in built up areas, and 30mph sits right between 2 gears on the 4 speed. It really couldn't be in a worse position. Wondered if 5 gears would help?
Thanks in advance
Then how about a 5 speed box? In the UK we have a 30mph speed limit in built up areas, and 30mph sits right between 2 gears on the 4 speed. It really couldn't be in a worse position. Wondered if 5 gears would help?
Thanks in advance
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From: Colorado
I just had my shovelhead motor in my 1979 ,upgraded to a 93in. stroker motor with duel spark plugs per cylinder, Dynatek electronic duel coil ignition and a new S&S super E carb and boy was that the perfect upgrade!! I can"t begin to describe the power compared to the tired motor it had. I have 235 miles on the rebuild and it gets stronger each time I ride her,,,,
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From: Poolville
Curious....... Did this guy Defoe start this thread just to have a bullshit session??????
And "Love My Shovel"
You really need to start your own thread and give us a little more info and yea don't forget the pics.....
And "Love My Shovel"
You really need to start your own thread and give us a little more info and yea don't forget the pics.....
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From: northern il
Another lonely ***, just put something for sale on Craigslist you'll have 50 losers spend there day asking the simplest questions with no intention of buying, that should be a eye opener to you parents out there pay attention to your kid so they don't bother me I'm not here to educate them or give them a good deal because they didn't save enough money, every thing I said is in fun lol lol but I'm serious only kidding, go to shovelhead us. Those morons will awnser your question with authority even if 6 months ago they didn't know what a shovelhead was
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From: Santa Klaus County, Cali
Another lonely ***, just put something for sale on Craigslist you'll have 50 losers spend there day asking the simplest questions with no intention of buying, that should be a eye opener to you parents out there pay attention to your kid so they don't bother me I'm not here to educate them or give them a good deal because they didn't save enough money, every thing I said is in fun lol lol but I'm serious only kidding, go to shovelhead us. Those morons will awnser your question with authority even if 6 months ago they didn't know what a shovelhead was
Looks like you got your panties bunched on the Shovel forum and you are disrespecting it here thinking you will get a free pass. There are good and bad on all forums. You ride long enough, you will see that.
Have a nice rest of your life.
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From: northern il
Me and Jethro bodine graduated the sixth grade together, best 21st birthday present ever, been riding a long time Louie and unlike most it's 24 7 for me, just made a comment that most of the dopes on svlhd us comment on stuff they know nothing about I can tell your one of them 4000 post Internet bikers, you ride long enough you won't have time to post 4000 times, now I gotta go get my panties unbunched.
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Panz. As someone once said "never get into an intellectual argument with an unarmed man." Any regular reader of this forum knows that you know of what you speak.
Pat H on the other hand is one of those guys you run into who will tell you they've been doing (fill in the blank) for 30 years and they still don't know what the hell they're doing.
Pat H on the other hand is one of those guys you run into who will tell you they've been doing (fill in the blank) for 30 years and they still don't know what the hell they're doing.
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From: Poolville
Panz. As someone once said "never get into an intellectual argument with an unarmed man." Any regular reader of this forum knows that you know of what you speak.
Pat H on the other hand is one of those guys you run into who will tell you they've been doing (fill in the blank) for 30 years and they still don't know what the hell they're doing.
Pat H on the other hand is one of those guys you run into who will tell you they've been doing (fill in the blank) for 30 years and they still don't know what the hell they're doing.