Ragged 1979 Shovelhead Bobber Made Mechanically Sound
By Bruce Montcombroux

A two-year mission began with just a simple directive.

 

I especially like the drill hole in the rear fender - maybe next time you wont leave the new wooden ruler on the floor during the next flood

 

Like the overall design and concept. Sweet looking build.

Have to say tho that I too was drawn to the holle in the rear fender. There is the same hole on the opposite side. Looks like maybe a design change for the fender struts at the last minute/after the rear fender was painted?

Owner has some money into the build. Why not clean up the little things (yeah some bucks to fill and repaint) and make it really nice.

 

Looks good.
If you have one of the other side, I'd like to see that too.

 

Timer cover looks like and old "Jammer" product,
I'm not sold on the whole look but I'd ride it.
Thank God they didn't wrap the pipes, that would really destroy it.

 

Kool scoot. I can't believe its a 1979 FLH.

I like it. I'd ride the f**k out of her.

Looks a little different than my 1979 FLH.


1979 Electra Glide FLH 1200 King of the Highway

 

How did they get to mount the front caliper? Shouldn't it be behind the lowers, not in front? Talk about one sore ***.... That seat has to go and there's nothing I like about a naked battery.... jmo..

 

Cool bike, but everything looks crooked, maybe just the angle of the picture. Rear fender needs a redo.

 

look under the nose cone it the frame has no floorboard mount - as sloppy as it is no chance he removed it and it has n0 showing - its an FX frame and who cares actually

 

The good thing is after a while, you’ll know your way around a bike.