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Old Jul 26, 2023 | 10:22 AM
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Default Classic shovelhead

This gorgeous bike is original and unmolested. It is owned by a friend, he rides it regularly.






 
Old Jul 26, 2023 | 10:56 AM
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Great looking Shovelhead. Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2023 | 12:18 PM
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I always admired that color combination.. even got one for a Fly and Ride..late '80's Early '90's Evo Obviously...then
What did they call that??? Tan and Cream I think???
 
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Old Jul 26, 2023 | 02:34 PM
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I fired a guy one time for putting a rear plate on a bike with blended screws like the one on the bike

if you cant install a plate how effed up would you do something important
 
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Old Jul 26, 2023 | 05:50 PM
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nice bike......original is a big call though....well maintained i would say....and like john said , attention to detail is everything
 
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Old Jul 26, 2023 | 06:15 PM
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It would look better with the OEM air breather on it. A Shovel just looks strange without them.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2023 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by old mago
nice bike......original is a big call though....well maintained i would say....and like john said , attention to detail is everything
Looks like a Mustang seat,I'd be surprised to see an OEM seat on a bike that old and the Mustang is no doubt a lot more comfortable.
It would be nice to have an original style seat just for showing and keep the Mustang for riding.

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It would look better with the OEM air breather on it. A Shovel just looks strange without them.
Yeah it would add more classic detail.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Y2K
Looks like a Mustang seat,I'd be surprised to see an OEM seat on a bike that old and the Mustang is no doubt a lot more comfortable.
It would be nice to have an original style seat just for showing and keep the Mustang for riding.

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It would look better with the OEM air breather on it. A Shovel just looks strange without them.
Yeah it would add more classic detail.
Yes and Yes...But, There are plenty of O.E Seats that are at least as comfortable as that Mustang, or most Aftermarket seats!!
I personally Like the look of the Pogo... tho I do Not like to Ride them.. and I think that year had the O.E seat that sat so damn far forward that they are uncomfortable.. so
 

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Originally Posted by Ohio HD
It would look better with the OEM air breather on it. A Shovel just looks strange without them.
Except when its a ham can...
 
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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 10:24 AM
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Always liked tan and creme color on these bikes. A few years back I had an '84 evo bagger with the same color scheme..... wish I hadn't sold it.
Nice example. Most of them are pretty beat by now.



 
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