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I recently bought myself a 1979 Harley FLH. I am creating this forum to get advice, suggestions, and information about this bike. I do not know much about it and want to see if I can gather more information on it. What kind of carb, transmission, engine, other modifications, front end springer details, and just other specifics. Also, I wanted to see what is some general maintenance that should be done and things I can check to ensure no breakdowns in the future. Thank you all for your help and hope to get to know some of yall.
1. Get you a genuine Harley H-D Service Manual, it will provide all the data you need for maintenance except for the modifications the previous owner did.
2. You are on your own for maintenance of the modifications, folks here may be able to identify the front end manufacturer and the primary belt drive manufacturer.
3. Rear brake caliper is not OEM.
4. Carb may or may not be OEM.
5. Would check the neck closely to see how it was raked, how good the welds are and if a plate was installed.
6. Good looking bike.
7. Ride safe & enjoy.
The carb is not original. I can see the Enrichener Lever on the top of the S&S air cleaner. It is most likely an S&S Super "E" Shorty carb. There is good literature for it on the S&S website.
I can see your V.I.N. block on the right side of the neck of frame. Check and see if it matches the paperwork (Title) and also see if the engine number is the same. The forward controls are aftermarket. The oil tank / battery box are aftermarket as well. Nice bike, but I would get rid of the extended front end, but that is a personal preference.
Not much left of the FLH, but nothing wrong with that. Looks sharp IMHO. The only thing I'd caution you about is the VERY extended springer with NO front brake. Looks like the frame was modified for the rake, so you're kinda stuck with that.
IMO, that's a tough bike to start out with with very little knowledge. Good luck.
Who Cares if engine number matches...That is a Chopper.. never gonna be an FLH again...so matching is Not a Factor..Only a Clean Title with Matching VIN... Engine Numbers are Never a VIN, Legally.
Who Cares if engine number matches...That is a Chopper.. never gonna be an FLH again...so matching is Not a Factor..Only a Clean Title with Matching VIN... Engine Numbers are Never a VIN, Legally.
Some do and it's part of knowing what he has, nothing more nothing less.
Only the Trail numbers Matter...Only the MoCo bandys Rake numbers about...incorrectly at that!!
I too wish to see the Frame Neck...hoping that is Not a Raked Springer
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