shovelhead rubbermount question
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Not a dumb question.
1980 was the first year. It was on their FLT Tour Glide model.
I may be wrong, but, I believe this was the only model ever produced to use a rubber mounted Shovelhead. The other models remained solid mounted until 1984ish with the switch to Evo's.
The FLT was a first in other areas too. First to have a 5 speed tranny. First to use the FLHT style of frame that later replaced the FLH frame. Although it has had some small changes, it's frame design is still used on the baggers today.
1980 was the first year. It was on their FLT Tour Glide model.
I may be wrong, but, I believe this was the only model ever produced to use a rubber mounted Shovelhead. The other models remained solid mounted until 1984ish with the switch to Evo's.
The FLT was a first in other areas too. First to have a 5 speed tranny. First to use the FLHT style of frame that later replaced the FLH frame. Although it has had some small changes, it's frame design is still used on the baggers today.
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Thanks..... I was pretty sure about the FXR but unclear about ant others. I suppose the FLT are pretty sought after now....thinking about a rubber mount shovel bobber/barhopper........project for winter..........
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1982 for the FXR and 1980 for the FLT. Some were in late 84 or early 85 they stated to put Evo's in the bikes. I owned a 1982 FXR except for the stock charging system it was th most dependable bike I've ever owned. It had over 80,000 miles when I sold it.
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Actually it seems to be the opposite. They can usually be bought cheaper than the other FL's and even the FX's, with condition being equal.
They had some unique features that made customizing them harder than other models. They used a different gas tank that wasn't easy to switch out with fatbobs because of the different frame section above the engine. Their dash was odd too. It was built into the triple tree housing, and IMO, looked goofy if the fairing was removed.
Their exhaust was odd. Front cylinder pipe ran down the left side of the engine above the primary.
IMO they were a stepping stone for new Harley features to come, but to much of an oddball for people looking for a bike to start a complete make over on.
They had some unique features that made customizing them harder than other models. They used a different gas tank that wasn't easy to switch out with fatbobs because of the different frame section above the engine. Their dash was odd too. It was built into the triple tree housing, and IMO, looked goofy if the fairing was removed.
Their exhaust was odd. Front cylinder pipe ran down the left side of the engine above the primary.
IMO they were a stepping stone for new Harley features to come, but to much of an oddball for people looking for a bike to start a complete make over on.
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From: Pantego,NC.
Actually it seems to be the opposite. They can usually be bought cheaper than the other FL's and even the FX's, with condition being equal.
They had some unique features that made customizing them harder than other models. They used a different gas tank that wasn't easy to switch out with fatbobs because of the different frame section above the engine. Their dash was odd too. It was built into the triple tree housing, and IMO, looked goofy if the fairing was removed.
Their exhaust was odd. Front cylinder pipe ran down the left side of the engine above the primary.
IMO they were a stepping stone for new Harley features to come, but to much of an oddball for people looking for a bike to start a complete make over on.
They had some unique features that made customizing them harder than other models. They used a different gas tank that wasn't easy to switch out with fatbobs because of the different frame section above the engine. Their dash was odd too. It was built into the triple tree housing, and IMO, looked goofy if the fairing was removed.
Their exhaust was odd. Front cylinder pipe ran down the left side of the engine above the primary.
IMO they were a stepping stone for new Harley features to come, but to much of an oddball for people looking for a bike to start a complete make over on.
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I have all the mods that you mentioned on my 82 FLTC. (Pics in profile) Some were done before me, some I did. The 96 RK tank was already done, and looking at it, it was a pain to do. The trees were a frankestein job, so I replaced them with a late model set and a RK nacelle. The forks and front wheel are from a 2000 EG to upgrade the brakes.
The FLTs are out there for a reasonable price. If you are willing to do some more work than bolting on a lump of catalog chrome, you can have a scoot like no other and not break the bank either.
The FLTs are out there for a reasonable price. If you are willing to do some more work than bolting on a lump of catalog chrome, you can have a scoot like no other and not break the bank either.
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