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Nov 19, 2009 | 07:43 AM

#21

glstrcowboy

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From: VA

11. Probably too much, but I've never seen one this nice before. Plus the wife said to get it, so there was no reason not too!

Nov 19, 2009 | 01:03 PM

#22

shiftless

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From: MI

I'll be paying closer to 2, but its in pieces, and a ridged. So my frames not right.
Your bike sure looks good. Theres a guy in town that wants 25 for his 65.

Nov 19, 2009 | 01:07 PM

#23

FilthyLucre

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From: NW Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftless

What did you pay? I'm going to look at a 68 today.

I paid 7K for my 68 which I thought was a lot. It wasn't running and I spent 3 weeks rewiring and fixing the previous owners screw ups. I wouldn't sell it now for twice that amount. Flat side shovels bring a premium, especially if they are close to stock.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:56 AM

#24

Speeding Big Twin

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From: Western Australia

From post #15: ‘Too bad the case numbers can't be checked to the frame.’

glstrcowboy, although a 1967 Shovelhead doesn’t have a frame number, you may find additional ID stamped on the left side of the frame steering head, on the lower triple clamp and on the forward face of the transmission case. If present, said ID should consist of a capital letter followed by either three or four numeric characters. But the three sets of ID may not match each other. And the characters are small so you’ll have to look closely.

If you contact H-D Customer Service and notify them of the three sets of ID, along with the engine serial number, they may be able to check their records and tell you whether all those components are original to the bike. I know of one instance where the owner of a 1963 Panhead did this in 2006 and H-D supplied him with a letter of confirmation. Eric

Nov 20, 2009 | 02:23 PM

#25

glstrcowboy

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Thanks Speeding Big Twin, I'll look into that this evening. I rode it to work today, and it is, uh, different. Reminds me of my dad's 8N. Much different than my twincam dyna. I fired it up for the guys when they came in and the shifter fell off. Welcome to a shovelhead I guess!

Nov 20, 2009 | 06:55 PM

#26

FilthyLucre

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Quote:

Originally Posted by glstrcowboy

The shifter moving is common with the old models. They didn't spline the shafts until later and as a result they get loose. I use red locktight on the shaft and use two wrenches to really crank down on the pinch bolt. Make sure you align it with the index mark before you lock tight it.

May 12, 2010 | 07:39 AM

#27

62panman

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1967 Pictures

Here is a picture of my 67 this is what they should kook like !

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May 22, 2010 | 12:44 PM

#28

clb

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I like your comparo of the 8n, real close,,, the things 2 look 4 would be the clutch then the lifters/timing. when if starts dragging in 1st and hard findin nuetral, grenade the clutch clean lube and reasymble. static time it with the valves set per spec for solid or hydro(stock is hydro) then tune the carb . lead the braking watch the twistys it dont have a tc's ground clearence. fwit last fall I ran my 67 on a 3 day 1500 mlie run with out putting a wrench 2 it( I built this thing in 08 )this is not unusual for 1 done right . and remember to use locktite like a religion. ride hard cb
also get a set of easyrider tech tips all 4 (its dated but invaluable info) and remember ,, if ya can then do it if ya can't , don't try just pay. cb

Last edited by clb; May 22, 2010 at 01:06 PM.