67 FLH issues
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67 FLH issues
A guy at work is trying to sell me his 67 FLH. He says it's an original, unrestored model with 23,000 miles on it. I don't doubt him, but he hasn't had it very long, or ridden it much. Is there anything in particular to watch out for with these bikes? I checked the basic stuff; tires are good, all switches work, chain is tight, clutch engages and releases, it starts and moves. I've never had one this old, so any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
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Cool bike but be prepared to make concessions. The brakes are unlike a modern so we switched out the whole front end to a late model. In Fort Lauderdale there is too much traffic and very ignorant drivers. They think nothing of switching lanes & cutting in front of you at 70 mph with 5 feet to spare.
Keep the fabric wiring and if you need new replace it with like. There are many things to modify in order to make the bike more enjoyable but try and keep it as close to original as possible. The OEM fork (my friends bike) and fender is mounting on the stand in the den as the wife said no way it was staying in the bedroom.
Remember to put an oil pan under it as they will always leak.
Keep the fabric wiring and if you need new replace it with like. There are many things to modify in order to make the bike more enjoyable but try and keep it as close to original as possible. The OEM fork (my friends bike) and fender is mounting on the stand in the den as the wife said no way it was staying in the bedroom.
Remember to put an oil pan under it as they will always leak.
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A stock unrestored 67 would be a prize. The first year with the new style wheels, last year for the mousetrap clutch booster, last year for tin 3 light dash cover, first year oval aircleaner and Tilotson carb, first year new style shocks and the list goes on. As FH stated above the brakes are marginal at best and living in S. FL myself I understand his concerns in trafic. Personally I would not alter the bike, it would seriously decrease it's value. It can only be original once. Maintenance is a major concern on older motorcycles and be prepared to spend many joyful hours working on it. Maintenance parts are still available from a number of sources. If you get it, buy the factory parts and service manuals for it. They are still available on e-bay and other sites. Post some pictures of it.
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Thank you for the input. I don't plan on modifying it, or using it as daily transportation, I've got a twincam for that. I agree that it's only original once, and plan to keep it as close to stock as possible. I'll try to put up some pics tonight or monday.
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If the bike is in original condition it should look similar to the one below. Have you checked the engine serial number regarding the type of stamps used and whether it complies with the even/odd code used at the time? And are the belly numbers consistent with the serial number? If you post a photo of part of the serial number we can check it for authenticity. Just cover the last two or three sequential characters. Eric
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Has a bit more chrome than came from the factory. Wondering if it was repainted some time since new. Pipe change is something most did because factory pipes were like a sewing machine. The eagle on the front fender is something that was available around 1990 so that is definitely a later piece. The air scoop on the left side is aftermarket and something added to"cool" the engine. Not sure if they worked as planned or not.
HOWEVER...that is one sweet looking generator shovel and something that with routine maintenance will give you years of enjoyable riding.
HOWEVER...that is one sweet looking generator shovel and something that with routine maintenance will give you years of enjoyable riding.
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I thought a lot of the chrome probably came out of the late 70's early 80's parts and accessories catalog, and I really could do without that eagle head thing. I think the bumpers are later model, and the cover over the oil fill is not stock. The paint does look very good, but there are some age cracks in it down in the corners where wax wouldn't always get. Other than later model/not original parts, is there anything major to look out for?