Harley Davidson Forums

Shovelhead A place to talk about Shovelheads.

shovel

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 07:03 PM
Share
  #1  
harleydog69's Avatar
harleydog69
Thread Starter
|
Stage I
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: canada
Default shovel
could someone tell me what a 1970 fl is worth? went to look at one today motor was not turned over for four years. paint is bad . brakes on front leak..
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 07:07 PM
Share
  #2  
tarheelbagger1964's Avatar
tarheelbagger1964
Banned
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Default
more than a gremlin but less than a pacer. jk
 
Last edited by tarheelbagger1964; Apr 3, 2011 at 07:11 PM.
Reply
0
Old Apr 4, 2011 | 12:24 AM
Share
  #3  
panz4ever's Avatar
panz4ever
Seasoned HDF Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,495
Likes: 3,705
From: Santa Klaus County, Cali
Default
Originally Posted by harleydog69
could someone tell me what a 1970 fl is worth? went to look at one today motor was not turned over for four years. paint is bad . brakes on front leak..
Well if it is a FL it is a low production number. Total FL for 70 came in around 1200 units; FLH around 5400. First year cone motor, still had a $hitty carb.

Suppose it is worth what one is willing to pay and at that, a lot depends on how close to stock it is.

Got any pics you can post up...always helps.

Does the motor turn over?

Paint is just that...paint. Kinda like chrome...might get you laid but sure as hell won't get you home!

Leaky brakes on front?...as in disc?... tells you right there it is NOT stock because they were not an option for that year.

W/O pics you could pay 2500-4000 and be in the ballpark.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 4, 2011 | 01:54 PM
Share
  #4  
Horsetrader's Avatar
Horsetrader
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 32
Likes: 2
From: Michigan. Too cold.
Default
Worth whatever someone is willing to pay, BUT it's worth at least $2500. I wouldn't go much more than that. Could be a money pit...
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 05:28 PM
Share
  #5  
46u's Avatar
46u
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,378
Likes: 2
From: Macon, GA USA
Default
I have seen running shovels this day and age not it the best of shape sell for as little as $2,000. But the buyer did drive them home. 1970 did not come from the factory with front hydraulic brakes.
 
Last edited by 46u; Apr 16, 2011 at 05:31 PM.
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1971 Shovelhead restoration
randyn
Classic
5
Nov 9, 2014 08:37 AM
Does this '65 motor/tranny look stock?
sixty5pan
Panhead
4
Sep 18, 2011 11:38 PM
thought you touring folks would like to see whats left of mt 86 flh
bernietg
Touring Models
20
Apr 16, 2010 11:58 PM
61 fl pan
HotRoc54
Panhead
6
Jul 5, 2009 07:43 PM
Researching shovels. Seeking advice
smyers
Shovelhead
20
Jan 26, 2009 10:09 PM
Back to Subforum
Shovelhead
View Next Unread
From 16" to 21" on FLH




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:36 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE