1980 FXS-80 Low Rider 1340

She’s a little rough, but runs & shifts.

 

nice!

enjoy!

 

I'd say it looks pretty sweet ... Nice ride!

 

Nice find. What are the plans ?

 

Congrats on your first Harley. Everyone here knows Harley stopped making motorcycles in 1984. Low riders were great bikes, stock 2 over front ends, Kick and electric, more chrome than the FXE and much lighter than the FLH.

 

Today I cleaned her up. The bike is very difficult to start and runs bad. Headed out this week for vacation, but I will dig into it when I get back. Just won a HD Service Manual on eBay.

So next week I plan to remove and flush the tank. Has not been run much the past few years, so likely need a carb (S&S) rebuild / cleaning. Also must perform a compression test and confirm good spark.

When running, the rear pipe actually turned red. Took a closer look and found the rear pipe loose and exhaust gasket blown out. Sure I will find more once I start pulling her apart. Eventually I must address the exhaust, as the drag pipes are way too loud for me … guess I’m getting old.

 

Good find. Still got the original paint. Good luck with her.

 

Nice find! Have fun with her

 

Removed my tank tonight and washed it out. Looks real good inside with no rust.

Also scored a stock 2 into 1 exhaust system for my bike, and would now like to find the correct muffler support tube … Part # 65760-77a

I’ve been watching eBay, but no luck. I am aware that this may be a difficult piece to locate. Any chance one of you might have one to sell?

 

Great bike, good luck with her. Always dug the black w/red pinstripes.

based on that last picture, now's the time to pull the rocker box tops and polish 'em up. Yank the heads and get some new gaskets under all. I think I have pics in my garage of mine last years when I got her...the heads were super ugly...got a decent polish on 'em with a few hours of elbow grease.