advise for getting me a shovel
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advise for getting me a shovel
Im really interested in getting a shovel head. I dont know all that much about them. The ones i like are the fl models. I like disk brakes. I would want it to be or be able to be kick/electric.
Do all models after 73 have disk brakes? I had a 77 ironhead that had drum in the back.
I know it sounds wierd but i was born in 77 and want something my age or older but is there any major advantage to getting a 78 or newer when they are 80". divinately want it to be chain driven, wasnt there some 80's models with belts
bags and windshields are not that important to me but i like the looks of the hardbags when they were white if it is going to have bags
I am going to ride this bike as a sunday cruiser and take it on easy going trips. It has to be something I can travel on as that is one of my favorite things to do
I have been riding dynas for a good while and im losing interest in them to be honest. I am thinking of selling my 14 lowrider to get this shovel project going. A few years ago i bought an 80 ironhead and had alot of fun fixin it up and working on it. I enjoy riding it now more than i do my dyna but i cant ride it all that long so im looking for something bigger.
I like the looks of the 66-69 generator bikes the best but i think the 72/73 - 77 would suit me best.
any advise is appreciated
Do all models after 73 have disk brakes? I had a 77 ironhead that had drum in the back.
I know it sounds wierd but i was born in 77 and want something my age or older but is there any major advantage to getting a 78 or newer when they are 80". divinately want it to be chain driven, wasnt there some 80's models with belts
bags and windshields are not that important to me but i like the looks of the hardbags when they were white if it is going to have bags
I am going to ride this bike as a sunday cruiser and take it on easy going trips. It has to be something I can travel on as that is one of my favorite things to do
I have been riding dynas for a good while and im losing interest in them to be honest. I am thinking of selling my 14 lowrider to get this shovel project going. A few years ago i bought an 80 ironhead and had alot of fun fixin it up and working on it. I enjoy riding it now more than i do my dyna but i cant ride it all that long so im looking for something bigger.
I like the looks of the 66-69 generator bikes the best but i think the 72/73 - 77 would suit me best.
any advise is appreciated
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Yes 73FLH and up front & rear disc, first rear belt besides the early 1900s was 1980 fxb, then again 1982 flh. I like 80cu, but if you want 73-77 go for it, my first bike was a 1972 fx, I put 80in flywheels on the rebuid, I personally like 81-84 they seem well build to me, if I were you I would pick up a FLH and rebuild the motor and trans unless its been done already then keep it forever, it doesn't matter what year you pick, let your eye and heart pick it...the good deals sell fast, so when you have cash in hand start searching ebay and craigslist at least twice a day, there are 2-77 FLHs on Ebay right now, the white one looks nice...
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Forget about the white one, it says S&S motor, you want Harley matching numbers, 1970 and up, the frame and motor have the same Vin number, so be aware of that, why not buy all Harley there are plenty to pick from....good luck
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Take your time looking , it took me 2yrs to find the 1980 shovel at the price i wanted pay , cause you know it's going to be time and money , it's out there just don't rush and it just might even be in your local area
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Just likin the Shovel
Or go the complete custom route mine 1951 wishbone rigid frame frt wide glide front 21" spoke wheel with disc Brake setup. Rear is 16 inch spoke with disc brake setup also. Motor 75 shovel with big kit. 88 cids have swapped out the original 4 spd. With a Rev tech 5spd. In 4 spd case. It's only a kicker but that my preference also has a Primo primary belt set w/tin primaries using chain final drive. It's my Johnny Cash bike. Built it one piece at a time. Ride Safe. Wild Bill
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what do yall think of this bike
I would love to have something like this
lose the windshield and a new seat and it would be basically what im after
How much do yall think this bike is worth, it is for sale at a dealership so i would suspect it to be a little higher than person to person
https://www.cycletrader.com/dealers/...head-118554714
I would love to have something like this
lose the windshield and a new seat and it would be basically what im after
How much do yall think this bike is worth, it is for sale at a dealership so i would suspect it to be a little higher than person to person
https://www.cycletrader.com/dealers/...head-118554714
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what do yall think of this bike
I would love to have something like this
lose the windshield and a new seat and it would be basically what im after
How much do yall think this bike is worth, it is for sale at a dealership so i would suspect it to be a little higher than person to person
https://www.cycletrader.com/dealers/...head-118554714
I would love to have something like this
lose the windshield and a new seat and it would be basically what im after
How much do yall think this bike is worth, it is for sale at a dealership so i would suspect it to be a little higher than person to person
https://www.cycletrader.com/dealers/...head-118554714