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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Just purchased my first harley!!!! 1990 only 650 orig. Miles! Has been converted to a 1200. My question iys what is this engine called??? Panhead...shoveled I'm clueless lol help me out please.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 02:33 AM
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It's the Evo.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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it's a blockhead evo.....congrats on your purchase brother and welcome!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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it's a blockhead evo.....congrats on your purchase brother and welcome!
pan:

shovel:

knuckle:

flathead:
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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Man, I forgot what the question was...
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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Thx for the welcome and the answer ! My little boy is going to go nuts when he sees the bike!
 
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