Best shovel dresser I ever had. Lower compression and rear belt made it comfortable and reliable. Wish I still had one.

 

that was a fun read, and since I own an Electra Glide I can claim to have a true piece of history and not some unproven model like a street glide....lol

 

you are correct, 1970 was the first year of nose cone Shovelheads.

 

I do know the first year that The Electra Glide "Classic" was added to the mix was 1977.

 

Love my Glide over and over again....Thanks for the write-up.

 

Nice post! I bought my first Electra Glide in '84 and have stuck with FLH models ever since.

 

I've always loved Electra Glides. Awesome summary. Enjoyed it very much!

 

Correct. My 2013 EG Classic is a great way to go both directions of mods. Easily stripped to Steet Glide form and enough Ultra options to make comfy when wanted.

 

I've had 4 bikes that carried the name "Electra Glide" over the years. All of them different! First was a 1967 Shovelhead. Next was a 1991 "Evo". That one was followed by a 2001 "Twin Cam 88". My current ride is a 2008 105th Anniversary Edition Ultra-Classic, pictured here. All but the 67 were "Ultra Classics", with all the bells and whistles. Don't use too many of the "toys", but do like the lower fairings and the touring bags. Nice bikes all!

 

Great post, love the Slab Side Shovel Heads, always liked the 3.5 gal tanks too, except for on the way to Sturgis.... 110 miles, and i needed to see a Chevron.