1972 shovelhead
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The 69 XLCH's 900cc Sportys I had back in 71 were right hand shift and left brake, the pic is to small to really tell.
do a search and look at some pics of the 72 shovel on line and then compare....
welcome to the forum, from Indy
do a search and look at some pics of the 72 shovel on line and then compare....
welcome to the forum, from Indy
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I was able to enlarge the pic and smoothe it out some.
Here's the email. The rest of you can correct me if I'm wrong
but one thing I can tell from the engine cases is that it is definately a Sporty........
It's an Ironhead Sportster. Can't even tell for sure on the year so check the title and make sure the #s match. It's also a mild custom. It has a later model disc brake front end. A 'fat bob' rear fender. Aftermarket gas tank and kicker pedal. Custom pipes, bars and risers. The forward controls are an add on too. No front fender and a spring solo seat. If the engine is stock, it's an 883cc. Looks like the speedo has been hacked off. Kind of a cool bike but, with $$s the way they are now it's worth maybe $2500-$3000 IF it runs well, rides well, everything is straight and, the electrics work well.
I'll bet your race quad is worth way more.
Also these older Ironheads need lots of TLC so be prepared to do some wrenching. Not really a good 1st Harley for most folks.
my $0.02
.......... Jim
I was able to enlarge the pic and smoothe it out some.
Here's the email. The rest of you can correct me if I'm wrong
but one thing I can tell from the engine cases is that it is definately a Sporty........It's an Ironhead Sportster. Can't even tell for sure on the year so check the title and make sure the #s match. It's also a mild custom. It has a later model disc brake front end. A 'fat bob' rear fender. Aftermarket gas tank and kicker pedal. Custom pipes, bars and risers. The forward controls are an add on too. No front fender and a spring solo seat. If the engine is stock, it's an 883cc. Looks like the speedo has been hacked off. Kind of a cool bike but, with $$s the way they are now it's worth maybe $2500-$3000 IF it runs well, rides well, everything is straight and, the electrics work well.
I'll bet your race quad is worth way more.
Also these older Ironheads need lots of TLC so be prepared to do some wrenching. Not really a good 1st Harley for most folks.
my $0.02
.......... Jim