1972 shovelhead
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1972 shovelhead
ok guys im new to harleys. i have always owned street bikes and i was looking at getting a 1972 shovelhead the guy said it was a right side shift does this sound right to u guys?? i just dont wanna get some over japanese piece..let me know thanks--tyler
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Ummm..... negative dude.
Only right side shift bikes I know of from that era are Brits (Triumphs, Nortons, BSA etc...) and pre-'74 Sportsters.
I don't think the MoCo ever made a right side shift BT. If it is a Sporty the heads will look similar to a Shovel but, now a days the proper terminolgy seems to be 'Ironhead'. Back then they were just Sportsters.
Pics would help if available.
............. Jim
Only right side shift bikes I know of from that era are Brits (Triumphs, Nortons, BSA etc...) and pre-'74 Sportsters.
I don't think the MoCo ever made a right side shift BT. If it is a Sporty the heads will look similar to a Shovel but, now a days the proper terminolgy seems to be 'Ironhead'. Back then they were just Sportsters.
Pics would help if available.
............. Jim
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link them from photobucket. Or there's some other mumbo jumbo about attaching thumbnails but, I have no clue how to do it.
There's a thread about it someplace.......BTW welcome from SoCal.
............... Jim
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That kinda brings up sumthin' else.
How much does this guy want for this so-called '72 Shovelhead with the right side shift? 'Cause I've seen lots of early Evos in the 5k - 7k range with a few cheaper in the mix.
If your considering a Shovel, consider your mechanical abilities. Most dealers won't touch 'em and a lot of indys don't wan to bother with them either.
Don't get me wrong, Shovels are great. I want one real bad, but can't justify another bike right now. They just take a little more love than Evos or TCs.
..................... Jim
How much does this guy want for this so-called '72 Shovelhead with the right side shift? 'Cause I've seen lots of early Evos in the 5k - 7k range with a few cheaper in the mix.
If your considering a Shovel, consider your mechanical abilities. Most dealers won't touch 'em and a lot of indys don't wan to bother with them either.
Don't get me wrong, Shovels are great. I want one real bad, but can't justify another bike right now. They just take a little more love than Evos or TCs.
..................... Jim
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trade...
yeah thats the thing i race motocross quads!! and i found the bike on craigslist and hes was looking to trade for a quad so i offered up my race quad...i suppose to got test drive the bike this coming weekend i just dont wanna get screwed...i want a harley not some rigged up concocksion!!
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