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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Hi , I have just bought a 78 1/2 FLH and am wondering what spec it should be .
engine & chassis numbers match & are 3G79056H8
 
Old Jan 19, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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Would be a 74 cubic inch Shovelhead Motor 1200 cc "IF STOCK" ! Congrats dude and Welcome from Vancouver B.C. CANADA
 
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Welcome from Bristol, England.

Thats not a model I'm familiar with but possibly these links might give you some useful information. If not, sorry.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/shove...ual-or-cd.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson_FL
 
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