Search Results for ‘shovelhead’

I stole this motorcycle, almost literally. It was the first Harley in my life, the one my step father rode down the isle with my mother astride after they married. The White Horse, one of 810 1984 Willie G special's, dual belts, dual front disc's, a solid rear wheel and blacked out 80 ci...

Hey Everyone, A bit about me, Been riding since I was 15, (26 now) but haven't had the time or money due to school to invest in to a true project of my own, other than the maintenance and repairs on my '15 Yamaha XV950 and my '06 Dyna. I work out of shop in Brooklyn with some fellow bike...

CityHectorStateNYPrice2000Builders Special with bill of sale only. Now that's out of the way we have a solid and ready to go shovel bottom end in Delkron cases, Andrews J grind, Wiseco pistons and HD jugs. The heads and split rocker covers came off another engine build and I have them bolted on...

Canadian rider. I really enjoy the old bike scene. All brand whats so ever. Looking forward to new experience.

CityN Slat LakeStateUTPrice18,500 OBOA prime example of a 1970's chopper. This bike was built two years ago for myself, its been on two trips through Idaho and Montana and is a great bike that not only gets looks wherever it goes but also handles great and is very fun to ride. Bike was built to...

CityMacungieStatePAPrice11000Titled as a 2011 American Classic. Rigid Kraftech frame, 37° rake, 3° trees. Harley-Davidson Evolution 80" crate motor, CV carb. Five speed, electric start. Internally wired bars, chrome everywhere. Mint condition with crazy-low mileage; just 1,400 miles on this...

Hey all,.. Hope someone here can help me out, im currently working on a new project, my 2nd harley im trying to build " im noob" but anyway this one im building from spareparts low budget! :) I found an old 1976 1200 shovelhead engine, in a buddys garage, it havent been out on the road for...

Hi everyone, I thought I'd follow the rules and introduce myself. My names Matt, I'm from Vermont and I've been using the jockey journal for info for a while without being a member. I decided to join mainly cause I have a question about a part that I can't identify and thought that the...

Hi guys - starting another build thread as the other one got a bit off topic. Here is what I started with. An ugly ass 1980 FLT that had been sitting for about 15 years, I had it running within 24 hours of owning it and it runs nice. Will need a repair on the rear head due to the previous owner...

-I have an early shovelhead FLH motor 67' -A 66' 4 spd ratchet top trans (was rebuilt with the later trans shaft, 12.5 in. basically a 1970-later style) -Purchased the 1 1/2 in. BDL kick only belt drive, going to run open primary. -Using the stock clutch hub with a 5 finger opposed to 3. Do i...

Hi guys been gathering the required parts to start a new build. Will be hard tailing the frame using a fab Kevin kit, ratchet lid kick only, open chain primary and a few other nice pits. Updates to come!

I am getting get bad plug fouling in my 75 Super Glide. Both before and after rebuild. She runs/starts OK more or less despite the fouling, mostly thanks to the Daytona Twin Tech 1005 ignition (which I am very happy with). She always fouled plugs before the rebuild, regardless of my riding...

CityETownStateKYPrice$12k nego1975 Harley Davidson FXE (titled as such in my name): Haifley installed hardtail on original frame Less than 1000 miles on new 80" built by Hippy in Kentucky All numbers match, including belly #s, and neck and motor with original HD VIN OEM HD parts used when...

CityHuntington beachStatecaliforniaPrice69991975 Harley Davidson shovelhead superglide fx. Runs great, starts first kick, matching frame, and engine numbers, paint on tins is in very nice condition, Clear title as 1975 HD. shaved front end, 21 front wheel 16 rear wheel. ready to ride. contact me...

Hey guys I am looking into doing dome top end work on my '76 and was curious as to what the largest piston I can run in a 74" without boring the cases would be? trying to get the maximum performance while still being able to kick it over.

Hey all, I recently picked up a 79 FXEF80 dressed as an FLH and imported it into Australia. As you are probably aware old Harleys or actually any Harleys for that matter are ridiculously expensive here in Australia. Anyway, I've wanted a shovel for a long time and I've finally got one. I...

Hi all, sorry to start off with such a shocking pun, but it was there, I had to take it. I'm a 38yo Aussie bloke who only discovered the joy of riding about 6 years ago. I started off with a learner bike (Jap), did my time on that, and then jumped onto a Buell XB12R. Great fun bike, a bit hard...

First post on Jockey Journal. I must say that I'm very impressed with what this site has to offer. I've learned numerous amounts of valuable knowledge due to other peoples experiences. KEEP IT COMING!!