On rare window in the weather over the weekend I came across this beautiful thing.
It may have inspired me to blow the dust off my Road King (which has been asleep since last October) if it stops pissing down.
Saw a nice Shovelhead over the weekend.
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On rare window in the weather over the weekend I came across this beautiful thing.
It may have inspired me to blow the dust off my Road King (which has been asleep since last October) if it stops pissing down.
Yep......very niceView attachment 272557
On rare window in the weather over the weekend I came across this beautiful thing.
It may have inspired me to blow the dust off my Road King (which has been asleep since last October) if it stops pissing down.
A lovely thing
Many years ago, I had an Evo' and my mate had a shovelhead, we went all over on them. I always expected my mate's bike to explode as it rattled and knocked plus it burnt oil, but on and on it went. EVENTUALLY he decided to rebuild the motor. On pulling it apart, bearings and bits of metal just fell out of it, God knows how it ever ran, never mind reliably.
I was impressed and unimpressed all at the same time.....
Many years ago, I had an Evo' and my mate had a shovelhead, we went all over on them. I always expected my mate's bike to explode as it rattled and knocked plus it burnt oil, but on and on it went. EVENTUALLY he decided to rebuild the motor. On pulling it apart, bearings and bits of metal just fell out of it, God knows how it ever ran, never mind reliably.
I was impressed and unimpressed all at the same time.....
Lovely condition.
Not sure about the dual seat though? They look great with a police saddle.
Not sure about the dual seat though? They look great with a police saddle.
A lovely thing
Many years ago, I had an Evo' and my mate had a shovelhead, we went all over on them. I always expected my mate's bike to explode as it rattled and knocked plus it burnt oil, but on and on it went. EVENTUALLY he decided to rebuild the motor. On pulling it apart, bearings and bits of metal just fell out of it, God knows how it ever ran, never mind reliably.
I was impressed and unimpressed all at the same time.....
Talking of reliability...
I'm on my third HD, two RK's and a Dyna. Against popular belief they have been the most reliable bike's I've owned.
When I first bought one I was pleasantly surprised as the miles went by re its dependability. Confidence grew and
grew and I was impressed, but I couldn't own one as my only bike. Dont ride it much these days but can't live without
it If that makes sense, and seeing the Shovelhead gave me a nudge to blow the cobwebs off mine. I hope I haven't
tempted fate and it starts when I roll it out.
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Pans, shovels, knuckles...those early Harley engines have such elegant lines. Cracking.
They do have a certain aura about them. But I can imagine they need lots of TLC.
I don't like the seat and the exhaust
I'm not keen on the seat & exhaust but lob on some touring hard bags and what's not to like ?View attachment 272557
On rare window in the weather over the weekend I came across this beautiful thing.
It may have inspired me to blow the dust off my Road King (which has been asleep since last October) if it stops pissing down.
A couple of q’s for the cognoscenti, I’m considering an older Harley as my next rebuild.
What’s supply of old and tired bikes like? And where best to look?
What’s parts availability like?
Are they a mahoosive money pit? Or do we get some retained value for restored bikes?
Cheers aye!
Nin
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What’s supply of old and tired bikes like? And where best to look?
What’s parts availability like?
Are they a mahoosive money pit? Or do we get some retained value for restored bikes?
Cheers aye!
Nin
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These guys are always bringing in container loads of old Harleys of all kinds and conditions. Worth being on their mailing list.
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Nice one, thanks Vern.
What should I get though? Not the faintest idea about Harleys.
Only criteria are must be big to fit me, and an affordable base bike.
What should I get though? Not the faintest idea about Harleys.
Only criteria are must be big to fit me, and an affordable base bike.
Exactly. Haven’t a feckin’ clue about these bikes
Fat boy soft tail a glide ..?
