Are Shovelheads good engines?
After owning two shovelheads, i will not own another one. Don’t get me wrong, they are great bikes and can be very reliable if you stay on top of the maintenance. Also, IMO the shovel is by far the best sounding engine of all.
Can a Shovelhead be reliable?
If you beat on a machine it’s gonna fail you no matter what it is. If you take care of it, a Shovelhead is just as reliable as anything else. They’re easy to work on and parts are always available. But, if you don’t know what you’re doing then let somebody else work on it and make sure he does know what he’s doing.
What is considered high mileage for a Harley-Davidson Sportster?
For sports bikes, 25,000 miles can be a lot. Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are built to last much longer. If a bike has good maintenance records, no signs of damage and no oil leaks, even a bike with 40,000 to 50,000 miles can be expected to last a long time.
What do you need to know about Shovelhead?
Welcome to the machine…. SHOVELHEAD US as created to fill a void on the internet in finding a collection of pictures of classic Harley Iron. It has been expanded to include more history of the Shovelhead years as well as other features to help spread the word of the best HD’s on the road.
Where can I find a Harley Shovelhead machine?
Shovelhead USa – Harley Shovelhead Source – tech tips, pictures and more! Welcome to the machine…. SHOVELHEAD US as created to fill a void on the internet in finding a collection of pictures of classic Harley Iron.
What happens when a valve spool fails to move?
VALVE SPOOL FAILS TO MOVE 1. Dirt in system 2. Blocked drain 3. Pilot pressure off 4. Solenoids inoperative 5. Distortion 6. Improper re-assembly after overhaul 1. Disassemble, clean, and flush. 2. Inspect for plugs or foreign matter. 3. Check source of pilot pressure. 4. Check electrical source and solenoid fields. 5.
What causes the reverse spool end of a hydraulic cylinder to stick?
1. Check installation drawings. 2. Check parts and drawings. 3. Reverse spool end for end. CYLINDERS TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY ERRATIC ACTION 1. Valves sticking or binding 2. Cylinder sticking or binding 3. Sluggish operation during warm-up period 4. Pilot control pressure too low 5. Internal leakage in cylinder 6. Air in system 1.