Can a Shovelhead be validated for 6 speeds?
FXR Shovel; B Style Mid Pegs with electric start OEM 5 speed. Not validated for 6 speeds. FXR Shovel; C Style Forward Control Brake Push Rod tpo OEM Master Cylinder; with electric start OEM 5 speed. Not validated for 6 speeds. FL models: C Style only. Not validated for 6 speeds.
Can a Harley Davidson shovelhead motor be maintained?
POINT is a well put together shovelhead motor can give you years of service if maintained properly. My 80 FLH is an 88″ with all S&S internals and runs like hell. Most of my wrenching on either is checking all the other bolts and nuts not related to the motor and requiring locktite.
What kind of turn out does a 1982 Shovelhead have?
It’s always something. Customer with a 1982 FXR in a ground up rebuild with aftermarket heads installed forward controls with a pivoting rear brake rod to the OEM Rear Master Cylinder. Our standard 00-1006 “B” Style Turn Out (45 Deg Rotation) would not fit as it was designed for mid-pegs.
Is the S & S Shovelhead a good engine?
Shovels are good engines. The reliability will be found within the mechanic that keeps it serviced and adjusted. A bike like that needs love and attention from time to time, and if you do things half-assed, this is the kind of vehicle that will bite you for taking shortcuts. These are all the things that come up in these threads.
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.
Can you re torquing a Shovelhead on a motorcycle?
According to Shovelhead USa, both the primary and chain oilers can be plugged without harming the motorcycle. Re-torquing or tightening bolts on a Shovelhead is a common practice due to the amount of vibration from the motor. Just tightening a loose bolt will do little for the performance of the motorcycle, however.
What to do if your SHOVELHEAD is leaking oil?
These two systems have historically taken the blame for oil leaks. According to Shovelhead USa, both the primary and chain oilers can be plugged without harming the motorcycle. Re-torquing or tightening bolts on a Shovelhead is a common practice due to the amount of vibration from the motor.
Can a loose bolt on a Shovelhead be tightened?
Just tightening a loose bolt will do little for the performance of the motorcycle, however. The bolt must be properly torqued to the right specifications. When re-torquing or installing new bolts on a Shovelhead, it’s a good idea to apply a light film of lubricating oil to a bolt to reduce friction.