What was the last year Harley-Davidson make the Shovelhead?
1984
The Shovelhead engine is a motorcycle engine that was produced by Harley-Davidson from 1966 to 1984, built as a successor to the previous Panhead engine.
When was the last time a Shovelhead was made?
The last time one was manufactured was over 20 years ago, and even if impecable care was taken, there is going to be issues with anything that old.
Can a Harley Shovelhead be a good ride?
Shovels can be very great rides. I rode shovels for years. The Shovelhead is not like the newer Harley made today. They need regular maintenance. The ignition is mot electronic and need regular adjustments and replacement of contacts. Regular adjustment of the valve and drive train is required.
Can a Shovelhead be repaired on the side of the road?
You MUST remember that the Shovelhead is made to very loose tolerance. They are solid mount to the frame and vibrate. You must check the bolts to ensure they do not loosen. A very great advantage to the Shovelhead is they can be repaired on the side of the road better than the new models with the electronic controls.
Do you need to change the ignition on a Shovelhead?
The ignition is mot electronic and need regular adjustments and replacement of contacts. Regular adjustment of the valve and drive train is required. You MUST remember that the Shovelhead is made to very loose tolerance.
How much does a 1975 Shovelhead motorcycle cost?
Custom corbin seat, new brakes and new chrome calipers, oversize saddlebags included, kick & electric start, desirable hinged rear fender, electronic ignition conversion, just serviced and detailed. Ready to ride home. 1975 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead , FLH Touring. Excellent Condition. $10,500.00 7044835616
What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson shovelhead have?
1966-1969 Shovelhead. The Harley-Davidson Shovelhead motor saw numerous changes over its 17 years in production. For the first three years, it ran a generator and kept the old kidney-shaped timing cover from the 1958-1965 Panhead. These 1966 to 1969 Shovelhead engines are sometimes referred to as a flat-side Shovel, or Pan-Shovel.
What was the VIN on a 1979 Harley Davidson shovelhead?
In an attempt to curtail theft, the Motor Company used different frame and engine numbers on some 1979 models. The frame numbers didn’t match the number stamped on the engines. The first two digits remained the model code. From 1981 to 1983, a 17-digit VIN appears on the frame, and the engine had a partial VIN.
When did the Low Rider Shovelhead come out?
In 1977 the Low Rider appeared, another sales hit. 1978 Harley-Davidson 74-inch FLH Shovelhead. The bagger types (those who liked the King of the Highway touring package, with batwing fairing and saddlebags) still had their FLHs, but now the market was expanding. Slowly. Too slowly, for the likes of AMF.