When did the 80 inch Shovelhead come out?
In 1966, Harley-Davidson replaced its V-twin Panhead engine with the V-twin Shovelhead. This would be Harley’s motor for the next 18 years until the Panhead yielded to the Evo, or Evolution, engine — also a Harley signature V-twin configuration.
Who designed the Shovelhead engine?
Designed by Willie G. Davidson, the 1971 Harley Super-Glide combined the lighter, thinner front-end of the XL Sportster with a Big-Twin frame and motor. At 560 pounds, it was 150 pounds lighter than an Electra Glide, and 60 pounds heavier than a Sportster.
How much is a 1983 Harley Sportster worth?
Values
| Excellent | $8,140 |
| Very Good | $5,025 |
| Good | $3,640 |
| Fair | $3,195 |
| Poor | $2,445 |
What kind of engine does a 1975 Shovelhead have?
1975 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead , 1975 FXE Shovelhead 1200cc (74ci), kick and electric start, frame and engine numbers match, 4 speed trans, with a Wide Glide front end and other parts to look like an FLH. Has about 1,500 miles on rebuilt engine.
What’s the difference between an 80ci and 74ci Shovelhead?
The difference between a 74ci and an 80ci Shovelhead can be told the number of fins on each cylinder. The 74 motor has 10 fins, whereas the 80, due to a thicker base, has only nine. The 74ci motor was designed to run on premium leaded fuel, and the 80ci motor was designed to run on premium unleaded.
What’s the difference between a Shovelhead and a V-twin?
The biggest difference was that the engine/transmission package was rubber-mounted, taking away the dreaded V-twin vibes. Behind the frame-mounted fairing an interesting steering arrangement was hidden, with the steering head actually behind the fork tubes, which created a relatively agile 750-pound motorcycle.
When did Harley Davidson stop making Shovelhead motorcycles?
By production’s end in mid-1983, there were 16 models. From 1980 to 1984, the only available Harley Shovelhead was the 80ci model. The new 80ci Evolution engine began in 1984. From 1966 to 1969, the only VIN number on Big-Twins is located on left engine case. There were no frame numbers until the 1970 model year.