Who is the owner of the Shovelhead engine?
So Milton sticks to his core and brings the really broken engine stuff to Rosa’s Cycles. Frank, the owner of the bike this sorry engine came from, owns Hard Rider NYC clothing brand and rides this personalized and loved bike hard.
How is the breather port on a Shovelhead engine modified?
12 The breather port was modified for much better breathing. 13 Once the motor was built, it was tuned on this slick engine stand. I’ve seen some funny and some not so funny things while working in and around the V-twin industry.
Can a Shovelhead engine run on an Evo?
As a favor to the Shovelhead fans that frequent the Nightrider Performance Site, the original text and drawings are being presented. Changes used in the current Shovelhead engine build are also noted. With modification like this, it is quite possible for a Shovelhead engine to run with the EVO and Twin Cam engines.
Can a Shovelhead engine run with twin cams?
Changes used in the current Shovelhead engine build are also noted. With modification like this, it is quite possible for a Shovelhead engine to run with the EVO and Twin Cam engines. We hope you find the information helpful.
Where did the name SHOVELHEAD motorcycle engine come from?
These hybrids are known as Panshovels. The name Shovelhead comes from the shovel shape of the rocker boxes that replaced the pan shaped covers of the Panhead. The Shovelhead was not designed solely as a motorcycle engine.
Is the Panhead engine the same as the Shovelhead engine?
In fact the Panhead and Shovelhead are so similar that some Panhead owners upgraded their engines to turn them into Shovelheads simply by changing to Shovelhead cylinders, pistons and heads. These hybrids are known as Panshovels.
When did the Shovelhead engine get an alternator?
The Shovelhead engine got a major improvement in 1970 with the switch from a generator to an alternator to provide really adequate electrical power. This meant that the old bottom end taken straight from the Panhead with its slab sided lower engine casing was replaced with a nose-cone shaped casing.
What kind of engine does a 1973 Harley Shovelhead have?
1973 Harley Shovelhead Bobber. Complete custom all the way down from a stretched frame to the gold rocker boxes. Fresh rebuilt shovel head engine w only 300 miles. Really strong compression, kickstart only with 1-2 kicks even if its been sitting.