What was the history of the Shovelhead engine?
History. The Shovelhead engine was created as the previous Panhead engine was becoming obsolete, with many Harley-Davidson owners demanding more power to compete with the more modern motorcycles. Throughout the Shovelhead’s run, the engine had many different changes made to it to improve power, cooling and oil consumption.
How much does a 1983 Harley Davidson shovelhead cost?
Has orig, type chain primary & final drives, S&S oil pump, cv carb. setup for a shovel. $6,600. 810-299-1818 Rich. 1983 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead , 1983 SHOVELHEAD 80 FLHP ELECTRA GLIDE POLICE SPECIAL: The odometer reads 36K but mileage is EXEMPT.
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.
What kind of oil does a Harley Davidson shovelhead use?
Harley-Davidson recommends 4 quarts of SAE 50 or 60 engine oil in all 1966 through 1984 shovelheads. The transmission uses 1.5 pints of HD transmission lubricant, although many people use 75w90 gear oil mixed 3-to-1 with Lucas oil. Harley-Davidson makes two types of fork oil for shovelheads.
Can you buy a Shovelhead 80ci from 1980?
I am currently looking in to buying a shovelhead 80ci from 1980 but my question referres to shovelheads in general. I have read numerous links about shovelhead and I have also understood from people who have had electra glide with shovelhead engines that the engine had some problems.
What’s the price of a 1978 Harley Shovelhead?
CLASSIC/VINTAGE 1978 Harley Davidson FXE Super Glide Shovel Head for SALE KICK AND ELECTRIC START 1978 LAST YEAR MADE. 4970 miles, 1200cc, 74cu $6250.00 Harley rides GREAT and is very dependable. Big Twin, new battery, new front tire, seat for 2 with sissy Bar. Not riding anymore she needs a good home. She’s A Big Bad Girl.
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.
Do you know how many horsepower Electra Shovelhead has?
Rocker covers will leak after a bit, and the exhaust pipe mounting holes may need Heli-Coils, but they go and go, driven, and maintained correctly. Thank you for your input. Do you how many horsepower electra shovelhead has and how much horsepower the police edition had?