What makes a Harley Davidson shovelhead engine different?
When the engine was first produced, the Shovelhead had a shallower combustion chamber, larger valve drop for both intake and exhaust, better porting, and stronger valves and pistons. This gave the new engine an extra 10 horsepower, along with a different appearance.
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.
Is there a 1966 Shovelhead motorcycle for sale?
1966 Harley Davidson flh,I had bought this bike many years back from the original owner, with plans to restore,it has not been started in 10 years + its pretty much all there, and need to be gone through I am moving outta state and will not be able to take with me ( in less I have too) I will be listing the other bikes soon,thanks for looking
What kind of seat does a Harley shovel head have?
Also new custom H handlebars, new custom seat to ride solo or dual. Titled clear as a 1973 Harley Shovel head. This bike was a complete custom build by Asphalt Customs in San Francisco and I don’t have all the specs on the build.
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.
Also new custom H handlebars, new custom seat to ride solo or dual. Titled clear as a 1973 Harley Shovel head. This bike was a complete custom build by Asphalt Customs in San Francisco and I don’t have all the specs on the build.
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 Shovelhead engine stop being made?
The engine was produced until 1984, where the Evolution engine, which had aluminum heads and barrels, began to take over on most models. The engine could still be found in certain models such as the FLH in 1985, but was shortly replaced by the succeeding Evolution engine.