What years were Sportsters right side shift?
From 57 to 74 were right side shift. Big Twins were always left side shift.
What is the shift pattern on a Harley Sportster?
The shifting pattern on Harley-Davidson motorcycles is “one down, four up” (or “one down, five up” for six-speed bikes). In other words, the first gear is located below neutral and all higher gears are found above neutral on the shift lever.
How do you tell a Shovelhead from an Ironhead?
Sportsters have always had cast iron heads, shovelheads have always had aluminum heads. Sportsters are refered to as Ironheads for as long as any of us can remember to denote they are different from the “more expinsive” big twins. Hell, even panheads had aluminum heads back in the 50’s.
How can you tell if you have a Shovelhead?
The Shovelhead Engine (1966 – 1985) The heads resemble the curve of a shovel, hence the name. This type of engine is the most difficult to identify because the shape does not resemble that of a traditional shovel. Instead it looks more like a coal shovel flipped upside down.
Where is the gearshift handle on a Harley Davidson?
The gearshift handle was mounted to the left side of the engine, connected at the bottom by a system of levers to the shift selector of the drivetrain. The top of the shifter most commonly projected upward through, and moved within, a notched gate similar to modern car shifters where a tiptronic-style stick is used.
When was the first Harley Davidson tank shift made?
Harley-Davidson’s Panhead, introduced for the 1949 model year and replacing the Knucklehead, featured a tank shift through its entire production run. The hand-shifter was common on most motorcycles manufactured from the machine’s invention until the 1950s.
When did the hand shifter start on motorcycles?
The hand-shifter was common on most motorcycles manufactured from the machine’s invention until the 1950s. In most applications, a foot-operated clutch was depressed while the gears were selected with the hand-shifter. The design has seen a resurgence in the custom motorcycle industry, where it speaks to an earlier era and evokes a retro feel.
What are the options on a Harley Davidson?
There are many options that may affect the final value on Harley-Davidson motorcycles such as multi-speed transmissions, clutch assembly, electronics,engine options, dual brakes, side cars, etc. These options will be covered in upcoming editions.