Shovel Head

Buying a 1971 FLH, need your comments.

Started by 243ron

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Views: 11,010

May 12, 2009, 07:47:34 PM
by Ultrashovel

Shovel rigid wiring..need a diagram for dummies like me...

Started by jerite

Replies: 10
Views: 11,012

January 08, 2012, 03:09:34 PM
by jerite

Rebuild Bottom End 1970s 74in Shovelhead

Started by tinkering

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Replies: 76
Views: 11,068

May 11, 2020, 04:56:52 PM
by Burnout

Shovel motor build advice....

Started by yarddogg77

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Replies: 47
Views: 11,104

February 21, 2020, 02:44:27 AM
by 76shuvlinoff

1969 Motor Questions

Started by BBQBIKER

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Replies: 55
Views: 11,136

April 30, 2017, 02:46:02 AM
by BBQBIKER

valve train upgrades

Started by HotRodShovel

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Replies: 60
Views: 11,153

April 25, 2014, 09:19:44 AM
by HotRodShovel

80 FLT

Started by Rodney_C

Replies: 17
Views: 11,184

May 25, 2009, 07:26:13 PM
by Old Crow

Four Speed Clutch

Started by rkrcpa

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Replies: 36
Views: 11,186

August 20, 2019, 03:56:43 PM
by One4Tone

Speaking of cv carbs

Started by 76shuvlinoff

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Replies: 41
Views: 11,413

June 27, 2019, 02:58:41 AM
by 76shuvlinoff

Help needed with clutch adjustment with cowpie / rotary four speed transmission

Started by 2017FLHTK

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Replies: 45
Views: 11,539

October 16, 2019, 01:40:09 PM
by david lee

OIL ISSUE , WHY ME!

Started by ironman2

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Replies: 33
Views: 11,657

June 23, 2009, 01:03:05 PM
by vern

What OIL do YOU Run in your Shovelhead Engine & Primary?

Started by DJ Baar

Replies: 24
Views: 11,686

January 01, 2017, 06:23:14 PM
by gil57usa

Transmission Oil...........

Started by JamLazyAss

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Replies: 32
Views: 11,767

July 13, 2012, 08:35:27 PM
by jerite

Sportsters are NOT Shovelheads !!!

Started by fulldress79

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Replies: 30
Views: 11,815

February 11, 2009, 10:58:08 AM
by RoadKingTrooper

How Much Oil In A Shovelhead Wet Clutch Primary?

Started by DJ Baar

Replies: 9
Views: 11,845

January 06, 2014, 03:59:55 PM
by Snowyone

Starter Shaft Issue

Started by 8080REG

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Replies: 29
Views: 12,106

June 22, 2023, 01:36:03 PM
by rykk

oil coolers

Started by HotRodShovel

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Replies: 64
Views: 12,139

December 06, 2009, 03:45:17 PM
by bigbearkiller

S&S Super E float adjustment

Started by Little Al

Replies: 2
Views: 12,180

May 30, 2009, 11:20:24 AM
by Little Al

crank case breather tube blowing oil

Started by ironman2

Replies: 11
Views: 12,210

March 26, 2009, 10:25:24 AM
by monty101

Starter motor doesn't disengage.

Started by eglideic

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Replies: 27
Views: 12,403

May 06, 2011, 02:18:30 PM
by bobrk1

Pushrod adjustment for hydraulic lifters

Started by HotRodShovel

Replies: 10
Views: 12,503

October 04, 2009, 03:46:20 PM
by HotRodShovel

I'm here

Started by Lew

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Replies: 53
Views: 12,586

November 07, 2008, 05:43:51 PM
by Rumblefeesh

79 shovel engine size question

Started by specialx1

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Replies: 26
Views: 12,768

November 08, 2009, 08:12:52 PM
by Ultrashovel

EVO BOTTOM END/SHOVEL TOP END??

Started by 1995 BadBoy

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Replies: 33
Views: 12,846

October 30, 2013, 03:12:08 PM
by 76shuvlinoff

Need a lesson on kick starting

Started by flht1550

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Replies: 37
Views: 12,996

June 22, 2016, 08:25:38 AM
by BBQBIKER

What Carb is this?

Started by RoadGlideRob

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Replies: 35
Views: 13,295

March 14, 2009, 12:00:53 AM
by MMOCGuy

Evo rockers in shovel head

Started by BB

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Replies: 26
Views: 13,657

February 12, 2011, 06:44:17 PM
by stroker800

Lifter Block Gasket Oil Feed Hole Alignment

Started by billbuilds

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Replies: 35
Views: 13,858

February 18, 2023, 04:52:12 AM
by billbuilds

84 Shovel Head FXE Upgrades

Started by Reddog74usa

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Replies: 55
Views: 13,959

June 14, 2010, 08:40:43 AM
by rbonner

rear cylinder not firing properly

Started by bigmic

Replies: 24
Views: 14,233

August 19, 2009, 09:10:26 PM
by springer-

Not a Backfire thru carb, but engine misses at cruising speeds?

Started by DJ Baar

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Replies: 98
Views: 14,749

May 23, 2014, 05:28:07 AM
by Hogman

Clutch issues

Started by oldskool

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Replies: 32
Views: 14,884

June 29, 2023, 02:20:33 AM
by xlfan

Clutch Assembly Question

Started by dirtymike

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Replies: 99
Views: 15,620

July 28, 2013, 03:57:04 PM
by dirtymike

How much HP can you get from a Shovelhead?

Started by Eccool

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Replies: 44
Views: 15,960

October 28, 2013, 04:19:23 AM
by Hillside Motorcycle

4 speed main shaft leak

Started by Chippitt68

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Replies: 41
Views: 15,985

June 04, 2023, 05:52:02 PM
by Chippitt68

Solid lifter conversion

Started by flhs90

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Replies: 27
Views: 16,106

March 24, 2023, 07:19:34 AM
by HogMike

No compression both cylinders-on and off

Started by Atrick

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Replies: 111
Views: 16,636

July 19, 2017, 09:21:31 AM
by shadow9er

Excessive noise on bench test after transmission rebuild

Started by 2017FLHTK

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Replies: 34
Views: 17,146

March 25, 2022, 10:56:56 PM
by JSD

Shovehead The NEW FAD!

Started by Mule

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Replies: 85
Views: 17,334

November 26, 2009, 12:30:23 PM
by rbonner

Valve seat cutter: total waste of money?

Started by JW113

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Replies: 51
Views: 18,352

March 26, 2022, 01:29:33 PM
by Buglet

Very Interesting, and then a resurrection, The End

Started by War Horse

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Replies: 119
Views: 18,376

June 15, 2012, 04:26:05 AM
by Deye76

leineweber l3s cam

Started by monty101

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Replies: 82
Views: 18,993

October 10, 2009, 07:38:18 PM
by HotRodShovel

Long time...bad news

Started by HotRodShovel

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Replies: 117
Views: 19,153

March 04, 2013, 10:26:22 AM
by Hillside Motorcycle

FLH dual disc front end

Started by 76shuvlinoff

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Replies: 105
Views: 19,325

October 09, 2010, 04:29:18 PM
by 76shuvlinoff

Shovel Head performance mods?

Started by Reddog74usa

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Replies: 29
Views: 19,428

November 05, 2010, 02:33:05 PM
by stroker800

New to shovelheads. oil recommendations

Started by 92banana

Replies: 16
Views: 20,156

December 29, 2008, 04:32:59 PM
by blackbeard 60

1974 FXE Shovel Head

Started by Reddog74usa

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Replies: 64
Views: 20,272

February 02, 2010, 06:48:15 PM
by rbonner

Updating a Shovelhead

Started by GoFast.....

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Replies: 49
Views: 21,555

July 27, 2012, 09:17:10 PM
by GoFast.....

1977 ElectraGlide Restoration Project

Started by JW113

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Replies: 148
Views: 23,199

December 06, 2015, 04:19:17 AM
by 76shuvlinoff

Leaking Rocker Boxes

Started by rbabos

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Replies: 150
Views: 24,594

January 19, 2015, 08:36:20 AM
by fbn ent