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Title: Show Your Panhead
Post by: CraigArizona85248 on November 01, 2008, 12:02:28 PM
OK!  Let's kick this off again  ;D

Let's see everyone's rides.  Here is my '49 FL Chopper...

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/caschnd1/Tortilla%20Flat%20-%20Feb%202008/IMG_3254.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: ModelABob on November 01, 2008, 03:13:50 PM
Craig,

Bro, you have one "righteous" Pan.  'Nough said.... 8)

AMF/Ride Safe ;)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Skinny Josh on November 01, 2008, 03:37:34 PM
BAM!!!!
(http://skaloha808.mypicgallery.com/JDsHD/mypanhead_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: SeaZund on November 01, 2008, 08:28:28 PM
and here's my 49 FL, before I repaired the Fat-bob mounts.

(http://i36.tinypic.com/dw5jsk.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: chris haynes on November 05, 2008, 07:21:09 AM
Not a new photo, but me just the same.
(http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/hd36knuck/Chrispan.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: ohio-rider on November 05, 2008, 07:35:35 AM
Hi Chris, Any chance you still own that pony?
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: chris haynes on November 05, 2008, 09:15:50 PM
Quote from: ohio-rider on November 05, 2008, 07:35:35 AM
Hi Chris, Any chance you still own that pony?

That was back in the '60's, about a hundred bikes ago.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: EvoSturgis on November 07, 2008, 04:42:29 AM
Sold but not forgotten..

(http://i38.tinypic.com/2cpqeki.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: ModelABob on November 07, 2008, 07:50:10 AM
EvoSturgis,

Your long-gone Pan pics are a perfect example of a "Clean Machine"! 8)

AMF/Ride Safe ;)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Ironman on November 07, 2008, 11:24:35 AM
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll74/PanClan1/My%20Bike/th_Dscn8017.jpg) (http://s285.photobucket.com/albums/ll74/PanClan1/My%20Bike/?action=view&current=Dscn8017.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Erichill on November 07, 2008, 02:09:43 PM
My 1948 Bitsa Bike. Lot of work, lot of fun! Eric(http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr14/humperhill/DSCF2829.jpg)(//)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Ironman on November 07, 2008, 02:17:33 PM
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll74/PanClan1/My%20Bike/Dscn8019.jpg)

Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Erichill on November 07, 2008, 03:58:24 PM
Ironman, Love the photo with the old plane backdrop. Period perfect I'ld say.
Eric
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: mark61 on November 09, 2008, 07:41:02 AM
Hal64,
     A near neighbor has the same bike with a gawd awefull candy apple red metal flack paint job. Low miles when he bought it back in the early '80's for something like $2800.  Probably still has  low miles since he don't seem to go very far on it.  Last time I saw it a chicken was sitting on the  gas tank looking like it was ready to let go.....damn shame. Of course he won't sell it for less than $30,000....

mark61
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: jellero on November 10, 2008, 06:55:13 PM
damn, some really nice bikes here. i am a sucker for the old dressers. when i was 16 on my yamaha 250 touring michigan, i'll never forget a group of bikers on dressers at a gas station (1968). they were all very large people, women too. the old style caps on the guys, vests, pins, patches. then down the road they passed me and the sound was unforgettable. bought mine three years later. j
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: 62pan on November 12, 2008, 05:28:59 AM
Here's my '62(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq197/62pan/62pan-small.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: 76shuvlinoff on November 12, 2008, 05:43:08 PM

This is one sweet thread,  thanks for the grins!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on November 12, 2008, 06:27:51 PM
Her's my 59 FLH. It was my baby for over 20 years till I let a Bro ride it. He went down hard bending the frame. i couldn't find a frame and there was no internet for me at that time so I sold it.   :cry:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2985454502_76c60d5b64_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: panheaddreamer58 on November 14, 2008, 11:22:52 AM
amen Craig!!!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on November 16, 2008, 12:48:26 PM
Man these are some sweet Pans  :beer: :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on January 19, 2009, 04:31:30 PM
Pynzo  Very nice scoot  :beer: :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: ShovelheadDave on January 19, 2009, 05:12:52 PM
Just got this 56 FLH 1/13/09!!


(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/dswansbiker/DSCN0259.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: iiggii on January 19, 2009, 06:33:04 PM
Yeah Man :smilep:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: iiggii on January 19, 2009, 06:43:17 PM
Dave lookin good ,If you dont mind what did you give for it?. i have a 55 - 57 and a 60 if i keep it,But wright now i have a line on a 1950 that has been sitin for 20 years, also i have 41 knuck 79 shovel 03 chopper and a 77 sporty and 06 roadking. have to be careful and truthful i love the bikes but dont want to have to sleep with them. right now all of my 401 and other investments and heading south,I try to tell her these are like Harley Mutual funds-its true.the old ones are like buying land they dont make it no more . :idea:iiggii.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: PanHeadRed on January 22, 2009, 10:14:30 AM
iiggii, I have interest in the 60, what's the deal on that?
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: iiggii on January 22, 2009, 11:59:20 AM
PanHeadRed i have a real nice 1960 motor i was going to put in another bobber. the engine is in the swap area .check it out the motor is nice with title. to many projects doin a 41 knuck and a 34 chev 3 window. to much. iiggii.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: PanHeadRed on January 23, 2009, 03:18:25 AM
iiggii, I saw the engine in the swap section, is that all you have the title and the engine? Do you have the rest/most/some of the bike?
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: iiggii on January 23, 2009, 09:46:11 AM
Thats it as far as 1960 goes ,was going to build another bobber with it.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: CraigArizona85248 on March 27, 2009, 02:21:11 PM
That orange panhead has my eyes wide too.  Awesome looking bike.

I know... this isn't a panhead but it's a knuck belonging to another HTT member (Robin).  Those who like Orange might dig it.  Just to keep on subject ("Show Your Panhead") my bike is in the background  :teeth:

I think this orange w/ blue flames just pops!
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/caschnd1/Tortilla%20Flat%20-%20May%202007/DCP_2883.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: panpered on March 27, 2009, 05:11:16 PM
Craig, I remember that orange knuck from a while back on your web site.  I might have had that in the back of my mind when I decided to try orange.  Just for anyone interested, Dupont has a line called Hot Hues.  All of them are mind blowing in the sun no matter what color you go with.

The jockey shift takes a while to get used to.  You have to really be thinking ahead in traffic.  I am learning to find neutral quicker so I don't worry about putting the wrong foot down!  Thanks for the comments.  It was a fun project, but I need to get into riding mode instead of building mode.  I sure did not build it to look at.

panpered
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Jusbo48 on April 14, 2009, 06:44:36 PM
I am not a Pan owner, (shovel here) but love all you fellas Pans.
I was wondering about the Knuck with the alternator cases and electric start.
didnt know Knucks could be placed on those cases.
I have an extra set of cases and lower parts so making a Knuck powerplant like that really got me fired up.Maybe even a Pan with a shovel lower.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: chris haynes on June 07, 2009, 01:26:41 PM
 If all goes well and the tide don't rise I will have this 1950 Panhead for sale at the Dixon, CA meet on June 19th & 20th. I know, the rear fender has to go!!! But thats what came on the bike.

(http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/hd36knuck/1950Panhead.jpg)

(http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/hd36knuck/1950Panhead1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: moose on June 08, 2009, 09:39:16 AM
nice chris

could I have all your spare parts for my 50, I promise I'll pay the postage
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Deye76 on June 29, 2009, 04:55:41 AM
Sweet :up:
Nothing like getting re-aquainted with an old friend.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: twincamzz on July 25, 2009, 08:41:33 AM
Beautiful machine ya got there Reddog !!  :up: :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Pzokes on July 31, 2009, 07:58:08 AM
Wow! I haven't looked at this page in a while.  A lotta nice bikes have been added.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: ShovelheadDave on August 01, 2009, 03:27:40 PM
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/dswansbiker/DSCN0443-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: twincamzz on August 04, 2009, 05:11:55 PM
Okay, here's my '61 Panhead, "Norma Jean". Only got her a week ago, so still have some work to do. Did get to take my first ride on her yesterday though as it took me a few days to get her ready to stretch her legs after a 3 year nap. The previous owner had her for over 20 years & was killed in a bike wreck on his other bike back in 2006. All his daughter knew about the bike was that it was black & had been sitting in her garage for 3 years. However, I tend to believe that the motor was rebuilt sometime before his death, because this thing runs like top ! No knocks, smoke or other bad sounds. Hell, I'd rather be lucky than good anyday.

(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/twincamzz/NormaJean2.jpg)

(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/twincamzz/NormaJean3.jpg)

(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/twincamzz/NormaJean.jpg)

(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/twincamzz/Panhead.jpg)

(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/twincamzz/FirstRide2.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: BART on August 04, 2009, 08:22:14 PM
twincamzz - That Norma Jean is one good looking gal.

BART
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: twincamzz on January 30, 2010, 04:46:17 AM
Just wanted to add a couple pix of my '61. The ones I posted last August were from when I first got her home. Lots of changes since then. lol.

(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/twincamzz/duoglide.jpg)

(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/twincamzz/P1010071small.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Pzokes on April 04, 2010, 12:21:57 PM
You've done a lot of work since the original pictures.  That is my favorite style for swingframe Panheads.  Are those late model Heritage saddlebags?
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: twincamzz on April 05, 2010, 05:25:44 AM
Thanks Pzokes...yea, I've been busy trying to get this ol' gal up & running. Nope, not Heritage bags, just some aftermarket that I thought "fit the look' I was going for. I made the S/S saddlebag brackets for 'em, BTW.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: prodrag1320 on April 05, 2010, 05:39:25 PM
my `65 pan,circa `78(man i wish i still had this bike!!) http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/veetwin1/100_1977.jpg (http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/veetwin1/100_1977.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Brrrap on April 06, 2010, 04:07:06 PM
Dave Beautiful chop ya got there  :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Superheat9 on October 29, 2010, 06:28:17 AM
GREAT BIKES !!!!   There was a one old black and white picture, reminded me of the big bro, from back in the day.  He wasn't called a biker back then, he was a JD.... Juvenal Delinquent
Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Fred Pickering on November 28, 2010, 12:13:08 PM
Heres mine not going to be a NOS bike hard time finding parts has it is. So i elected to just do a old school themed bike.

Link is to pics on Facebook should work here i
belive.http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=49217&id=1640694874 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=49217&id=1640694874)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: panjs on November 28, 2010, 12:20:04 PM
Quote from: Fred Pickering on November 28, 2010, 12:13:08 PM
Heres mine not going to be a NOS bike hard time finding parts has it is. So i elected to just do a old school themed bike.

Link is to pics on Facebook should work here i
belive.http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=49217&id=1640694874 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=49217&id=1640694874)
Looking good Fred  :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Snuff™ on May 05, 2011, 05:18:28 PM
 :up:  Hey Guys, I think we have some nice Pans!   :beer: :beer: :beer:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: clay_mover on May 26, 2011, 01:04:24 PM
updated photos

(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/llavaseur/1961%20panhead/goodisoncidermillwithberthas_R.jpg)

(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/llavaseur/1961%20panhead/stoneycreekcidermill_R.jpg)

(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/llavaseur/1961%20panhead/tomsoysterbar_A.jpg)

(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/llavaseur/1961%20panhead/tomsoysterbar_RH.jpg)

(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/llavaseur/1961%20panhead/crates_A.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on May 26, 2011, 06:22:24 PM
Clay, Bike Looks GREAT  :beer: :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Slarsonroy on March 19, 2012, 05:48:07 PM
My 53 FLE I traded for last year. I had a 43 Indian 741 Scout and  I met this guy at a local bike show who had the pan for sale. We started talking and, long story short, hes been looking for an Indian and we made a trade. Been working on it all winter and have put about 100 miles on it so far.

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x252/crazyroy62/1953%20Panhead/IMG00266-20110317-1359.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: rigidthumper on April 28, 2013, 08:56:43 AM
My late model 48
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Took me a while, but it runs and drives OK.  Aftermarket rigid frame, Evo heritage front end/wheels, HD 48 EL (74 internals) power train.
And its red!
http://youtu.be/IBh6yXyC_hs (http://youtu.be/IBh6yXyC_hs)


[attachment removed after 60 days by system]
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: easyricer on April 29, 2013, 06:50:11 AM
Yeah, Love the Pan and the lift! I gotta get out the shed and work on mine. Too much to do and no time to do it!
EASY
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: rigidthumper on April 29, 2013, 07:42:32 AM
6SPCH from Bestway. Pricy suckers, but very handy.
http://www.bestwayhydraulics.com/motorcyclelifts.php (http://www.bestwayhydraulics.com/motorcyclelifts.php)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: sfmichael on July 16, 2013, 01:50:49 PM
how pricey is "pricey"?   :nix:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hogman on September 29, 2013, 03:50:50 PM
Quote from: sfmichael on July 16, 2013, 01:50:49 PM
how pricey is "pricey"?   :nix:

Did You happen to find any Price Lists on their web site sfmichael? I Looked at (as far as I Know) Every Page I could bring up, and couldn't find Anything about Prices.  :nix:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: ultralyd on March 23, 2014, 08:38:31 AM
My old 53. Still regret selling it...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/23/udevu6u6.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Dodgy on April 19, 2014, 03:42:27 AM
Just finished this. Decided to stick with stock paint job. Love it!!!!

(http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo213/DodgyDave08/P1020632_zps8c35f359.jpg) (http://s377.photobucket.com/user/DodgyDave08/media/P1020632_zps8c35f359.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hogman on April 19, 2014, 04:53:19 AM
Quote from: Dodgy on April 19, 2014, 03:42:27 AM
Just finished this. Decided to stick with stock paint job. Love it!!!!

(http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo213/DodgyDave08/P1020632_zps8c35f359.jpg) (http://s377.photobucket.com/user/DodgyDave08/media/P1020632_zps8c35f359.jpg.html)

A True "DROOLER"! That is REALLLLL NICE! I Love it Too!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on April 19, 2014, 05:45:58 AM
Holy "Potty mouth" that bike is sweet. My favorite year. Here's a pic of me on my 59 FLH from 87. Grin on my face was complements of the Good Lord as I was on my way to the hospital to see my new baby boy.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3047/2985454502_76c60d5b64_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: CraigArizona85248 on May 08, 2014, 08:54:55 PM
Sweet ride!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Snuff™ on May 09, 2014, 01:40:43 AM
That's one sharp looking '49!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on May 09, 2014, 06:23:39 AM
Very nice work. She's look'n great  :beer: :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: toe cutter on October 31, 2014, 08:33:35 AM
my Frankenstein 1954 pan
(http://i62.tinypic.com/33c5hy8.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Brrrap on November 01, 2014, 10:58:38 AM
Very Nice  :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Jonny Cash on November 02, 2014, 03:51:35 PM
[attach=0]

Here is a pic of my '58, that I built in '96.  I sold it to a guy on Columbus OH in '02, it's the one bike I kick myself for letting go of.


Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Brrrap on November 08, 2014, 04:07:43 AM
Jonny, Great looking bike! I'm liking that!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: CraigArizona85248 on January 11, 2015, 08:54:34 AM
I'm just catching up after not looking at this thread for a while. Toe_cutter, Johnny Cash and  Yank... Those are ALL righteous rides. Thanks for posting them.

-Craig
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: themanfromars on March 23, 2015, 12:36:37 PM
Well....here's the before picture....considering its now in a million pieces looking forward to posting an after pic soon!

(http://themanfromars.smugmug.com/photos/i-SHLzgkw/0/L/i-SHLzgkw-L.jpg)

(http://themanfromars.smugmug.com/photos/i-2DjLS4x/0/L/i-2DjLS4x-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Deye76 on February 04, 2017, 04:49:57 PM
My dual belt drive I built a long time ago. Frame lowered in the rear, stretched in the down tubes. 1962 right side case mated to a 1970 left side case, 80" lightened Evo flywheels.   
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: wmnmy on March 16, 2017, 02:49:30 PM
My 61 duo glide
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hossamania on March 16, 2017, 02:52:39 PM
Mmm.... Minty!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: wmnmy on March 16, 2017, 03:45:40 PM
Hahahah yea 1965 ford turquoise paint needed something bright so these non Vegas drivers could see me since they totaled two white Harley's I rode , while I was on them 7 years apart .... Still here as you can see I put a right side starter on it can't kick lol but I can still ride lol..
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: wmnmy on April 22, 2017, 06:38:08 PM
Enjoying the ride.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: flatfifth2003 on May 19, 2017, 02:03:55 AM
Just got this one 2 weeks ago, pretty much original from the looks of it!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: 58Tin on May 19, 2017, 04:05:44 AM
wow-that's a great looking 65-looks like an original survivor to me
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: flatfifth2003 on May 19, 2017, 03:41:51 PM
It is pretty much correct,it had a repaint about 20 yrs  ago  I do have the original seat with the gold trim but it's wrapped up in the closet.have original bill of sale and all kind of pictures over the years too.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Wicked on May 20, 2017, 11:56:42 AM
Great find!!  Only thing that would make it look better is if it was in my shop!   :bike:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Brrrap on August 08, 2017, 07:09:38 AM
[attach=0] [attach=1]
By request, Been posted here before,
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: david lee on August 08, 2017, 03:49:26 PM
Quote from: flatfifth2003 on May 19, 2017, 02:03:55 AM
Just got this one 2 weeks ago, pretty much original from the looks of it!
what did you pay for it.thank you
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: david lee on August 08, 2017, 04:00:52 PM
Quote from: Brrrap on August 08, 2017, 07:09:38 AM
[attach=0] [attach=1]
By request, Been posted here before,
thats cool .like the locomotive headlight
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: brett on December 21, 2017, 07:50:55 PM
Fired it up last weekend, a few odds and ends yet to finish up.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hossamania on December 23, 2017, 12:49:15 PM
Proper!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: AndyH on December 31, 2017, 05:25:55 PM
My ‘53 Panhead

Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: twincamzz on January 01, 2018, 05:35:47 AM
very nice !!  :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: J-harley on January 04, 2019, 01:43:50 PM
my 1948 Panhead
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hossamania on January 04, 2019, 02:07:05 PM
That is a sweet looking ride!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: fbn ent on January 04, 2019, 02:23:23 PM
 :smilep:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on January 05, 2019, 03:25:00 PM
 :beer: :up: BEAUTIFUL RIDE..... Ride it don't hide it.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: J-harley on January 05, 2019, 03:55:15 PM
I make my miles every year with both my bikes.  :smiled:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on January 05, 2019, 04:54:08 PM
 :beer: :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: 58Tin on January 06, 2019, 11:59:52 AM
 [attach=0,msg1275483]

I've this bike since Dec 1978
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: moose on January 06, 2019, 12:47:59 PM
nice ride
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: jls 64 on January 06, 2019, 01:26:45 PM
 :up: :up: nice.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: knuckleheadgeorge on January 06, 2019, 07:13:49 PM
1952 Panhead

Basket case that was finished around 08.

My son was 17 at  the time . . . this was his 1st ever paint job.

Proud Dad
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on February 02, 2019, 03:24:26 PM
Had been looking for a very long time for another 59 FLH and finally found one she's not a 100 point bike but is close enough for me and will be a lot of fun. Just got it running and took it out for a short run. Very smooth runner, shifts great and is an awesome base to work with. When I took it out today I wore the same jacket as in the older pic that I bought with my first paycheck when I worked for the railroad in the track gangs. And yep, it still fits. Here's some pics of it right off the truck and one of me on my other 59 FLH from back in the day.

(https://i.postimg.cc/XVSWCstz/IMG-0105.jpg?dl=1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SKqHtvhQ/IMG-0101.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/269JyjB3/IMG-0103.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/SRwvLZdh/IMG-0106.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sg3LVGV2/59-FLH-Sept-1987.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: HogMike on February 02, 2019, 05:03:54 PM
My 65 and RJ' 65
His was a lot nicer than mine, but mine was more original!
LOL

:missed:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: HogMike on February 02, 2019, 05:08:24 PM
Here
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on February 02, 2019, 05:52:33 PM
I like em both. My other 59 back in the day was a chrome whore but that's what we did back then despite the old school blacked out look that they try to speele these days. Even the Harley dealers had chrome exchange counters right there in the showroom. This one I'm going to go for a more original look but I'm not going to get nutz over it with 1000 dollar oem mufflers and alike.  Here's a pic of my 62. It had a few aftermarket pieces on it but it was still a very nice bike. Gonna go for something like it with this 59.


(https://i.postimg.cc/T34RQjy1/2-342.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/5204wK2D/2-352.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Prdrq5sX/2-364.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/9X7LShLC/2-345.jpg)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: HogMike on February 02, 2019, 06:14:50 PM
Beautiful bike!
My friend was the parts guy at our local dealer for years and had a nice 59
It was his main ride for years.
Can't find those pics on here.
I had 2-1958 pans but they were mostly parts bikes that I used to restore other bikes. Had a very nice riding 55 that I still regret selling in the late 80's.
:missed:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: HogMike on February 02, 2019, 06:17:33 PM
I think this was the bike I had a pirelli on the front and a Beck on the rear, I remember it handling very well. Well, at least for the late 70's early 80's that is!
LOL
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on February 02, 2019, 07:38:28 PM
That 55 is SWEET. I know the feelin all to well. My older 59 got wrecked and I couldn't find a frame for it so I sold it. When that bike was rollin away on the trailer I had the strangest feelin in my chest. Like it was hollow as I loved that damn bike. Now it's time to do this one up and ride off into the sunset in style  :beer: :up: :smiled:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: HogMike on February 03, 2019, 05:43:15 AM
Not many of my old bikes would I like to have back, but the 55 is one of them, and probably my 1941 Indian 4!

My 49 FL was a nice restoration, but was mostly a show bike, never rode as smooth as the 55.
:missed:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: sfmichael on February 04, 2019, 05:30:25 PM
crappy picture  :smilep: - beautiful bike  :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: HogMike on February 04, 2019, 07:58:38 PM
Quote from: sfmichael on February 04, 2019, 05:30:25 PM
crappy picture  :smilep: - beautiful bike  :up:

Yeah, sorry,it's all I could find. Insramatic, circa 1980

1980, Harley invitational show, "Artistry in Iron"
I still have the belt buckles they passed ou, but not the bikes anymore!

:chop:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: sfmichael on February 04, 2019, 11:47:18 PM
man that thing is gorgeous  :rose:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: flatfifth2003 on September 25, 2019, 03:30:48 PM
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Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: flatfifth2003 on September 25, 2019, 03:32:50 PM
1948 fl
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: fbn ent on September 25, 2019, 06:26:58 PM
BEAUTY !!  :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hossamania on September 26, 2019, 04:51:21 AM
Quote from: fbn ent on September 25, 2019, 06:26:58 PM
BEAUTY !!  :up:

Sure is!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: JohnnyCashPan on April 01, 2020, 07:28:49 PM
Pieced together franken pan.  Had it since the mid '70s.

(https://i.postimg.cc/XYyfs5hz/My-Pan.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: fbn ent on April 01, 2020, 08:35:12 PM
 :up: :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: JohnnyCashPan on May 16, 2020, 05:13:26 PM
Found some more pics.  I've had this thing rolling since 1976(?) or so.  It's been through several phases...
(https://i.postimg.cc/RF5P3MDs/Jan-8-pan.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
and...
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xqw1Y4Jt/scootin-around.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Still got her, will end my riding days on her.
Title: 1965 Panhead
Post by: Devo on February 01, 2021, 02:40:06 AM
Here is a couple shots of my winter project
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hossamania on February 01, 2021, 05:07:25 AM
That one is a beauty!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: crock on February 02, 2021, 04:42:28 AM
NICE
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: JohnnyCashPan on February 02, 2021, 10:35:14 AM
Absolutely beautiful!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: fbn ent on February 02, 2021, 10:46:15 AM
 :up:  I have a postage stamp like that ...  :crook:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: SuperFly on March 05, 2021, 10:41:32 AM
Took this pic last summer on a 2000 Klm trip back from the Kootenays

..  http://postimg.cc/v1L5rskZ

,,    (https://i.postimg.cc/43jwT41V/Hemi-Bros-Bag.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/v1L5rskZ)
Title: Re: 1965 Panhead
Post by: HogMike on March 05, 2021, 10:56:36 AM
Quote from: Devo on February 01, 2021, 02:40:06 AM
Here is a couple shots of my winter project

Very nice bike, looks like mostly correct parts.
Very rare these days to see something this close to original.
Well done.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: BFBubba on March 05, 2021, 11:19:30 AM
1955 FL
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Devo on March 08, 2022, 04:55:11 PM
Fresh top end ready for test and tune. It ain't perfect but I sure like it. Slowly replacing the replaced stuff with OEM stuff. 65 bags at the painter to replace these 69 bags. Getting closer.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hossamania on March 08, 2022, 06:01:57 PM
Such a great look, Devo!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Deye76 on May 29, 2022, 03:46:08 PM
Could swear I posted years ago, don't know what happened. Anyway, my multi-year dual belt drive (primary & rear drive), electric start, in a lowered in the rear, stretched in the front down tubes frame, 80 cu. in. Pan. Lightened Evo flywheels, no lead valve seats, and Shovel valves in the heads, Shovel exhaust ports on the heads.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Snuff™ on July 07, 2022, 04:37:09 PM
I posted this one 10/11 years ago, think photobucket cause of missing post.  A friend tore this down back in '89, but never got around to chrome it all out.  I rescued it in '04 and restored it back to ~98% original. Still got it! But collecting dust.

-Snuff :beer:

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Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on July 08, 2022, 06:50:21 AM
VERY NICE  :beer:  :up:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Deye76 on July 08, 2022, 11:54:05 AM
Good work Snuff. I have always liked the bubble bags.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Fugawee on September 07, 2022, 04:27:23 PM
51' Pan Resto-Mod.jpg

51' Pan loaded on the Trailer going to its New Owner.  June 2021...
That was a 4-5 year project.  Still wiping away the tears.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hossamania on September 07, 2022, 04:44:17 PM
A tough one to let go.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on September 08, 2022, 07:56:33 AM
Very nice. Sold a nice 59 FLH bout 2 years ago and still regret it. Finnishing  up a 62 right now and hope I can afford to keep this one. These old scoots are getting harder to do with availability of quality parts. I have 10 months waiting for paint and headwork alone. I have them now and just waiting for a few parts to complete the build.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on December 29, 2022, 09:59:45 AM
With quality parts getting so expensive and hard to find this is my last frame off build. My 1962 FLH. The way I like it....

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 Here's the rundown on the build:

The frame, engine, trans, speedometer and other parts are original to the bike with the rest as mentioned are either Harley or top quality made in USA parts with a few exceptions like the risers, oil tank and a few trim pieces.

Frame is the original drop seat and still has the fork lock.
Fenders are Harley and the tanks are 4.2 gallon off a springer Softail.

Engine: Heads have been redone by Randy Long with new guides and springs. Castings are excellent with no cracks at all as shown in pics. Valve covers are OEM Stainless steel. Pistons are 0:10  over 8.5-1, lifters are Jims, cam is an Andrews F grind which is the same as the old A grind with a few degrees offset to deter pinging. Push rods are Velva Touch, ignition is a Mallory electronic unit (new module) installed correctly with the correct balast resistor and signal module to insure reliability and longevity. Starts  on one kick. Oil pump and cam cover and tappet blocks are original. Cylinders are aftermarket from back in the 80's from Superior. Carb is an S&S E that has been gone thru and works great.

Trans is original to the bike with a 61 date code and has been gone thru with new Andrews main shaft, Main drive gear, shift dogs, paw springs along with a Nice James double lip main seal and new spacer with no leaks. Trans shifts very nice. Trans sprocket is a Made in USA PBI 23 tooth with a top quality oring chain. Rear sprocket is a 49 tooth which results in nice around town maners and cruises the highway without reving to high.

Primary has been upgraded to a BDL belt drive with a Rivera Pro (API) clutch with a new engine sprocket shaft seal and spacer installed to insure a dry primary. Goes in gear without a sound, nice easy pull on the clutch lever and nice smooth shifts.

Wiring is all new, coil is H-D, tail light is oem H-D with glass tag lens and aftermarket tail light lens for better visability.  Generator is a new Cycle Electric low charge rate 12 volt made in USA with regulator. Battery is a new Deka AGM.

Seat, grips, mirrors are all genuine H-D with some hard to find rare old school items such as the Genuine from back in the day Sifton Star front brake master cylinder, Railroad Spike foot pegs along with some vintage flying bird trim parts ie. the derby and coil covers.

Wheels are very nice with genuine H-D timken bearing hubs,  oem nos rims laced and trued by Buchanans with thier polished stainless steel spokes.  Tires are new Avons.

Front is H-D, bars are from a Softail Slim. Rear shocks are Progressive. Swing arm is from a 85 Low Rider with new bearings and seals. Mirrors are original H-D from back in the day. Took a year to get it done but it was worth it.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Deye76 on December 29, 2022, 03:51:03 PM
Came out very good Reddog.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hossamania on December 29, 2022, 04:24:27 PM
Quote from: Deye76 on December 29, 2022, 03:51:03 PMCame out very good Reddog.

Agreed!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Snuff™ on January 03, 2023, 03:39:53 PM
Nice work on that bike Reddog, and really good documentation write-up!

-Snuff :beer:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on January 04, 2023, 08:38:57 AM
Thanks Snuff, I purchased this bike from a long time friends son as my buddy had a serious stroke and the kid wasn't interested in it. It looked like a page out of a 1990's Easy Riders with disc wheels, streched tanks and 90's paint job. Engine and trans were painted in that old school heavy wrinkle black which was tough to remove but I got it done. My friend is a long time rider and did his own wrenching so I thought I would just be in for a face lift with some different tins, paint and full service however when I got it running and took it out for a test ride I knew I was in for a lot more than that as the trans locked up just a half mile from the house. Luckily I was only going about 25 or 30 when it happened so no damage to me or the trans case.

By the time it was done the only things I used were the engine, trans, speedo, frame and a few smaller parts, the rest was replaced as mentioned in the write-up. Bike turned out very nice but man it sure wasn't what I thought it was when I bought it and chalked it up to another lesson learned as I couldn't belive a long time rider that wrenched on his own bike for many years would turn out out that kind of work especially on his own scoot. Now she's a great runing bike that starts on one kick and is one of the smoothest Pans I ever rode. Heres a pic of it before I redid it.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hossamania on January 04, 2023, 09:10:13 AM
That is a full on 90's build!
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: nmainehunter on January 04, 2023, 03:27:09 PM
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wWEhTXAY7Li9DFZQ9 My 63 that I have been building for the last few winters.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: JSD on January 05, 2023, 05:23:13 PM
Reddog is the disy a A557 or A556 ?
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on January 06, 2023, 08:24:45 AM
Whats the diff?
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: JSD on January 06, 2023, 02:42:58 PM
The A556 is single fire with mechanical advance weights. A557 uses gold cup rotor and can run avoes
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on January 07, 2023, 07:45:50 AM
It's the 556 then. Works great
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Fugawee on January 29, 2023, 06:32:19 AM
It's been a while since I dropped by here.
It's nice to see all of the Old Iron still breathing.
Great Job to ALL of You for keeping the Pans alive.  :up:  :beer:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Excalibur on January 29, 2023, 08:51:31 PM
I know I like looking at Panhead pics so here is mine. She's a rider... not a show winner but she ticks a few boxes for me.
MyPan.jpg
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Ohio HD on January 29, 2023, 08:55:22 PM
Very clean looking bike. I like the two tone blue and white too. 
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: kd on January 29, 2023, 09:12:39 PM
Quote from: Excalibur on January 29, 2023, 08:51:31 PMI know I like looking at Panhead pics so here is mine. She's a rider... not a show winner but she ticks a few boxes for me.
MyPan.jpg

Got a pic of the whole bike?
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Excalibur on January 30, 2023, 01:32:24 AM
Pics taken at various times over 8 years of ownership. In the first year it got new heads and rebore. Clocked up about 25k miles.
 
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PPPa.jpg
ppp.jpg
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: JSD on January 30, 2023, 09:46:37 PM
Sweet as mate. You in NZ or :up: OZ WA? 
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Excalibur on January 30, 2023, 10:57:13 PM
Quote from: JSD on January 30, 2023, 09:46:37 PMSweet as mate. You in NZ or :up: OZ WA?
Hamilton, NZ.

Specs:
S.U. carb
Dyna S single fire.
Heads S.T.D
Average 48 mpg (US)
Front end Gold Valve cartridge emulators.
Rear shocks Progressives
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: JSD on January 30, 2023, 11:56:52 PM
Very nice mate :chop:
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Reddog74usa on January 31, 2023, 07:52:09 AM
Real nice Pan. I have some friends that are in the Tauranga area that ride with the BOPCC. Good folks.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Hossamania on January 31, 2023, 08:02:24 AM
I have a friend, unfortunately passed a few years ago, that rode a '61 Pan with a mousetrap almost daily for 30 years or more. He finally broke down and bought a used RoadKing in very nice shape. I think I saw him ride it half a dozen times, otherwise it was always the Pan. Luckily he had another very good friend who was a talented wrench with the old Pans and Shovels, kept it on the road for him. It was no big deal for him to pull a tire and patch it while out and about. Of course, none of those guys believed in spending any real money on things like tires as long as they were mostly still round, so flats and repairs were pretty common on the road.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Excalibur on January 31, 2023, 04:01:46 PM
Here's another pic alongside my buddy's sweet '52..

61.52.jpg

Hoss, I hear you re riding and owning the old bikes, Pan/Shovels etc. To own one means becoming your own expert, putting in the time, energy and effort to sort them out. Not a bike for the faint hearted, that's for sure.
My bike is not particularly original so I'm OK with doing a few mods. Gas price is the equivalent of US$6.48 /US gallon so the SU carb was a no brainer.

It's a rider and it gets ridden and licensed year round.

It has a mousetrap and I love it. One you get your head around how to fettle them, they are so good. Wish the Shovel had one...
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: BigT on June 04, 2023, 11:39:41 AM
My pan back around 1990.
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: HogMike on June 04, 2023, 05:13:03 PM
3 of us had/has blue pans.
2 went on to good homes, one is still here!938E9728-C8E7-47B1-AEF7-81AE057BE29F.jpg6783FA68-F4DB-4BFE-9CAA-CC52217E3FFC.jpg
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: JSD on June 11, 2023, 02:52:31 AM
Nice 65
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: echd215 on July 23, 2023, 01:48:18 PM
Work in progress
Title: Re: Show Your Panhead
Post by: Fugawee on July 23, 2023, 04:20:12 PM
That Work in Progress looks Pretty Good from where I'm sitting.
Nice Job!