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My 78 in the Isle of Man.

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On this date in 1978 I purchased my Shovelhead Lowrider. Thanks to Phil's advice I have it back to good running order. Rode it 50 miles one way to dealer I bought it from to get a part for a sportster I am working on. I don't know the milage because the speedometer has been replaced 3 or 4 times over the years. Current speedo showing about 50,000. I have ridden this bike across country 6 or 8 times. Had plenty of adventures and breakdowns.

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Looks good! Congrats on keeping it that long and keeping it on the road.

Nice looking bike.  I have always liked the early FX / Low Rider bikes with the OEM Harley bags on them. I thought they looked so natural and could never figure out why more people didn't use them.

 Here is a shot of the rear with bags. The license plate is an historic plate. Regular plate is $25 a year. The historic plate cost $30 and is good as long as I own this bike. I put this plate on in 2009 so I have been saving every year. 

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My 73 with an improved front end and fender in need of paint.



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Quote from: bump on August 08, 2022, 09:08:11 AMHere is a shot of the rear with bags. The license plate is an historic plate. Regular plate is $25 a year. The historic plate cost $30 and is good as long as I own this bike. I put this plate on in 2009 so I have been saving every year. 

Historic 76 plate on my 76 as well.

This '72 has been hanging in the air in a buddy's man cave for 20+ years. He passed away from cancer a couple of years ago and his wife decided it was time to get it down, go through it, and let his son start riding it. Took a bit...but she's a rider again.You cannot view this attachment.

Finished product .  Well...now I can't figure out how to post the after picture 🤔

Maybe now

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Sweet bike!

OK thank you Shovelhead Enthusiast's, past, present, yet to be shovelers,  even been there done that moving on to newer technology Hogs.
It has been a labor of love journey post the Covid shutdown to get this 1980 Flh Classic back to all it's glory. Had to experience one for myself just the way it is. 135-140 psi both cylinders went back to the factory hydraulics and the skinnier Andrew's  adjustables. Love the Sifton 112 Cobra The Deluxe Solo pogo seat I can flat foot it and back it out of the garage so good to go Caddy comfort. Sweet is all I can add. Note It takes ne 3 or 4 tries to fix issues but you can call me slow, my shop rate is $0/hr.
Thanks to those who contributed their unselfish time to help.  

That's a sweetheart!

Congrats,nice shovel. 

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My '84 FXE with the stock carb and pipes, she runs great set up like this.

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Quote from: flhs90 on October 05, 2023, 05:51:55 PMOK thank you Shovelhead Enthusiast's, past, present, yet to be shovelers,  even been there done that moving on to newer technology Hogs.
It has been a labor of love journey post the Covid shutdown to get this 1980 Flh Classic back to all it's glory. Had to experience one for myself just the way it is. 135-140 psi both cylinders went back to the factory hydraulics and the skinnier Andrew's  adjustables. Love the Sifton 112 Cobra The Deluxe Solo pogo seat I can flat foot it and back it out of the garage so good to go Caddy comfort. Sweet is all I can add. Note It takes ne 3 or 4 tries to fix issues but you can call me slow, my shop rate is $0/hr.
Thanks to those who contributed their unselfish time to help.  

Sharp.

I had an 81 in Black, mannnnn I miss that Bike and if I could find another i'd sure would like to buy it. Beautiful unmolested Bike guppy.

VERY NICE ONE Guppy   

Here is my 72 I have had for about 25 years, it sure has had some changes and they continue From how I purchased it to Now.You cannot view this attachment.You cannot view this attachment.You cannot view this attachment.

Just finished this 75 FXE in time for Spring with all the right goodies. Still 74 inches with a Sifton 112 cam, Velva Touch lifters, electronic iggy with voes, cycle electric charging system, Rivera Pro Clutch, Mik 42 carb and totally gone thru. You cannot view this attachment.You cannot view this attachment.You cannot view this attachment.You cannot view this attachment.

Really nice!

sweet !     

Reddog you earned some well deserving kudos on the rebuild. Like the unmolested to go with your Cobra cam. look