The Evolution of the Harley FL series
Posted by Yale on 2021 Aug 26th
Touring on the old Harley
Davidson FL models, with the rigid mount engine and 4 speed transmission was
very taxing on the rider’s body. The
vibration that one felt in their hands and feet was very numbing. For most riders traveling above 60 miles an
hour for long periods was out of the question.In 1980 Harley introduced the new
and improved Tour Glide FLT. This brand
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The Harley Davidson Shovelhead FLH and FX models 1966-1980
Posted by Yale on 2021 Jul 30th
In 1966 Harley
Davidson introduced a new top end for the FL Electra Glide Panhead that quickly
got the nickname the Shovelhead. The
Shovelhead was in all big twin Harleys from 1966 to 1985. The bottom end basically stayed the same
other than some minor changes like the timing cover. This engine still had the generator setup and
same transmission that was introduce in 19
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