Had a 1980 ironhead it’s still riding (gave it to my sister) have a evo and the engine blow out at 30,000 ! People say a lot about AMF but they are tough motors.
I bought a brand new FLH 1200 in 1980 in Australia. I bought the 1200 because the 80ci had alloy wheels, and I wanted spokes. it was a smart move because all the 80ci engines seized the rear cylinder whenever they got hot. Originally the 1980 FLH did not have a hinge in the rear fender and had 1200 in the fender tips.
Funny how times change ,80s none of my friends wanted a bagger they came with geritol and a cane. We stripped them 'just like this too. FAST forward now baggers are pulling wheelies and everwhere.
+HuntingHarleys thats right AMF invested in the tooling that was used to build the Evo! As for the new machines they arent that hard to work on. I graduated from MMI in 94 and have taken many factory update classes since. Im not a big fan of the TC motor though. I see a lot of bikes coming into our shop with shifted flywheels. Lots of electrical snafus as well. Moslty due to cheap Chinese made parts.
my name is paolo, i'm your subscriber to your you tube channel. you have some beautiful harleys. compmenti ... I have 2 harley shovelhead flh 1980 and a heritage springer 1997
I bought a 79 74 CI FLH in Longview Texas brand new and was told then that 79 was the last year for a 74. I never saw a 1200 after 79 anyway. Apparently that was the wrong info. Mine was fire engine red and had spoke wheels. It was a good bike.
I just picked up a 1981 FLH Shoveled. Paint is only two years old,all chromed out ! All I have to do now is remove the bags,put fish tail pipes on,and get rid of the windshield. 5,000
prices range all over the map on this stuff. it is a matter of what it is worth to you at the moment. you might pay anywhere from $2000 to $15,000. the model of a 1970's or 1980's is in the VIN and motor number.
yea , just picked an 89 heritage , and i started "parting it down" to clean , and its true , each part you take off , ( bags, sissy bar , backrest , lug rack ,windsheild , it looks better and better, didnt want to put back on , but ol lady gave me those puppy dog eyes when i replied " think im gonna ride it stripped for a while , so i told her the "backrest go s on real easy dear dont worry" and my rebel days were over in bout a half a week , but , its starting to get cool here in memphis so i
I got a 1980 80ci Super Glide shovel head, but that's a Bad Ass FLH brotha. I'd riiiide the hellouta her just the way she is, with the addition of my throw over leather bags.
what size bars are those. love the bike and style I have a 94 FLSTN looking to get some taller bars and debating height. so just for a reference. I love this look bare minimum cruiser, people forget there're bikes not cars sometimes.
Hey Todd, any idea what the 2 tone color option was on this motorcycle, I can't find a 2 tone option for 1980, would it being a police issue have anything to do with that. Love the color and tank decal. Having trouble finding a factory picture of one like this. Thanks!!
@@HuntingHarleys I see, that makes sense now, thanks! Gonna be in the market for a later year FLH shovel before long. Really wanting to find one similar to this or the 1977 FLH "California custom" you had. Don't mind spending the money for a nice motorcycle, just slim pickins being from Kentucky. Any tips or locations on finding a nice one?
if your ever in Phoenix Az check out LOVE CYCLES! Jeremiah doesnt touch any HD made after 1984. Strictly an ol skool shop specialising in ol skool choppers and bobbers.
hiway choppers and bobs cycle are about the only other good shops here in Phx of you have anything old. Ramjet Racing is OK. Seems to be a Red and White supporter so thats all good!
Cool. Sounds like you been around brotha. Hiway choppers is different these days. They sold a bunch of bikes to Jay leno and now they act brand new. They are only open Tuesday through Friday and they don't open until ten AM. now. They only take in three bikes at a time and you have to make an appointment. Oh yea they won't work on a sporty anymore either!
I know this is an old vid and you may not answer but how tall are you? I ask because I am 5'9 and I have 6" risers with 10" minis and the Bars on this Bike seem to put your hands about where I want mine to be.
I have a 1978 California Custom for sale. email me if interested huntingharleys@gmail.com ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-s4nlF3UDyIc.html
@@HuntingHarleys very reasonable, I may contact you next time, I have a 99 fatboy that I'm getting to my taste, however im always looking im out of California..keep up the good work..
HuntingHarleys Beautiful. Definitely one of the best looking and sounding shovel heads I’ve seen in a while. Bikes like this definitely have a big influence on the way I’m building my dyna.
