Nice. I owned a 1973 Shovelhead in the late 1970s. It had been an Indianapolis Police bike. Each winter I bobbed it and chopped it a little more until it had evolved into a hard tail springer chopper. Arlene Ness Digger chromoly frame weighed A fraction of the original frame. Open primary. Foot clutch, no front brake. Nothing on the handlebars except the throttle.
Had me a 74 fxe back in the 80's That scooter was so reliable I'd take it anywhere ... Till some drunken fool destroyed it . some talk bad about the amf years , never feared. 4 amf bikes and almost 40 years I still ride a shovel. Killer sled thanks for posting.
Sounds great 👍, done right those shovels run down the road for years with only a little mantinance , oil etc. You can build one from swap meet parts for next to nothing compared to a new one. If I can do it anyone can .
@@RustinRoberts thank you...I will certainly check them out! Great ride BTW...everyone goes rigid...it takes vision and class to do one up in a swingarm...im going to stretch my arm 2 inches to sneak a 200 tire under it and leave the shocks...I forgot to ask you sir...is that a stock length springer and what size wheels...it sits perfectly
The unmistakable sound of that clutch engaging / disengaging is in a class all by itself. You either get it, or you don't. ✊ Ride safe. Guy Speight
Love that sound! Appreciate it! thanks for stopping by
I'd say it's a small percentage of riders have ever kick started a Harley...thanks for the POV, it brings back a thousand memories!
Glad I was able to bring those memories back. Let keep them alive!
beauty i have a 78 superglide love you're speedo setup.
That is a true shovelhead, equipped with display only speedo, just like my 71 flh....lol
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Sweet Bike and reminds me of High School Days( i graduated in 1974 ) Shovelhead #1
Just like riding with dad thanks for the memory
This is my best comment. Glad I was able to bring back that memory.
Shovel for life !
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I like the originality of the way you mounted the footpegs and shifter.
Bro, I drive a sexy truck for a living. That short bridge scared the hell out of me.
Bad ass bike, man.
Thank you!!
Nice. I owned a 1973 Shovelhead in the late 1970s. It had been an Indianapolis Police bike. Each winter I bobbed it and chopped it a little more until it had evolved into a hard tail springer chopper. Arlene Ness Digger chromoly frame weighed A fraction of the original frame. Open primary. Foot clutch, no front brake. Nothing on the handlebars except the throttle.
That’s a great story haha !
Brother that's very nice
Thanks 👍
Had me a 74 fxe back in the 80's
That scooter was so reliable I'd take it anywhere ... Till some drunken fool destroyed it . some talk bad about the amf years , never feared. 4 amf bikes and almost 40 years I still ride a shovel.
Killer sled thanks for posting.
Sorry to hear that man. I hate hearing those terrible accident stories. Damn cagers. Save the shovels !
I have a 1974 74" fxe .
AMF junk they say .
My father brought it new . He rode it until 1998 . He sold it to me in 2000 and I'm still riding it .
Can’t beat a shovel head.. badass, my man
I love it ! Thank you 🙏🏾
Love the videos keep up the great work.✌
Thank you!
goddam beautiful
Awesome bike ❤❤❤
Thank you!!
Amazing bike, looks clean. I can even hear the infamous ticking noise from the engine.
That noise is possible the pushrods needing to be readjusted. This is a fresh engine build
Mine never ticked. I put solid lifters in it and kept them adjusted.
Sounds great 👍, done right those shovels run down the road for years with only a little mantinance , oil etc. You can build one from swap meet parts for next to nothing compared to a new one. If I can do it anyone can .
Right on
O! Super good!
Thanks!
Good video and nice Shovelhead.
Dig it 👍
Thank you!
Nice ride
Dope 🔥
A Pan bottom and a Shovel top will get you quick ride also;
One day haha.
🖤🔥💯
🔥Now that is fire 🔥
Соседи должно быть просто "обожают" тебя за твой выхлоп...
Они меня любят
What bars are those and where were they purchased from, if you don't mind telling me.
Thanks. They look very nice 👌
Hey! They are bars from Indian Larry ✌🏾
Think I hear a ticking pushrod
Mine did that on the #1 exhaust.
Yeaaaa she’s ticking up front. I just finished breaking in the motor.
Very nice build love the stance. What is the length of the springer and who built it
Thank you ! The Springer is built by MIDUSA. Its 18” so it’s 2 under.
@Rustin Roberts front wheel size if you don't mind me asking. I have a 1974 shovel wanting to put a springer on it.
@@keith989 its a 19
I have the same speedo on my shovel, except mine works. (::)
Haha I disconnected mine 🤷🏽♂️
👏👏👏👏👏👏lo felicito muy buena máquina 💪🏽
Gracias!!!
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Who needs a Speedometer.
Not me
hey what frame is that built on
This is an original frame
Im currently building a shovel in a 4 speed swingarm...wanting to do mids like yours but with a foot clutch.....any thoughts on how to achie
ve it?
Could do the same setup as mine and just get a custom linkage that's long enough to reach the clutch arm
Bungking makes customs linkages
@@RustinRoberts thank you...I will certainly check them out! Great ride BTW...everyone goes rigid...it takes vision and class to do one up in a swingarm...im going to stretch my arm 2 inches to sneak a 200 tire under it and leave the shocks...I forgot to ask you sir...is that a stock length springer and what size wheels...it sits perfectly
Can I ask who makes the bars !
These are Ape Hangers from Indian Larry 14"