For Shovelhead Lovers

[Ncdan]

That's good news. I didn't know they were still operating.  when I went to Seagrove last fall, I saw their old service station location looked like it had been demolished & rebuilt into something else.   2-3 yrs ago, I thought one of the local amca members bought a nice 75 FLH that they had on display at their museum.  That plus seeing the location gone/rebuilt led me to think they had just gone away.  That was a bummer.

I had met them around 09 and invited them to our rally.  Good folks.  They came at least 1-2 times with their logo trailer and a few bikes.

Cliff, I was there back in the spring and they were open. I think the service station has been gone a few years now, that was beside the museum/restaurant. Give me a holler the next time you are in the neighborhood and we’ll go get a burger and look at some US history.

[cliffrod]

Cliff, I was there back in the spring and they were open. I think the service station has been gone a few years now, that was beside the museum/restaurant. Give me a holler the next time you are in the neighborhood and we’ll go get a burger and look at some US history.

I would really like to do that, Dan.  The bronze foundry I use is in Seagrove. I only do occasional sculpture work in bronze.  But whenever I do go, it's far enough away that I like to find worthwhile things to do.   It would be much better to connect with you than to spend more time and $$ at that big Army Surplus store down the road from the museum. 

Will definitely keep in touch.

[john fish]

Interesting Shovel on BAT.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-harley-davidson-xlh-1000/

[JJ]

Interesting Shovel on BAT.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-harley-davidson-xlh-1000/

I saw this as well...and I LIKE it!  "The CLASSIFIED" - - there is one in the Buddy Stubbs Museum in Cave Creek, AZ.

[Lannis]

Interesting Shovel on BAT.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-harley-davidson-xlh-1000/

Not really a "shovelhead", being an xlh an' all, but it's a pretty bike.   I'd love to know how it runs and handles; it has that classic look to it ...

Lannis

[cliffrod]

Interesting Shovel on BAT.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-harley-davidson-xlh-1000/

That's a purchased kit/package to dress a sportster like a Vincent. Some discussion here- http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1867035

[john fish]

An Ironhead and not a Shovelhead?  Sorry, I'm no Harley expert.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Nice hawg, Dave.  I'll give you a dollar for that lathe..

[Dave Swanson]

This 69 FLH is my favorite non Guzzi classic bike.  Not only does it run like a top, it is a sentimental favorite also. 

My wife, Gayle went with me to pickup the bike on Long Island, NY in March of 2003.  She was wheelchair bound, but was doing pretty well.  She could still talk back then.  She enjoyed getting out, seeing some of the country, and having a chance to have a long talk.  We didn't know it at the time, but this was to be her last road trip.   

The trip started out easy with beautiful weather, but the return trip greeted us with a white out blizzard in Ohio and steadily dropping temperatures.   There were challenges other than the weather, but perhaps I will share another time.   

You can see Gayle's (and my) memorial in this picture.  If you were to draw a vertical line from the end of the right saddle bag, it is the new looking light granite stone.  This bike is a keeper.

[cliffrod]

This 69 FLH is my favorite non Guzzi classic bike.  Not only does it run like a top, it is a sentimental favorite also. 

My wife, Gayle went with me to pickup the bike on Long Island, NY in March of 2003.  She was wheelchair bound, but was doing pretty well.  She could still talk back then.  She enjoyed getting out, seeing some of the country, and having a chance to have a long talk.  We didn't know it at the time, but this was to be her last road trip.   

The trip started out easy with beautiful weather, but the return trip greeted us with a white out blizzard in Ohio and steadily dropping temperatures.   There were challenges other than the weather, but perhaps I will share another time.   

You can see Gayle's (and my) memorial in this picture.  If you were to draw a vertical line from the end of the right saddle bag, it is the new looking light granite stone.  This bike is a keeper.

That's a great picture and a very nice memorial, Dave.  I am thrilled to see your and Gayle's stone.  Thank you very much for posting it.

[bigbikerrick]

It's a 56.  I restored it from the worst looking pile of rubble you ever saw.  The pile had a few things going for it.  It had a completely worn out, but not busted engine, the correct 1 year only frame, and a title.

It took 6 years of searching diligently for parts, but this is what it looks like today.  And now has made it to  AMCA Winner's Circle.

Thats alot of oid Dan! , Man I bet it kept your boots nicely oiled!
Rick

[Tom]

Seriously?

Seriously.

[JJ]

The ol' Hydra-Glide went for $15,000 (+ 5% Buyers Premium!!)

[Lannis]

The ol' Hydra-Glide went for $15,000 (+ 5% Buyers Premium!!)

That's down in the territory where I might buy another one!   I've not seen one for that money in a while.

Lannis

[JJ]

That's down in the territory where I might buy another one!   I've not seen one for that money in a while.

Lannis

Agreed...and if you look at all the photos on BAT (Bring-A-Trailer), it appears to be a nice example indeed!!

[Dave Swanson]

That's down in the territory where I might buy another one!   I've not seen one for that money in a while.

Lannis

The reason you haven't seen one trade for this money is because this one is a 56 FLH is sheep's clothing.   The engine cases are S & S, putting it into the Special Construction category which makes it no more than a glorified custom bike.  The original engine cases are included but are in a severe state of disrepair with many cobbled up repairs attempted in the past that  have most likely rendered them useless.   There is also more incorrect repop hardware on this bike than can be counted.    I would say 15K is a VERY sporty price for this collection of reproduction and aftermarket parts. 

[john fish]

The reason you haven't seen one trade for this money is because this one is a 56 FLH is sheep's clothing.   The engine cases are S & S, putting it into the Special Construction category which makes it no more than a glorified custom bike.  The original engine cases are included but are in a severe state of disrepair with many cobbled up repairs attempted in the past that  have most likely rendered them useless.   There is also more incorrect repop hardware on this bike than can be counted.    I would say 15K is a VERY sporty price for this collection of reproduction and aftermarket parts.

Man, I love me some experts.  Worth their weight in gold.

[Lannis]

The reason you haven't seen one trade for this money is because this one is a 56 FLH is sheep's clothing.   The engine cases are S & S, putting it into the Special Construction category which makes it no more than a glorified custom bike.  The original engine cases are included but are in a severe state of disrepair with many cobbled up repairs attempted in the past that  have most likely rendered them useless.   There is also more incorrect repop hardware on this bike than can be counted.    I would say 15K is a VERY sporty price for this collection of reproduction and aftermarket parts.

Thanks!   I needed that, I was getting overly excited.   I've had a '54 and a '65 Pan, so if I were running my hands over it I probably would seen the issues, but (like the seller hopes), I might have been so far in with travel and blinded with shiny chrome that I'd have done it anyway.

I'm sometimes silly that way, and it always costs me in the long run.

Lannis

[JJ]

A recent Shovelhead AND an Elvis sighting on YouTube!!