Good Deal Gone Bad but Redemption in the End

[CalVin2007]

 Now THAT is a sweet idling Shovel chop. Well done, Dave! 

  Terry

[bodine99]

I have always loved Shovelheads for some reason.  It make no rational sense. 

Besides the chop, I have a 69 FLH, 80 FXE, and 84 FLH. 

This 69 FLH is a real sweetheart and a sentimental favorite.  Driving out to Long Island to pick it up was the last road trip I was able to take with Gayle.


This 80 FXE is very unusual because it is still in original condition.  99% of them have seen the heavy hand of "customization".


The only Shovelhead I ever sold (1983 FXRS). I still regret selling to this day.   For me this was the most comfortable bike I ever had.  I could ride it all day without much fatigue or soreness. 


And my 84 FLH.  The restoration was a 7 year labor of love.  I always wanted a last year Shovel.  It took some doing to get it into the shape that I wanted it, but so worth it!

WOW 69 FL thats sweet!!! How many that don't know comment on your pan/shovel!!!

[Dave Swanson]

WOW 69 FL thats sweet!!! How many that don't know comment on your pan/shovel!!!

Ha!  Yes quite often the moniker pan/shovel gets thrown out.  If its a guy that should know better and I am in the mood I will correct their terminology.  It's either a Shovelhead or a Panhead, cant be both.  Shovelhead, generator Shovelhead, or even slab side Shovelhead is appropriate, but not pan/shovel!     I did give a pass to a cute gal that told me "nice pan/shovel!".