If you were looking for a good deal on an old HD, here it is.
1979 FLH with 3-5/8 S&S big bore, 4-1/4 stroke, 89 cubic inch.
Dual plug heads, S&S 512 cam, Dyna ignition, S&S Super E carb.
New 10:1 Wiseco forged pistons, new left and right main bearings, new crank pin, new alternator, new regulator, new battery, new tires, new wheel bearings, new neck bearings, new swing arm bearings, all less than 1,000 miles ago.
Performance Machine brakes front and rear.
Runs well, very smooth, powerful, even-tempered bike, starts easily, easy to ride.
This bike is road ready, it does not need anything to be a fun, reliable ride. Sheet metal is all rough, it was that way when I bought it.
See photo here:
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/1299291969.html
$7,250 firm.
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Nice bike. Kickstart only?
<<Nice bike. >>Thanks. I'm guessing you must've lived the life back in the day -- most of today's pretend bikers can't see past the paint.This thing runs. If I end up keeping it I'll probably put close-ratio Andrews gears in. It's got the FL low gear, so I just grab second a little early and go. We haven't turned it up yet, it's got less than a thousand miles on it, but I'm pretty sure it's going to be about what you'd expect from a Sidewinder.Earlier this lifetime I worked at a couple dealerships and have had my own shop a few times. I still build a few motors a year when I'm lucky. <<Kickstart only?>>Kick and electric. I have the solenoid wired up to a high-amperage switch to eliminate the relay (relays are what usually causes the problems).I never use the electric start, though.It usually starts one kick hot and three kicks cold at the most.
You get it running on veggie oil, I'll bet Riversong would jump on it <G>http://www.tvwsolar.com
We'll have a kid
Or maybe we'll rent one
He's got to be straight
We don't want a bent one
He'll drink his baby brew
From a big brass cup
Someday he may be president
If things loosen up
<<You get it running on veggie oil, I'll bet Riversong would jump on it <G>>>That was good. <BG>
1974 Stroker with S&S and belt drive front and rear. open primary Wide glide 6 over with 21' front. Hardtail.
1974 Sportster XLCH pretty stock.
But to me, FLH IS Harley.
<<1974 Stroker with S&S and belt drive front and rear. open primary Wide glide 6 over with 21' front. Hardtail.>>Yep, not surprised. <G><<1974 Sportster XLCH pretty stock.>>I'm rebuilding a 1974 XL for a guy right now. It's in a rigid frame. He's got the P cams in it (the way he bought it), we're going to freshen up the top end, see how it runs, and take it from there.<<But to me, FLH IS Harley.>>Same here. They built the Sporty to answer to the BSA, Triumph, and Norton. I picked up a 1956 BSA last night to repair for a guy. This thing is stock. Everything on the bike except one oil line fitting, the tires, and the oil lines is original. A little over 16,000 miles on it.It looks like as the economy gets worse all the old FLHs are coming up for sale. This would be a great time to be buying instead of selling.
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Did you know you could put an old solo seat on your bike?
I think it would work with the frame on 1979 FLH.
Here's a picture of an old harley with solo seat
http://www.truettandosborn.com/1950%20FL%20Blue1.JPG
Is that your bike? Man, that is just beautiful.You're right, the '79 will tale a solo seat no problem. This one came with a nice one, it's going on a 1970 FLH.
No it's not mine
It's for sale at a small shop in wichita where they work on harleys and specialize in souping up harleys
I would like to buy a harley but I am looking for something a lot newer
It may be a year or two before I can buy anything.
But what I would really like to buy is a harley fat boy
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2003models/2003-Harley-Davidson-FLSTF-FLSTFIFatBoy.jpg
That sounds like a sweet ride! The upgrades you've done make it sound like a beast on the road. It's awesome that it's all set to go without needing any additional work. Rough sheet metal adds character, right?