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well i did it, i bought 1977 HD FLH, the guy i bought it from is retired air force pilot and now fed x pilot, oh he has a 1962 corevette i perfect condition, so the bike is pretty nice looking ride. my wife and i have been talking about getting a big bike, i was looking at the rockett touring, but this guy sold me this for as much as i paid for my triumph. so i could not pass it up. so i thought i would get the input from you guys on my buy?
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Re: Harley Davidson
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Should be Riding
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yeah, but i am having trouble putting them on here.
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Nice, an old 74 Shovelhead, good for you. Not as horsepower enriched as later models (maybe 60 hp out of the box) but still a great ride and easy enough to wrench. One things for sure, there's a raft of aftermarket bling and power accessories just waiting to lighten your wallet. Congratulations.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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so any ideas on a good way to post pic?
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Beautiful bike! Congrats!
Jack
'08 America Blue/White; Custom Headlamps, Custom Lowers, Clearview 20", Bafflectomy
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She is pretty...I had one just like her that leaked like the exxon valdez!
Best looking black girl around!
2004 SM-spokes, solo seat, lowered rear, 14 in apes, bobber rear fender, no front fender. Flat black all the way around.
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Wow, nice bike! Most of the leaks I see on these bikes are transmission leaks through the main shaft. My solution has been a product called the "super nut" and the liberal aplication of Permetex's "the Right Stuff", (best sealer on the planet), to the splines on the drive sprocket and the output hub. This is the only way I've found to seal the chronic leaks on Harley 4 speed transmissions. And, boy does it work well. 
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That sure is Purdy!
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Thom
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Classic!
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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Re: Harley Davidson
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very nice looking bike, kinda makes me want one, well at least more than i want that new thunderbird.
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Ive had my 75 a long time and I am a pretty good wrench on an old shovel. If you have a question on her, email me. Get a shop manual and a parts book. Both will serve you well. There is a lot I can help you with so drop me an email
48 years riding, 42 on the road.
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man, thats a nice looking bike.... very nice
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Now that is really nice dog
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Her name shall be henceforth "Stella" . She just looks like a Stella .  No charge , it's a free service . Thom is happy with "Bernadette".
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Re: Harley Davidson
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That's one sweet looking ride.
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thanks for the reply's i am taking her and wife to 105th harley anniversary this month, i think it will make the trip fine.
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well made the trip, put about 1500 miles on her, it gat a exhaust leak somewhere on the way back, now it starts hard and run ruff, so i have been trying to find the problem, it also will pop a flame out the carb, i hope i did not burn a valve, any thoughts?
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Re: Harley Davidson
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Good looking shovel , could be a valve but I wouldn't rule out the exhaust leak being the bulk of the problem. You can get a carb backfire and not have a valve issue. If it is doing it a lot then you might want to be a little more concerned.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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well made the trip, put about 1500 miles on her, it gat a exhaust leak somewhere on the way back, now it starts hard and run ruff, so i have been trying to find the problem, it also will pop a flame out the carb, i hope i did not burn a valve, any thoughts?
You don't say whether you're running solid or hydraulic lifters. Many of those old Shovels run solids and can have problems with valves to tight.
However, the more likely culprit is a loose front exhaust valve. If it's tapping check to make sure your lifter hasn't loosened up. The geometry of that motor makes that front pushrod (the longest) susceptible to loosening.
If you're running solids, I've had luck with adjustable pushrods and solid plungers.
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1965 Harley rigid Chopper
Perth, Western Australia
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