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  • Both motors were available for a short time. I think the Shovelheads were still available on (some?) FLH models in '85 even though the Evos were introduced the year before.
    I love my Shovels but I think the Evo was a great motor... runs great, lasts forever. I'll take an Evo over a Twinkie any day!

    '85 FLHP from (pirated from Mecum Auctions)

    1985 FLHP.jpg
    Last edited by droptopford; 05-07-2021, 01:22 PM.

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    • I've never owned a Shovel, DropTop!

      (Nor an Evo, Twinkie, or even a Sportster that actually ran.)

      Nowadays, I walk the dog by the tracks every evening, and wonder why we didn't have one of these when I worked on a track gang....

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      I like the return spring on the footbrake.

      ....Cotten
      PS: The steel mill where I worked only had one of the comical kind. We replaced the wheel bearings with sawn pieces of half-inch rolled rod stock.

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      PPS: Wrecked a train once. Wasn't even driving.
      Last edited by T. Cotten; 05-07-2021, 02:39 PM.
      AMCA #776
      Dumpster Diver's Motto: Seek,... and Ye Shall Find!

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        Bob Rice #6738

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          Bob Rice #6738

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            Bob Rice #6738

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            • Originally posted by MojoJunky View Post

              1985 shovelhead??
              I was born in 85 and would love to get a motor from my birth year but since I always thought that would mean an evo I never really cared. I would way rather have a shovel!

              Yes, a few leftover shovelhead motors were used in 1985 model year FLHs, mostly for police to complete a contract. I prefer my shovelhead too.
              AMCA #41287
              1971 Sprint SS350 project
              1972 FX Boattail Night Train
              1972 Sportster project
              1973 HD Golf Cart project
              1979 FXS 1200 never done playing
              1989 Springer Softail project
              1998 Dyna Convertible - 100% Original
              96" Evo Softail self built chopper
              2012 103" Road King
              2020 Heritage Classic 114
              plus 14 other bikes over the years...

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              • The young lady in post #1053 is identified as "Gloria Raysor", Folks!

                But I gotta keep on track while I can,...

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                ....Cotten
                AMCA #776
                Dumpster Diver's Motto: Seek,... and Ye Shall Find!

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                • 1047 I do believe is around a 15 Cleveland single 2 stroke, and i think had a B and B carb
                  Ross

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                  • Originally posted by Ross View Post
                    1047 I do believe is around a 15 Cleveland single 2 stroke, and i think had a B and B carb
                    Thanks Ross. That's one old bike there.

                    Mike Love

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                    • Vintage Pic of the Day - May 8, 2021

                      In the shop

                      Mike Love

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                      • 1fead2a5db7350c1d84b73199a4e614c.jpg Danny Lyon photo.
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                        Bob Rice #6738

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                          Bob Rice #6738

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                            Bob Rice #6738

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                            • Originally posted by BigLakeBob View Post
                              Mom, can I go out and play?

                              No, honey, those biker boys will only get you in trouble.
                              AMCA #41287
                              1971 Sprint SS350 project
                              1972 FX Boattail Night Train
                              1972 Sportster project
                              1973 HD Golf Cart project
                              1979 FXS 1200 never done playing
                              1989 Springer Softail project
                              1998 Dyna Convertible - 100% Original
                              96" Evo Softail self built chopper
                              2012 103" Road King
                              2020 Heritage Classic 114
                              plus 14 other bikes over the years...

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                              • Originally posted by Ross View Post
                                1047 I do believe is around a 15 Cleveland single 2 stroke, and i think had a B and B carb
                                I wouldn't know a B and B if it bit me, Ross!

                                Is that a Carter in post #954?

                                carter carb shirt.jpg

                                ....Cotten
                                AMCA #776
                                Dumpster Diver's Motto: Seek,... and Ye Shall Find!

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