1982 flhf

[Rodger Brandstatter]

On one of the Shovelhead Facebook groups recently a discussion was started about a very limited production 1982 FLHF model (300 units). I was really interested in this having never heard of such a model and owning multiple Shovelheads over 45 years. The 41-84 parts manual does show a list of parts for these in the back where the FLHS, Heritage, etc. models are. My 41-83 manual that I’ve had for a long time doesn’t show anything about an FLHF. Apparently they were a partially stripped down model available only in black. Does anyone have a picture of one of these or know anything about them?

[JoJo357]

Hello Rodger, there has been some discussion on this Facebook site. If for some strange Facebook reason the site doesn't show~up, you can access it by searching...'1981 Harley - Davidson Heritage Edition' on Facebook. The FLHF discussion is a few clicks down & it begins with...'Sarg Kramer'.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/634767353370818/ <------- '1981 Harley - Davidson Heritage Edition' *(Facebook)

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*M.A.D.*

[belmont]

I found that my copy of the 1941-84 FL models parts catalog has pages 283 and 284 dedicated to parts for 1982 FLHF model. It is the very last parts list before the numerical index.
I also had never heard of the FLHF, it seems to be a newer version of the very basic FLHS from 1977, another very low production stripped down FLH model.

belmont

[Rubone]

The old designation for any footshift FLH was FLHF so it was likely lost on a lot of old dealers as to any special connotation. I was working a dealership when the FLHS came out. Most wore the special colors offered that year as well, mostly primary colors such as Blue,Red, Yellow, Green.....

[micmac]

I bought a 1981 FLHS brand new from Charlotte, NC HD. Included was a leather jacket and two HD shirts. It did not have any saddle bags. I remember seeing a Heritage on the floor at the time. Funny thing when I was there there were several professional wrestlers at the shop. Magnum, Boogie Woogie, the Kalof Brothers and Hulk.

[hacksaw01]

I think I did see a heritage shovel at a dealers about 77 or do. Green and tan 2 tone? Not sure but it did have fringed stick bags.
I never saw an FLHS until post 80 or more likely 81. All of the were black . Parts bin bikes. They came with various pegs or chain guards and the like. 82 was also a year that primary’s were made in differing set ups friending on diaphragm clutch intro and various chains and belt combos both primary and year drive.
unrelated but just to say , I had a “91 FLHS. Black . Basically a stripped dresser . Became the forerunner of the road glide.

[hacksaw01]

Sorry for the typos

[hacksaw01]

I think I did see a heritage shovel at a dealers about 77 or do. Green and tan 2 tone? Not sure but it did have fringed stick bags.
I never saw an FLHS until post 80 or more likely 81. All of the were black . Parts bin bikes. They came with various pegs or chain guards and the like. 82 was also a year that primary’s were made in differing set ups friending on diaphragm clutch intro and various chains and belt combos both primary and year drive.
unrelated but just to say , I had a “91 FLHS. Black . Basically a stripped dresser . Became the forerunner of the road glide.

this is exactly how i remember it.
i also had what was called a 91 FLHS black. which i differ on here. it was the forerunner of the Road King. not the road glide.

[micmac]

The transmission was a 2 year only deal. Difficult to source one. 2nd gear came out the side of my case.

[vph-d]

The Heritage Olive and Orange bike was 81 only. They had a Hydra Glide style Buddy Seat and Brookfield style leather bags. IIRC, we had only one and sold it to Pete Heintz, Former Chief Judge.
vph-d