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US $4,500.00
YearYear:1981 MileageMileage:25 ColorColor: Black
Location:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Harley-Davidson Touring tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):1,340 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Touring For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Sell

Harley-Davidson Touring description

Great classic Harley at ridiculous low price.  I have moved on to an adventure bike, and have no desire to store this.

Bike was purchased in 2011 with 20,000 miles and in great shape.  I am not sure how many total miles are on it now, but probably ~25k.  Surely no more than 30K, because I haven't ridden it much the past few years because I was busy building a custom Jeep.

Few people realize that Harley touring frames were the same from 1980 through 2008.  I did.  I wanted a classic Shovelhead, but I also wanted a rubber-mounted engine and 5-speed transmission.  FLT Tour Glides come with all of this, but the late-model bodywork fits also.

So, I replaced the ugly old Tour Glide fairing and tank with pieces from a 2008 Street Glide.  Bike looks great now and gets tons of compliments from lay bikers who think it is just another new Harley as well as the old bikers that know this is a classic shovelhead.

Here is what I did to this otherwise pristine stock bike:
  • Engine:
    • Engine bored slightly and fitted with 9.5:1 pistons give a little more compression and power over the 1980s low-compression stockers
    • Andrews AB grind camshaft gives great power while being easy to start and ride
    • S&S heads give a significant boost to power
    • True dual exhaust with Klock Werks exhaust
  • Carburetor
    • S&S Super E
  • Chassis:
    • 2008 Street Glide batwing fairing replacing the ugly early sharknose fairing
    • 2008 Street Glide 6-gallon tank replacing the square job from 1981
    • Mustang 2-piece seat provides comfort and ability to go solo or two-up (model made for 2008 touring bikes)
  • Wheels:
    • Rear: Spoked 16" (stock size) replacing stock 1980s mag wheel.  Stock size 16" radial rubber
    • Front: Spoked 18" (stock size=16") replacing stock 1980s mag wheel.  Low-profile radial tire matches outer diameter of stock 16"
  • Final drive:
    • Modern O-Ring chain replaces the cumbersome old non-o-ring chain
  • Stereo:
    • Kenwood marine
    • Rockford Fosgate 300-watt amp
    • Rockford Fosgate 6.5" component speakers with tweeters incorporated cleanly into inner fairing
What needs done if you desire:
  • Right-hand saddlebag lid came off and was barked up.  You have several options:
    • Repaint it
    • Touch it up as is
    • Replace with stock or one that will hold 6x9 speakers
    • Add leather covers
  • Speedo and Tach are from computerized 2008 model and thus do not work.  Here are your options:
    • Replace with standard tach and GPS speedo from Speedhut (these are standard 3-3/8" gauges).  Will cost you about $400
    • Use your phone as a speedo (I did it for a while)
    • Go with the flow (what I do now)
  • Shifter linkage is sloppy.  Probably want to replace bushings
  • Chrome and aluminum could use a light polishing.  I did it a few years ago, but not since.  I will include some Mother's
This machine is a beauty.  It rides great, gets tons of looks, comments, conversations started.  Best of both worlds, really, with that great looking and sounding Shovelhead.

While you could do a few things to make it perfect (see above), this bike is very reliable and could be ridden from New Mexico to Sturgis, California, or even the East Coast right now.  I will assist with shipping as needed.

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