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There are no bike on the street, which looks like a Harley-Davidson. Over centuries the manufacturer's long history, the look of the Harley has changed and the true enthusiast can tell the year of a bicycle at a glance. One of the most obvious evidence is the distinctive Harley engine.
For twenty years have Harleys their eyes from the Shovelhead engine, the engine that many people even today automatically connect with the bicycle.
The end of the Panhead
In the mid-1960s Years used Harley Davidson motorcycles in the Panhead engine, so called because the shape of the rocker boxes. Since the bikes they have heavier engines require more power than the Could provide Panhead. In 1966, Harley introduced the next evolutionary stage of engine design.
This new engine, as has his predecessor's name from the shape The rocker boxes. The covers were like coal shovels, and these formed part inspired the shovelhead Shovelhead engine's name.
The Shovelhead was powerful cylinder and pistons, and was meant for greater acceleration available to meet the needs of the bikers of the day to be.
The engine had its drawbacks. It was more powerful, but even harder not to give so much power as they had hoped. The weight on the bikes steering and could result in at top speeds weave.
Some of these shortcomings were because they did not originally as a motorcycle engine was designed. It should be used in an outboard motor, but Engineers determined that it does not work well in a humid environment, which is rather a significant disadvantage for a marine engine.
The era Shovelhead
Although The Shovelhead was not perfect, if it is still a lot of power for the new generation of bikes.
Harley continue to improve, to the engine throughout its Life. In the 1970s there were a number of changes to the design of the dissolved Shovelhead parts that many complaints from consumers about their performance.
But the engine was never what you wanted to bikers. Some of the reasons for this were government regulations that came out of the energy crisis of the 1970s. Harley was, how much Power, they could give the machine is limited.
A real improvement in parts Shovelhead Flh Electra-Glide was the package, also known as the police option. Although this possibility Use is made more difficult to maneuver the bike for the amateur, an experienced driver could achieve more power and speed.
The end of the Shovelhead
Harley Despite efforts to fight this engine at pace with the innovations sweeping the industry were held. Shovelhead parts such as oil-management systems were considered archaic compared to other engines and the machine fell into disfavor.
Harley stopped production of the engine in 1984, although the manufacturers still make custom motors in the same Style. The Shovelhead was replaced by the evolution engine, use the Harleys today.
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4 NOS HARLEY DAVIDSON FUEL or GAS TANK DECAL 1976 SHOVELHEAD FX FXE 61142-76 $36.00 |
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S&S Super B Carburetor-Harley/Shovelhead/FL/FX/FXB/FXWG/FXE $100.00 |
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Front Wheel '80 thru '82 FXB/Sturgis/AMF Harley/Shovelhead $229.48 |
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Drag Specialties Harley Davidson Shovelhead Seat No Reserve Nice & Clean $86.00 |
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Harley Davidson Rat Shovelhead Drag Pipes No Reserve $30.00 |
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Original Harley Panhead Buddy seat Shovelhead WLA UL $378.25 |
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HARLEY 3-LIGHT DASH-- PANHEAD / SHOVELHEAD $9.99 |
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HARLEY FAIRING& WINDSHIELD PANHEAD SHOVELHEAD ORIGINAL BATWING FL-FLH $165.00 |
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Harley-Davidson shovelhead 1981 Shovehead $5,100.00 |
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Harley,Knucklehead,Panhead,Shovelhead,Chrome Skid Plate $24.99 |
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FXWG/Wide Glide/Harley/Shovelhead/'80's Harley Seat $250.00 |
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NOS Emergency Belt Kit FXB/Sturgis/AMF Harley/Shovelhead/'80's Harley $142.50 |
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HARLEY_SHOVELHEAD & BIG TWINS_WORKSHOP_MANUAL_1970-1999 $45.98 |
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HARLEY_SHOVELHEAD & BIG TWINS_WORKSHOP_GUIDE_1970-1999 $45.98 |
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NOS Front Brake Caliper/FXB/Sturgis/FXS/AMF Harley/Shovelhead $75.00 |
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NOS Back Rest Pad/FX/FXB/FXS/FXE/AMF Harley/Shovelhead $50.00 |
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OEM Panhead Shovelhead Shifter Lid 1965 and Later for Tank Shift Models RARE $179.99 |
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66-84 HARLEY SHOVELHEAD METAL ROCKER COVER GASKET SET $8.50 |
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Harley-Davidson : FXE SuperGlide 1976 Harley-Davidson ShovelHead $6,500.00 |
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Harley 80's Era And Earlier Shovelhead OEM Chrome Fender Struts W/ Signal Holes. $24.99 |
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Harley Panhead Shovelhead FL FLH WL WLA Hummer Black Rubber Waffle Grips $5.00 |
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Harley Panhead Shovelhead FL FLH WL WLA Chrome 4 Speed Transmission Kicker Arm $20.25 |
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Harley Panhead Shovelhead Evo Evolution FL FLH FXSTC Chrome Throttle Grips $10.00 |
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Harley,Shovelhead,Transmission Counter Shaft,fits 76-80 $17.99 |
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Original rare Harley Shovelhead Speedo 85mph top speed 1979-1981, missing needle $45.00 |
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Lg. Silver S&S Shovel Head Engine Ring 4 Harley Biker $129.00 |
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Harley Vintage Shovelhead Alternator type motor Cal Products NOS INNER PRIMARY $300.00 |
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HARLEY CAMSHAFT ANDREWS BH GRIND CAM FOR 1970-1977 SHOVELHEAD $118.75 |
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Harley NOS Shovelhead Big Twin Evo V2 Logo Derby Cover 25467-85 $45.00 |
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Harley Davidson The Shovelhead Motor motorcycle ad $5.95 |
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Harley Davidson Mag Wheels AMF Era Shovelhead Super Glide Front and Rear Pair $329.99 |
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Harley Davidson Motorcycle Biker Patch Micro Embroidered Shovelhead 4"x2" $6.23 |
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KUSTOM LED TAILLIGHT by Paul Yaffe ~ Harley SHOVELHEAD ~ SOFTAIL $99.50 |
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EXHAUST SHOVELHEAD HEAT WRAP INSULATED FIT HARLEY FXE $114.99 |
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VOLTAGE REGULATOR CHROME HARLEY FX FL SHOVELHEAD 70-75 $66.95 |
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Shovelhead Heads Pair 74in 1966 vintage FLH harley engine 1200cc FREE SHIP $399.00 |
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Harley Panhead,Shovelhead Swingarm Grease Seal fits 1958-1972 # 47519-58 $6.25 |
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Harley Panhead,Shovelhead Swingarm Grease Seal fits 1958-1972 # 47519-58 $6.25 |
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Harley AMF Shovelhead Rare Saddlebag Emblems Nos King Of Highway Last Set $34.99 |
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Harley 1966-1984 Shovelhead Manuals All Systems $5.00 |
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ANDREWS ADJUSTABLE PUSHRODS HARLEY SHOVELHEAD - 240030 $89.95 |
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HARLEY PARTS SHOVEL HEAD FLH SUPER GLIDE ROAD KING SPORTSTER HANDLE BAR BUSH $11.99 |
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HARLEY PARTS SHOVEL HEAD FLH SUPER GLIDE ROAD KING SPORTSTER CHROME COVERS $10.99 |
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HARLEY PARTS SHOVEL HEAD FLH SUPER GLIDE SPORTSTER FOOT PEG RUBERS $10.00 |
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HARLEY PARTS SHOVEL HEAD FLH SUPER GLIDE ROAD KING SPORTSTER CHROME COVERS $10.99 |
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HARLEY PARTS EVO SHOVEL HEAD FLH SUPER GLIDE SPORTSTER PLUG WIRES $10.00 |
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CHROME ROCKER BOX & SHAFT CAP NUT KIT HARLEY SHOVELHEAD $48.06 |
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CYLINDER NUTs Harley Knucklehead Panhead Shovelhead UL $19.08 |
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Harley Davidson 1967 FL Shovelhead Lever Set NEW $14.98 |
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HARLEY SHOVELHEAD 21 FRONT CUSTOM WHEEL DISC RIM EVO $99.00 |
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HEAD/NECK CUPS HARLEY FL PANHEAD SHOVELHEAD SOFTAIL $45.00 |
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HARLEY DAVIDSON PANHEAD SHOVELHEAD REAR FOOT PEG MOUNT 4 SPEED $0.01 |
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HARLEY DAVIDSON PANHEAD SHOVELHEAD REAR FOOT PEG MOUNT 4 SPEED $18.50 |
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FXB Sturgis FXS LowRider Strut Decals Harley Shovelhead Part Vintage $19.99 |
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CHROME PLATED CYLINDER HEAD BOLT WASHERS HARLEY PANHEAD SHOVELHEAD $8.23 |
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HARLEY DAVIDSON SHOVELHEAD BUTANE LIGHTER $9.99 |
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#3785 HARLEY WAGNER PANHEAD FLH DUOGLIDE SHOVELHEAD ELECTRAGLIDE POLICE AUXILLAR $39.95 |
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#3057 HARLEY SHOVELHEAD FLH ELECTRAGLIDE BANANA REAR BRAKE BRACKET ASSEMBLY WOW $69.95 |
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#3786 HARLEY GENUIN PANHEAD SHOVELHEAD SUPERGLIDE SPORTSTER FXR DYNA SOFTAIL TOP $29.95 |
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#2746 HARLEY ELECTRAGLIDE ULTRAGLIDE SHOVELHEAD FLH TOUR PAK TRIM RED LENS $24.95 |
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HARLEY DAVIDSON SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL SHOVELHEAD 66-84 $34.95 |
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Harley pushrod covers Shovelhead Sportster Panhead EVO $55.00 |
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HARLEY DAVIDSON SPEEDO CABLE WITH SPEEDO DRIVE OFF SHOVELHEAD $19.99 |
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HARLEY DAVIDSON RAILS W/ HARDWARE FOR HARD BAGS OFF A 1980 FLT SHOVELHEAD $249.99 |
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HARLEY DAVIDSON SHOVELHEAD FLT COMPLTETE PRIMARY DRIVE.(OEM) $69.99 |
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HARLEY 16" FRONT TIRE AND RIM W/ 10" DULE ROTORS OFF WIDEGLIDE SHOVELHEAD $99.99 |
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S&S shovel head cylinder head gaskets copper 3-5/8" 90-1020db harley davidson $17.95 |
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Harley-Davidson : Touring FLH 70 Shovel Head FLH, Local Trade $6,900.50 |
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VINTAGE HARLEY 82-84 DYNA FXR SHOVELHEAD CHROME STAINLESS DUAL COIL COVER CUSTOM $30.00 |
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Harley Shovelhead Kick Start Conversion Kit Polished shovelhead kick starter New $169.00 |
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CLUTCH SHELL ELECTRIC & KICK 70-84 HARLEY SHOVELHEAD $149.95 |
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►2X LED CHROME Turn Signal Harley Davidson Baja MSR,SR100,FX Shovel Head,XZ90 ► $39.71 |
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EP1839 Harley shifter arm 34610-83 Shovelhead FL ? FX ? $108.00 |
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Harley Sportster Electric Starter Motor Prestolite Type shovelhead starter parts $149.00 |
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WIRE CLIP HARLEY KNUCKLEHEAD PANHEAD UL SHOVELHEAD $11.50 |
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Rare Tourmaster Fairing for Harley FLH Shovelhead $350.00 |
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HARLEY KNUCKLEHEAD PANHEAD FLATHEAD SHOVELHEAD VINTAGE CHROME SHIFT LEVER #3414 $49.95 |
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CHROME CAP NUT CYLINDER BASE SET HARLEY SHOVELHEAD $26.67 |
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Harley Shovelhead Rear Brake Rotor FXR 82/91 11 1/2 fxr brake rotor rear new $65.00 |
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CC REAR MIRAGE AXLE CAP CAPS HARLEY DAVIDSON SHOVELHEAD SPORTSTER FL FX 4 SPEED $7.50 |
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SEAT POST BUSHINGS HARLEY SHOVELHEAD PANHEAD $22.15 |
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HARLEY TRANSMISSION COVER BT 4 SPEED ELECTRIC START SHOVELHEAD FL DRAGBIKE ??? $25.00 |
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HARLEY DAVIDSON SHOVEL HEAD FRONT ONLY $375.00 |
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CHROME PLATED LIFTER BASE SCREW KIT HARLEY SHOVELHEAD $25.35 |
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HARLEY PANHEAD SHOVELHEAD DUOGLIDE ELECTRAGLIDE CHROME BRAKE COVER SWEET #3420 $49.95 |
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Rear Exhaust Header Down Pipe Harley Davidson Shovelhead C103 $31.64 |
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66-72 SHOVELHEAD HARLEY DAVIDSON GAS TANK EMBLEM MOUNTS $49.00 |
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Rear Exhaust Header Down Pipe Harley Davidson Shovelhead C106 $31.64 |
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#3424 HARLEY KNUCKLEHEAD PANHEAD RIGID FRAME FLH SHOVELHEAD CHROME SKID PLATE $59.95 |
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POLISHED OIL PUMP 73-91 HARLEY SHOVELHEAD & EVOLUTION $148.90 |
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HARLEY DAVIDSON 24815-40 ENGINE CASE STUD SHOVELHEAD GENUINE OEM NOS $15.00 |
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Harley Shovelhead Kick Start Arm and Popsickle Pedal $20.00 |
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Harley Davidson Panhead Shovelhead FL FX FXWG Speedometer Cable 67026-62 NOS $12.50 |
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Harley Knucklehead Panhead Shovelhead Solo Seat T Bar OEM Copy 51900-30 $85.00 |
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Harley,HD,Bag,Windshield,Handlebar,Softail,FLH,Pan Head,Shovelhead,No Reserve $11.50 |
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CHROME FRONT CRASH BAR MOUNT KIT HARLEY PAN/SHOVELHEAD $7.69 |
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HARLEY FOR SHOVELHEAD BIG TWIN POINT GEAR COVER IN COPPER COLOR ANODIZED $19.95 |
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CAD FRONT CRASH BAR MOUNT KIT HARLEY PAN SHOVELHEAD $7.07 |
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Tool Roll,Harley,HD,Pan head,Shovelhead,No Reserve,Chopper,Bobber,Leather,Patina $41.00 |
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Harley Windshield Panhead Shovelhead 195* 196* 197* $19.00 |
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