How to kickstart a Shovelhead on a Harley?
Walk to the bike, fingers crossed, say a prayer…. Ensure all the normal leaks are present. Look for tranny seal oil spot on the ground to ensure it has fluid. Turn on the choke. Kick the bike over a few times with the switch off to get it primed. Spin it through until you get compression. Turn the switch on.
What kind of transmission does a Harley Davidson shovelhead have?
The 4-speed transmission was a separate unit. Both primary drive and final drive were chain. The Harley-Davidson Shovelhead motor saw numerous changes over its 17 years in production. For the first three years, it ran a generator and kept the old kidney-shaped timing cover from the 1958-1965 Panhead.
What kind of clutch does a Shovelhead primary have?
Never altered the clutch from stock – basically a splash system without submerging the plates. Click to expand… Thanx Jack, according to the book there are two types of clutchs 1.Dry clutch (wich is on the belt drive primary models) and 2.Wet clutch for the chain drive primarys.
Do you need to seal primary case on 84 Shovelhead?
Looking for any advice or experience of anyone who has sealed a primary case on a shovelhead, I’m working on a 84 lowrider and the guy wants to know if we should seal the primary? If so will I need to change the clutch also? Hogrotten. I’m reading that the bike now has a belt drive? I won’t go further in case I misread.
Walk to the bike, fingers crossed, say a prayer…. Ensure all the normal leaks are present. Look for tranny seal oil spot on the ground to ensure it has fluid. Turn on the choke. Kick the bike over a few times with the switch off to get it primed. Spin it through until you get compression. Turn the switch on.
Can a primary belt drive be used on a Shovelhead?
So, I have recently started researching the pros and cons of a primary belt drive conversion for my 1972 Harley Davidson Shovelhead. As you know, the Shovelhead project is a big deal for me and is featured a lot here on HappyWrench. Why this sudden interest in a primary belt drive?
What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson shovelhead have?
1979 Harley-Davidson FXEF-80 Superglide Lowrider Fatbob Shovelhead 14,069 Miles! – WORLDWIDE SHIPPING! 610-754-8500 PRESS 11280″/1340cc Shovelhead Eng… Custom Chopper, Softtail frame, Jammer 88 Cu in Shovelhead Engine. Duel Plugs. 5 speed transmission, BDL dry belt drive w/t closed primary. 180 rear 2…
Can a Shovelhead be plugged in a motorcycle?
According to Shovelhead USa, both the primary and chain oilers can be plugged without harming the motorcycle. Re-torquing or tightening bolts on a Shovelhead is a common practice due to the amount of vibration from the motor.