1981 Harley Davidson Shovelhead Specs

The harley davidson fxe 1340 super glide model is a classic bike manufactured by harley davidson.

1981 harley davidson shovelhead specs.

The mv agusta 750ss laverda 1000 jota. When the engine was first produced the shovelhead had a shallower combustion chamber larger valve drop for both intake and exhaust better porting and stronger valves and pistons. In order i would choose a martin cantilever frame for the phase 4 mtc superbike kawasaki 1000 engine. Show any 1981 harley davidson fxe 1340 super glide for sale on our bikez biz motorcycle classifieds.

In 1966 harley davidson replaced its v twin panhead engine with the v twin shovelhead. Read the riders comments at the bike s discussion group and check out the bike s reliability repair costs etc. The harley davidson shovelhead engine followed the panhead engine and was produced from 1966 until 1984. 1981 harley davidson prices values and specs select any 1981 harley davidson model.

By 1981 they had successfully relieved the issues. The shovelhead was produced through 1984 before being replaced with the evolution engine. The nova was the long range hope the 10 year promise. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 67 00 hp 48 9 kw 5800 rpm and a maximum torque of.

A honda cbx modified a little. Noted for distinct styling and exhaust sound. In this version sold from year 1981 the dry weight is and it is equiped with a v2 four stroke motor. Originally manufactured as 1200 cubic centimeters cc the engine was increased to 1340cc in 1979.

The 1981 harley davidson flh 1340 electra glide and all other motorcycles made 1894 2020. A guzzi 850 t model with the lemans engine pieces to give it more top end and the new suzuki gsx1100. Harley shovelhead fluid specs by james stormin updated october 25 2017. Highly leveraged with an enormous bank debt harley s future options boiled down to just two either continue development of the evolution v twin or build the nova.

Harley davidson redeemed its engine. Amf agreed and by mid 1981 harley davidson became a privately held company. Harley made the modifications necessary to bring the shovelhead engine into a state of redemption prior to its retirement. This would be harley s motor for the next 18 years until the panhead yielded to the evo or evolution engine also a harley signature v twin configuration.

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