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On the subject .I have spread the Rumour out on interest in a Shovelhead a cheap one
Which are rare here Not many and not cheap
And One has come up. Via an old friend who had a connection .Slowly started the Negotiations Not seen it yet or heard the asking Price
A Former Police MC from Iran again 1200 Electra glide around 77
Probably worn and rusty
The electrical has had a fire .That I do believe I can sort out ( perhaps famous last words ) I think i can do it.
If You gentlemen has experience please tell points on the machine that most certainly will need Service and Jobs done
Crank ? Gearbox ? Cylinder ? Head ?
I don't care about the Exterior But I would like to run some miles in not so far future At low cost if possible aka doing a minimum
of work .And then take it from there.
Disassembling and Assembling and Electrical Ill try myself But some work needs taken to a shop
Feel Free comment .Should I walk away from worn ones or other aspects worth considering
One thing they were famous for was low sump issues, caused by a weak spring in the oil pump check valve. It would let the oil in the tank sump down into the lower case which typically resulted in an oil puke under the bike when started. A new ball and spring typically fixed the issue.
