What is an FXWG?
Before there was a Harley-Davidson Dyna family there was the Wide Glide. Introduced in 1980 as the FXWG, the Wide Glide represented the epitome of Harley’s factory custom theme, introduced in 1971 with the Super Glide.
What year did Harley go to 80 cubic inch?
1999
In 1998, Harley-Davidson introduced the eighty-eight cubic inch Twin Cam engine for the 1999 model year, and continued production of different Twin Cam models until 2016.
What size is a Shovelhead motor?
1978 Harley-Davidson 74-inch FLH Shovelhead. In 1981 a dozen Harley executives bought the company back from AMF, and the traditionalists were in charge. The Shovelhead soldiered on until 1984, when the Evolution engine—essentially new aluminum head and barrels on the old crankcases—began to take over.
Do they still make dynas?
The answer is, not anytime soon. Harley produced the first official Dyna, the FXDB Sturgis in 1991 and continued making the line until they unveiled their 2018 lineup, replacing Dyna with the new Softail line. That’s more than two decades worth of bikes.
What years are cone Shovelhead?
For those of you reading this that might not know, the Shovelhead was in production from 1966 to 1984. That’s a solid 18 years, definitely a major achievement for any manufacturer but especially true for the Factory. This was the beginning of a new era.
Why are Harley Davidsons so unreliable?
Another reason for Harley’s reputation for unreliability is the rigorous riding habits of owners. In riding motorcycles, no one comes close to Harley owners. Harley owners ride their bikes a lot. In fact, it is not strange to see a Harley with over 50,000 miles in a year after multiple cross-country runs.
When did the 80 inch Shovelhead come out?
Another milestone was in 1977 when the Low Rider was first introduced and the next year that saw engine displacement go from 74 cubic inches to the fabled 80 cubic inches.