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  • Shoveldave81
    Shoveldave81
    10 years ago

    Hey to all,

    Just wondering if anyone can help me..I have a 1982 FLHS shovel head,just picked it up,the price was right,but it has had a sad life of past..

    My problem is that the rear cylinder is puffing out white-ish smoke at idle,I don't think it's doing it when moving down the road.Is this valve guide oil seals? Or something more sinister..

    I have a manual for the bike but the manual is not so forthcoming on diagrams or information in this area.(I'm not sure if this model has valve guide oil seals or not).

    I do know it is registered as a 1981 FLH...But on researching the Vin number and engine number(Which are a match).I have found that it is a 1982 FLHS.

    Any ideas out there?

    Regards shovelDave..

  • The Don
    The Don
    10 years ago
    G'Day Shoveldave81,
    KD's advise is sound, I'm North of you in Port Stephens but used to live in the Northern Beaches years ago (spent most of my time around Parra /Guilford area though. Wasn't a Surfie, always into Bikes). 81/82 are years I've had a bit to do with. And I can point you to a couple of Shovelhead savvy places.
    Cheers,
    Cris.
    P.S: G'Day KD, hope you and yours are well. Keep on riding, Regards,
    Cris.
  • Shoveldave81
    Shoveldave81
    10 years ago

    Thank you KiwiDave,

    You are so right with the new ownership thing,it always requires fixe$$$$$$..

    It would b greatly appreciated if you could steer me towards someone who knows of a good Harley savvy machine shop..

    I am going to check the cam bearing now,thanks for the advice..

    Cheers..ShovelDave..

  • Shoveldave81
    Shoveldave81
    10 years ago

    Thank you,I would like you to help me with a Harley savvy machine shop,I don't know of any except for Sys,and he can be very particular,but very expensive...

    Cheers

  • The Don
    The Don
    10 years ago

    Ok Shoveldave, There are probably only two guys left I know of in NSW that I would trust with a Shovel.
    The main one closer to you is Branko. He is at Yarramalong, this may look like a long way to go if you are near Liverpool, but he is the best.
    Have a look at his website here:
    http://www.brankobuilt.com.au
    Cheers,
    Cris.

    P.S: Cheers Dave, great to hear. Regards.

    P.S.:  Shoveldave, have a look at this place, I uploaded a big whack of tech manuals and info.

    http://www.4shared.com/account/dir/mWghPw7P/sharing.html

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