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Title: Got a mate for the gs
Post by: jermflux on December 16, 2004, 08:43:27 PM
I couldn't help it, I now have a '74 ironhead Harley to chill with my gs.  I got it for a song and don't think I'll regret it.  Just exited and thought I'd share.
Title: Got a mate for the gs
Post by: 70 Cam Guy on December 16, 2004, 09:08:50 PM
Sounds like fun!  Is that one of the AMF bikes?  I don't remember when Harley went bowling ;)
Title: Got a mate for the gs
Post by: jermflux on December 16, 2004, 09:10:42 PM
I "think" it was the first yrear but I can't be sure...I will find out though as time goes on
Title: Got a mate for the gs
Post by: John Bates on December 16, 2004, 11:18:00 PM
Quote from: jermfluxI "think" it was the first yrear but I can't be sure...I will find out though as time goes on

HD merged with AMF Dec. 1968.  It lasted about 12 years.

Should be a "shovel head" engine.

I think they were making ElectraGlides, SuperGlides and Sportsters then.
Title: Got a mate for the gs
Post by: sevenbucks on December 17, 2004, 09:29:39 AM
If I'm not mistaken, wasn't the AMC era not good for Harleys? As well, is there some sort of marker in their history recently where they improved? There was this guy at a bar who was griping about his, saying that the year after his (some time in the early 90's I think), the Sportsters got a lot better mechanically. Does this ring a bell for anyone?
Title: Got a mate for the gs
Post by: fettcols on December 17, 2004, 09:56:22 AM
The easy way to spot a harley from the AMF years.... check the puddle of oil under it... You should see the floor in my old man's garage!


fett
Title: Got a mate for the gs
Post by: John Bates on December 17, 2004, 06:43:27 PM
Title: Got a mate for the gs
Post by: jermflux on December 17, 2004, 07:33:26 PM
No pics yet, not much to look at yet either but I'm a hands on guy and will make 'er look sweet soon enough.  Iron head for sure...And I heard the problems didn't get bad till the late '70 early '80s.  Guess I'll soon find out  ;)
Title: Got a mate for the gs
Post by: John Bates on December 17, 2004, 07:51:35 PM
Quote from: sevenbucksThere was this guy at a bar who was griping about his, saying that the year after his (some time in the early 90's I think), the Sportsters got a lot better mechanically. Does this ring a bell for anyone?

five-speed transmission in 1992 followed by belt drive  in 1993.