Two important events in the lengthy development of Harley’s perennial v-twin occurred in the mid-1960s when the 74ci (1,200cc) FH/FLH Duo Glide adopted electric starting (1965) and the revised ‘Shovelhead’ engine the following year. Now known as the ‘Electra Glide’ - without question one of the most evocative names in motorcycling history - Harley’s updated cruiser featured a new frame to house the large 12-volt battery and a reshaped primary drive cover to accommodate the electric starter mechanism. H-D was unable to afford the costs of developing an entirely new engine, so made do instead with a revised top end (the ‘Shovelhead’) featuring a larger aluminium version of the Sportster ’head, an improvement that liberated a further 5bhp. The Shovelhead ’Glide continued in production for a further 18 years, gaining alternator electrics, electronic ignition and disc braking as the years progressed. This restored Electra Glide is offered from an exclusive private collection of cars and motorcycles. Kept in a heated motor house, it has been started occasionally to keep the oil circulated but otherwise has seen little active use during the present ownership. Checked over and in good order, the machine is presented in very good condition throughout and offered with dating certificate, current MoT/road fund licence and Swansea V5 registration document.
Two important events in the lengthy development of Harley’s perennial v-twin occurred in the mid-1960s when the 74ci (1,200cc) FH/FLH Duo Glide adopted electric starting (1965) and the revised ‘Shovelhead’ engine the following year. Now known as the ‘Electra Glide’ - without question one of the most evocative names in motorcycling history - Harley’s updated cruiser featured a new frame to house the large 12-volt battery and a reshaped primary drive cover to accommodate the electric starter mechanism. H-D was unable to afford the costs of developing an entirely new engine, so made do instead with a revised top end (the ‘Shovelhead’) featuring a larger aluminium version of the Sportster ’head, an improvement that liberated a further 5bhp. The Shovelhead ’Glide continued in production for a further 18 years, gaining alternator electrics, electronic ignition and disc braking as the years progressed. This restored Electra Glide is offered from an exclusive private collection of cars and motorcycles. Kept in a heated motor house, it has been started occasionally to keep the oil circulated but otherwise has seen little active use during the present ownership. Checked over and in good order, the machine is presented in very good condition throughout and offered with dating certificate, current MoT/road fund licence and Swansea V5 registration document.
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