normiss 900 #1 October 27, 2009 Badass! V-Twin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #2 October 27, 2009 Will they explain the difference between a shovelhead and knucklehead? Maybe if I watch it, I'll be able to remember. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #3 October 27, 2009 Quote Will they explain the difference between a shovelhead and knucklehead? Maybe if I watch it, I'll be able to remember. I have 4 knuckleheads, so I can tell you! This is a Knucklehead..(my son's 1947)the rocker boxes are shaped much like a balled up fist. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/pipes023.jpg The Shovelhead picture it attached (i haven't owned one of them since 83) Notice the rocker boxes are shaped somewhat like a shovel! Both motors work on identical pincipals, shovels hold oil in better, (do to knucklehead rocker covers being stamped out tin, and shovels being one solid cast aluminum part) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 900 #4 October 27, 2009 You totally skipped right over the Panhead! You've had this lesson before li'l missy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #5 October 27, 2009 Quote You totally skipped right over the Panhead! You've had this lesson before li'l missy! Knucklehead http://www.custom-choppers-guide.com/knucklehead.html Panhead http://www.custom-choppers-guide.com/panhead.html Shovelhead http://www.custom-choppers-guide.com/shovelhead.html Even better set of pics including flathead: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/harley-davidson-engines.htm/printable"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #6 October 27, 2009 Quote You totally skipped right over the Panhead! You've had this lesson before li'l missy! He didn't ask about Panheads..(which I thought was strange) You skipped Flatheads, so neener neeener! (I'm a retired HD Mechanic! ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #7 October 27, 2009 Knuckleheads...1936 to 47 Panheads 1948 to 57(hardtails) 58 to 65 swingarm frames, 65 last panhead, first electric start! 66 to 69 shovelhead with generator motor. 70 to 83 Shovelhead altinator motors Blockheads to present! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #8 October 27, 2009 That is why I asked if they were going to explain it to me again. This spotter's guide is helpful, too. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 900 #9 October 27, 2009 Now there's an idea.... and you guys missed the Sportster, Evolution, Revolution, Twin Cam...original singles and twins for that matter! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #10 October 27, 2009 Quote Now there's an idea.... and you guys missed the Sportster, Evolution, Revolution, Twin Cam...original singles and twins for that matter! As far as I am concerned, harley stopped building bikes in 47!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/424747010.jpg Although, I do have two 73 sportsters for sale! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 900 #11 October 27, 2009 I've always loved the Knucks too....although I still want to add a Pan and a Shovel to my garage... My twin cam is nice...but the old ones... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
