Today's Harleys can't capture the pure V-Twin soul of a Shovelhead. That sound. That idle. The whirrling sound after a throttle blip. Add a kick starter and an eyebrow headlight cover, and remember that this "74" engine was the king of the highway back in the day.

Nice pair of Shovels, can’t beat that rumble 👍

My first new bike was a 72 superglide (without that silly boat tail). Kept it for 15 years till life got in the way. Regret it to this day. I've owned a dozen Harleys since, but nothing can compete with your first love. Hang on to it.

Just came across this Mike, wonderful bikes. I remember when they were new.

Nice old motorcycle (the FX). I’m putting (another) ‘72 together right now. It’s a boat tail version just like my brother bought brand new in September of 1971 and like the last one I had in the early ‘90’s (which got sold to buy my wife’s engagement ring). I see you run a forward facing shift lever (no more UP for 1st gear).

nicest bike Harley made, both of them.

I just bought a ratty 72 shovel head. The one in the video is close to how I'd like mine to look. I'm keeping my big front fender!

FABULOUS

Very nice. Thank you for sharing.

I own my fourth Harley a 2018. One before #4 I owned almost 30 years. Hay, no one's perfect!

My first HD was a 72 XLCH 1000, loved it

Love the Shovalhead's. I have 1971 FLH that's set up very similar to the blue one. You last year Harley Davidson came out with a retro Harley that looks exactly like your blue FLH.

Soo nice to see unmolested putts.

Man i love your black super glide. Wish it was mine . Too late now for me to purchase one like it just going to set me back too much unless i slip over to USA and grab one Cheers bud.

Nice!

They are like AK47s, have a very distinct sound when used.

I don't mean any disrespect, but we all know how much Harley struggled during these years,,But bro , that's one sweet Ass Sled

LOVE SHOVELS! Is that factory paint on the black one? Should it have a design around the Harley logo like the blue one? Thanks

Thanks Mike, I just never got the Harley thing at all. Guess I'm to old to change now .. lol atb t ..

Hey I'm working on a 69 flh but I'm having a hella time finding parts with all the swap meets down due to the virus. Do you know any good online parts sellers other than like J&p?

nice glide, a piece of history. want to sell it get in touch. tks

Just a quick question, why do you kick start the superglide by jumping on it from the right side? Why not just sit on the bike, straddle It and kick the bike over with your right foot? I kick my 68 XLCH and 71 superglide like that. I could never understand why people have to use their whole body to jump on a kick starter instead of just using their leg? I’m 65 and still kick start with just my leg. I don’t get it? One of these days that old kick stand is going to snap and you and the bike will be laying on the ground!

front fork on the fx ????