1979 Harley Shovelhead fx/fl custom, first start

My old shovel I've been working on for years

[@user-dm8zb5rd7h]

I have a 84 fxsb last shovel made luv it sounds so nice and runs so strong

[@terrymassey7619]

Nothing like a shovel!😊

[@paulcook7888]

There is nothing like the sound of a shovel head 👍

[@terrymassey7619]

That's right! Thanks man 🤘

[@steverowland7163]

Thanks Terry for the info. Nice shovel head. I love older bikes. Yours really sounds good.

[@terrymassey7619]

Thanks Steve, the video doesn't do it justice, it sounds much better in person, take er easy 🤘

[@timpohlman3508]

Nothing sounds like a shovel!!!

[@terrymassey7619]

That's right! Thanks for commenting 🤘

[@prestonrobert2625]

My first Harley 79 low rider gosh darn learned not to like it to like it back then we fixed stupid. Oakland...

[@edZILLA64]

Nice! Sounds like a Lion roaring.

[@terrymassey7619]

Thanks Big Ed🤘!

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@terrymassey7619]

Thanks Moe!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I dig that 79. Maybe I’m a little bias because i on a 79 ironhead!!!! 😂 👍🍺SLICK

[@terrymassey7619]

Yeah it's pretty cool, I like the fact it still has the kick starter along with the electric ⚡! I tried to build it to look sorta like a duo glide, still got a few things to iron out, paint and emblems and such. I really dig your ironhead as well! Take er easy bro, and thanks a bunch 🤘🤘🤘

[@jimhmod]

Did you have to put a plate under the seat post for the pogo?

[@terrymassey7619]

Hey Jim, first off I had to use a post from a 45, to fit the seat tube diameter, also had to do a little work to fit the seat post bushing in the frame. Last I welded a large 1/4 inch thick washer to the bottom of the frame, to secure the bottom of the post. I hope I explained it well, thanks 😊

[@jimhmod]

@@terrymassey7619 Yea, I wasn't sure when they quit putting the bigger down tube in. I have the 45 seat post and the bushing in and reamed to fit but need to get a piece of metal laser cut for the D shaped threaded stem at the bottom for my 84 FLH. Some say it isn't necessary but my '67 frame is shaped that way so------. Probably gonna wait until next winter now and do it when I swap motors. I have a 88" er built and ready for my lazy ass. Thanks for replying

[@terrymassey7619]

@@jimhmod No problem, thanks for commenting!

[@balmoralpjk]

Do you wear any leather greaser jackets with your motorcycle?

[@terrymassey7619]

I do have a leather jacket, I've had it for many years, in fact it was a gift from a brother in Texas. It's not what you would call greaser, I wear it when it's cold out. Otherwise it's jeans, boots and a t shirt, thanks for commenting 🤘

[@Rif_Leman]

Why no love for that poor neglected kick starter?

[@terrymassey7619]

Watch my other vid, I Kickstart it in it. I use it quite a bit actually, but that button sure is nice, lol! Thanks 🤘 🤘🤘

[@steveperry1344]

the idle is too low.

[@terrymassey7619]

Yeah, I'm aware, I hadn't even adjusted the carb when this vid was made. Thanks for commenting 🤘

[@steveperry1344]

@@terrymassey7619 oh ok, didn't mean to jump the gun on that. i had a 1980, 80" flh from new for many years but gone now, me too old.

[@terrymassey7619]

No worries bro 🤘