Panhead for Sale: Buyer’s Guide

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Panhead for sale! Hold on-watch this video first. Kevin Baas gives us an overview of what to look for if you’re in the market for a Harley-Davidson Panhead motorcycle.
Here is Kevin’s checklist when you see that Panhead for sale:
- Tires: Front & rear tire condition. Look at thread depth. Check for cracking. Look for the manufacturer’s production date code.
- Wheels: look for possible bent rims. Check for loose or missing spokes. Check for correct wheel spacing and front axle.
- Front end: inspect mechanical front brake assembly. Look for possible loose or missing brake lugs on that Panhead for sale. Inspect lower sliders. Look for possible fork seal leaks. Inspect front fender and fender hardware.
- Lighting: inspect the headlight, passing lamps, and taillight assemblies. Inspect any visible wiring for condition and correct routing.
- Handlebars: inspect handlebars and handlebar risers. Verify everything is secure with no missing hardware.
- Neck area: Inspect the steering stem and dampner assembly. Check for proper function of the fork lock.
- Fuel tanks: Look at fuel tanks, tank mounting and condition of the fuel lines. Check for fuel leaks.
- Crash guard & floorboards: Inspect conditions and for correctly securing hardware.
- Motor: Check the motor VIN number. See if the motor is correct for the year and model. Check for possible broken cylinder fins and for leaks. If a motorcycle is running, make sure that it sounds healthy.
- Exhaust system: inspect condition of pipes and check all Exhaust mounting points.
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- Rear brake system: inspect all moving points of this mechanical brake system. Inspect for proper lever actuation.
- Oil system: Inspect the oil tank, oil tank mounting points, inspect oil lines, and look for possible leaks.
- Transmission: Check the transmission for proper, secure mounting. Check for possible leaks.
- Battery: inspect battery, battery cables.
- Rear fender: Inspect fender mounting, center stand, saddlebags and saddlebag mounting.
- Primary and secondary drives: Inspect the drive chain condition and adjustment. Inspect the rear sprocket and chain guard. Inspect the outer primary cover hardware and for possible leaks.
- Shift assembly: Test for proper movement and function of tank shift assembly. Check to see if the rocker clutch assembly and linkage are correctly adjusted.
- Coil: Inspect the coil and related wiring. Look at the condition and routing of spark plug wires.
Also inspect:
- Kickstand assembly & function
- Choke condition and function
- Horn assembly & function
- Generator condition and related wiring
- Speedometer and speedo cable
- Petcock assembly and proper function
- Turn on the ignition switch and check for oil and generator indicator lights.
- Inspect headlight and taillight/brake light functions.
Added note when looking at that Panhead for sale
1948 - Stand alone year!!
Rigid frame with Springer front end.
1949-1957 - Hydra Glide
Rigid frame with hydraulic front end.
1958 - DuoGlide - Swingarm frame (rear shocks) with hydraulic front end.
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Пікірлер: 25

@stevenbrown5213 Ай бұрын

Thanks for all the detail. Always like the Pan and am going to have a look at a 1964 Duo Glide that an old guy is thinking of selling. This video is a great help. Cheers 😎🇦🇺

@charlesrainey6830 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Just picked up a 65 fl that's been sitting for 40 years in a shop and not cranked in 35 years.

@FixMyHogfreechannel 3 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

@SuperOperator4 Жыл бұрын

Always check the born-on dates on the tires. Some will look great, no cracks and be over 10 years old. And the tube will be toast too.

@billmago7991 Жыл бұрын

Great vid very informative

@PolskiAmbient 2 ай бұрын

Cool Channel ! All the best !

@user-gl6nl4dr1y 8 ай бұрын

I had a 1956 FLH it was a sleeper it look stock but it had a S&S 88 cin kit I wish still had it.

@williamanthony5021 Жыл бұрын

Howdy , no leaks ? Nice video . Run much ? NO not running much or is just made to look at ? Then no leaks. Sorry as I am an old motocycle guy . H D is going electric . So please keep old motocycles here not in Japan . Great knowledge on video love it said Wild Bill

@markeverson5849 11 ай бұрын

Yes common sense! You can wash the oil off of a bike to and cover it up

@chuckwolfboyer7830 8 ай бұрын

COOL 😎

@larsblankenfjell9814 Жыл бұрын

One thing I understand is that the Pinheads between 1948-1953 didn't have any oil cooling in the cylinders(Jugs), please correct me if Im wrong.

@markeverson5849 11 ай бұрын

Thanks very appreciative!. question :-) would you run an old Flathead Harley across the USA and back if it was in sound condition unrestored original ? but in decent shape .or is it not practical?

@FixMyHogfreechannel 10 ай бұрын

Hello, Great question! We have a lot of technical answers on our website. www.fixmyhog.com/harley-tips-a-z-index and ‘Ask an Expert’ section for members of our online community. I would be happy to send your question off to the experts. To get started, please send the email associated with your paid membership. Thanks!

@Mr39knuck 10 ай бұрын

It depends on what you’re made of. If you’re looking for comfort and convenience, it’s not practical. If you’re looking for a fun adventure, and a unique experience, it’s great. There are not many original flight heads out there. I can’t imagine there’s one that hasn’t had the motor opened up. .

@markeverson5849 10 ай бұрын

@@Mr39knuck well thank you sir I know what I'm made of but it was more my trying to determine if these bikes are trustworthy and able to do it was what I was really trying to get after just how Dependable are these old Flathead engines in other words if I try to find an old Flathead can I trust the engine if it's in good condition or is it just going to be problems for me yes I know all about variances and Taking Chances I'm almost seventy years old I've had motorcycles on my life and never been around old Flathead Harleys

@joeguzman3558 2 ай бұрын

Remember, a machine is like a human body - imagine you're getting married to a 60 year old person, and in your wedding knight, you find out lots of surprises lol

@localconsumer580 3 ай бұрын

Hi there I don’t know if you will see this message.. but I’m looking to sell my 1948 panhead. No papers, it was purchased over 20 years ago and has never been on the road since. Do you have any suggestions on how I can sell this bike? I think the forks are not true to the year, but everything else I think is original

@FixMyHogfreechannel 3 ай бұрын

Great question! We have a lot of technical answers on our website. www.fixmyhog.com/harley-tips-a-z-index and ‘Ask an Expert’ section is for members of our online community. I would be happy to send your question off to the experts. To get started, please provide the email associated with your paid membership. Thanks!