shepp Posted October 3, 2015 Report Posted October 3, 2015 I wouldn't say the AMF Harleys were "junk". My buddy was actually seeking them out for rebuilds, as he could demonstrate they had a higher QC under AMF than did the rides immediately prior and immediately after AMF. hmmmmmm that's intresting I was always to the understanding they were undesirable
planeflyer21 Posted October 3, 2015 Report Posted October 3, 2015 hmmmmmm that's intresting I was always to the understanding they were undesirable My understanding from a few different sources isn't that they were undesireable due to quality but because AMF was somehow "Jap" in nature.
Sisco Posted October 3, 2015 Report Posted October 3, 2015 My understanding from a few different sources isn't that they were undesireable due to quality but because AMF was somehow "Jap" in nature.Can't say for Harley's but I had a Slickcraft made after AMF purchased the company and that was a bad ass boat. Twin 327's, 45 + mph 28 ft Dual station flybridge. Brought it across Superior in 6 foot waves and never had a problem. As far as I am concerned, AMF stuff rocked.
unforgiven Posted October 3, 2015 Report Posted October 3, 2015 My 73' FX never left me and I beat the $hit outa that bike.I miss that nose cone Shovelhead.03" while nice w/electricstart and bell and whisles just doesn't sound the same.
98Z5V Posted October 4, 2015 Report Posted October 4, 2015 You make my heard hurt, Jon... You bastard...
survivalshop Posted October 4, 2015 Report Posted October 4, 2015 AMF saved HD from extinction , they purchased HD in 68-69 , the Cone type Shovel bottom end was already on the drawing board & I have had many AMF HD's & ran the snot out of them with little problems . Yes they leaked oil ,but those problems were eventually solved , one being a extra seal on the Main drive gear for the main shaft in the transmission , the bushing alone was not a very good seal & since all HD's back then were vented to the atmosphere ( to the ground ) the vent always dripped a bit also . now they vent directly into the air cleaner . I like them all , not all the modern configurations , but I'm kinda partial to the older ones , like this one I just sold & is back in my garage for the sheet metal to be removed for the new owner to have re-painted.
planeflyer21 Posted October 4, 2015 Report Posted October 4, 2015 Beautiful Duo Glide panhead! What year?
unforgiven Posted October 4, 2015 Report Posted October 4, 2015 Bueatiful bike brother,Harleys don't leak they mark there spot. :)
survivalshop Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 Beautiful Duo Glide panhead! What year?48 motor , 58 frame .
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