I purchased my first Harley in 78, it was an XLH. I looked at a few Super Glides at the time and I don't remember any of them looking as nice as this FXE. This is a bike to be proud of.
Because the 1200 and the 1340 were build two years in parallel. But Super Glides (FXE) were always 1200 in 1980 (Vin starting with "9D" and ending with "J0" for 1980). The 1340 model in 1980 was a Fatbob (Super glide with 2 piece fuel tank), Vin starting with "6E"
@@jens-3949 Ok thanks for clearing that up. Back in the 80’s a guy I rode with had a fxef in red from the factory and I had (still have) a 81 low rider. Mine had the longer forks , a kicker & all black motor. Other than that the bikes were the same.
Naah... I have the same bike (same year, same model) for more than 40 years. But I wanted a new one, which I couldn't afford back then. Many guys (you're not the only one...) say "It's only original once" , but I don't agree, but accept it. This one will hopefully have a full second life.
Brings back memories of my father's 78 super glide. It was red when he bought it new and then he had it painted to this same color " candy apple red" in 1980.
I purchased my first Harley in 78, it was an XLH. I looked at a few Super Glides at the time and I don't remember any of them looking as nice as this FXE. This is a bike to be proud of.
Thank you!! 🙂
EXCELLENT JOB.
Awesome job !
Beautiful job, guys!
what brand of paint and what color is that? Looks great..
ICI Brillant Basislack 343 Tintocryl Brillant Basislack rot 343-9931
Basislack=Base paint, very(!) close to the original "Candy Red"
Should of added tbars club style and that ugly seat .
Wonderful work 👍
79& 1/2 the 1340 motor came out why would that 1980 be a 1200 ?
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Because the 1200 and the 1340 were build two years in parallel. But Super Glides (FXE) were always 1200 in 1980 (Vin starting with "9D" and ending with "J0" for 1980). The 1340 model in 1980 was a Fatbob (Super glide with 2 piece fuel tank), Vin starting with "6E"
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Ok thanks for clearing that up. Back in the 80’s a guy I rode with had a fxef in red from the factory and I had (still have) a 81 low rider. Mine had the longer forks , a kicker & all black motor. Other than that the bikes were the same.
excellent resto.
Super Arbeit, da steckt viel Liebe drin und das sieht man. Sieht auch 1000 mal besser as als "was Neues"😊
Danke... :-)
Should have cleaned it and let it be.
They are only original once - just saying 😢
Very nice job, it looks great 👍
Naah... I have the same bike (same year, same model) for more than 40 years. But I wanted a new one, which I couldn't afford back then. Many guys (you're not the only one...) say "It's only original once" , but I don't agree, but accept it. This one will hopefully have a full second life.
It's beautiful just the same.
Great job with the restoration and documentation
How nice did that come out. You should definitely be very proud of the job you did. Take care and stay safe bud.
Absolutely beautiful job; better than factory...
Thank you!
Brings back memories of my father's 78 super glide. It was red when he bought it new and then he had it painted to this same color " candy apple red" in 1980.
Keep the memory!