Description
Highlights:
– 1200 cc V-twin engine, Harley-Davidson Shovelhead
– 15583 km indicated on odometer
– According to the seller, the engine has been overhauled and the motorcycle has been restored
– Blue and white two-tone paintwork with chrome details and whitewall tyres
– Workshop invoices and technical paperwork present, German registration documents
The private seller offers for sale this 1969 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide, powered by a 1200 cc V-twin engine. The Electra Glide name has stood for Harley-Davidson’s big touring motorcycles since 1965, when the electric starter was added to the FLH, the large-capacity model that had been the company’s flagship tourer for years. With its large dresser-style seat, chrome engine guards and a generous rear fender with a tail lamp, the Electra Glide was built for long distances rather than for speed, and it remains one of the most recognisable Harley-Davidson silhouettes.
The 1969 model year is of particular interest to enthusiasts. In 1966 the big twin switched from the Panhead to the Shovelhead engine, named after the shape of its rocker covers, and the early Shovelhead years are sought after by collectors. According to the seller, the 1969 models are unusual because they combine parts from both the early and the late Shovelhead, which makes this year a point of discussion among specialists. The seller states that the engine has been overhauled and that the motorcycle has been restored.
This example is finished in blue and white, with a two-tone fuel tank and fenders, chrome exhausts, a speedometer set in the tank console, wire wheels with whitewall tyres and a black and white dresser seat. The seller has supplied photographs of workshop invoices from a Harley-Davidson specialist workshop in northern Germany, which cover work such as tyres, brake components, and registration-related work, as well as pages of technical notes and measurements. The registration documents are also shown in the photographs.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
