1968 Shovelhead

[RooDog]

Had to drag my '68 out of the garage to access the Evo for a little outing today....
....RooDog....

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[Mongrel505558]

Had to drag my '68 out of the garage to assess the Evo for a little outing today....
....RooDog....

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Looks great, man. Hope you took that one for a little outing.

[RooDog]

Thanks, Jim....
I think I want to replace those Konis , on the back, with a pair of -08 Dyna Glide shocks...

[Mongrel505558]

Thanks, Jim....
I think I want to replace those Konis , on the back, with a pair of -08 Dyna Glide shocks...

I know you really like the Dyna shocks. In what ways are they better than the Konis?

[RooDog]

They sure as hell ride a lot better.
The Konis are so good that they have been discontinued for about 20 years.

These OE H-D Shocks,with the nicely cast top eye, ride like on a cloud, really nice.
I find them on eBay in the $100 range. a lot better than the Konis, or the Progressive 418s I have tried also, and are no longer serviced by Progressive, so their warranty is Null & Void, NFG/DOA....

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/aee-12-chrome-c ... 1200920690

[michigander52]

Very nice set-up on that build. Mixing the old with modern.
Steve

[RooDog]

Very nice set-up on that build. Mixing the old with modern.
Steve

Thank You, sir....
I'm still sorting out things that keep popping up and need fixin'....
....RooDog....

[Hogey]

What dyna Shocks fit a stock 68 with round swingarm mine are 13 1/2" with stock primary covers so i dont want to damage with the chain hitting the inner with a 24 tranny sprocket

[RooDog]

Some Dynas use 13" shocks, but I can't vouch for their suitability for a round drum brake swingarm application, only the rectangular disc brake SAs....

A 24T transmission sprocket works just fine, but avoid a 25 as a loose chain may fly and contact the starter housing and the front two stud bosses....
Pictured is a 5-speed in my otherwise stock configured '68 FL drive train....

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[Hogey]

Ok thanks Mate

[RooDog]

Hogey...
I also have an E-start, ratchet top, 4 speed with a 24T sprocket mounted, laying on the floor if you would like a picture of that.
....RD....

[chuckthebeatertruck]

Do not try to use 13” Showa air shocks off a late model on a round tube swing arm.

I did that on a 58-64 chassis and even with 50 psi, they bottomed on minor bumps. Fit correct oem and no problem.

It’s the angle of the dangle.

[doc9339]

Way less work to change out the rear sprocket to get the ratio you want and solves clearance issues at the tranny

[RooDog]

Way less work to change out the rear sprocket to get the ratio you want and solves clearance issues at the tranny

The transmission sprocket is not difficult to change when doing a rebuild. And unless one has a disc brake out back, changing rear wheel sprockets is pretty much out of the question.
I have never been dissatisfied with a 24T transmission sprocket. Unless one has a heavy bike with an underpowered engine, I stand by my recommendation.... But then, I have never operated under those conditions....
....RooDog....

[Hogey]

Hogey...
I also have an E-start, ratchet top, 4 speed with a 24T sprocket mounted, laying on the floor if you would like a picture of that.
....RD....

ok great mate