Our dog only barks at bikes when I ride them, haven't been able to get him to stop yet. These two tone FXWGDG's are extremely rare. Have not seen one myself since the 1980's. Got this one from the original owner
I converted my 84 softtail to rear belt, never had a problem, rode another 84 for 6000 miles before I sold it, never had to adjust the rear chain one time
Great bike! Your dog is super-cool...,our dogs (5) love to bark at the bikes too,I think dogs believe that bikes are big loud barking dogs too and they wanna communicate with them in their best known way:by barking back at them!
I agree. My first Harley was a new 1982 FXE & ten years I later I got a 1985 Wide Glide--- Evo motor/4 speed/kickstart/belt drive/old style 4 speed frame--- the best of the old and new. Willie G. always did the mostest with the leastest--- his genius with Milwaukee's parts bin is what enabled the company to survive the AMF years. People love to hate on AMF, but Harley's most memorable models were produced during that era, and after the buyback in '81, it seemed that Willie only got better. Those early-to-mid-80s Harleys are the zenith of the Shovelhead model. The motor was as bulletproof as the Evo (my wife and I got married on my 82 and rode from Little Rock to NYC and back several times with zero problems--- I only changed plugs & oil), and no line of Harleys since the 80s can compare with the class of those Shovels. After HD phased out the 4 speed frame with the last Wide Glide in '86, I lost interest in new Harleys--- they might as well be Hondas. I'm not just blowing smoke--- last week I bought an original low-mileage 1982 FXB Sturgis! $8K, but a bargain compared to these fake Harleys you see at today's dealerships.LOL
Yes I have a 1983 FXDG. Just got done with a 5 hr. ride. I still have a can of the original Harley paint. It's part # is 98603-GC. They call the color Dark Maroon. This is one of the prettiest shovels out there. If I could figure out how to post a picture I would.
Alex Davis, in 1984 both Shovel's and EVO's were made concurrently (at the same time). 1984 EVO models were all BT rubber mounts and the just introduced FXST Softtail. 1985 saw ALL BT's as EVO motored machines. Still being made in 195 and mid 1986 were formerly popular Shovel models, the FXEF Superglide and the FXWG Wideglide, but with the new EVO motor. 1985 FXEF's came with a rear chain, but I have seen some with a rear belt which makes me speculate that mid year HD might have switched the FXEF to a belt drive. 1985 FXWG's were rear belt, always.
Thank you very much ¡¡¡¡ , this shovelhead model is fantastic, and I find a harley interporal a harley shovelhead and evolution transitional between, I've only seen three in Mexico and not in the condition of the motorcycle described Tod, one in Colima, Mexico, and the other two in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico, in an event similar to sturgis in United States
thanks for your reply, i see you did a video on a 1984 FXWG revisited, it had the the 84 tank decal any way hands down an original 83 Disk glide are pretty special bikes !
Here’s what I know.... I have a bone stock, 1984 FXST. 80” EVO, frame mounted (not rubber mounted) 4speed, kick/electric start, rear chain, single front disc brake. Sketched out when I bought it NEW in ‘84, but has proven to be dependable throughout the last 34 yrs. 60,000 miles on it now and allz well..... It needs one more gear!!! Ride safe ya’ll!!
not to mention Softtails have an EVO motor. 1984 saw EVO and Shovelheads made the entire year concurrently. The mode of the bike determined which motor you got.
I had an 83 FXWG ..wish I never sold it. Why did they go to the single disc in front ? The duel disk is what made the front end look badass. Wish I can post a pic of my old wideglide.
That makes sense. Also I noticed some have the big "banana" back brake caliper and some had the smaller one. Mine had the smaller one in the rear. I'm guessing it's for weight also. My brother had an 81 lowrider with inner and outer belt drive. I wonder why they didn't continue with the inner/outer belt drives. Thanks for the great info.
amazing model , I did'n"t know the fxwg disc glide was made until 1984 and in red bicolors , I thought it was only 800 made in 1983 with dark purple paint. Anyway ,I m always enjoy to look yours videos with a " jack' s" bottle ....
ha, i got an 83-84 T-shirt with that tank emblem on front off ebay last week ( harley davidson of memphis, now defunked) with on back a pic of exact bike parked next to a stream on back, very cool
I had an 84 soft tail but traded it in on an 85 WG that I still have. The soft tail rear was too spongy. Had to adjust the chain 3 x's in the first 3000 miles.
@@HuntingHarleys I used to buy , repair , and resell for a hobby . This was during the late 70’s and throughout the 90’s . This included 6 shovels . 3- 74” 3- 80”
The VIN numbers on this bike and the title call out an FXWG; the 1983 FXDG Special Edition had it's own VIN designation. I would be willing to bet this bike was just a standard Wide Glide that had the solid rear wheel put on at some point (also note that the rear rotor is not a factory rotor). The solid wheel (made by Centerline) could be bought, it's part number 41057-83, and it was used on the FXDG, FXRDG, and the first FXSTC models. I can't find any evidence of a special edition 1984 like this anywhere other than this video. If there were 1000 made, there must be another one someplace...? I could be wrong, I was riding Rupp's, not Harleys in 84.
your thinking the Purple bike that was made 1000 each in 1983 and 1984. Also, they made this model. This was according to the sales fliers the dealer's gave out at the time. I was there.
+HuntingHarleys Is there any chance you have one of the fliers you're referencing? I'm not arguing with you or saying you aren't correct, I'm just very interested it the bike. I have an FXDG (what you call the purple one), so I know all about those. I've just never seen anything on this 84.
no, you don't think about 30 years later when your in your early 20's. Even if I had saved one, I highly doubt I would still have it today. too many implosions and having to move life events on my side.
yes, they made two types of Willie G Specials, the purple ones and these two tone editions. They were made in 1983 and 1983, for both years. Word at the time had a production of 1000 units of each type to be made.
Not a FXDG, Harley Davidson did produce a disk glide in 84 but was based on the FXRS, the disk rear wheel was a dealer sold accessory , in 83 the Vin# 1HD1BG designates the Twin belt wide glide, plus this bike dose not have any of the special trim items that were on the 83 Disk Glide, the tank Decal for the 83 was 14046-83 and the 84 decal wich looks similar is 14057-84 so sorry to say there was no such thing as a 84 FXDG !
The parts - numbers are relevant, not exact, to 1st year of production. Both 83 and 84 saw the FXWG produced with two models of disc glides. Only the purple ones were the Willie G specials. I can't recall any of the FXWG disc glides with the decale you mentioned. It is entirely possibly those decals were for the FXR disc glide series.
Hi Todd hope you are well If you have any info on that exhaust man I need to know. That sounds freaking good man. I've a 83 shovel.fxwg and been . looking for that traditional deep crisp sound that takes ne back to My childhood. with my moms brothers in the 70s was a great time to grow up . You mentioned all stock but who did the pipes and mufflers that year
a standard FXWG is different from the special editions by the paint and in some cases the center line rear wheel also. You cannot tell by motor numbers, only what the basic model was, such as FXWG, FXB, FXSB, FXE etc. If a bike had special paint on it at one time but was re painted, only Harley would have those records. You can also tell the year model by motor or frame numbers, ALWAYS.
a lot of people disliked the centerline. There was a time when $2800 was top of the market. Not that they were worth too much more today, but they did go up in price for a time and one day they will do so again. Shovel's rock
Our dog only barks at bikes when I ride them, haven't been able to get him to stop yet. These two tone FXWGDG's are extremely rare. Have not seen one myself since the 1980's. Got this one from the original owner
Love this bike to pieces Brother!,.....Shovel & a Wideglide and a solid mag back wheel!!!Awesome machine!!!...You're living the dream Todd!!!
I converted my 84 softtail to rear belt, never had a problem, rode another 84 for 6000 miles before I sold it, never had to adjust the rear chain one time
Great bike! Your dog is super-cool...,our dogs (5) love to bark at the bikes too,I think dogs believe that bikes are big loud barking dogs too and they wanna communicate with them in their best known way:by barking back at them!
my 4 fav-0-rite words...wide glide - shovel-head :)
i love 83/84 harleys they were the best harley ever made
I agree. My first Harley was a new 1982 FXE & ten years I later I got a 1985 Wide Glide--- Evo motor/4 speed/kickstart/belt drive/old style 4 speed frame--- the best of the old and new. Willie G. always did the mostest with the leastest--- his genius with Milwaukee's parts bin is what enabled the company to survive the AMF years. People love to hate on AMF, but Harley's most memorable models were produced during that era, and after the buyback in '81, it seemed that Willie only got better. Those early-to-mid-80s Harleys are the zenith of the Shovelhead model. The motor was as bulletproof as the Evo (my wife and I got married on my 82 and rode from Little Rock to NYC and back several times with zero problems--- I only changed plugs & oil), and no line of Harleys since the 80s can compare with the class of those Shovels. After HD phased out the 4 speed frame with the last Wide Glide in '86, I lost interest in new Harleys--- they might as well be Hondas. I'm not just blowing smoke--- last week I bought an original low-mileage 1982 FXB Sturgis! $8K, but a bargain compared to these fake Harleys you see at today's dealerships.LOL
Yes I have a 1983 FXDG. Just got done with a 5 hr. ride. I still have a can of the original Harley paint. It's part # is 98603-GC. They call the color Dark Maroon. This is one of the prettiest shovels out there. If I could figure out how to post a picture I would.
Alex Davis, in 1984 both Shovel's and EVO's were made concurrently (at the same time). 1984 EVO models were all BT rubber mounts and the just introduced FXST Softtail. 1985 saw ALL BT's as EVO motored machines. Still being made in 195 and mid 1986 were formerly popular Shovel models, the FXEF Superglide and the FXWG Wideglide, but with the new EVO motor. 1985 FXEF's came with a rear chain, but I have seen some with a rear belt which makes me speculate that mid year HD might have switched the FXEF to a belt drive. 1985 FXWG's were rear belt, always.
HuntingHarleys my 84 softail was factory chain drive .
I have a 84 FLH duo glide 4 speed trans belt drive. Last year of the shovel head and Harley only made 900 of em 💪🏼
Last production year. Concurrently made with the brand new EVO. However HD also made 300 FLHP Shovels in 1985. There is a video on the channel
Thank you very much ¡¡¡¡ , this shovelhead model is fantastic, and I find a harley interporal a harley shovelhead and evolution transitional between, I've only seen three in Mexico and not in the condition of the motorcycle described Tod, one in Colima, Mexico, and the other two in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico, in an event similar to sturgis in United States
happy to share these machines with everyone
thanks for your reply, i see you did a video on a 1984 FXWG revisited, it had the the 84 tank decal any way hands down an original 83 Disk glide are pretty special bikes !
MAGNIFIQUE...............
Here’s what I know.... I have a bone stock, 1984 FXST. 80” EVO, frame mounted (not rubber mounted) 4speed, kick/electric start, rear chain, single front disc brake. Sketched out when I bought it NEW in ‘84, but has proven to be dependable throughout the last 34 yrs. 60,000 miles on it now and allz well..... It needs one more gear!!! Ride safe ya’ll!!
Sounds just right...makes your heart sing !!!
not to mention Softtails have an EVO motor. 1984 saw EVO and Shovelheads made the entire year concurrently. The mode of the bike determined which motor you got.
very nice bike Todd!
I had the bike very limted first evo purple over hrey slate wille g fxrs lot of firsts saw it in bike mag worth more now than when I bought it
that is for the future owner. This was a for sale bike.
I had an 83 FXWG ..wish I never sold it. Why did they go to the single disc in front ? The duel disk is what made the front end look badass. Wish I can post a pic of my old wideglide.
simple, cheaper to make and the braking power was increased
That makes sense. Also I noticed some have the big "banana" back brake caliper and some had the smaller one. Mine had the smaller one in the rear. I'm guessing it's for weight also. My brother had an 81 lowrider with inner and outer belt drive. I wonder why they didn't continue with the inner/outer belt drives. Thanks for the great info.
the earlier caliper's and brackets were comparatively weak and under performing to the later model
Forgot to add...check my profile pic. I got my 1983 FXWG ..
amazing model , I did'n"t know the fxwg disc glide was made until 1984 and in red bicolors , I thought it was only 800 made in 1983 with dark purple paint. Anyway ,I m always enjoy to look yours videos with a " jack' s" bottle ....
Ritchy's Polishing There were the Willie G Specials, those purple ones, 800 made in 83 and THESE, 83 and 84, 1000 of them per year
they made the purple ones AND these two tone specials.
ha, i got an 83-84 T-shirt with that tank emblem on front off ebay last week ( harley davidson of memphis, now defunked) with on back a pic of exact bike parked next to a stream on back, very cool
I think that shirt is rarer then the bike!
I had an 84 soft tail but traded it in on an 85 WG that I still have. The soft tail rear was too spongy. Had to adjust the chain 3 x's in the first 3000 miles.
Where do you find all of these fine bone stock classics ?
Are they part of your collection , or do you resell them ?
I resell. As I get one I make a new video. Most have been sold for years. 41 years doing this means I know a lot of people
Thanks for letting me know
@@HuntingHarleys
I used to buy , repair , and resell for a hobby .
This was during the late 70’s and throughout the 90’s .
This included 6 shovels .
3- 74”
3- 80”
Never been my hobby
@@HuntingHarleys
Then you have been living my dream .
this one is my only doodoo that has ever barked at the bikes. But I did not raise him from a puppy
The VIN numbers on this bike and the title call out an FXWG; the 1983 FXDG Special Edition had it's own VIN designation. I would be willing to bet this bike was just a standard Wide Glide that had the solid rear wheel put on at some point (also note that the rear rotor is not a factory rotor). The solid wheel (made by Centerline) could be bought, it's part number 41057-83, and it was used on the FXDG, FXRDG, and the first FXSTC models. I can't find any evidence of a special edition 1984 like this anywhere other than this video. If there were 1000 made, there must be another one someplace...? I could be wrong, I was riding Rupp's, not Harleys in 84.
your thinking the Purple bike that was made 1000 each in 1983 and 1984. Also, they made this model. This was according to the sales fliers the dealer's gave out at the time. I was there.
+HuntingHarleys Is there any chance you have one of the fliers you're referencing? I'm not arguing with you or saying you aren't correct, I'm just very interested it the bike. I have an FXDG (what you call the purple one), so I know all about those. I've just never seen anything on this 84.
no, you don't think about 30 years later when your in your early 20's. Even if I had saved one, I highly doubt I would still have it today. too many implosions and having to move life events on my side.
In 1984 they made a disc glide but it was the FXRDG. I don't believe it's a Willie G. Special Edition Twin Belt Wide Glide.
Not a soft tail the WG's have rear shocks.
long gone, sorry
Nice bike great to get them in original condition. First one of these I have seen..
pity the dog keeps barking in the Videos....
How to rear tire lock?
Looks like the same paint that you could special order on 1985 fxrs
Is that a willie g.special edition wide glide...FXDG? They only made 812 of them, all in 1983. I have one!
yes, they made two types of Willie G Specials, the purple ones and these two tone editions. They were made in 1983 and 1983, for both years. Word at the time had a production of 1000 units of each type to be made.
@@HuntingHarleys my dad had one of the purple ones. Id love more information on the 84 if you ever get time to get with me in email
Long gone
@@HuntingHarleys my brother still has the 84 purple one. Id just like information on it. He told me I could have it.
Not a FXDG, Harley Davidson did produce a disk glide in 84 but was based on the FXRS, the disk rear wheel was a dealer sold accessory , in 83 the Vin# 1HD1BG designates the Twin belt wide glide, plus this bike dose not have any of the special trim items that were on the 83 Disk Glide, the tank Decal for the 83 was 14046-83 and the 84 decal wich looks similar is 14057-84 so sorry to say there was no such thing as a 84 FXDG !
The parts - numbers are relevant, not exact, to 1st year of production. Both 83 and 84 saw the FXWG produced with two models of disc glides. Only the purple ones were the Willie G specials. I can't recall any of the FXWG disc glides with the decale you mentioned. It is entirely possibly those decals were for the FXR disc glide series.
sure feels right to me:)
The lines of this bike remind me of the night train
that's a sexy looking bike
Hi Todd hope you are well
If you have any info on that exhaust man I need to know. That sounds freaking good man. I've a 83 shovel.fxwg and been . looking for that traditional deep crisp sound that takes ne back to My childhood. with my moms brothers in the 70s was a great time to grow up . You mentioned all stock but who did the pipes and mufflers that year
Stock HD
DO YOU SELL ANY AND DO YOU HAVE A SHOWROOM???
I sell when I have a good market to sell bikes in. Right now, such a market does not exist for me. I do not have a show room
HuntingHarleys OKAY BRO. CAN YOU KEEP ME UPDATED. THANKS
If I get any new ones for sale, there will be a new video. Unknown when this will be
Uploading the video of my shovelhead on UA-cam. Check it out. You can tell she has bee sitting.
a standard FXWG is different from the special editions by the paint and in some cases the center line rear wheel also. You cannot tell by motor numbers, only what the basic model was, such as FXWG, FXB, FXSB, FXE etc. If a bike had special paint on it at one time but was re painted, only Harley would have those records. You can also tell the year model by motor or frame numbers, ALWAYS.
HuntingHarleys the Harley dealership ran it as dg when I was looking for parts.
Michael Dupre don't trust the dealer, get a letter direct from HD
How do I got about doing that
Michael Dupre look on their web site and write the archives
Will you sell this bike to me?
I have this without the solid rear wheel. Paid 2800
a lot of people disliked the centerline. There was a time when $2800 was top of the market. Not that they were worth too much more today, but they did go up in price for a time and one day they will do so again. Shovel's rock
I love the shovels. All I buy is older bikes pre 85.
I love it. This dg isn't going anywhere
Michael Dupre 99 and prior for me, I seldom buy a twin cam and only when it is right in front of me and so cheap I cannot refuse
Haha I hear ya. Not to much into the new ones.
Your dog, pleas, take away from mic.
get a new rear tire dude!!!