I have just purchased this 1980 HD custom and the bill of sale does not say what model it is. Anyone have a guess. It is a custom frame built in Calgary in 1980 thats all I know but the DMV and insurance company want to know what model my Harley is.

 

Like you said, its a custom. I have the same frame just different front end and tank. I had to get a appraisal from the dealer before the insurance company would insure the bike.
Quigley

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If it has a vin number you can look it up that way. Here is an unofficial vin code site.

http://www.dlhill.com/frameID.html

Jim

 

The vin number on the frame isnt a harley number, I was just wondering if it is a custom frame then on my ownership does that make the bike a custom? Is this bike more of a dyna compared to a softail? Any information on this bike would be helpfull. All I have is a letter from that Alberta goverment saying it was registered as a 1980 Harley.

 

The title will say "Custom". Yes its a dyna type frame. Mine is registered as a Harley Davidson and under model it says Custom.
Quigley

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Motor's a shovel.Should be a VIN on the motor.

 

Dynas didn't come out till the 90s. FXRs were before them and its not one of them either.

 

I didnt say it was a dyna, I said it was dyna type.
Quigley

 

Wasn't refering to your post....check somewhere prior to yours.

 

Any info is good since ill be trying to put some new parts and a seat on my bike, its a 1200 shovel engine iIknow that and I thnk the rear fender is a FL.