I am looking at bidding on this bike on e bay as it is what I want Kick and electric start .
I understand that this was a Evo motor in a Shovel frame the ad states there were only a few thousand made I looked up the KBB Value and it seems very high for one in excellent condition what is a realistic value?
Does anyone know if this true about only a few thousand made / what issues did they have and can parts still be gotten, the bike has 58000 miles but the owner states the motor is solid.
Any info before I get into this would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

Without a link to see what you are seeing not much I can tell you except a friend of mine has an E '85 Super Glide and has been riding it for years.
Parts aren't a problem.

'85 was a transition year for engine studs, E '85 had shovel studs and the stud holes in the heads are smaller than the L'85 which uses what we have now.

Just to be clear E=early and L=late.

 

KBB and NADA have lost their mind on what this bike is worth...unless it is a low mileage museum piece...It is worth about $6500 top dollar..unless it is really what you want without making a bunch of changes. Some of the older shovels with the flame paint job are worth more.

 

Welcome from Connecticut, I am all for you buying such a bike, solid evo motor, note that the motor is solid mounted to the frame(not a problem),the tranny has a tapered shaft which could be a problem if you are planning on revving it up and dumping the clutch to burn it up or pop your tire at Sturgis. 85-86 is a two year frame parts can be found once you figure out the nature of this beast, lots of softail parts apply. Tapered shaft can be upgraded to a spline shaft if need be. How much money you talking ???
I own an 86 and love it BTW....

 

Thank to everyone who replied.
The starting bid is 5000 but it has a reserve which they dont show I may go quite a bit higher because it is all original, except the pipes which I like.Kick and electric start is very cool.
Thanks

 

Have you looked at the bike? That's the one that's in Lauderdale, right next door to you, correct? Seems to have significant cosmetic corrosion, normal for the coast, but I'd want to inspect it closely if it were me.

 

Got a link or pictures???

 

Is this it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...m=331770319753

 

1985-Dyna... LOL ,some people....

 

If that is the bike in question, the seat is not original.

For what it's worth, I own an 85 FXWG and love it.