Mt Cheaha Area Harley Info
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Custom Cycle
5811 U.S. Hwy. 78 West
Oxford, Alabama 36203
(256) 831-8237
Emergency Cell No. (256) 310-5105
Mt. Cheaha Harley-Davidson Buell
231 Davis Loop Road
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 832-8888
Harley Owners Group
Mt. Cheaha Chapter
#1581
Oxford, Alabama
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Dangerous Dave's Hardley-Davidson Weekly Newsletter
Harley Lingo, Jargon, Stuff you wanted to know but were afraid to ask
AMF - Manufacturer of bowling center equipment and billiard tables, owned H-D from around 1971 to 1981 when company executives bought back the motor company.
Dyna Glide - Introduced in 1991, this modern, improved version of the Superglide has a rubber mounted engine and hidden rear frame rails.
Fat Bob - This variation on the Low Rider, also known as the FXEF, appeared in 1979. It was a factory chopper with bobbed fenders, a fat, five gallon tank, and high, buckhorn handlebars.
Fat Boy - A Softail introduced in 1990 with an FL front end and solid aluminum 16" wheels.
FL - The biggest, heaviest, most comfortable touring bikes built by Harley, includes the Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide, etc.
Low Rider - The FXS ("S" for short) first seen in 1978, was similar to the Superglide except for shorter, stiffer rear shocks and front shocks set at more of an angle. Seat height was the lowest of it's time but handlebars were set as high as conventional bike's for style, a trend that is still popular. In 1983, the Low Rider got belt drive, and became the FXSB.
Softail - The Softail incorporates a hidden rear suspension system that looks like the hard tail Hydra Glide frames of the past. Not the softest ride as the name may imply, more fashion than function, the style and nostalgic look make this one of the most popular Harleys of all time. First introduced in 1984 and very similar to the FX series Wide Glide, the Softail is still one of the most popular models.
Sportster - A smaller, lighter, faster, more agile Harley, often referred to as a "girl's bike" or half a Harley....NOT. Many would argue that it is no girl's bike since it is taller than the conventional big twin, but it does come in a shorter version called the Hugger for smaller riders. First available in 1957 and still available today, the Sportster has seen its share of innovations and improvements. When it comes to twisty mountain roads and fast acceleration, the Sportster is the best of the cruisers.
Springer - A nostalgic leading-link front suspension dating back to 1907, reappeared on the Softail in 1988; Fashionable but stiffer and less comfortable than telescopic forks.
The Sturgis - Another Low Rider, the FXB was the first modern bike to have belt drive. It also came with the 80 cubic inch engine.
Super Glide - A Willie G. original from 1971, used the frame and engine of the conventional Big Twin and the forks and front tire from the Sportster. The Superglide, identified by the letters, FX, was also nicknamed the Night Train. In 1974, The FXE was introduced, which included electric start.
Wide Glide - This factory chopper was first seen in 1980. Coined the FXWG, it is not certain if the "WG" stood for Willie G. or Wide Glide. She had Fat Bob twin tanks, a skimpy front fender, standard 80 cubic inch engine, tall handlebars, a sissy bar, kick and electric start, longer and larger diameter fork tubes, a tall, skinny, 21 inch front tire, a ducktail rear fender, and a factory flamed tank.
Pictures
This photo was taken at the 2002 March of Dimes Benefit "Ride Around the Track" at Talladega Superspeedway.
I made this photo about 3:00am, after the First Annual Rumble On Noble. Since I was playing drums at The Peerless Saloon, I think I was the last biker to leave Anniston that night. Earlier in the evening, there were bikes packed in everywhere.
This photo (of my Sportster) was sent to me
by the previous owner before I made the trip to Fort Rucker to pick up the bike.
I got this 1981 Wide Glide from the original owner in Orlando, FL. I miss this bike!
What a fun ride this was! Note the tool bag which is an absolute necessity with a Shovel Head.
This is a picture of the 1981FXWG that the previous owner sent me.
I got this rice burner from a young lady that was cleaning out her husband's garage.
Another pic of the Yamaha Virago.