Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1983 Harley-Davidson FXSB Low Rider. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Donning the now famous moniker “Shovelhead” due to the iconic (and instantly recognizable) design of its valve covers, the FXSB first appeared in 1983 as a replacement for the FXB Sturgis model. The “B” stood for belt as the bike was converted from chain drive to belt drive.
The power plant was still a V-Twin that pumped out 57 horsepower at 5,200 RPM which had to handle a whopping 637 pounds of motorcycle. With a 4-speed gearbox, this bike was capable of 96 miles per hour, and hitting 60 mph in 6.2 seconds.
This example is VIN: 1HD1BFK18DY020185; Engine: BFKD020185. The seller purchased the bike Summer 1991 from a private party out of Massachusetts and states, “I’ve always liked the look and sound of the shovelhead. This is a fairly rare bike being one of 3,277 made.”
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 20,000 miles. The odometer shows 35,641 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “At 22,660 miles the top end was rebuilt using .010 over Wiseco 9.5 pistons, black diamond valves. In 2010 Andrews J Cam and new lifters. Recently, new front primary pulley and belt, stator and regulator. Stock rejetted carb, 2 year battery. Transmission has been rebuilt. I have paperwork. There is a small oil leak on front cylinder.”
Modifications:
“The original color was 2 tone maroon.”
Fork bag.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop tires which are aged out.
The sale includes one key, service manual, and maintenance records.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Middletown, Rhode Island, this Harley-Davidson is offered on a clean Rhode Island title. Have any FXSB Low Rider stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
