Electra Glide In Blue

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For the 2010 Harley Davidson catalog, Harley collected thousands of photos from around the world and put them on the front and back cover of their 2010 catalog. These photos were submitted to Harley through their website. I don’t know how many they received, but Two of my photos made it on the cover.

The picture of my 68 FLH, is the photo I use in the header on this site. It was taken on the loop in the Rocky Mountain National Park. You can find it on the front cover of the catalog, second row up from the bottom, nine photos over from the left.

The picture of my 49 Panhead you can find on the cover, second row down on the top, twelve pics over from the right.

You need some good eyes to see those pictures.

The on-line mosaic from Harley does not correspond with the photos on the printed catalog. The thing I like about the on-line mosaic is you can zoom in and out and see all the photos up close. Check it out, here is the link for my 68 FLH, click HERE.
To view my 49 FL on the mosaic click HERE.

Ride Safe, I am getting the hell out of town.

After getting everything put back together, I did a small 10 mile run for a heat-cycle. This gave me a chance to check for leaks and what-not’s. The next day I took it out for a good 50 mile run. Half of this run was stop and go city traffic, top speed was around 45-50 mph.

I am wondering about the break-in procedure with the new Hastings piston rings, after finding this post on a forum:

Hastings piston rings are pre – lapped at the factory and really should not need any break in.

I am still following the manual for the normal break-in procedure.

After the 50 mile run and the cool down, I followed the Shovelhead headbolt torque sequence recommendation posted by fellow blogger, St. Lee over on his blog Knucklehead Theology.

This is the only headbolt torque sequence pattern I have ever seen, and it makes a lot of sense if you think about it.

I printed this out and used it when I installed the heads on the re-build. I laid it right up on the seat post so I could see it with easy reference to the motor.

I will be using it again at the 500 mile service.

I am still adding up the receipts, but it looks like I am coming in under $700 bucks.
You can click on the pic’s for a larger view.
Ride Safe.