Harley 80 Shovelhead: More Power Couldn't Fix Everything

The 80ci Shovelhead was supposed to give Harley-Davidson riders exactly what they wanted: more displacement, more torque, and more power. But making the legendary Shovelhead bigger didn't make all of its problems disappear. Behind that extra muscle was an engine still carrying the strengths—and weaknesses—of an earlier era. So what did Harley actually improve, and what problems followed the 80 Shovelhead until the end? This is the story of the Harley 80 Shovelhead, the bigger V-Twin that proved more power couldn't fix everything. #HarleyShovelhead #Shovelhead80 #HarleyHistory