| The panhead is one of the older engines that Harleys | | | | that not only was powerful but also light. Most |
| used back in the past. Through time it was replaced | | | | motorcycle itself is already heavy in weight and with |
| by Harley shovelhead. This v-twin engine lasted from | | | | a heavy engine makes it even more difficult for |
| 1966 to 1984 and was powerful and air cooled. | | | | bikers to enjoy the ride. As far as speed goes, this |
| People just wanted a stronger and faster type of | | | | will make the motorcycle unsafe if it's hard to steer. |
| motorcycle. When riding a motorcycle or driving a car, | | | | When safety is a concern, people will do whatever it |
| you always have the need to drive faster and see | | | | takes to make it safer. |
| what it's capable of. With many modifications done to | | | | Although the Harley Shovelhead lasted about 20 |
| the motorcycle to meet customer satisfaction, Harley | | | | years, many people just wanted something better. |
| motorcycles have change a lot from when it was | | | | There are some people who actually still use |
| just released. It seems like businesses can't satisfy | | | | shovelhead today, because the still love the power. |
| every customer, so they go for what the majority | | | | Since Harley stop making these type of engine, |
| wants and keeps it that way. Popular demand has | | | | people are still trying to get a hold of one to bring |
| been one of the best ways for businesses to make | | | | back one of the most powerful engine during the |
| a lot of money. | | | | time. With business it's all about what the consumers |
| With modern technology and upgrade everywhere | | | | want, so even though many opposed, they still had |
| there was no way that Harley Shovelhead would | | | | to make the change for the better. Currently the |
| have lasted this long. There are just some things that | | | | Harleys are using a twin cam engine which is more |
| aren't made to be perfect and some things are | | | | advanced than most engines. If you are a Harley fan |
| always replaceable for the better. Although this | | | | than you definitely can't forgot some of the older |
| engine had the power that many loved, the engine | | | | models and history of the Harleys. People are always |
| was just too heavy to control. At high speed the | | | | trying to keep the classic motorcycles and keep that |
| bike became unstable and hard to control. To fix this | | | | legacy alive. |
| problem they had to come out with another engine | | | | |