Noise Cycles’ Harley Shovelhead Drips With 70s Style

Harley-Davidson styling has always been deliberately behind the times. Even in the 70s, the shovelheads had more of an early 60s vibe. But what if a little early superbike magic had rubbed off on the Big Twins? You’d get something like this stunning machine—a 1979 FL from master builder Scott ‘T-Bone’ Jones of Noise Cycles. It’s called ‘Shovelhead KZ,’ and yes, there’s a hint of Kawasaki KZ1000 in there. But sitting above those 74 cubes of Milwaukee grunt is a Yamaha RD350 tank. It shouldn’t work, but it fits just perfectly. Right behind is a long and plush stepped seat,...