If your 1980 H D still has it's electronic ignition set the plug gap at .040 ... If some one has changed it to a point and condenser set up you need to set your plug gap at .028 and your points, if it has been converted , set at .018
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Road Kings were introduced in 1980 with a Shovelhead motor.
The proper spark plug gap for a 1980 Chevy 350 Pickup is .045, according to spark plug manufacturer (Autolite, Bosch, NGK) specs.
The first Harley belt drive was on the original motorcycle built in 1903. But it was a flat leather belt driving a pulley bolted to the rear wheel. The first modern toothed rubber drive belt was on the 1980 Harley's.
FXB is the Sturgis model made from 1980 to 1982. The B stands for belt drive. Sturgis was the first model to be fitted with a belt drive that is now on all Harley Davidson models. In fact Sturgis models were a dual belt drive, primary and final drives are belt driven.
In 1980, the price of a used Harley-Davidson motorcycle varied widely based on the model and condition, typically ranging from about $2,000 to $4,000. Popular models like the Sportster or the Shovelhead would generally fall within this range. Prices could be lower for older or less desirable models, while well-maintained or classic bikes could command higher prices. Overall, the cost reflected the demand and the popularity of Harley-Davidson motorcycles during that era.
Davidson Academy was created in 1980.
The John Davidson Show - 1980 1980-06-30 was released on: USA: 30 June 1980
The John Davidson Show - 1980 1980-07-03 was released on: USA: 3 July 1980
The John Davidson Show - 1980 1980-07-04 was released on: USA: 4 July 1980
The John Davidson Show - 1980 1980-07-08 was released on: USA: 8 July 1980