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As the design of Harley-Davidson engines has evolved through the years, the distinctive shape of the valve covers has allowed Harley enthusiasts to classify an engine simply by looking at the shape of the covers, and the panhead has covers resembling an upside-down pan. | As the design of Harley-Davidson engines has evolved through the years, the distinctive shape of the valve covers has allowed Harley enthusiasts to classify an engine simply by looking at the shape of the covers, and the panhead has covers resembling an upside-down pan. | ||
The "Captain America" [[chopper (motorcycle)|chopper]] used by [[Peter Fonda]] in the movie ''[[Easy Rider]]'' ( | The "Captain America" [[chopper (motorcycle)|chopper]] used by [[Peter Fonda]] in the movie ''[[Easy Rider]]'' (1969) had a panhead engine, as did the bike ridden by [[Dennis Hopper]]'s character. | ||
Currently, a number of third-party engine manufacturers produce custom panhead-style engines in a variety of bores, many much larger than the original-design displacements. Each manufacturer includes significant subtle upgrades to the original design to drastically improve the performance and reliability while still providing the original styling and overall engine structure. | Currently, a number of third-party engine manufacturers produce custom panhead-style engines in a variety of bores, many much larger than the original-design displacements. Each manufacturer includes significant subtle upgrades to the original design to drastically improve the performance and reliability while still providing the original styling and overall engine structure. | ||