Engine sounds really sweet and mechanically quiet Watching the effort required on the kick-start tells me I'd definitely need a slightly later one with electric start Too old these days 😂
Nice. Always prefer a Sportster over a big twin. Had an iron head Sportster in about '83, brand-new, though i was the second owner. Managed to nearly get knocked off by a side swipe in traffic in East London, i was 22 years old and had sold everything to get it. Traded it for a 900 Honda and some cash. Of course i now regret it. Life, eh..?
That hits a really nice lick and looks great. My first Harley back in the '70s was a '60 XLCH. One word of warning, they have perhaps the worst kick start mechanism in the history of motorcycles, prone to disengaging mid-kick, resulting in a hyper-extended knee, aka the "Sportster knee". Make sure the kick starter shaft never gets exessive play to help prevent this.
@@Boreascorax Too true. I go through the entire kicker mechanism and primary on every ironhead I’ve owned. Doing my best to prevent the dreaded sportster knee!!
@@richardw.9579 Thank you. I generally prefer some sort of rack over a sissy bar. That may be a future project. I need something to strap a bag or sandwich to!
I used to have a 1971 Tiger that I liked. It felt similar to a short-frame XLCH, quick and nimble. I would like to track down a pre-unit Triumph some day. I think that would be fun.
Don't like the clear fuel line next to the hot motor. Could be a fireball situation. If you need to see the fuel get a filter and use the heavy line or wear your firesuit!? Thanks MK
Gotta love it man! I remember those bikes back in the day. Those really were the days!
Neat, so much more style than the new stuff.
Nice machine!
Engine sounds really sweet and mechanically quiet
Watching the effort required on the kick-start tells me I'd definitely need a slightly later one with electric start
Too old these days 😂
Nice one!
Cool! I had a set of those exhaust clamps,sold them for more then I paid for them,
Nice. Always prefer a Sportster over a big twin. Had an iron head Sportster in about '83, brand-new, though i was the second owner. Managed to nearly get knocked off by a side swipe in traffic in East London, i was 22 years old and had sold everything to get it. Traded it for a 900 Honda and some cash. Of course i now regret it. Life, eh..?
Looking good, you've got to be happy with that.
Thank you, looking forward to getting some miles on it!
The XLCH the Real, A Man's Bike !
looks great buddy
Pretty cool 👍 I prefer gators on the fork tubes, to each is own
Looks Great!
Pillion pad for the back fender 👍🏻
That hits a really nice lick and looks great. My first Harley back in the '70s was a '60 XLCH. One word of warning, they have perhaps the worst kick start mechanism in the history of motorcycles, prone to disengaging mid-kick, resulting in a hyper-extended knee, aka the "Sportster knee". Make sure the kick starter shaft never gets exessive play to help prevent this.
@@Boreascorax Too true. I go through the entire kicker mechanism and primary on every ironhead I’ve owned. Doing my best to prevent the dreaded sportster knee!!
Beautiful
Looks Kool and sounds great and your nabor got the same smokers hack that I have 😂😂😂
I can tell by the kick it's got some compression. Nice scooter \m/
Raw beauty!!
Thing is mint
A year older than I am
Would love to have it in my stable
Wait a year?
😎👍😎
Beautiful bike. The sissy bar is a distraction though. See what your machine looks like without it.
@@richardw.9579 Thank you. I generally prefer some sort of rack over a sissy bar. That may be a future project. I need something to strap a bag or sandwich to!
nice i ride BSA/Triumph/Norton and don;t really care for HD but that type is very very good would not mind having a vintage XLCH
I used to have a 1971 Tiger that I liked. It felt similar to a short-frame XLCH, quick and nimble. I would like to track down a pre-unit Triumph some day. I think that would be fun.
Don't like the clear fuel line next to the hot motor. Could be a fireball situation. If you need to see the fuel get a filter and use the heavy line or wear your firesuit!? Thanks MK
@@MatthewKubon The fuel like doesn’t touch the engine. Stays cool to the touch while the engine is running.
un joli tape cul !
OMG who is that coughing out their lungs?
I have a 69 like it here
Take the sissy bar off and you have a beautiful motorcycle...