CLASS OF 1971 HARLEY DAVIDSON XLH 900

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  • @cana125dh7322
    @cana125dh7322 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I had the opportunity to ride an XLCR for 100 miles in West Virginia back roads. It was the only Harley that I've ever straddled. I'm a BMW - Ducati guy. I was more impressed than I expected. Shifted like a tractor. Kerclunck, kerclunk. One of the best looking bikes ever made. Vroom, Vroom. God Bless Y'all.

    • @alexmorton5200
      @alexmorton5200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 900 Sportster was a nice ride. Plus it's pretty quick out of the gate.

    • @paulosborne7422
      @paulosborne7422 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had a 1976 Ironhead.. 1000cc with big bore kit..Awesome bike

  • @daneboro6847
    @daneboro6847 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Gorgeous piece of history👍

  • @hecwashere610
    @hecwashere610 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Looks badass i think im in love lol
    God bless America 🇺🇸

  • @josephtilotta3589
    @josephtilotta3589 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I almost starting crying.
    I miss my 1971 900.
    If I was rich, I would be there tomorrow.
    Love you guys. Spanky Tx.

  • @FrankMcGurk-k7r
    @FrankMcGurk-k7r ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yet another well preserved work of motorcycle art from Milwaukee. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @jasoneardley2202
    @jasoneardley2202 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That Harley is beautiful love those antique bikes!!! High class right there💯

  • @sonnyseabury4051
    @sonnyseabury4051 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sharp looking Harley. Looks brand new. Love the way the exhaust note sounds. A head turner!

  • @harleyriders02
    @harleyriders02 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had the pleasure of owning one back in the mid 70's.

  • @ThirdHandle
    @ThirdHandle ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve never honestly been a Harley Davidson fan, I am a British bike guy through and through, but this specific Harley really speaks to me.

  • @sydneysheppard4979
    @sydneysheppard4979 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ken Kaplan sr!! That bike is real clean...man I gotta come work for you!! Rock on Ken sr🇺🇸✌️😎

  • @SOFTAILX
    @SOFTAILX ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome bike.

  • @johnranallo424
    @johnranallo424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the nicest features of the pre-disc brake Sportsters is the internal throttle. They are not complicated, they are easy to set up correctly, they are very smooth and there is no cleaner look. Your shop does really fine work but get up to speed on the internal throttle. It is a big plus to the vintage crowd.

  • @robedmunds7163
    @robedmunds7163 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    if the original owner is looking down he would be proud of the job you have done. Love my Sporty and ride it through the Welsh Valleys in the U.K.

  • @robgrossen3905
    @robgrossen3905 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful machine 😍

  • @paulgrogan8032
    @paulgrogan8032 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've always been of the opinion that this Era of Iron heads has the sexiest oil bag ever put on a H.D.🏆

  • @Pompomgrenade
    @Pompomgrenade ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😮 You got to be lucky to own something like that..🇺🇲

  • @DH-tj6tf
    @DH-tj6tf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After I quit riding Dirt bikes with my buddies (bad crash) I bought my brother's 69 Ironhead Sportster leaked fluids like crazy, Dad made me park it in the street it leak so bad, lol! I was 16 and been riding Harley's ever since! 😎

  • @tooltimze
    @tooltimze 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A very fine machine gentlemen.......also the 71 in my opinion was the best Ironhead ever made....and yes,,,i am biased because i had one as my first HD many years ago...rode it trouble free for five years...i know,i know....i was lucky....the experience made me an Ironhead lover forever....thanks for the upload......

  • @smiley4288
    @smiley4288 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds n looks sweet 👍😎👍

  • @DJPTEXAS
    @DJPTEXAS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Had a 71 XLCH... 900 , I believe they had a mid year change to the engine upped to 1000cc ? You guys get the most beautiful bikes... great example of older Iron ! Keep it up ! God bless you....

    • @mainebigfoothunter7088
      @mainebigfoothunter7088 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They changed to 1000cc in 1972. The motor was modified mid year in 1973 model year, adding an additional headbolt, improving the sealing of the head gaskets.
      The frame in 1973 was factory recalled to have dealers weld braces behind the battery and oil tank. I owned a black 1973 XLCH. I stupidly sold it to buy an FLH

    • @DJPTEXAS
      @DJPTEXAS 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mainebigfoothunter7088 👍👍

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben1966 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful bike.Nice work.👍👍 10:53

  • @GLHS592
    @GLHS592 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am beginning to really love these iron head Sportsters. This one is stunning.

  • @kevinsmith8328
    @kevinsmith8328 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This model is clean and looks right. A keeper in my book.

  • @jjvv7578
    @jjvv7578 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Un pote en avait une ,rouge, dans les années 80-90. Je ne roulais qu'en tout-terrain (2 temps) . En France.
    Mon dieu , que cette moto était belle et excitante !
    J'étais amoureux de la moto de mon pote !
    A friend had a red one in the 80s and 90s. I only drove off-road (2-stroke). In France.
    My god, how beautiful and exciting this bike was!
    I was in love with my friend's bike!

  • @bobg1219
    @bobg1219 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The seat is a nice look!

  • @Robert-x8o9o
    @Robert-x8o9o 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice job beautiful bike.

  • @user-8windofchange
    @user-8windofchange 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God safe America, Russia and Harley-Davidson! Peace for all!

  • @spookydog6959
    @spookydog6959 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ruby is my 70 XLH 👍

  • @jeffmonteith3055
    @jeffmonteith3055 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is a sweet, un pretentious, super cool sportster. Your videos are preventing my winter cabin fever up north here in New Brunswick, Canada. I had my own motorcycle shop retailing for over 10 years up here and I admire and understand what you do. You raise the bar as high as it can go ,and are a true cycling icon! I'm coming down this year to check everything out.(Holy shit that sportys points cover was cheesy though lol)

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you brother you know the deal looking forward to meeting you

  • @amyjohnson3123
    @amyjohnson3123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful!

  • @ericstothart982
    @ericstothart982 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite tank badge that Harley Davidson has right there 👌

  • @davidgooch9882
    @davidgooch9882 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope the pan head is the next video my phone screwed up and I didn't get to see if it fired up. That's a beautiful sporty. For sure

  • @lorenzabrioni5256
    @lorenzabrioni5256 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ancora bellissima, unica!!

  • @L2fish
    @L2fish ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to run Continentals on my 70s bikes

  • @toddmills2407
    @toddmills2407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it.

  • @toddaod295
    @toddaod295 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow...what a beauty!

  • @Richard_Lush
    @Richard_Lush 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man you get some sweet bikes in. Love em. Thanks for the content 👍 and you certainly took it to the next level 😀 love the seat. I had a 74 I just sold and I’ll tell you rims are a b--h to clean properly. Takes forever. The only thing I wish is it had an electric start. I’m not getting any younger 🥲

  • @bobg1219
    @bobg1219 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clean 71!

  • @keisenburg9828
    @keisenburg9828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy crap what a beaut. That sounds so mean 😈

  • @uan588
    @uan588 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning Sir. Dime piece

  • @ThePeavey23
    @ThePeavey23 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr Duane allman’s bike!!

  • @n.v.1258
    @n.v.1258 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm sure it will be hard for Ken to see this one leave the shop.😢

  • @PeterSeidl-jn9qu
    @PeterSeidl-jn9qu 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Night rider....great bike..

  • @1941392
    @1941392 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Swap the S&S air cleaner for an oval Bendix air cleaner. Very nice old Ironhead….

  • @archstanton9361
    @archstanton9361 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wolverine!

  • @Doug-mc3dd
    @Doug-mc3dd 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its....Then Came Bronson.✊😁

  • @Patriot-up2td
    @Patriot-up2td ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a beaut!!!

  • @chupacabraracing181
    @chupacabraracing181 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kap I have a Suzuki mini truck similar to the one you guys just got from Japan. It's in excellent shape but needs a little TLC motor wise. Would you be interested?

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes of course! Text me pics & info 860 916 9784 -Sr

  • @rickyorozco1200
    @rickyorozco1200 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing

  • @MrColdwatercanyon
    @MrColdwatercanyon ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it

  • @virgilastacy5281
    @virgilastacy5281 ปีที่แล้ว

    My second Harley was a 1960 900 magneto it was a roller looked like this of course cam cover was old style But it didn't look that good
    Keep it between the mustard and mayo and rubber side down later GBU

    • @virgilastacy5281
      @virgilastacy5281 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah Dale rebuilt the lower end we were both from IL at that time 1973

  • @kevinhill4012
    @kevinhill4012 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙏

  • @NewEngland462
    @NewEngland462 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size are rear shocks. Building a 71 now

  • @talltimbot
    @talltimbot 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where is the big brother Night Train?

  • @DarrenMcGuire-t1o
    @DarrenMcGuire-t1o 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hall Sandra Rodriguez Jose Walker John

  • @elcapitano1972
    @elcapitano1972 ปีที่แล้ว

    #Ironmaiden 😍🫦🤤🎨💍

  • @oblivianation9759
    @oblivianation9759 ปีที่แล้ว

    This time he's serious. You are not going to find a nicer one

  • @stanleybaker8707
    @stanleybaker8707 ปีที่แล้ว

    No that's a Harley 😊, sounds freaking awesome 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊.

  • @davidgooch9882
    @davidgooch9882 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think fonzi rode a trymph.

  • @Simon-Simon-Simon
    @Simon-Simon-Simon ปีที่แล้ว

    FONZY 😂 what was his bike

  • @stanleybaker8707
    @stanleybaker8707 ปีที่แล้ว

    I meant to say,now that's a Harley,freaking awesome sound😊😊😊.

  • @andrewcitizennotsubject8897
    @andrewcitizennotsubject8897 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Probaly the only bike which would replace my Panther single , had a Evo sportser for ten years but found it bland compared to the Panther