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Harley-Davidson : Sportster VINTAGE 1977 HARLEY DAVIDSON XLCR 1000 CAFE RACER, SURVIVOR

Harley-Davidson : Sportster VINTAGE 1977 HARLEY DAVIDSON XLCR 1000 CAFE RACER, SURVIVOR

$13,000

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Year 1977

Make Harley-Davidson

Model Sportster

Category Caf Racer

Engine 1000

Posted Over 1 Month

1977 HARLEY DAVIDSON XLCR 1000 CAFE RACER. VERY NICE CONDITION WITH 5371 MILES, RUNS GREAT.FEATURES ORIGINAL PAINT,HAS NOT BEEN RESTORED.SETS ON A PAIR OF AVON TIRES MOUNTED ON NOS WHEELS.THE ORIGINAL GOODYEAR TIRES AND WHEELS COME WITH THE BIKE AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE.THE WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN REPLACED, SEAT HAS THE FRONT LEFT SIDE SNAP PULLED LOOSE AND THERE IS A SCRATCH ON THE REAR FENDER. OVERALL THIS IS A WELL CARED FOR AND GREAT RUNNING BIKE.A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A VERY CORRECT CR SURVIVOR.COMES WITH A CLEAR TITLE.

Trim XLCR 1000

1978 Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000

1978 Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000

$14,500

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

OBO

Year 1978

Make Harley-Davidson

Model XLCR 1000

Category Classic Motorcycles

Engine 1000

Posted Over 1 Month

1978 Harley Davidson XLCR Café Racer. Collector’s bike. $15,000.00 Selling my classic cafe racer Harley. It’s all stock with original paint. I am the second owner of this collector’s bike with its 12,360 original miles. I purchased the bike with around 12,200 miles 20 years ago and it’s been in climate controlled storage for those 20 years. Bike has updated tire on back and original Good-Year A/T tire on front. I have original rear Good-Year Eagle A/T which goes with bike. This XLCR bike is a limited edition of only 3133 produced and 1978 was the second (only 1201 manufactured) year of production. Also offered is an extra/new original Siamese dual exhaust system. Please review the pictures and research this bike on the web if you are seeking additional technical information on this model. The Café Racer concept was dreamt up by Harley design chief Willie G. Davidson, and he took the idea to the limit. Almost every part of the bike was pure black: the bikini fairing, the fuel tank, the tapered flat-track style seat unit, the side panels and mudguards, the frame, the exhaust system and most of the big 45-degree V-twin engine itself. The effect was stunning, and unlike anything Harley had done before. I am selling this bike (and my 1980 Honda CBX SuperSport with 2,929 miles and my 1973 Triumph TR5T Trophy Trail with 1656 miles) to restore my 1958 Corvette. Cycle is being sold “as is, where is” with no warranty unless written by seller. PayPal or cash payments only. Bike is located in Jacksonville, FL and shipping is buyer’s responsibility and costs. Seller will transfer title upon receipt of full funds.

1977 Harley Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer Sportster

1977 Harley Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer Sportster

$9,995

Englewood, Colorado

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Posted Over 1 Month

This is a rare vintage classic that has been restored.

Harley-Davidson : Other 1978 harley davidson xlcr xr 1000 custom ironworks project bike

Harley-Davidson : Other 1978 harley davidson xlcr xr 1000 custom ironworks project bike

$25,000

Scugog, Ontario

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Category -

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Posted Over 1 Month

I'm listing this machine for a good friend who's not very computer savvy... A visually stunning machine with performance to back up the looks. When Dennis Stemp, Editor of Iron Works Magazine decided to build and document a project bike over the course of a number of issues of his earlier Iron Trader News magazine, he chose to enhance an XLCR with the dramatic performance of a factory XR1000 engine. Dennis went a step further by sending the heads off to noted HD tuner Gerry Branch for race-spec Stage II porting, Branch's tapered intakes for use with Mikuni 39.5 flat slides, Andrews #2 cams, Screaming Eagle Ignition module and coil, and VW oil filter. Extensive frame mods were required to shoe-horn this new engine into the CR chassis. Additional mods include an indent in the tank to clear the rear carb and the following:Lockhart oil coolerDunlopads in the front calipersProgressive front fork kitWorks Performance shocks Bandit clutchCR Shift plate Included in the documentation are Branch's build notes, original flow results and dyno pulls, wiring diagrams, an original IronTrader April 1993 featuring the machine and copies of the original build articles as published in Iron Trader News . The motor was originally built with 11.5:1 pistons and developed 92RWHP @ 6,800rpm, but Dennis had the motor redone with 9:1 pistons to make the machine more civilized and practical for street use. The IronWorks artcle is on my Flickr page and it's important to note that in the carburation issues mentioned in the article were subsequently addressed by Stemp. The machine is now much easier to start, the low speed transition improved and the bike will "idle all day". The current owner acquired the machine in '99 and soon after, a factory stainless exhaust system with Genco mufflers was swapped in to replace the original carbon-steel system. He put a few hundred exciting and enjoyable miles on the bike and pronounced it a "a very strong runner". The machine was subsequently prepped for storage and put on display in his collection in a climate-controlled environment. The speedo shows 3,558 miles, but this is not the actual mileage on the machine. It's estimated that Stemp may have logged around 700 miles on the machine after the project was completed - and the current owner then logged under 300 miles before retiring the machine to display in his collection. Detailed, hi-resolution pics and scans of the April '93 issue of IronWorks featuring this cool piece of history are on my Flickr page. The pictures taken of the bike on the lawn were taken not long after the machine was acquired - the ones taken on the driveway were shot this month. The machine is located in Whitby, Ontario, Canada (just east of Toronto). We can assist with world-wide shipping - our customers have used the following companies with very good results: North American shipments: Adam TFX International Specialized Vehicle Transport 11 City View Drive Etobicoke. ON M9W 5A5 Canada Phone 416.243.8531 Fax 416.243.8886 www.tfxinternational.co Hope Roberts Business Development - HVP Mackie Moving Systems Corporation Toll-Free: 1-800-565-4646 ext.465 Toronto: (416) 222-2266 ext.465 Local: (905) 728-2400 ext.465 Direct: (905) 743-2522 email: [email protected] International shipments: Tony or Amanda Inter-Par Logistics Inc. 3845 Nashua Drive Mississauga, ON L4V 1R3 Tel.: 905-678-1288 Fax: 905-678-1289 e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] We're happy to answer any questions at [email protected] - or you can call me at 1.613.230.7448 / 1.613.805.5401.

Harley-Davidson : Sportster 79 harley davidson 1000 xlh xlcr vintage cafe racer e start 10 k miles new parts

Harley-Davidson : Sportster 79 harley davidson 1000 xlh xlcr vintage cafe racer e start 10 k miles new parts

$4,600

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Year 1979

Make Harley-Davidson

Model Sportster

Category -

Engine 1000

Posted Over 1 Month

I've got to raise thousands by April 15th, so my '79 HD Sportster 1000 has to be sold. It started as a very original, numbers matching XLH (see photo) with low miles and 2 previous owners. It had been sitting awhile, so it needed the usual.................. Oil Change, Fresh Gas, New Battery, Avon Roadrider Tires, New Oil and Air Filter, New Carb, Valve Adjustment, Primary Chain Adjustment and it started right up, ran and idled great. Many of the original parts were fine, so they were adjusted, lubed and cleaned. I've always had a soft spot for the '78 '79 XLCR Cafe Racer that HD produced, so I decided to take virtually the same frame, engine, suspension, brakes, etc. as the XLCR, and make my own version of a HD Cafe Racer. I used as many used parts as possible to retain the 36 year old patina. The CR is not competed to my satisfaction though.....................Left front brake rotor is a bit warped, The left fork seal weeps a bit, Has some other MINOR leaks, The speedo cable makes some noise, Kickstand needs a block to sit straight, Right battery cover missing, and it jumped out of 2nd gear one time when I romped on it, but I rode it over 100 miles without another problem. It's a true cafe racer, not a highway cruiser, so it was perfect riding to the local bike bars. A vintage bike needs to be pampered with regular oil checks/changes, gas treatment (Seafoam), turn off gas, check tire pressure, put in neutral at lights, started regularly and ridden with respect which will give you trouble free rides for years, not treated like some modern crotch rocket. Early HDs are known for poor brakes, clunky transmissions and vibration, and this bike is no exception, but the sound and torque are unbelievable!. Always draws a crowd, and stands out among baggers and other Harleys. Check my other auction for a budget Cafe Racer. Happy to help with shipping, even overseas and please email any questions.On Mar-30-15 at 04:52:12 PDT, seller added the following information: Clean, Signed Florida Title/ Factory HD Service Manual & Oil Filter Part Number (see pic)On Mar-31-15 at 04:29:50 PDT, seller added the following information: Both gauges work, as do all the lights.....................even the generator and oil pressure warning lights. The bulky stock HD horn was replaced with a smaller horn mounted under the seat, out of view.On Apr-03-15 at 08:47:11 PDT, seller added the following information: A long time HD Ironhead mechanic helped me with an oil change modification (see new pic). When changing engine oil, the oil pump sometimes gets air locked which requires the sending unit to be removed to properly bleed the air/oil. Now with a petcock between the pump and sending unit, you just loosen the valve and let the air bleed naturally. When you see oil, close it up. If you're in a hurry, start the engine with the valve open until only oil comes out. I prefer the first method. Clean, easy, effective.

Trim XLH

Harley-Davidson : Touring 75 harley davidson fxe superglide amf 76 77 78 79 80 91 82 83 84 fx fxb flh xlcr

Harley-Davidson : Touring 75 harley davidson fxe superglide amf 76 77 78 79 80 91 82 83 84 fx fxb flh xlcr

$7,400

Thurman, Ohio

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SALE ENDS SUNDAY SEPT. 28th. AROUND 11:30 PM I have a 1975 Harley Super Glide. It has mild period mods that would have been done in the era. It has NOT been chopped or modified to the point of loosing its original identity. Collectors are taking note as prices of original AMF bikes are bringing money and that is great. Today it is next to impossible to find a nice original bike with good bones untill now. The best part of THIS bike is the factory original parts that would be impossible to find are here still with it after all these years. The original paint AMF Harley Davidson Bread Loaf tank. The Superglide seat. The original low rise handle bars, The Sporty shock tubes that gave the bike the unmistakeable rake. The black rubber pegs and the AMF license plate frame anti theft alarm are not pictured. As it sits now it has Fatbobs, Forward Controls, Buck Horn Handle bars and extended front tubes that give it the chop look. It has lots of chrome. Mechanical updates include an S&S carb. The Shovel has a sound of its own. What sets this bike apart from a new one is not only would it be less expensive to buy and own. It is collectible as well and you wouldn't get hammered when you decided to sell. But although the latter is true the real cool factor is not only does it have an electric start but also has a kick start. This bike is right. When cold it will start within two kicks. Want to impress your friends? Start this bad boy like a man! Real men Kick and start their Harley! The bike has very low miles. Title says 22K Speedo says 2837 miles. Was told it had a recent top end. Tires are good. This thing is ready to roll. My old man rode a 70's Superglide back in the day like this. I have looked for years for a very nice FXE like it. My loss is your gain. Selling my wearhoiuse so all toys must go. I have a buy it now option or tell me what you will pay. It is that easy. May take payments. Lets talk. FYI I will not sell any of the original parts without selling the bike. Please contact me prior to placing an offer to let me know that you understand the bike, its condition and terms of the sale. I will require a $1000. Non refundable deposit sent to me directly after the sale and must be recieved within 48 hours. I take paypal however NOT on vehicles. Do not make travel plans if deposit was NOT sent. Inspections can be made by appointment before the end of the sale. If you are the winner no inspections after that point. You are not winning a chance to come and look. **QUESTIONS ** If you have a question please use the ebay ask a question tab. Using the Ask A Question tab is just easier for me due to my work and very busy schedule. Keep in mind the vehicle is not parked in my living room so I may have to go out and review. So please email your concerns. Usually everything can be answered by email the first time around. However if emailing first and are not satisfied and/or need more info I will gladly forward my number to you. Sorry for the rules have been burned many times. Thanks and good luck. Terms 1. All bid prices and payments are in U.S. currency only. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. 2. To be fair to all bidders your winning bid is the price No negotiations will be made. 3. You must be 18 or older to bid. Please remember that by placing a bid you are entering into a legally binding contract and are committed to buying the vehicle described in this listing in which I have done my best to accurately do. If you are not sure about something, please ask. Do not assume that anything not listed is included in the sale. 4. If you do not intend to purchase the vehicle as described, please do not bid. Please only bid what you are willing to pay. This is not an auction for the “option to buy” and/or “inspect” the vehicle after the sale. 5. Please feel free to contact me with any questions before bidding my personal email mikeps (AT the symbol) zoomnet.net . I will respond at my earliest opportunity. 6. This vehicle is available for personal inspection. I invite you to visit. It is up to the bidder to inspect the car before the end of the auction. There will be no inspections after the auction and during pickup. The car will not be sold to anyone making an inspection before the auction is over. This is to be fair to everyone. If making a trip for inspection you will have to go home and bid just like everyone else. 7. I reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation or closure. I reserve the right to cancel bidders with excessive negative feedback solely at my discretion. 8. Many banks and credit unions do not finance older vehicles and/or with high mileage. If you plan to finance, please make sure your financial institution accepts this aged vehicle and its mileage, and arrange financing before bidding. 9. I cannot accept any bid retractions in the last 24 hours of the auction. 10. This vehicle is sold “as-is, where-is and as seen in the pics" with no warranties expressed or implied. It is being sold as a non running parts/project car needing total restoration. Comes with an open (signed) MI title. 11. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle, but shall not be held responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection herewith. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the bidder’s responsibility to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied him or herself as to the vehicle’s condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment only. 12. I assume no responsibility for any repairs that were made prior to sale of this vehicle. I will not make repairs nor will I pay you for any repairs after the sale. 13. Final or closing bid price does not include any documentation, shipping, travel, taxes, title, or registration fees. Buyer is responsible for any applicable title transfer fees, as well as federal, state, or local taxes, personal transportation costs, or shipping expenses resulting from the sale. This means simply if you are out of stat you will pay applicable fees in your state 14. I bear no liability and shall be held harmless for any complications, expenses, or damages resulting from a failure to meet these terms as they have been set forth and established herein. I will also not be held liable for any future damage or lawsuit for and as a result of selling said vehicle in as is condition. 15. All sales are final. You are buying as is and as seen. Know and understand what you are buying before you bid. 16. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay, and negative feedback will be posted. 17. Non-paying bidders, unqualified bidding, bid shielding, auction interference, or any type of harassment will be dealt with according to eBay Rules, local law, and may include, but not limited to legal action and applicable fees, loss of deposit, or any other necessary expenses. 18. Placing a bid or offer on this vehicle constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions and acknowledgement that the bidder has read and understands all the information presented. If needed get your better half or the decision maker to read along too so it is alright with them. Payment Terms 1. The winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours after the sale and make arrangements for payment at that time. If no contact is made within 24 hours, I reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. 2. HALF OF BID PRICE is the deposit and must be received within 48 hours of auction end and will be non refundable. We do accept pay pall however not on vehicle sales. So please do not make travel plans if the deposit has not been recieved. It doesn't matter if you are located 5 miles away or 5000 miles. The deposit must be made no exceptions. This is a serious auction and the terms are to identify deadbeats early on in the process. 3. Final payment must be received within 5 business days after close of auction. 4. Payment can be made by cashier’s check, money order, or by bank wire transfer. I will not accept credit cards or Pay pal. Shipping Terms 1. Purchaser to arrange for and pay any shipping costs.

1977 Harley-Davidson SPORTSTER 1000

1977 Harley-Davidson SPORTSTER 1000

$10,000

Kenmore, New York

Year 1977

Make Harley-Davidson

Model SPORTSTER 1000

Category -

Engine -

Posted Over 1 Month

1977 XLCR under 4K original miles. Complete and matching numbers. All original but seat and exhaust. Amazing condition.

1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000

1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000

$10,000

Ringgold, Georgia

Year 1978

Make Harley-Davidson

Model Sportster 1000

Category Classic Motorcycles

Engine 1,000 cc

Posted Over 1 Month

1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 , 1978 XLcr1000 has been fully restored. it has also bee updated for daily riding. canister oil filter. s&s carb. very dependable bike, never fails to start and run. i am 60 years old and it is not comfortable for me to ride. will trade for a ural or old BMW $10,000.00

2017 Harley-Davidson FLHXS - Street Glide Special

2017 Harley-Davidson FLHXS - Street Glide Special

$5,000

Whitefish, Montana

Year 1977

Make Harley-Davidson

Model SPORTSTER 1000

Category -

Engine -

Posted Over 1 Month

Rare 77 xlcr. Paughco rigid frame (fresh powder coat), girder front end, king queen seat, fresh jugs and pistons, fresh paint. Chopper love!

2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTPI

2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTPI

$7,000

Quinlan, Texas

Year 1977

Make Harley-Davidson

Model SPORTSTER 1000

Category -

Engine -

Posted Over 1 Month

1977 sportster 1000 XLCR cafe racer 95% all there will run and drive tank is clean will need some work to get road ready this is a harley factory made cafe racer not chopped look it up only about 1900 made from 1977-1979 39 years old this will make a nice classic bike that u dont see everyday on the road contact me for more info. $7000.00 heres a youtube link to see it running https://youtu.be/tzPrWtXyzQc

Harley-Davidson : Sportster HARLEY. Sportster. XLA. Ironhed. Military. Rare. 1000. COLLECTOR.

Harley-Davidson : Sportster HARLEY. Sportster. XLA. Ironhed. Military. Rare. 1000. COLLECTOR.

$3,995

Walnut, California

Year 1972

Make Harley-Davidson

Model Sportster

Category -

Engine 1000

Posted Over 1 Month

VERY RARE Sportster XL-APRICE LOWEREDFrom 1970 to 1980 Harley made six models: 2G = XLT 3A = XLH 4A = XLCH 4E = XLS 7F = XLCR 4D = XLA (A = Military) The last two pictures are what an XL-A looks like Please note, XL-A’s were made specifically for the military up until 1965. Starting 1966 the XL-A’s were made only AFTER the military special ordered one. This bike has a matching engine and frame number # 4D52301H2 You can get information about how many of each model was produced, EXCEPT the XLA. Harley-Davidson will not give any information about Military bikes because of the Government’s confidential rules and regulations. I was told that less than 50 were made for the Military. They were used primarily for parades and escorts. They were ridden and used for parts to keep others running and then scrapped. This is the only survivor I have found other than a 1969 XLA a couple of years ago. This bike does not run. It was taken completely apart in preparation for restoration. I purchased the bike in a “Basket” I have assembled the bike to show it in its basic form and to roll. I have not put all the parts back on the bike. I have a picture of all the parts I have for the bike. (I’m told that it has the wrong carburetor.) All the wiring has been removed but included. The motor turns over freely but needs a complete overhaul. The bike also is in need of a total restoration. Once finished and done right this bike could be a priceless museum piece. The bike has a clear North Carolina Title. It has been signed off by the previous owner and notarized. My name is listed as the “first Re-Assignment” The bike has recorded mileage of 15.342 I’m getting a lot of different opinions about the value of this bike. I really don’t know the value of this bike in its present condition. It is for a collector. I think somewhere around $15,000 when finished. The auction has a buy now price of best offer. If you want it, you should make an offer ASAP An opportunity like this doesn’t come along very often. The bike is in Walnut, CA. (far eastern area of Los Angeles) and is available for inspection anytime. SHIPPING: $500 West Coast $600 Mid West $700 East Coast Out of Country buyers Welcome Questions please call Stuart 909 239-6199

Trim XL A

Harley-Davidson : Sportster HARLEY. Sportster. XLA. Ironhed. Military. Rare. 1000. TRADE. COLLECTOR.

Harley-Davidson : Sportster HARLEY. Sportster. XLA. Ironhed. Military. Rare. 1000. TRADE. COLLECTOR.

$4,000

Walnut, California

Year 32767

Make Harley-Davidson

Model Sportster

Category -

Engine 1000

Posted Over 1 Month

VERY RARE Sportster XL-A From 1970 to 1980 Harley made six models: 2G = XLT 3A = XLH 4A = XLCH 4E = XLS 7F = XLCR 4D = XLA (A = Military) The last two pictures are what an XL-A looks like Please note, XL-A’s were made specifically for the military up until 1965. Starting 1966 the XL-A’s were made only AFTER the military special ordered one. This bike has a matching engine and frame number # 4D52301H2 You can get information about how many of each model was produced, EXCEPT the XLA. Harley-Davidson will not give any information about Military bikes because of the Government’s confidential rules and regulations. I was told that less than 50 were made for the Military. They were used primarily for parades and escorts. They were ridden and used for parts to keep others running and then scrapped. This is the only survivor I have found other than a 1969 XLA a couple of years ago. This bike does not run. It was taken completely apart in preparation for restoration. I purchased the bike in a “Basket” I have assembled the bike to show it in its basic form and to roll. I have not put all the parts back on the bike. I have a picture of all the parts I have for the bike. (I’m told that it has the wrong carburetor.) All the wiring has been removed but included. The motor turns over freely but needs a complete overhaul. The bike also is in need of a total restoration. Once finished and done right this bike could be a priceless museum piece. The bike has a clear North Carolina Title. It has been signed off by the previous owner and notarized. My name is listed as the “first Re-Assignment” The bike has recorded mileage of 15.342 I’m getting a lot of different opinions about the value of this bike. I really don’t know the value of this bike in its present condition. It is for a collector. I think somewhere around $15,000 when finished. The auction has a buy now price of best offer. If you want it, you should make an offer ASAP. Trade ? I may be interested in trading for something. An opportunity like this doesn’t come along very often. The bike is in Walnut, CA. (far eastern area of Los Angeles) and is available for inspection anytime. SHIPPING: $500 West Coast $600 Mid West $700 East Coast Out of Country buyers Welcome Questions please call Stuart 909 239-6199

Trim XL A

Harley-Davidson : Other 2010 harley davidson xr 1200 sportster cafe only 3975 miles

Harley-Davidson : Other 2010 harley davidson xr 1200 sportster cafe only 3975 miles

$10,495

Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Year 2010

Make Harley-Davidson

Model -

Category Sport Bikes

Engine 1200

Posted Over 1 Month

2010 Harley Davidson XR 1200 Sportster, Café to resemble the 77-79 XLCR 1000 The Exhaust as been replaced with Vance & HInes Performance Ex. Has a Screamin' Eagle tuner downloaded... Café ameneties to include front cowl, rear fender, Done very tastefully and performs like a Bull.... NOt for the faint hearted rider.... you should be an experienced rider.... Call for a showing. 610-384-9572 Tom

Harley-Davidson : Sportster Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Evolution - Limited Edition - Low Miles

Harley-Davidson : Sportster Harley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster Evolution - Limited Edition - Low Miles

$7,500

Bohemia, New York

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Have Original Pipes to include with bike (Straight Pipes are Installed) as well as extra chrome accessories. Can arrange shipping if required. Please ask for cost. Make ModelHarley Davidson XLH 1100 Sportster EvolutionYear1986EngineAir cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.Capacity1101Bore x Stroke85.1 x 96.8 mmCompression Ratio9.0:1InductionSingle 34mm Keihin carbIgnition / Starting- / electricMax Power62 hp @ 6000 rpmMax Torque64 lb-ft @ 4000 rpmTransmission / Drive4 Speed / chainFront Suspension35mm Showa tubs diameter 193mm wheel travel.Rear SuspensionDual Showa shocks spring preload adjustable, 76mm wheel travel.Front BrakesSingle 285mm discRear BrakesSingle 285mm discFront TyreMJ 90-19Rear TyreMT 90-16Dry-Weight220 kgFuel Capacity8.5 LitresConsumption average55 mp/gBraking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0- / 39 mStanding ¼ Mile 13.5 sec / 97.5 mp/hTop Speed104 mp/hIn 1986, the Sportsters not only got the new V2 motor in their frames, but the XL buyer had a choice of two displacements. Either 883 or 1100 were seen in the latest XLH model, providing a new level of fitment for the smaller or beginning rider. Producing 53 and 63 horsepower respectively, both versions were coupled to a four-speed gearbox. Road TestA RUSSIAN PROVERB SAYS THAT if you dwell on the past you lose an eye, but if you forget the pasi you lose both eyes. Someone at Harley-Davidson could just as well have written those words of wisdom. As one of the oldest motorcycle manufacturers still in business, Harley has a powerful lot of history and tradition behind it-so much so that the company has been forced to choose between regularly changing its motorcycles to attract new buyers, and leaving them unchanged so as not to offend the loyalists who prefer the bikes just the way they are. That helps explain why improvements to Harley-Davidsons are gradual and slight rather than major, newsmaking events.Considering those kinds of limitations, Harley's 1986 XLH 1100 Sportster, is almost revolutionary. Not only does it incorporate some fairly extensive changes in its 45-degree V-Twin engine, it also is the largest-displacement Sportster ever built, and one of the fastest. But beneath it all, the 1100 still is a traditional H-D through and through.There also is little difference between the XLH 1100 and the 883 Sportster we previewed in our August, 1985, issue. The 1100 has an 8.9mm-larger bore (85.1mm, as opposed to 76.2mm on the 883) that, with the same 96.8mm stroke, yields a total of 1 lOlcc; it also has slightly larger valves that help feed its additional displacement.Otherwise, the 883 and the 1100 are virtually identical, mechanically, at least. Both incorporate the Sportster range's first incarnation of Harley's "Evolution" top-end technology. The cylinders and cylinder heads are alloy rather than cast-iron, and the heads employ narrower valve angles and more-efficiefit port shapes that permit more power than with previous Sportster heads. And while the 1100 engine, aside from its re-styled top-end and primary cover, doesn't really look all that much different than previous Sporty motors, almost half of its components have been redesigned or improved in some way. Among the countless engine refinements are: a new three-piece crankshaft that replaces the old-style five-piece unit, pistons that are lighter despite being larger than the lOOOcc Sportster's, and hydraulic valve tappets like those used in Harley's Big Twins.It would seem, then, that Harley-Davidson has successfully served both of its very demanding masters. The Sportster still has the traditional appearance needed to appease the loyalists, but perhaps now has sufficient modern technology to appeal to riders who previously thought Har-leys were too antiquated to own. There's also enough performance available from the 1100 to change a few minds. The Sportster still is not the king of the dragstrips, but its 13.56-second quarter-mile acceleration does qualify it as one of the quickest Sportsters ever, behind the 12.88-second XR1000 of 1983 and the 13.08-second XLCR Cafe Racer of 1977. And technically, neither of those two faster bikes were true "Sportster" models but rather were hot-rodded spin-offs of the basic Sportster concept.Anyway, what's more important than the quantity of power the 1100 offers is the kind of power it has. It's that brute, thumping, always-usable style of power that is so typical of big V-Twins, power that's at its best in the low- to mid-rpm ranges. When the 1100's throttle is rolled open anywhere between 2500 and 4500 rpm, the engine usually accelerates with enough force to make downshifting its four-speed gearbox seem totally redundant.Unfortunately, any 45-degree V-Twin that has a stroke almost four inches long is going to vibrate, especially if, like the Sportster, it uses no counterbalancing devices or rubber engine mounts. And although the 1100 might be a bit smoother than previous models at low and high rpm, it seems to vibrate at least as much in the mid-range.The vibes are at their worst between 3000 and 3500 rpm, or about 55 to 65 mph, which is the most often used cruising range. So just about any time you're out on the road aboard an 1100, you're subject to some intense vibration, the worst of which comes through the seat. There also can be enough buzzing in the footpegs to put your feet to sleep. If this vibration also is part of Harley tradition, it's one the 1100 could do without. On the positive side of the ledger, the MOO steers, handles and stops quite competently when ridden in a spirited fashion, even though Sportsters—despite their name—are no longer considered true sporting motorcycles.The bike's relatively light weight of 494 pounds, combined with its low center of gravity and easily accessible power, make it fun to ride on the backroads. You don't charge corners in the same banzai fashion as you might on a real sportbike, but you still can make good time in the twisties if you keep the engine humming in the mid-range and concentrate on picking the smoothest lines. Only a light touch is required to bank the Sportster over into a turn, and once it's there, it's dead-stable and sticks to the line you select as though on autopilot. Braking the 1100 does require quite a bit of effort, even though the bike can stop much quicker than you might think. It is possible to lock up either wheel, but you have to be trying pretty hard to do so. This can be beneficial, though, in that you can apply a lot of pressure on the brake lever or pedal without worrying about the wheels locking up.The brakes aren't the only area where the l 100 Sportster feels rather stiff. The Showa-built front fork soaks up most of the road undulations, but it is a little underdamped, and sharp bumps or holes in the road can cause it to bottom. In the rear, the Sportster has only three inches of oversprung and underdamped travel to work with, so the best it can offer on a rough road is a buckboard ride. Once again, however, Harley tradition may be partially to blame here, because to maintain the requisite Sportster look, the seat had to be kept as low as possible. When the bike's short-travel rear suspension is combined with a seat that doesn't have much padding, the obvious result is a bike that isn't meant to be very comfortable for very long. Compounding this discomfort is the Sportster's mandatory bolt-upright seating position, which puts all of a rider's upper-body weight right on his tailbone.In addition, other elements of the ergonomics seem to have been designed for something other than rider comfort. The handgrips and levers are scaled for people of gargantuan proportions, so it takes a decided movement to span the exceptionally long distance between grip and lever, or to reach the horn and starter buttons. What's more, the clutch bulge on the primary cover prevents the rider from tucking in the rear of his left boot, and the buddy pegs are so close to the rider's that a passenger's toes constantly make contact with the rider's heels. And in typical H-D fashion, the air-cleaner cover on the right side fouls the rider's leg just below the knee. The cover also gets quite hot because it touches the rear cylinder head, so the rider gets bruised and burned by the same part.This is not to say that human engineering was completely ignored in the design of the 1100 Sportster. For one thing, the pushbutton turn-signals that Harley has preferred for years will now either work momentarily as long as the buttons are pushed only part way, or stay on until intentionally released when the buttons are depressed all the way. The 1100, like the 883, also shifts much more easily and quietly than previous Sportsters have shifted. In addition, even though the span between the handgrips and the control levers is quite long, the pull of the diaphragm clutch is smooth and light. And the relative absence of engine clunking, clattering and whining compared with previous Sportsters makes long stints in the saddle just that much more bearable.Due to these sorts of improvements, and many others, the 1100 Sportster emerges as a much better bike than its 883cc or lOOOcc predecessors. Which only makes sense: It's greatly improved in some areas and no worse in the others, so the end result is a superior motorcycle-perhaps the best Sportster ever. But it's also just as traditional as ever, a motorcycle that continues to exude the kind of classic appearance that the Japanese companies continue to strive for—and generally fail to achieve. In many ways, of course, the maintenance of this tradition has stood in the way of improving the Sportster even more; but in certain crucial areas, effecting improvements would probably detract from whatever it is that makes the bike a, well, a Sportster. Whether or not that's a good thing depends on your point of view. But one thing is certain: Harley-Davidson must believe in Russian proverbs. Because it is counting on its future by relying on its past. E3Source Cycle World 1986