dod
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Some years ago I had a replica 59 XLCH built up from a 59 XLH had a stroked 1100 engine and some early evo and late iron metalwork. Sold it after I did my back in.
I have just brought a 05 883 Sportster with the intention of making is look like an early 60's XLCH, a much softer starting point than last time- electric start, rubber/carb engine.
A few bolt-on bits will alter the appearance to some extent back to the 60's- solo bouncy seat, fork gaiters, round air cleaner, earlier front mudguard, shrouded shocks. The exhaust will remain visually standard, now the balance pipe has gone it looks more like the older style. Cannot do the high level exhaust on the moderns as the oil tank fills the frame where the pipe used to go and the battery is where the oil tank was!
A question are there any other UK Harley websites/forum other than HDRCGB and HOG chapter sites.
I have just brought a 05 883 Sportster with the intention of making is look like an early 60's XLCH, a much softer starting point than last time- electric start, rubber/carb engine.
A few bolt-on bits will alter the appearance to some extent back to the 60's- solo bouncy seat, fork gaiters, round air cleaner, earlier front mudguard, shrouded shocks. The exhaust will remain visually standard, now the balance pipe has gone it looks more like the older style. Cannot do the high level exhaust on the moderns as the oil tank fills the frame where the pipe used to go and the battery is where the oil tank was!
A question are there any other UK Harley websites/forum other than HDRCGB and HOG chapter sites.