Please Note: this was auctioned off last week and did not meet reserve. The seller has removed some parts (seat, tail, and tank) and is now letting the remaining parts go with no reserve. Due to time/space constraints, we have not changed the photographs.
Additional photos of this Harley-Davidson XLCR Project are available here for your perusal.
By the mid-1970s, the cafe racer craze was taking the motorcycle world by storm. Over in Europe, brands were releasing successful production cafe models like Norton’s Commando Production Racer and John Player Special, Laverda’s Jota, Ducati’s 750 Sport and SS, and Moto Guzzi’s Le Mans. Wanting in on the action, Harley introduced its own factory cafe racer in 1977 with the XLCR. Pronounced by some as “Excelsior”, the “XL” in the model’s moniker denoted it was based on the Sportster while the “CR” stood for “cafe racer”. This is listing is for a significant portion of a XLCR in pieces.
The seller has owned it for 15 years, and notes that it comes with a few upgrades:
Wiseco pistons.
Andrews cams.
Adjustable pushrods.
Performance Machine rotors, calipers, and master cylinder.
As there is no frame, there is no VIN for this lot. The seller estimates that there are roughly 7,000 miles on these parts.
It is riding on Metzeler/Dunlop tires which have aged out.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Harley-Davidson is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any XLCR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Please Note: this was auctioned off last week and did not meet reserve. The seller has removed some parts (seat, tail, and tank) and is now letting the remaining parts go with no reserve. Due to time/space constraints, we have not changed the photographs.