Description
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Harley-Davidson first introduced the Sportster back in 1957 as an American alternative to the British twins coming from the likes of Triumph, BSA, and Norton. Upon its debut, the bike proved an immediate success — between the sleek styling and the powerful 54 cubic-inch ironhead engine, motorcyclists couldn’t get enough of it.
Over the years, these such traits also made the Sportster a popular platform for customization. From bobbers and choppers to desert sleds, dirt trackers, and even race bikes, the XL has proven its mettle in all manner of motorcycle niches.
In spite of its lengthy production life, however, Harley-Davidson has been slow to implement change. Prior to 1973, all Sportsters were kick-start only, and, up until 1975, they actually featured a right-hand shift just like their counterparts across the pond. In fact, it wasn’t until 1993 that Harley-Davidson made belt drive a standard item across the model range.
Even still, as Ultimate Motorcycling puts it: “the Sportster retains a kind of mystique it has carried since the first one hit the highway back in 1957. Maybe it’s the wasp-like profile the longitudinally-mounted V-twin enables when paired with the tapered, smallish tank. It is narrow, and despite the ham-can air cleaner cover that came into use in 1959 that juts out from the right side of the engine, it has a lithe, athletic look and feel.”
This example is VIN: 1HD1CHP10XK123416. The seller acquired the bike five years ago from a private party.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 500 miles. The odometer shows 6,801 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller has not had cause to perform any maintenance.
Modifications:
Freedom exhaust.
Öhlins piggyback shocks.
Custom paint.
Aftermarket air cleaner, custom paint.
Custom number plates.
Headlight guard.
Custom front fender, mounting bracket.
Chopped rear fender.
Works Connection skid plate.
Aftermarket seat.
Aftermarket handlebars.
Aftermarket foot pegs, pedals.
Aftermarket tail light, license plate bracket.
Aftermarket turn signals.
Aftermarket mirror.
Aftermarket tank badges, pads.
Fork gaiters.
Accel 8.8 spark plug wires.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Trail Wing tires with date codes of 3614 and 4214.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Harley-Davidson is offered on a clean California title with registration current through May 2024.
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