Description
Additional photos of this Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight XL1200X Custom are available here for your perusal.
Harley-Davidson calls the XL1200X the Forty-Eight a “Heavy-hitting fat tire style with an iconic peanut tank and bulldog stance.”
Like many XL1200s, the Forty-Eight was a popular platform for customizers like Barry Lacour of Top Shelf Customs.
This example is VIN: 1HD1LC336CC411293. It was originally built by Top Shelf Customs for a friend of Iconic’s, who sold it to the current owner one year ago.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 150 miles. The odometer shows 354 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us rebuild the master cylinder and flush and fill the front brakes. Additionally, he had new tires installed. The shop notes that the tires are at 100% and 95% and the brakes are at 90% and 95%. The oil is low. The headlight, turn signals, brake light, taillights, killswitch, and horn are all functioning.
Modifications:
Narrowed and shortened tank.
ISR master cylinder.
ISR levers and custom-machined grips.
Modified Speed Merchant handlebars.
PM judge-style wheels.
PM calipers.
Works Performance piggyback-style shocks.
Top Shelf Customs-fabricated exhaust with pipe wrap.
Custom diamond-quilted seat.
Goodson cast aluminum air cleaner.
Aftermarket LED taillights.
Battery tender lead.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on IRC Trail Winner GP-110 tires with date codes of 0620 and 0620.
The sale includes one key.
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 September 2022. 9/23 Update: The seller has let us know that he just paid registration through next year, it is now current through September 2023 (not pictured).
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