Whilst on Twitter yesterday, there was a tweet from
Warrs Harley Davidson showing a picture of Halle Berry on the back of an XLCR looking very cool. Back in 1977 this was the bike I wanted the most, but being still at school, and only 17 I had to get the 125cc Single cylinder Harley and pretend it was this beast.
Anyway seeing this picture prompted me to do a quick search on Ebay to see if there were any going - and to my surprise there was an unrestored 1977 XLCR in full working order with only 6500 miles on the clock and all the original documentation, with only a day to go until the auction closed.
So I put in my best realistic bid, and thought nothing more until I got the email this morning saying I had won! So cash out the bank, train to South West London, where I met a real gent Paul who has a huge collection of bikes, and rode it home in the warm spring sunshine.
The bike is an absolute delight, purrs along with its 4 speed box, brakes are more for slowing you down than actually stopping, but you can compensate for that - but a real treasure and one I am delighted to own. My plan is to keep it as it is un-restored after all only about 1900 were built and they wont be making anymore.
11 comments:
Restore by all means Ian - Just don't "Tart it up" !!!
Paddy,
Yep,
I got an original 1978. You need the original Aircleaner box
Thanks Ted the plan is to keep it as it is in original condition!
Paddy the bike came with a box of original stuff including the carb and air filter cover - it just runs better with the S&S.
Thanks
I was looking at this one on Ebay too!! Was very tempted!!! How funny! Amazing bike mate.
J
its a lovely bike with real character - let me know how JAP is getting on and if you want to pop over for a chat let me know.
Ta mate!! Would definitely like your advice!
Summers almost here so a trip down Tunbridge way will be a pleasure.
It’s so cool to see an Academy-Award winner and a highly-respected actress on a beast like that Harley, but it’s even cooler to see that you got the bike that you’ve always dreamed about, even if it did take a few years! Congratulations on getting that HD bike! You’re right to keep it un-restored – if at some point you decide to pawn it or sell it, un-restored, all-original vintage Harleys actually make much more money than fixed up and customized Harleys. I should know – I watch a lot of “Pawn Stars,” haha!
....funnily enough was thinking of blinging it up - but that might be sacrilege.....
You’re certainly lucky that you found yourself the motorcycle you wanted. And the 1977 XLCR really does looks like a beast! From the looks of it, the Harley doesn’t need to be restored at all. It actually looks like it came straight from the manufacturer! I think Paul really knows how to take good care of vintage and classic motorcycles.
@Claudio Mccarty
It's really a great feeling to own something you have always wanted. It actually feels better because you have wanted it for years, and finally, It's yours. Congrats on your great find! I know you will take good care of this classic.
Hannah Parkin
Thanks Hannah - going to ride this beast to Biarritz this year
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