14, 945 miles
These are photos of my Harley Sportster XLX.
The XLX was the bare-bones Sportster of the early '80s, and it's 1000cc Ironhead engine is one of the loudest and meanest of all Harley V twin engines and is a thing of beauty. This compact power pack is the weapon of choice for many creative minds who like to get their hands dirty building and modifying their OWN Harley Davidson motorcycle. This motorcycle is one such modification.
The top photo above shows how the stance has been modified using the slightly longer forks from an early Superglide -- notice the twin front disks. Twin front disks allow for potentially greater braking. I say 'potentially' because that second brake is one of the parts of the project that neither I nor the previous owner got around to hooking up. As it is, only one rotor has a caliper. It stops just like the original, but there is the 'potential' for even better braking.The rear fender adds to the custom look. It is primer gray with a clear coat. The oil tank has a splatter-effect over the black, and also has a clear coat.
The headlight is a classy Bates-style chrome unit.
The spedometer is in the classic top-center position
The engine is a thing of beauty. It was recently repainted black while at the Baisley Hi-Performance shop where it received a complete overhaul. (Receipts are available for all work)
The previous owner did most of the hard work on this bike, including an upgrade to slightly wider, stonger sprockets and a heavy-duty chain. The extra width of this setup meant the side cover was modified allowing this essential mechanical element to be visible. As it should be.
Here is the front sprocket and heavy chain
A new carb means easy starts and smooth running.
The slim-profile chrome aircleaner matches the bikes custom style.
Here is a close-up of the mid-control for the shifter. Solid and Smooth!
As a custom feature, the starter switch and relay were moved to the space behind the left side panel. Very cool.
Side starter button
The slim-profile chrome aircleaner matches the bikes custom style.
Here is a close-up of the mid-control for the shifter. Solid and Smooth!
As a custom feature, the starter switch and relay were moved to the space behind the left side panel. Very cool.
Side starter button
