THE STATS:

Harley-Davidson Sportster

Years produced: 1958-74

Total production: 4,900 (XLCH, 1968)

Claimed power: 50hp @ 6,300rpm

Top speed: 120mph

Engine type: 900cc (55ci) overhead valve, air-cooled 45-degree V-twin

Weight (wet): 205kg (452lbs)

Price then: $1,600

Price now: $4,900-$11,000

MPG: 40-50mpg (est.)

This Sportie is a 1968 XLH with Electric and Kick Start (both work).

Took me YEARS to admit it....I can't ride it.

I grew up riding Japanese motorcycles, hey...no problem, I KNOW how to ride, have been riding since I was 7, when I got my first minibike. The trick...in case you are NOT a classic bike aficionado...is that this bike SHIFTS ON THE RIGHT!

Well, this lesson was learned after putting in a couple thousand dollars worth of TLC into this bike (note the NEW tires still with the lines on the rubber, also everything inside this engine has been rebuilt and put back together with TLC. The inside of the gas tank has been sealed to prevent rust. This bike has been lovingly restored as close as it can to what it looked like when I was a passenger riding on it in 1972 as a little rug rat (less the banana seat)).

It starts, it runs (my Dad was a machinist so it is FAST, even my mechanics were impressed). But I cannot get myself to remember to brake using my left foot and not my right....so after holding onto this bike for 15 years after my Dad has passed, it is time for someone else to love this bike and treat it right.

I am sure if you are reading this you know that Harley's of this age are notoriously sensitive pieces of equipment and need attention. You are also aware that it is not a new bike and shows signs of age and being loved/ridden...it is 48 years old, after all.

I said that it has 0 miles on it as it has been completely rebuilt, however the speedometer states: 33056.

Please note that the custom paint job , actually won an award back in 1972 and has some flecks missing but in my view this enhances its patina of age.

This bike is being sold with a trunk (separate but not installed on bike).

If you have questions, please ask.

I will not ship bike - transporting the bike is the responsibility of the purchaser.